Tinubu, APC, INEC oppose admission of Atiku’s documents in evidence
June 1, 2023 President Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress, (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) on Wednesday objected to the admission of some documents sought to be…
Tobacco kills 8m people globally every year – WHO
June 1, 2023 The World Health Organisation (WHO) says tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health challenges the world has ever faced, killing more than eight million people…
Nigeria revises 2021 tax-to-GDP ratio to 10.9% – FIRS
May 31, 2023 Nigeria has revised its tax-to-GDP ratio for 2021 to 10.86% from 6% following an adjustment to include revenues collected by other government agencies, the Federal Inland Revenue…
Applicants ask court to compel EFCC, others to probe Rivers finances under Wike
May 31, 2023 A Federal High Court has been asked to compel the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC)…
NNPCL announces adjustment in pump price of PMS from N194 to N537 per litre
May 31, 2023 The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) on Wednesday adjusted the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) across its retail outlets, in line with the…
Police dismiss Sergeant over N98,000 extortion
May 31, 2023 The Police Command in Lagos State has announced the dismissal of Sgt. Ekpo Shimuyere attached to Sogunle Division for extorting a young man of N98,000. The command’s…
Nigeria takes the lead globally in increasing rate of burger consumptionÂ
May 31, 2023 Nigeria has recorded the highest percentage leap in Burger consumption globally. Glovo, a multi-category delivery App, says compared to 2021, burger consumption in Nigeria grew by 4,928…
NAPTIP sacks Deputy Director, 4 officers over alleged misconduct
May 31, 2023 The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has dismissed five of its personnel, including a Deputy Director, for alleged misconduct. This is contained…
Hotel receptionist jailed 2 years over OAU student’s murder
May 31, 2023 A High Court sitting in Osogbo on Wednesday sentenced Adedeji Adesola, the receptionist that received late Timothy Adegoke when he lodged in the Hilton Hotel, Ile-Ife on…
Low-income countries to be left behind without action on jobs – ILO
May 31, 2023 A global employment divide between high-income and low-income countries is worsening as rising debt levels hit developing countries disproportionately, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) said on Wednesday….