In an official announcement, the Nigerian Army revealed plans to dispose of the unexploded ordnance recovered from the site of the 2002 Ikeja Cantonment Bomb Blast at the Army Range in Owode Ajilete, Ogun State. According to Lt.-Col. Olabisi Ayeni, Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 81 Division, Nigerian Army, the disposal operation Read More…
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas rages on, international leaders are issuing urgent calls for a ceasefire to allow much-needed humanitarian aid into the besieged Gaza Strip. The situation in Gaza has reached a critical point, with a staggering number of casualties and a worsening humanitarian crisis. The United States and Russia are leading Read More…
The U.S. dollar exhibited strength against a basket of currencies on Tuesday, buoyed by a flurry of fresh economic data underscoring the robustness of the U.S. economy compared to the United Kingdom and the European Union. S&P Global reported an uptick in U.S. business output for October, with the manufacturing sector pulling itself out of Read More…
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a total of N903.480 billion as Federation Account Revenue for the month of September 2023 to the Federal Government, states, and Local Government Councils (LGCs). This allocation was disclosed in a communique released at the conclusion of FAAC’s October meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday. The communique Read More…
Nigeria is embarking on a comprehensive tax reform initiative aimed at streamlining its complex tax landscape. The objective is to reduce the number of taxes imposed by federal and state governments from over 60 to fewer than 10, in a bid to facilitate business operations and enhance revenue generation. Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, currently grapples Read More…
In a thrilling Champions League clash, Arsenal emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Sevilla. Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus found the back of the net on either side of halftime, propelling Arsenal to the top of Group B at the midpoint of the pool stage. Martinelli’s lightning-quick opener, a result of a breakaway from Read More…
In a thrilling match at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium in Ibadan, the Ebun Comets of Lagos clinched a hard-fought victory over the Oluyole Warriors of Ibadan with a final score of 52-48. The 2023 Nigeria Basketball Premier League continues to showcase exciting talent and fierce competition, with this victory marking the second win in three Read More…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to transform the state into a renowned global tourism destination. He made this statement on Monday while hosting the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, and her delegation during a courtesy visit to Lagos House in Ikeja. During the Read More…
Human rights activists, operating under the banner of the Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights, have passionately appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and security authorities to put an end to the reign of land grabbers that have plagued Lagos State. During a joint news conference held on Monday in Lagos, the Centre for Human and Read More…
The Supreme Court has been actively addressing significant appeals related to the 2023 presidential election. In a recent ruling, the court dismissed the appeal filed by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), challenging the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC), which affirmed President Bola Tinubu’s victory. Justice Inyang Okoro, leading a panel of seven Read More…
