The Senate Chief Whip, Senator Ali Ndume said he can advise the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio because he is older and more experienced in senate issues. Ndume stated this in an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Friday. He said, “I’m older than Akpabio and can advise him on …
Read More »PDP chieftains sue Tinubu, Akpabio over Umoren’s REC appointment
Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State, Aniekan Akpan, and the Secretary, Harrison Ekpo, have sued President Bola Tinubu and the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio at the Federal High Court, Abuja, over the appointment of Etekamba Umoren the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the state. In …
Read More »Pochettino will not get a guard of honour on Monday night: Tottenham manager Ange
Ange Postecoglou and Mauricio Pochettino. Ange Postecoglou noted that Mauricio Pochettino had an “undeniable” impact on Tottenham but the Chelsea boss will not get a guard of honour when he returns to his old club on Monday night. Pochettino took charge of Spurs for over five seasons between 2014 and …
Read More »Polaris Bank In Distress Over Multi-Billion Naira Loan Given To 6 Directors Without Collateral
The distress of Polaris Bank may be far from over, this is as multi-billion-naira loans granted to six directors (inclusive of a former MD) of the bank without documented collaterals, are yet to be recovered. The distress enveloping Polaris Bank may be far from over, this is as multi-billion-naira loans …
Read More »Company unveils plans to invest $100m in Edo
President/CEO of Sunora Foods, Charles Eghobamien, and Governor Obaseki with the MOU to invest US$100 million in oil palm value chain and other crops in Edo. The President and Chief Executive Officer of Sunora Foods Mr Charles Eghobamien, has revealed plans by his company to invest US$100 million in …
Read More »Tax Invasion: Nigeria Gives BUA Industries 7 Days To Submit Relevant Documents Over Non-Compliance With Income Tax Laws, VAT Returns Remittance
The Nigerian Government through the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to BUA Industries Limited to reconcile with the government or pay N198.7 billion arising from non-compliance with income tax laws and VAT returns remittance. The tax liability is for 2022. A letter addressed to the …
Read More »Plan your movement: Lagos shuts Eko Bridge for repair
Eko Bridge The Lagos State Government on Friday announced closure of the popular Eko Bridge for two days for repair. A statement issued by Oluwaseun Osiyemi, Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, said the motoring public is hereby informed of the need to carry out emergency repairs on Eko Bridge, …
Read More »Presidential yacht delivered before public outcry, says Ndume
Senator Ali Ndume The Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume, has confirmed that Presidential yacht, said to be worth about N5 billion, had been delivered to Nigeria before public outcry. Nigerians had criticized the budget for the yacht after a copy of the expenditures proposed in the 2023 supplementary …
Read More »Why We Suspended Medical Students, Benue Varsity Explains
Benue State University, Markudi The management of the Benue State University (BSU) has explained why it suspended the 200 to 600 level students of its College of Health Sciences. Recall that the school has reportedly suspended all the 200 to 600 level medical students for staging a protest in front …
Read More »NPFL, StarTimes sign N1bn 5-year league broadcast rights deal
Gbenga Elegbeleye, the Chairman, NPFL Board, alongside the President of the NFF, Ibrahim Gusau and Joshua Wang, the CEO of StarTimes Nigeria during the signing of a five-year league broadcast rights deal on Thursday in Abuja. Courtesy of the NI billion deal between Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and …
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