Over a Thousand Prosecuted at Anambra For Defaulting in Payment of Taxes
According to Vanguard, about 1,206 persons have been prosecuted by the Anambra State Government for defaulting in payment of signage taxes. Addressing newsmen in his office in Awka, the Managing Director of Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency, ANSAA, Chief Jude Emecheta, said the cases have been settled out of court. According to him, the […]
The First All Nigerian Festival to Hold in Lagos
The first ever, All Nigerian Festival (ANF) has been announced. This maiden edition of the All Nigerian Festival which is open to everyone will feature an exhibition of Nigerian food, fashion, Arts and Craft, local beverage from various parts of the country, traditional dance and live music amongst others. Making the announcement at a press […]
Stop Buying Imported Rice – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government has warned against consumption of imported rice smuggled into Nigeria. Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, issued this warning at a media briefing in Lagos. He said that the government could not assure of the state of the rice having spent months during transportation and in warehouses. He appealed to Nigerians to consume only locally-grown […]
Naomi Campbell’s Visit to Nigeria
The British supermodel, Naomi Campbell graced the Arise Fashion Week, Lagos, Nigeria walkway this past weekend much to the pleasure of the audience. The renown model walked for Tiffany Amber, Lanre Da Silva Ajayi, Malcolm & Christian of KLûK CGDT. Naomi also met with Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari, and was reported to have toured the Eko Atlantic […]
Kanu Nwankwo For President 2019
Nigerian football legend Kanu Nwankwo, inspired by George Weah’s achievement, his Liberian counterpart, has announced that he will run for president of Nigeria in 2019. The retired football star, who once played for Arsenal, Ajax, and Inter Milan football clubs, says he had the dream to transform Nigeria. While announcing his intention to run for president, […]
I Can Do Better than Buhari – Anambra Lawmaker
Edward Obiefuna Ibuzo, representing Onitsha-North 2 state constituency and chairman of the Anambra State House of Assembly Committee on Transport, has made his intention known to run for presidency in the 2019 elections. Ibuzo declared that he could do better than President Mohammadu Buhari. “In all honesty, I am 46 years old. I was born […]
Governor Ugwuanyi of Enugu State Awards Over 1.170 Billion Naira Contracts
The Enugu State Government has awarded contracts for the construction and rehabilitation of more roads in the state at the cost of over N1.170 billion. After the meeting of the State Executive Committee (EXCO), the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Greg Nnaji, disclosed that the new road projects include the constructions of Achi Akpa –Daughters […]
Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories, Thursday, March 15th 2018
Pulse Nigeria: A bill banning the sale and consumption of alcohol in certain areas of Kwara State has been signed into law. The bill states that alcohol will not be allowed to be produced, sold, or consumed in specific areas in Ilorin, the state capital. Daily Post Nigeria: The Nigerian Senate has spoken on President Muhammadu […]
We’re Not Interested in Government – Military
The Nigerian military, yesterday, said there was no contemplation from any quarter as opined by the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu during Wednesday’s Senate plenary. Ekweremadu had advised that the military could stage a coup in the face of receding democracy in the country. The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, shared this in a statement through, Brigadier General […]
Pay Us our Salaries—Cross-River Workers
Workers of Cross River Geographic Information Agency (CRGIA) and the State Water Board Limited have cried out over the non-payment of their 15 and 18 months of their salaries respectively. They obstructed the governor’s office as well as the Water Board gate on Thursday protesting in desperation. According to The Nation, as a result of […]
Akwa-Ibom To Import 2,000 Pregnant Cows From Mexico
According to a report by This Day, Akwa-Ibom state is set to import 2,000 pregnant cows. The cows, which are currently being quarantined are expected to ship from Mexico, the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Charles Udoh, said during an interview in Uyo. Udoh further explained that the state government has […]
Truck Drivers Given 48 Hours to Vacate Lagos Bridges
Truck drivers, have been given 48 hours to clear the Lagos bridges. This ultimatum was issued by the military and the state government during a stakeholder’s meeting at the Apapa Headquarters of the Western Naval Command (WNC). Attendees According to The Nation, the participants of the meeting included: Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) WNC, Rear Admiral […]
Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories, Wednesday, March 8th 2018
Vanguard: The Senate has resolved to stop further budgetary approval for government parastatals and agencies that have not submitted their audited reports and accounts to Auditor-General of the Federation, AGF, for the past two years, just as it has issued a deadline of May 2018 to all the erring parastatals, to submit their reports. It […]
We Have Data on Nigerians With Hidden Assets, Says The Minister of Finance
The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, yesterday, declared that the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) has given the Federal Government access to data of Nigerians with hidden assets both at home and abroad. Adeosun made the declaration while speaking on ‘Good Morning Nigeria’, a Nigerian Television Authority interview programme. According to the minister, the […]
Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories, Wednesday, March 7th 2018
Guardian (blog): Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung has set up a committee to unearth the circumstances surrounding the alleged disappearance of $150,000 grant, which world athletics ruling body (IAAF) sent to the Athletics Federations of Nigeria (AFN). ThisDay: As the country and parents continue to grieve over the abduction of 110 schoolgirls from Government Girls’ Science […]
Alhaji Aliko Dangote Advises Nigerians to Do Business in Lagos.
Africa’s richest business mogul, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on Tuesday, described Lagos as the most convenient and peaceful state for doing business. “I am not advertising for Lagos, but try another state, you will see hell,’’ he said in a terse remark at the forum of `Lagos Means Business.’’ He also supported the Governor Akinwumi Ambode’s […]