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FG proposes NIN, tax for foreigners

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday proposed an amendment to the National Identity Management Commission Act No. 23, 2007 to allow for foreigners living in the country to be issued the National Identification Number. The FEC also proposed the Economy Stabilisation Bill to pave way for the taxing of foreigners living and working in Nigeria. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed this while briefing State House Correspondents at the Aso Rock Villa, […]

09/26/2024 2

News

FG raises corps members monthly allowance to N77,000

The Federal Government has approved the increase of corps members’ monthly allowance to N77,000 with effect from July 2024. According to a statement signed by the NYSC’s Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, on Wednesday, the approval was contained in a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, dated September 25 2024 and signed by the Chairman, Ekpo Nta in line with the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024. Recall that there […]

09/26/2024 4

News

AGF says US court did not order seizure of money in Nigeria’s account

The Federal Government, on Wednesday, debunked a media report that a District Court in the United States of America (USA) ordered the seizure of $21 million from Nigeria’s account. FG, through a statement that was signed by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) described the news as false and misleading. In the statement, the Ministry wishes to set the record straight regarding an inaccurate publication by Peoples Gazette and others alleging that a US […]

09/26/2024 3

Sports News

UFC fighter Israel Adesanya stakes N6.5m on Enyimba to defeat Lobi Stars

Nigeria’s UFC fighter, Israel Adesanya has placed a bet of $4,000 on Enyimba to win their rescheduled matchday three fixture against Lobi Stars which will take place at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba today. Adesanya’s bet showed that he was tipping the nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions to win with an estimated payout of $5,930, this is not the first time he has put a bet on the Nigerian club side in a football contest, having done the same […]

09/25/2024 3

Entertainment News

Bobrisky denies bribing EFCC officials with N15m

Controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has denied claims of bribing officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. On Tuesday night, popular influencer, Martins Vincent also known as Dark Man, released a voice recording allegedly by Bobrisky claiming he bribed EFCC officials with 15 Million Naira. In the recording, Bobrisky claimed that the 15 Million Naira bribe was meant to facilitate EFCC officials to drop the money laundering charge against him. The crossdresser also claimed that […]

09/25/2024 4

World

Gunman In Failed Trump Assassination Attempt Charged To Court.

The gunman accused of planning to kill Donald Trump at his Florida golf course was indicted on Tuesday on three additional counts, including attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate, the US Department of Justice announced. Recall that Ryan Routh, 58, was arrested on September 15th after Secret Service agents spotted him with a gun near the course where Trump was playing. He has already been charged with two gun crimes in relation to the incident. The new indictment was […]

09/25/2024 7

News

NPF pays N15.6bn to 5,225 family members of slain personnel

The Nigeria Police Force has disbursed over N15.6 billion to the families and next of kin of 5,225 slain police officers between 2023 and 2024. This was revealed by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, during a cheque presentation ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday. Egbetokun explained that the disbursement covers outstanding insurance payments for the periods 2018-2019, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024 also highlighting that a total of N9.85 billion was distributed to 3,077 families on six separate occasions between […]

09/25/2024 2

News

Isiguzoro advises against supporting a Northern presidential candidate for 2027

A chieftain of the Apex socio-cultural Organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, has issued a warning against any move to nominate a Northern presidential candidate to block the South’s chances in the 2027 elections. Isiguzoro on Wednesday urged political parties not to marginalize the Southeast as preparations for the 2027 elections begin. Speaking in his capacity as the factional Secretary-General of Ohanaeze, he emphasized the need for equity, fairness, and justice in Nigeria’s political process. He also noted that those who […]

09/25/2024 2

Local News

SDP to challenge Imo lga outcome in court

The Social Democratic Party, SDP, Imo State chapter has declared its readiness to challenge in court the outcome of the just concluded local government elections that took place across the 27 local council areas and 305 wards. The party also condemned in its entirety the procedure in which the election was conducted, accusing the Imo State Independent Electoral Commission, ISIEC, of undermining the guidelines of the process to favour the APC-led administration. This was captured in a petition sent to […]

09/25/2024 4