The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken into custody a former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Lagos State, Mr Olasupo Shasore, SAN. Sashore is being grilled by EFCC operatives over his roles in the Process & Industrial Development (P&ID) scam. He had earlier been questioned by the …
Read More »Treasonable Felony: Nnamdi Kanu pleads to 15-count charge
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), has pleaded not guilty to the 15 charges brought against him by the Federal Government in the case of alleged treasonable felony. He pleaded not guilty before Justice Binta Nyako when the case resumed at the Federal High Court in …
Read More »N29bn fraud: Appeal Court orders ex-gov Nyako to open defence
The Court of Appeal on Tuesday ordered a former governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako, to open his defence before Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court Abuja. Abang had on July 19, 2021, ordered Nyako to enter defence in his ongoing trial. Unsatisfied with the judgment of …
Read More »I’ll Not Support Tinubu’s Presidential Ambition – Osinbajo’s Aide
The Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, has said although Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is his political leader, he will not support him to be president of Nigeria. Ojudu, who represented Ekiti Central Senatorial District at the 8th Senate, said his position did not amount to …
Read More »APC Releases Timetable for Concurrent Legislative Bye-Elections In 4 States
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has released the timetable for the conduct of 2022 concurrent legislative bye-elections across four states in the country. The party’s approved timetable and schedule of activities for the election was signed by the National Secretary, APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, CECPC, Mr John James Akpanudoedehe. …
Read More »Tertiary Institutions May Increase Fees As FG Asks Councils To Generate ‘More Revenue’
Adamu Adamu Federal tertiary institutions in Nigeria are likely to increase fees following an appeal to their governing councils to think outside the box and endeavor to generate more revenue. The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, made the appeal while inaugurating the governing councils of 14 newly established tertiary institutions …
Read More »Exposed! How FCMB Duped Sports Bet Company of N1b
FCMB If you’re investing on a mega business project and First City Monument Bank (FCMB) is your banker, you would reasonably have a rethink after reading this exclusive piece. It is a story of how the bank and its desperate crooked senior staff almost ruined a foremost sports betting company …
Read More »How e-Commerce Improves Health And Safety Of Informal Retailers
As Nigeria pushes towards a virile digital economy, the informal retail sector, with billions of dollars investment, holds a crucial role in attaining this goal. However, a huge chunk of the market still operates the old fashioned inventory model, and the rigour in this process of restocking takes a huge …
Read More »LIRS ANNOUNCES JANUARY 31 DEADLINE FOR FILING OF ANNUAL TAX RETURNS BY EMPLOYERS OF LABOUR
As the new year begins, Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) wishes its esteemed taxpayers a prosperous 2022. The agency also reminds businesses and employers of labour of their statutory obligation to file annual income tax returns pursuant to section 81 (2) of the Personal Income Tax Act (PITA) Cap …
Read More »AFCON 2021 group stages wrap up on GOtv, DStv
Football viewers are poised for extended action from the Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations 2021 in Cameroon as SuperSport will televise matches from the third round of the tournament on GOtv and DStv. Round 3 completes the Group Stage of the Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations 2021 tournament, …
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