Reactions have begun to trail an investigative report which allegedly linked late NASCO Group’s founder, Ahmed Idris Nasreddin and his decades-old brand to terrorism financing in the country. NASCO is the producer of varieties of biscuits and cornflakes and other consumer goods popular in Nigeria and in West Africa. The report which was published by…
At least 10 Nigerian politicians have been indicted in the 'Pandora Papers' -- a fresh leak of massive financial documents by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ). The leaks which were released on Sunday exposed financial secrets and offshore dealings of over 330 heads of state, public officials and politicians from 91 countries and…
Emerging reports indicate the governments of Adamawa, Plateau, Kaduna, Kogi and Zamfara states are set to join the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) in the appeal application on the Value-Added Tax (VAT), as the matter is likely to become messier among parties in the coming days. The five northern states are to join the FIRS…
Some unidentified armed men have invaded the offices of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Federal Road Safety Corps(FIRS) located in Nnewi, Anambra State. It was gathered that the armed men stormed Nnewi in four Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) on Sunday afternoon. According to an eye witness' account, the armed men drove round…
A boat mishap along the Warri River on Friday October 1, has claimed the lives of a student of the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Warri South West LGA, Delta State and another identified as a caterer in the institution. The boat accident, as reported by Niger Delta Today, involved a private commercial boat which was…
...Lists peace, unity, political education as panacea for devt of modern society The provision of basic infrastructures and other necessities of life for the people of Delta Central Senatorial District and the entire Delta State by the Deputy President of Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has attracted commendation. Giving this commendation in Orogun, Ughelli North Local…
A delegation of the Northern Caucus of House of Representatives, on Friday visited one of the national leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in London, United Kingdom. The delegation was led by Deputy Speaker, Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase. Also, House majority leader, Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa from Kano was also in the delegation. The…
Former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and immediate past Emir of Kano, HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged likely candidates that are to contest in 2023 presidential elections to come out and declare their intentions, asking Nigerians to assess them in good time. Sanusi said this is the right conversation Nigerians should be…
The Director General of the World Trade Organisation, Nigerian-born Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, says she is not interested in contesting the 2023 presidential election, describing the speculation as “utterly ridiculous and not true.” Okonjo-Iweala spoke in reaction to the rumour that she is reportedly mulling the possibility of resigning her WTO job barely seven months into her…