Proposed N37bn NASS renovation Project: Channel the money into the upgrade of schools, hospitals across Nigeria – Reps members
Reactions have continued to trail the proposed N37 billion meant for the renovation of the National Assembly. This time, some members of the House of Representatives, through a series…
FIRS offers 30-day window for tax payers to obtain TCC
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has offered a 30-day window to enable taxpayers in the country to obtain their Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC). FIRS’ Executive Chairman, Muhammad Nami, announced…
Military to withdraw troops from parts of Nigeria in 2020
Service chiefs and President Buhari during the security meeting With effect from the first quarter of 2020, the Nigerian Military will be withdrawing troops from some parts of the…
UN confirms over 170,000 grave violation against children in war over the last decade
There has been a nearly three-fold rise in attacks on children in conflict over the last decade, UNICEF said on Monday. The UN has verified more than 170,000 grave…
SGF visits alma mater, commission projects
As part of his efforts at giving back to the community and impacting on the less privileged, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustafa, SGF…
China bans imports of pigs from Indonesia due to African swine fever
China’s customs said it has banned imports of pigs, wild boars and related products from Indonesia due to African swine fever. The deadly disease has swept across China itself since…
Lagos Police nab 2 suspected tanker hijackers, recover 40,000 litres of petrol
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two suspected notorious petroleum tanker hijackers in the Mile 2 area of the state. Police Operatives from Itire Division made the arrest after…
Carnival Calabar rated 4th in the world- Gabe Onah
Mr Gabe Onah, Chairman, Carnival Calabar Commission on Monday said that the carnival had been listed 4th amongst carnivals across the globe. Onah discolsed this during the International Carnival Calabar…
Unemployment: PDP accuses APC of engaging in “under-the-table system of selective employment of a few”
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the rate of unemployment in the country, saying the All Progressives Congress (APC) has overstretched the limits of Nigerians. It also accused the…
‘World’s oldest rhino’ dies at 57
A rhino believed to the world’s oldest has died at the age of 57 in a Tanzanian conservation area, authorities said. Fausta, a female black rhino, died of natural causes…