President Bola Tinubu on Friday thanked the 36 state governors following their endorsement of the tax reform bills under consideration in the National Assembly. The governors had during a meeting with the Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, on Thursday in Abuja acknowledged the importance of improving the tax…
Dozens of “big-name artists and bands” are vying for one of the limited spots in the upcoming FireAid benefit concert for victims of the deadly wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles over the past week. Sources told TMZ that the interest of 50-plus musicians has benefit organizers looking to add more than the current 24 slots to…
Nigerian goalkeeper Amas Obasogie has taken the next step in his career, signing with Tanzanian club Singida Black Stars. The move follows a brief stint with Ethiopian side Fasil Kenema, where his performances caught attention across African football circles. Obasogie’s journey has been one of consistent growth. After excelling with Bendel Insurance in Nigeria, he…
Following the outbreak of another communal conflict between the Ifon and Ilobu communities, Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has ordered the immediate imposition of a curfew in the two warring areas. The decision was announced by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, in a press statement made available to…
By Dianabasi Effiong, Uyo The Police Service Commission at an extraordinary meeting on Friday approved the appointment of AIG Banji Lawal, AIG incharge of Border Patrol, Force Headquarters, Abuja as a substantive Deputy Inspector General of Police representing the South West Geopolitical zone. He takes over from DIG Sylvester Abiodun Alabi who represented the…
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) on Friday vowed to recover N227 billion debt from Arik Air. The Head of Corporate Communications in AMCON, Mr. Jude Nwauzor, stated this during an interactive session with aviation correspondents in Lagos. He said AMCON’s plan to liquidate Arik Air is still on as efforts to revive the…
