We have hit N 2 billion monthly IGR generation…Edo Goverment
Edo’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) has hit an average of N2 billion monthly from N1.55bn in 2016 when Governor Godwin Obaseki was sworn-in. This represents 25 per cent growth…
Nigeria loses annually for non-utilisation of Gamma Irradiation Facility
A Nuclear Chemist, Dr Abduljhalil Tafawa-Balewa, says that Nigeria was losing about N1.3 trillion annually due to it’s inability to exploit the Gamma Irradiation Facility (GIF) at the Nuclear Technology…
Orji Kalu’s 11-year N3.2billion fraud trial stalled again
The trial of a former Governor of Abia, Orji Uzo Kalu, over an alleged N3.2 billion fraud was stalled again at a Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday, due…
Tragedy: One die, 40 injured in stadium stampede
At least one person was killed and nearly 40 were injured in a stampede ahead of an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier Sunday in which Madagascar hit back twice to…
Military confirms Gudumbali terror attack, restores order
Nigeria’s military on Sunday said it had restored order after Boko Haram fighters took control of a town in the country’s remote northeast, sparking fears about the group’s resurgence. Scores…
Buhari not against e-voting, use of card reader – Presidency
The Presidency says President Muhammadu Buhari is neither in confrontation with the parliament over his refusal to sign the amended Electoral Act Bill nor against the use of card readers…
Serena Williams fined $17,000 for U.S. Open code violations
Serena Williams has been fined 17,000 dollars for the code violations she received during the U.S. Open final, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) said on Sunday in what appears…
FIRS to go after 6,772 billionaire tax defaulters – Fowler
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) will soon go after the bank accounts of defaulting taxpayers who are raking in billions in Nigeria and are not paying taxes, FIRS Chairman,…
Fayose replies Fayemi: “I inherited N80bn debt from you in 2014”
Exactly 35 days to his leaving office, outgoing Ekiti State governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, on Sunday says his handover note is ready for the scrutiny of people making enquiries about…
12,000 pilgrims back home in 40 flights, NAHCON chief thanks Buhari
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his continued support to the activities of the commission and paving the way for it to conduct…