“FG is expecting to rake in N29.3bn as charges from electronic money transfers” Amidst ongoing controversy over its rights to collection of Value Added Tax, VAT, across the country, the Federal Government is set to implement an aggressive VAT revenue drive which it expects to yield about N316 billion next year.President Muhammadu Buhari*Jerks up expectedContinue reading “BUDGET 2022: FG plans aggressive VAT, other tax regime”
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Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial: Pro-Biafra group shuts Cameroon borders
A Pro-Biafra group, the Biafra Nations League, BNL, has ordered for the shutdown of borders between Nigeria and Southern Cameroon, in solidarity with the trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu on October 21. The group in a statement by its National Leader, Princewill Richards said that theContinue reading “Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial: Pro-Biafra group shuts Cameroon borders”
Oyo APC holds congress on Saturday, warns again fake delegates list
APC CRISES ESCALATE: Parallel leaders emerge in Kano, Abia, Ogun, Niger, Osun, A/Ibom The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State on Monday warned members to disregard a fake delegates list being circulated ahead of the party’s state congress rescheduled for Saturday. This is contained in a statement signed by its Caretaker Chairman, Chief AkinContinue reading “Oyo APC holds congress on Saturday, warns again fake delegates list”
EndSARS memorial
IN many ways, the #EndSARS protest of 2020 reminds us of the June 12, 1993 presidential election whose annulment led to serious political crises and loss of lives. Like June 12, 1993 which was the freest and fairest election ever held in Nigeria, #EndSARS was the cleanest, best organised and most patriotic protest ever heldContinue reading “EndSARS memorial”
GoG, Nigerian waters record first piracy drop in 17yrs
For the first time in 17years, the Gulf of Guinea and the Nigerian waters recorded the lowest piracy drop, in the first nine months of the year 2021. This was disclosed by a report released this week by the International Maritime Bureau, IMB. However, at the other end of the scale, one crew member wasContinue reading “GoG, Nigerian waters record first piracy drop in 17yrs”
Kanu’s lawyer opposes FG’s application for time extension
Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Leader, Nnamdi Kanu Counsel to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr. Aloy Ejimakor has opposed the application by the Federal Government and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) seeking for extension of time at the High Court of Abia State. The defendants,Continue reading “Kanu’s lawyer opposes FG’s application for time extension”
Police arrest principal as SS3 student drowns In Delta school
The principal of Government Technical College, Ogor, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State has been arrested by operatives of the state police command following the alleged drowning of an SS3 student of the school identified as ThankGod Emumirigwe, in a borrow pit within the school premises. The deceased, from the Mechanical Department ofContinue reading “Police arrest principal as SS3 student drowns In Delta school”
Masked gunmen kill Lagos director, steal phone, files
Aggrieved family members of a civil servant, Abiodun Adenuga, have called on the Lagos State Police Command to track down the gunmen who shot him at the Sindende Guest House in the Agege area of the state. PUNCH Metro gathered that the victim lodged at the guesthouse on October 6. Around 1.30am, no fewer than fourContinue reading “Masked gunmen kill Lagos director, steal phone, files”
4 Ways To Make Your Relationship Last Longer
If you are in a healthy relationship and you are looking for ways to strengthen your relationship and make it last longer, then you are in the right place. Below are 4 Ways To Make Your Relationship Last Longer And Happier. Here Are 4 Ways To Make Your Relationship Last Longer. * Communicate Often: This isContinue reading “4 Ways To Make Your Relationship Last Longer”
No sit-at-home for #EndSARS anniversary – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra has described as “fake” reports that it ordered a three-day sit-at-home for Monday (today), Tuesday and Thursday to commemorate the one year anniversary of the nationwide #EndSARS protests. IPOB, in a statement by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, said it only called for a sit-at-home on Thursday when its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu,Continue reading “No sit-at-home for #EndSARS anniversary – IPOB”
Nollywood actress accused of brutalising Lagos nanny over son’s treatment
A nanny, Motunrayo Azeez, has accused a Nollywood actress, Wunmi Toriola, of brutalising her over allegations of drugging her son at their residence on Medina Estate in the Gbagada area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro learnt that Toriola, who went to work on Friday, left her son in the care of Azeez. Our correspondent gathered thatContinue reading “Nollywood actress accused of brutalising Lagos nanny over son’s treatment”
Izombe carnage: Woman burnt by soldiers dies days after
One of the people who got burnt when military men invaded Izombe in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo state, last Friday, Mrs Faith Okebata, has died. Okebata died at the Federal Medical Centre in Owerri, on Friday, after medical personnel battled in vain to save her life. Faith, 36, got terribly burnt while sheContinue reading “Izombe carnage: Woman burnt by soldiers dies days after”
BREAKING: Lagos PDP congress cancelled
The Lagos State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, elective congress, has been cancelled. The congress was holding today, when the tension of the past few weeks peaked. State Congress Electoral Committee, Chairman, Engr. Benson Abounu, announced the suspension. A source told Vanguard that it had to be cancelled as thugs invaded the Tafawa Balewa Square venueContinue reading “BREAKING: Lagos PDP congress cancelled”
FRSC vows to impound vehicles without number plates
The Federal Road Safety Corps, Ondo State Command, vowed on Saturday in Akure that it would impound vehicles without number plates and those with illegal registration. Mr Ezekiel SonAllah, State Sector Commander of the corps told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the command would ensure that only duly registered vehicles ran on roadsContinue reading “FRSC vows to impound vehicles without number plates”
I want to leave a history – Mr Ibu says as he celebrates 60th birthday
Talented Nollywood actor who is famous for his comic roles in movies John Okafor, better known as Mr Ibu today 17th of October clocked 60 years old. Mr Ibu took to his social media to thank God for life spent so far as he revealed he plans to live till he is 100 years old.Continue reading “I want to leave a history – Mr Ibu says as he celebrates 60th birthday”
I killed him for giving me chicken head — Son hacks father to death in Ondo
An aggrieved young man has reportedly hacked his biological father to death in Ondo State over a chicken meal. Shocked Woman Finds A Fried Chicken Head In Her McDonald’s Order The State Command of the Nigeria Police Force revealed this in a statement released to newsmen on Tuesday. According to the reports, the young manContinue reading “I killed him for giving me chicken head — Son hacks father to death in Ondo”
SERAP sues Buhari, wants ‘plan to monitor phone calls, WhatsApp messages’ declared illegal
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a lawsuit against the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), asking the court to “declare illegal and unconstitutional the plan by the administration to track, intercept and monitor WhatsApp messages, phone calls, and text messages of Nigerians and other people, as it severely threatens and violates the rightContinue reading “SERAP sues Buhari, wants ‘plan to monitor phone calls, WhatsApp messages’ declared illegal”
Tonto Dikeh’s ex-lover Kpokpogri deletes apology issued to Janemena’s husband
Ever since the split between former lovers, actress Tonto Dikeh and Joseph Egbri fondly known as Prince Kpokpogri, became public knowledge, the development has become messy with various twists. Shortly after their break-up, the pair have made allegations and counter-allegations against each other via their social media pages. Days after their break up, the actressContinue reading “Tonto Dikeh’s ex-lover Kpokpogri deletes apology issued to Janemena’s husband”
Hoodlums attack Oyo PDP leaders, cars vandalised, two chairmen emerge
At least 50 vehicles parked around the Jogor Centre, Ibadan, where the Mrs Mulikat Adeola-Akande-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party held its state congress on Saturday were vandalised by hoodlums. The hoodlums, in their scores, armed with sticks and machetes, were, however, prevented by security agents from entering the venue of the congress. ItContinue reading “Hoodlums attack Oyo PDP leaders, cars vandalised, two chairmen emerge”
Arapagi: Lagos community where women daily battle against stillbirths, miscarriages
Motherhood is supposed to bring joy but for women in Arapagi community, Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area, it is a sad tale of struggle and anguish. Surviving childbirth in the off-grid community is by luck, as the options for pregnant women are to either give birth at home, or travel miles away to access basic maternalContinue reading “Arapagi: Lagos community where women daily battle against stillbirths, miscarriages”
Customs team repels smugglers’ attack
The Nigeria Customs Service says its patrol team from the Federal Operations Unit Zone A, Lagos, was attacked by smugglers on Saturday afternoon, during an operation along Shagamu Interchange in Ogun State. The Acting Controller of the Unit, Hussein Ejibunu disclosed this in a statement signed by Mr Theophilus Duniya, Public Relations Officer of theContinue reading “Customs team repels smugglers’ attack”
I lost consciousness as our bus veered into bush, somersaulted to avoid oncoming truck –NAU graduate
Sunday, October 3, 2021, will remain unforgettable to Wilfred Uzowuihe, a fresh graduate of the Department of Medical Radiography, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, as the day he survived an accident that scared the pants off him. Uzowuihe said he earlier applied for an internship placement at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku,Continue reading “I lost consciousness as our bus veered into bush, somersaulted to avoid oncoming truck –NAU graduate”
Ogun pupil slumps, dies after tussle with classmate over school bag
A 17-year-old Senior Secondary School 2 pupil of a secondary school in the Itokin area of Ogun State, Habeeb Adeosun, has lost his life after allegedly engaging in a fight with his classmate and friend identified only as Ayo. It was learnt that Adeosun slumped during an altercation with Ayo, 16, while they were inContinue reading “Ogun pupil slumps, dies after tussle with classmate over school bag”
Enugu father hacks 32-year-old son to death for threatening to kill him
A 60-year-old father, Ikechukwu, has allegedly killed his son in Ogbozinne-Ndiagu Akpugo community, in the Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State. The father of four reportedly killed his son on Thursday on the claim that the 32-year-old allegedly threatened to kill him over issues yet to be ascertained. PUNCH Metro gathered that Ikechukwu andContinue reading “Enugu father hacks 32-year-old son to death for threatening to kill him”
Tuface Idibia’s Babymama, Pero Finally Speaks Her Truth Concerning Relationship With Tuface Idibia
Tuface Idibia’s first babymama, Pero, has opened up about her relationship was the babydaddy, Tuface Idibia and his wife, Annie. In an interview with SDK, she disclosed she and her ex are not in contact and that Annie is aware. When asked about 2Face’s recent trip to America and if she was in the picture, sheContinue reading “Tuface Idibia’s Babymama, Pero Finally Speaks Her Truth Concerning Relationship With Tuface Idibia”
8 Foods You Should Avoid Before Intimacy
Some edible substances (food) can enhance intimacy while others can kill the vibe, cause heavy bloating etc. The foods you should avoid before getting intimate with your partner will be discussed in this article. Foods You Should Avoid Before Intimacy: 1 Garlic and onion: it gives bad breath and may alter your odour. 2 Alcohol:Continue reading “8 Foods You Should Avoid Before Intimacy”
Pension Managers Have Diverted Billions Of Naira – EFCC
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has said billions of naira are frequently diverted by corrupt pension managers. He stated this at a two-day national summit tagged: “Eradication of Pension Fraud in Nigeria.” Bawa said the EFCC as the coordinating agency for the enforcement of all economic and financial crimesContinue reading “Pension Managers Have Diverted Billions Of Naira – EFCC”
I’ll soon emerge the richest preacher – Pastor Ibiyeomie
THE founder of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, has prophesied on his life and ministry, declaring that he will be the richest and greatest man of God in his time. The outspoken and fiery gospel preacher added that Christians should know God’s word and praise Him based on his unfailing promises to them. Pastor IbiyeomieContinue reading “I’ll soon emerge the richest preacher – Pastor Ibiyeomie”
VIDEO: Man gets stuck during s3x romp with married woman (18+)
A cheating married lady and her lover have been caught in shaming situation after the man stuck in the lady during sex in a lodging on Thursday, October 14. Man Dies During Sex Romp With Wife’s Sales Girl In Delta – Independent Newspaper Nigeria The two were having some good times of their lives whileContinue reading “VIDEO: Man gets stuck during s3x romp with married woman (18+)”
We’re not violent herders, killers— Fulani Christians cry out
Fulani Christians have cried out over the notion by many Nigerians that the Fulani are associated with violent herders causing trouble with farmers across the country. The Christian Fulani under the aegis of Fulani Christians Association of Nigeria, FULCAN, said it was wrong to stigmatise all Fulani as violent when such accusation has not beenContinue reading “We’re not violent herders, killers— Fulani Christians cry out”
Updated: #EndSARS: Don’t embark on another protest, NEC tells youths
NYCN tasks youths on support for security agencies; commends NYSC, JAMB for youth agenda The National Economic Council, NEC, has appealed to those planning to stage a protest to mark the first anniversary of the #EndSARS protests to consider other lawful alternative means of engagement. NEC argued that with the current security situation across theContinue reading “Updated: #EndSARS: Don’t embark on another protest, NEC tells youths”
NAFDAC arrests suspect over fake injection water in Zamfara
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has arrested one Mr Obinna Chigbo for producing fake injection water in Gusau, Zamfara. The NAFDAC Coordinator in the state, Mr Hamis Yahaya, disclosed this while addressing newsmen in Gusau on Thursday. Yahaya said, “The suspect was arrested on Monday in aContinue reading “NAFDAC arrests suspect over fake injection water in Zamfara”
Bill Clinton hospitalised
United States of America former President Bill Clinton is currently receiving treatment for an infection in a California hospital. The 75-year-old was admitted to the University of California Irvine Medical Center on Tuesday evening “for a non-COVID-19 infection,” Clinton spokesperson Angel Urena said on Twitter. “He is on the mend, in good spirits, and incrediblyContinue reading “Bill Clinton hospitalised”
Invest in urgent, strategic action to tackle COVID-19, AU govts tasked
In a bid to deepen the fight against Coronavirus, United States is set to donate more than 17 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine from its domestic supplies to the African Union. President Joe Biden made the announcement Thursday, October 14, as he met with his Kenya counterpart, Uhuru Kenyatta at theContinue reading “Invest in urgent, strategic action to tackle COVID-19, AU govts tasked”
We need more deliberate networks that wholeheartedly support women’ – Joyce Awosika
Joycee Awosika is an entrepreneur and energy economist with a dual degree in Business Management from Goucher University in Maryland, USA. A project and operations management professional, who has garnered expertise in the formulation as a certified natural skincare formulator in the UK, she has a history of running companies, including Oríkì, the first andContinue reading “We need more deliberate networks that wholeheartedly support women’ – Joyce Awosika”
Comparing Buhari with Awolowo, Azikiwe mischievous —Afenifere
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, yesterday, said comparing President Muhammadu Buhari with the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo and the late Dr. Nnamidi Azikiwe was mischievous. National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, Comrade Jare Ajayi, said that the comparison by the Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, could be regarded as an unwitting invitation for people to assess Mr.Continue reading “Comparing Buhari with Awolowo, Azikiwe mischievous —Afenifere”
Cavemen, Niniola, Buju for Brighthouse party
All roads lead to the Guinness Brighthouse Party in Lagos, today, to celebrate Nigeria’s expansive creative industry. Industry powerhouses such as Grammy-winning video director, Meji Alabi, Kemi Adetiba, Godwin Tom, among others, will hold one-part the day spellbound with insightful masterclasses, while Cavemen., Buju, Blaqbonez, Ruger, Niniola, among others, will close the curtains on theContinue reading “Cavemen, Niniola, Buju for Brighthouse party”
Gunmen attack Oba’s car, kidnap five
The Kwara State Police Command, yesterday, confirmed the kidnapping of five members of the palace of Owalobbo of Obo-Ayegunle, Oba Samuel Adelodun, in Ekiti local council area of Kwara State by gunmen last Thursday evening. Those kidnapped included his driver, his security man, his maid and his twin baby girls. According to the state PoliceContinue reading “Gunmen attack Oba’s car, kidnap five”
Anyanwu emerges PDP Consensus National Secretary
The South-East Zone of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has adopted Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the consensus candidate of the region for the party’s national secretary. Anyanwu, who hails from Imo State, was a member of the 8th Senate where he represented Imo East Senatorial district under the platform of the PDP. The resolution ofContinue reading “Anyanwu emerges PDP Consensus National Secretary”
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