The federal government says it has halted Value Added Tax VAT on Diesel, Cooking gas and others in the oil and gas sector. According to a statement by Mohammed Manga, director of information and public relations at the Ministry of Finance, the move is aimed at revitalising Nigeria’s oil and gas sector and also…
A man’s execut!on in the US has been thrown into chaos after a key witness said in a sworn statement that he lied in order to have him convicted. South Carolina’s Freddie Owens is set to d!e by lethal injection late Friday September 20 (America time) for the killing of convenience store clerk, Irene Graves…
President Bola Tinubu has appealed to protesters not to “shut out” the oxygen of the country’s economy as it is on its way to “recovery.” While delivering his nationwide broadcast this morning, the President said he understands that the nationwide protests are driven by economic hardship but his government is “committed to listening and…
Manchester United have reportedly agreed personal terms for Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt. Man United boss Erik ten Hag has been hoping to get a deal to sign his former Ajax defender ahead of a potential summer transfer. Talks have been ongoing with Bayern Munich over a potential £43m deal. According to the Manchester Evening News, Man United…
Members of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) have amputated the hands of two Borno fishermen for allegedly failing to pay taxes. The incident occurred in Marte Local Government Area, where the fishermen, part of a larger group under the control of ISWAP, faced repercussions for not meeting their financial obligations to the…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has proclaimed himself the victor amid the ongoing crisis in the state. The governor has been engaged in a persistent conflict with the faction led by his predecessor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. This discord resulted in the division of the state House of…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has responded to criticisms regarding the glitch experienced during the upload of the presidential election results on February 25. INEC emphasized that it is unfair to judge the entire commission based solely on this challenge. In the final report on the 2023 general elections submitted by the European Union…
uhu Ribadu has assumed the position of Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), taking over from Maj-Gen Babagana Monguno (retd). In his official statement upon assuming office, Ribadu, a retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, expressed his commitment to meeting the expectations of Nigerians and ensuring the country’s security from all forms of threats. Ribadu emphasized…
Suspected thieves reportedly broke into the newly inaugurated 100-bed Mother and Child Hospital in Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State a month after commissioning. The hospital was commissioned on Saturday, February 1, 2023 by the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. The thieves reportedly broke into the hospital and carted away electronic equipment worth…
A family in Nakuru, Kenya is grieving the loss of their quintuplets, who were delivered at the Nakuru Level 5 Hospital on February 1st. According to Dr. Aisha Maina, the hospital’s superintendent, all five babies passed away the following morning. Bahati Member of Parliament, Irene Njoki, visited the parents and confirmed the news, expressing her…
