AFAN: We’re encouraged by military onslaught against bandits
The All Farmers’ Association of Nigeria (AFAN), on Friday, said it was encouraged by the ongoing military action against the bandits across some northern states […]
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Southern governors back VAT collection by states
Governors of the southern states of Nigeria have expressed their support for the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) by state governments. Governor Rotimi Akeredolu […]
The VAT collection impasse; who should call the shots, states or federal government ?
The legal tussle around the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) in the country takes a new turn, with the latest appeal court’s order in […]
Adamawa: Fire destroys petrol-laden tanker, shops
The Director, Adamawa Fire Service Directorate, Mr Abdullahi Adamu, said that fire has destroyed a petrol-laden tanker, some shops and other property worth millions of […]
Guinea has a long history of coups: here are 5 things to know about the country
Guineans have experienced military rule before, and they know that the consequences can be dangerous. On September 5, officers of an elite special forces army […]
Africa: Israel’s Accreditation to the AU Is Dividing Africa
Many African states are digging their heels in at Israel’s return to the African Union as an observer. Israel has long sought to retake its […]
Enugu CP to sanction policeman for assaulting lady — spokesman
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Lawal Abubakar, has ordered an immediate investigation and possible disciplinary sanction against a policeman seen engaging a […]
Stakeholders commend Nigerian government’s approval of 5G network
Stakeholders have been commending the Nigerian government for approving the deployment of the 5G (Fifth Generation) digital network in the country. The Federal Executive Council […]
Regional envoys to hold talks with Guinea junta over coup
A delegation from West Africa’s main political and economic bloc arrived in Guinea’s capital Conakry on Friday in hopes of steering the junta that ousted […]
Coup: ECOWAS suspends Guinea, sends mission to Conakry
A mission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will on Thursday visit Guinea which has been gripped by a military coup, according […]
DSS to court: ‘One chance’ snatched Sunday Igboho’s aides’ case file
The Department of State Services (DSS) told the Federal High Court, Abuja that some criminal elements – “one chance’’ had stolen its case file. The […]
Sokoto governor seeks assembly approval to establish new agency
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has presented a Bill to the state House of Assembly to approve the establishment of the Erosion and Watershed […]
Breaking: ECOWAS suspends Guinea
West Africa’s main regional bloc has suspended Guinea’s membership, days after a military coup that removed President Alpha Conde. During an extraordinary virtual summit on Wednesday, leaders […]
Cricket World Cup: Team Nigeria arrives Botswana for women’s qualifiers
Team Nigeria has arrived in Gaborone, the Botswana capital, ahead of the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. The 25-person contingent left […]
In Guinea, Soldiers overthrow President, seize power
The fate of Guinea’s President Alpha Condé is unclear after an unverified video showed him in the hands of soldiers, who said they had staged […]