The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission has called for the active involvement of youths in the fight against corruption in the country. The Resident Anti-corruption Commissioner in Osun State, Yusuf Olatunji, made the call on Wednesday in Osogbo during an anti-corruption competition organised by the Commission in collaboration with ...
Read More »Wike refutes NEMA report, dismisses Abuja suicide bomber claim
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports that an explosion at the Mogadishu Barracks in Abuja was the result of a failed suicide bombing attempt. Speaking to journalists following road inspections on Wednesday, Wike clarified that the victim had unknowingly stolen an Improvised ...
Read More »EU unveils plan to stop startups from moving to US
The European Commission inaugurated a strategy on Wednesday to promote small businesses and assist them to grow in an attempt to keep these companies in Europe. “Startups and scaleups are essential to Europe’s future, driving innovation and sustainable growth, creating high-quality jobs, attracting investment, and reducing strategic dependencies. ...
Read More »Reps pass harmonised tax reform bills
The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the tax reform bills transmitted to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu in October 2024. The bills were passed at a session presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu. The development followed the adoption of the harmonised versions ...
Read More »Adron Homes Launches Grand Ileya Promo with Massive Discounts, Star Appearances & Festive Gifts
Adron Homes Launches Grand Ileya Promo with Massive Discounts, Star Appearances & Festive Gift As the Ileya (Sallah) season approaches, Adron Homes, Nigeria’s leading real estate company, is again giving Nigerians a reason to celebrate beyond the festivities with the launch of its highly anticipated ILEYA/SALLAH PROMO! ...
Read More »Reps seek reintegration plan for IDPs nationwide
The House of Representatives on Wednesday called on relevant agencies of the Federal Government to carry out a reintegration plan for Internally Displaced Persons across the country. The decision of the House was sequel to the adoption of a motion on notice during Wednesday’s plenary, sponsored by the ...
Read More »Gateway Games: Ogun athletes end protest, reopen games village
Events scheduled for Wednesday at the 22nd National Sports Festival gradually commenced, nearly four hours behind schedule, following the reopening of the games village at Babcock University by protesting Ogun State athletes, PUNCH Online reports. The athletes had earlier blocked the gates of the games village, leaving several ...
Read More »Ground rent hike is coming, says Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revealed that his administration is considering an increase in ground rent payments, while describing the refusal to pay ground rent and other taxes as his greatest challenge in office. The PUNCH reports that the FCT administration began sealing ...
Read More »Police arrest Rivers pastor over defilement of 10-year-old girl
Operatives of the Rivers State Police have arrested a 45-year-old Pastor of a new generation church simply identified as Lucky, for allegedly defiling a 10-year-old girl in the Ihuaje community in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State. It was gathered that the arrest of the said ...
Read More »Emefiele appeals final forfeiture order of 753 housing units estate
Former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has petitioned the Court of Appeal in Abuja to overturn a judgment granting the government full control of a substantial estate in Abuja comprising 753 housing units. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had earlier obtained a court order to ...
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