FG rejects Transparency International’s rating
By Abdullahi Muhammed, AbujaThe federal government Wednesday responded to the claim by Transparency International that Nigeria was not doing well in its fight against corruption […]
Month: March 2021
Oyetola’s administration committed to transparency, accountability, probity says Osun Auditor-General, Adesina
…as govt holds Audit Forum, presents 2019 Audited Accounts The State of Osun Auditor-General, Mr. Folorunso Adesina, has described the Administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola […]
Dangote Cement to pay over N97B corporate tax for 2020
Africa’s largest cement producer, Dangote Cement Plc has remained a major contributor to the economy with a tax charge of N97 billion for the financial […]
How I was tortured for refusing to pay SARS N5m – Petitioner
A car dealer, Timothy Ogbeye, told a National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, on Wednesday that he was tortured by SARS operatives in Anambra for refusing to pay […]
Tyson, Holyfield trilogy fight confirmed
Mike Tyson has confirmed he and Evander Holyfield will complete their long awaited trilogy, dismissing claims talks between the famous rivals had collapsed. The heavyweight legends were […]
Breaking: Organisers announce N90m grand prize as BBNaija returns
Big Brother Naija will return for its sixth edition in 2021. The popular reality TV show will top previous seasons as organisers – Multichoice Nigeria […]
Bitcoin rises as Tesla officially begins acceptance as currency
Tesla began officially accepting bitcoin as currency to purchase electric autos, Chief Executive Elon Musk said Wednesday, further boosting the digital money. “You can now […]
Breaking: Barcelona humble Manchester City in Women’s Champions League clash
Manchester City women will have to venture into unchartered territory if they are to keep their Champions League dream alive. A humbling 3-0 defeat by Barcelona means Gareth Taylor’s side […]
Israel strikes Gaza Strip after rocket attack
The Israeli army has struck targets in the Gaza Strip in retaliation for a rocket attack on the day of the country’s parliamentary elections. The […]
Oil theft, vandalism: NSCDC nab 16 in Abia
Sixteen persons have been nabbed and paraded in Abia State by the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for alleged vandalism, oil bunkering and […]
COVID-19: Pope orders pay cut for Cardinals, clerics, others
Pope Francis has ordered cardinals to take a 10% pay cut and lowered the salaries of other clerics working in the Vatican in order to […]
NIN compulsory for JAMB exams as registration commences April 8
The Governing Board of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has made National Identification Number (IN NIN a requirement for the 2021 UTME examination. […]
Breaking: Senate okays Bill to establish agric dev’t fund
‘ A Bill which seeks to establish National Agricultural Development Fund has been passed at the Senate. The report on the Bill titled: “National Agricultural […]
Breaking: FIFA extends ban on Blatter, Valcke
FIFA said Wednesday it had extended the ban on its former president Sepp Blatter and former secretary-general Jerome Valcke by six years and eight months, […]
Nigerians must unite against crime – Governor Ortom
By Abdullahi Mohammed, AbujaGovernor Samuel Ortom of Benue state said Tuesday that all Nigerians must unite against crime and criminals troubling some parts of the […]