September 4, 2024
PDP Governors slam Wike over threat
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors have slammed the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and labelled his threats as unbridled and irresponsible. It would be recalled that Wike, a former Rivers State Governor during the weekend, threatened to put fire in the state of governors supporting his successor, Siminalayi Fubara. Wike announced at the […]
FG proposing to increase VAT to 10 percent
By Olamilekan Adigun The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, on Tuesday, said has the committee is proposing a law to the National Assembly to increase value-added tax from the current 7.5% to 10%. Oyedele stated this during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today. He also said his […]
NNPC increases fuel to N855 per litre
By Olamilekan Adigun The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has increased its pump price to N855 per litre. This comes just as the NNPCL management admitted that it was facing a debt challenge to the tune of $6 billion from its supply chain abroad. While the prices have varied since the removal of the […]
South Africa denies junior D’Tigers visas for FIBA U18
By Olamilekan Adigun The South African Consulate at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has denied players of the Nigeria U-18 boys’ basketball team visas to the 2024 FIBA U18 Afrobasket. This decision has jeopardised Nigeria’s trip to the biennial tournament starting in South Africa on Tuesday (today), Nigeria is billed to face Egypt in Pretoria […]
Native doctor shoots client to death while testing charm
By Olamilekan Adigun A native doctor, Timothy Dauda (19), has been arrested over the alleged killing of one Alex Ezekiel while testing the efficacy of a charm in Onumu community in Akoko-Edo LGA of Edo Stats. He was nabbed by operatives of the state Police Command. It was learnt that the suspect specialises in preparing […]
