Federal Government initiates clampdown on private jets with unpaid import duties, affecting top business executives The Federal Government is set to ground over 60 private jets due to unpaid import duties, a move that targets high-profile individuals, including business moguls and top bank executives. This decision, driven by the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), aims to…
Amidst soaring prices and economic challenges, Senate President Godswill Akpabio encourages Nigerians to take advantage of free food where available In a bid to address the growing economic crisis, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged Nigerians to seize opportunities amid the economic crisis by taking advantage of any free food they come across. This statement,…
Wunmi, widow of late singer Mohbad, responds to rumors of a new pregnancy while her husband’s death investigation continues Wunmi, the widow of the late Nigerian singer Mohbad, has broken her silence regarding the pregnancy rumors surrounding her. The rumors, which emerged during a discussion on media personality Baba Latisneh’s TikTok, have gained significant traction…
Enugu State government clarifies the rationale behind imposing a daily tax on corpses stored in mortuaries beyond 24 hours The Enugu State government has introduced a mortuary tax aimed at discouraging delays in the burial of corpses, clarifying that the levy is not a revenue-driven initiative. According to the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service (ESIRS),…
With the removal of fuel subsidies in Nigeria, many vehicle owners are considering switching to compressed natural gas (CNG) as a more cost-effective alternative. On August 19, 2023, President Bola Tinubu launched the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) to encourage this transition. The government has been setting up CNG conversion centers across the country…
Retirement of Bishops Abioye and Aremu: A Milestone in Living Faith Church History In October 2024, the Living Faith Church Worldwide will witness a momentous occasion as Bishops Abioye and Aremu retire after over three decades of faithful service. This milestone marks the first time pastors from the church will be celebrated publicly for their…
Nnamdi Kanu’s Wife Urges UK Government to Intervene in Husband’s Detention Uchechi Okwu-Kanu, wife of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has made a heartfelt appeal to the UK government, urging them to push for Nnamdi Kanu’s release from Nigerian detention. Kanu has been held since June 2021, following his controversial…
Veteran actress Yetunde Wunmi lost her marriage and child to acting, a revelation she shared in an emotional interview with BBC Yorùbá. Wunmi, whose journey into the entertainment industry began in 1982, explained how her passion for acting caused personal sacrifices, including the end of her marriage. Her love for the craft, which started after…
Access Bank Delays System Upgrade Originally Scheduled for October 12 Access Bank postpones system upgrade initially scheduled for October 12, reassuring customers that banking services will remain fully operational during this period. The bank communicated this decision through an email to its customers, emphasizing its commitment to enhancing service functionality and improving the overall customer…
Following the sociopolitical crises that have bedeviled Rivers State in recent times, the spiritual leader of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, has waded in, assuring Governor Sim Fubara of protection, restoration of peace, and success in his administration. To this end, the spiritual leader has ordered his teeming…
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