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…Why we increased VAT to 7.5 per cent – FG .It’s a step in the right direction, says Expert …Proposed hike subject to NASS approval – FIRS The recent increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) by the Federal Government has sparked reactions across the country. Nigeria’s Value Added Tax (VAT), usually a consumption tax placed […]
The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) says that the utilisation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas, has risen from 40,000 metric tonnes (MT) in April to 78,000 metric tonnes in July. The Executive Secretary of PPPRA, Mr. Abdulkadir Saidu, disclosed this in statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in […]
The Southeast Caucus of National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called for improved healthcare infrastructure in the South-East region. They decried the deplorable condition of state-owned hospitals in the region and its degenerative effect on healthcare delivery. Dr Chikezie Obasi, the Leader of the caucus, made this known at a news conference at the […]
…Project includes promotion of agro-forestry, livestock devt in participating countries Nigeria, Niger and Chad are working on a joint trans-border agro ecosystem project aimed at the restoration of livelihoods and rehabilitation of the Lake Chad Basin. Director General, National Agency for the Great Green Wall, Dr. Bukar Hassan, disclosed this after an international
The repentant bandits in Katsina State have released additional 30 kidnapped victims, following the dialogue initiated by the state government with their leaders. The victims were presented to Governor Aminu Masari at the Government House on Sunday in Katsina. The victims were kidnapped by the bandits from Kankara and Shimfida, both in Jibia Local Government […]
No fewer than 23 persons have so far received brand new saloon cars from the Nigeria’s leading cement manufacturer, Dangote Cement Plc, in the ongoing Bag of Goodies National Consumer scratch and win promotion in appreciation of their loyalty to the cement brand. Chairman of the company, Aliko Dangote said in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State […]
A suspect who had allegedly defiled and impregnated a 13-year-old girl at No. 26, Oreshegun Street, Elaje Bariga, in November 2018, have been arrested by the Bariga Police Division. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect, Dayo Maker, 24, had conspired with Kazeem Bello, 26, to gang-rape the survivor (name withheld). It was learnt that while […]
An impersonator, posing as a official of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have been arrested by detectives at the Ojo Police Division, Lagos State Police Command. The suspect identified as Emeka Emmanuel, 29, was arrested at Iyana -Iba, in possession of fake EFCC Identity card. Emmanuel was said to have defrauded unsuspecting members […]
At least 36 people are missing after the sinking of a boat on Sunday at Maluku commune, a district on the banks of the Congo River in Kinshasa’s suburbs, according to announces of the Congolese national police on the spot. According to police authorities, only 76 survivors have so far been counted out of a […]
Housemates in the ongoing BBNaija season four threw a fun-filled beach party on Saturday night. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this party garnered better response than Sept. 7 which fans has described as boring. Housemates were dressed in colourful beach outfits by Hype and Steam with Carribean vibes, shorts and float dresses dominating […]
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State says the state government is determined to implement the RUGA project, meant to resettle herdsmen and boost economic activities. Ganduje stated this on Saturday in Kano while receiving the report on the establishment of Ruga and Milk Market in Kano State. According to him, apart from tackling insecurity, the […]
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola shrugged off his team’s shock 3-2 defeat by newly-promoted Norwich City in the English Premier League (EPL) on Saturday with a direct message. He said his team simply could not be expected to win every week. Guardiola’s team beat Liverpool to the title by a solitary point last season after […]
The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col. Hameed Ali (retd.) has warned officers and men of the Service to desist from all forms of illegality or risk being arrested and jailed. Ali gave the warning on Saturday in Calabar while addressing a joint parade of officers and men of the service and those of […]
In Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, England, stately home to former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, an 18- carat gold toilet has been stolen. The toilet that’s Valued at £1 million and installed as part of an art exhibition at Blenheim Palace, the 18-carat toilet was stolen in the early hours of Saturday, Thames Valley Police said […]
Foreign leaders, supporters and ordinary citizens were, on Saturday, attending the state funeral of Zimbabwe’s founder Robert Mugabe, after a week of disputes over his burial that threatened to embarrass his successor, President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Mugabe led Zimbabwe for 37 years, from independence until he was ousted by the army in November 2017. He died […]
The Police Command in Niger has arrested one Tunde Taiyo, 30, of Maitumbi, Bosso Local Government Area of the State, for allegedly beheading a 24-year-old commercial motorcyclist, Abdullahi Sale, at Maitumbi area . The Commissioner of Police in the State, Alhaji Adamu Usman, disclosed this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) […]
A burial for Zimbabwe’s former president, Robert Mugabe, will be held at the National Heroes Acre sometime in October, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Friday. It was previously agreed that there would be a symbolic burial on Sunday in the hilltop shrine in Harare, reserved for the country’s ruling elite, but family spokesman, Leo Mugabe, […]
Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has called on Nigerian to stop glorifying and giving undue publicity to criminals and terrorists through social media and propaganda. Col. Sagir Musa, Acting Director, Army Public Relations, in a statement on Friday in Abuja, said that Buratai made the plea at the Headquarters of Operation Lafiya Dole […]
Ten PDP governorship aspirants, who lost the bid for the party’s ticket to contest the Nov. 16 Kogi governorship race, have declared their support for the winner, Mr Musa Wada. The 10 aspirants, under the aegis of Kogi PDP 2019 G-12, declared their support for Wada at a press briefing held at the party secretariat […]
