After my two previous interventions in the matter of Federal Government of Nigeria’s recently-launched Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL), via press statements, I have decided to pen this piece to advert the attention of those who are opposed to the implementation of the EEL, to a number of issues...
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tin Can Island Customs Command, on Friday, said its officers intercepted 11 rifles and six pistols, including their ammunition together with banned drugs in different containers at the port. Addressing newsmen in Lagos, the Customs Area Controller of Tin Can Customs Command, Comptroller...
MainOne, a Digital Infrastructure Service Provider on Friday declared a force majeure, and explained steps taken to restore internet connection to service providers. Mainone said in a statement on its website that it became necessary to declare a force majeure subsequent to testing of its cable system. It...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kano – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, says it has arrested one Muhammad Munzali, 35, for allegedly sneaking into a female hostel at the Skyline University, Kano. The command’s spokesman, Mr Ibrahim Idris-Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement on Friday...
Top UN officials have condemned the rising tide of anti-Muslim hate as the General Assembly adopted a resolution to push back against the scourge. The officials adopted the resolution on Friday in New York to commemorate the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, globally marked annually on March 15....
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has appointed Mr Chidi Amadi, as his Chief of Staff. Director of Press, Office of the Minister, Mr Anthony Ogunleye, announced the appointment in a statement in Abuja on Friday. Ogunleye said that...
Pastor Chinedu Ezekwesili of The Everlasting Arms Parish (TEAP), Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Garki, Abuja, has called for restructuring of the country, to ensure speedy development. The Pastor, husband of ex-Minister, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, made the call on Friday at the Purposeful Men Symposium organised to...
The wife of Zamfara Governor, Hajjiya Huriya Lawal, has promised to shoulder the medical bill of a woman who delivered triplets in Gusau. Hajjiya Zahara’u Musa, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication to the governor’s wife, disclosed this in a statement, made available to Newsmen in Gusau,...
The late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan, was on Friday in Ibadan buried at his Aliiwo ancestral home according to Islamic rites. The burial ceremony which involved the two-rakat Janazat prayer, the Islamic prayer for the deceased, was led by the Chief Imam of Ibadan, Shelkh Abdul Ganiyu...
Police in Akwa Ibom State have rescued four kidnap victims in the last one month. One of them is a woman who faked her own kidnap. They also arrested 52 suspects for various crimes. Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Waheed Ayilara, told a news conference in...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Supreme Court of Nigeria, Abuja has reserved judgment till June 7, 2024 the final forfeiture suit of N1,222,384,857.84 (One Billion, Two Hundred and Twenty Two Million, Three Hundred and Eighty Four Thousand, Eight Hundred and Fifty Seven Naira, Eighty Four Kobo) brought...
A former Governor of Oyo State and Osi Olubadan of Ibada, on Friday said people of the ancient city already know the next Olubadan of Ibadanland. Ladoja told newsmen that Ibadan already has an Olubadan-designate and there is no question about that, following Thursday’s demise of Oba Lekan...
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo, has described the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Olalekan Balogun, as “shocking” . In a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr Kehinde Akinyemi on Friday in Abeokuta, Obasanjo said the news was received with great shock and profound sadness. The...
In response to recent concerns raised by the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) and allied bodies over the implementation of the Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL) it is important to state that the levy is aimed at fostering the development of the local workforce and ensuring equitable employment...
In today’s world, most youths and adults daily expose themselves to Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) produced by electrical appliances, power lines, wiring in buildings, and a lot of other technologies that are part of modern life. The exposure starts with the dishwasher and microwave...
Pledges to Defend the Values, Interests and Territory of Nigeria… By OLA MUDOPE, Ibadan – The Nigerian Army (NA), has appointed Major General Obinna Onubogu, as the 46th General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division, NA. The appointment necessitated a handing and taking over ceremony between...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday dragged the former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja for alleged N84billion money laundering offences, alongside his nephew Ali Bello, Dauda Sulaiman and Abdulsalam Hudu. The EFCC...
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, threw out a suit challenging the appointment of 12 judges for the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment on Friday, held that the plaintiff, Azubuike Oko, who claimed to be a lawyer from...
A former Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN) on Friday highlighted the crucial role of the political party in ensuring good governance, saying the government belongs to the party. Fashola said this in an interview with newsmen at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island,...
By BARBARA KALU, Port Harcourt – A media group in the Niger Delta has explained that it picked the Mayor of Housing, My-ACE China, as the highest award in business and investment because of the man’s track records in wooing investors to come to the oil region. The group,...