VAT remittances jump but states still owe FIRS N41bn – NEC
The National Economic Council (NEC) says states are owing the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) N41 billion in Value Added Tax (VAT) just as it was revealed that VAT remittances…
The three offences of Ogundipe, Premium Times reporter – Police
The Nigeria Police have listed three offences allegedly committed by Premium Times Security reporter, Samuel Ogundipe, for which he is being prosecuted. Below is the statement from the police: The…
Donald Trump pushes back against coordinated U.S. media attacks
U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing back against the coordinated editorial attacks by the U.S. media on him on Thursday over what the media called Trump’s consistent attacks on them….
Customs seizes goods worth N12.03bn, generates N5.89bn in 8 months
Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted a 40ft container with various goods valued N12.03 billion due to false declaration. The outgoing Controller of the Command,…
Delta Airlines, Kenya Airways partner to provide one-stop flights
Delta Airlines says it has entered into a code share partnership with Kenya Airways to provide a one-stop seamless travel experience to their passengers. Mr Corneel Koster, the airline’s Senior…
Aretha Franklin dies of cancer, aged 76
Aretha Franklin, the long-reigning Queen of Soul, died on Thursday morning at age 76 from advanced pancreatic cancer. She passed away at 9.50am at her home in Detroit where she…
DSS : Afunanya replaces Opuiyo as spokesman
The Department of State Services (DSS) has appointment Mr Peter Nnochiri Afunanya as its new Spokesman/Public Relations Officer. A statement by the service said that Afunanya holds a Bachelors and…
Five lawmakers defect in Ogun; PDP loses 4 members, gains one
Five members of the Ogun House of Assembly on Thursday defected to three different parties. The Speaker of the House, Mr Suraj Adekunbi, read the separate letters of defection by…
In Gombe, money comes from snakes; 400 exported to England monthly
Authorities of the Snakebite Treatment and Research Centre, Kaltungo in Gombe State, have revealed that over 400 snakes of different varieties are being exported from the centre to Liverpool in…
Osinbajo did not endorse Amaju Pinnick NFF faction – Minister
The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, on Thursday in Abuja said Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has not endorsed the Amaju Pinnick-led faction of the Nigeria Football Federation…