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UN Secretary General, Guterres, marks 9/11; Hails first responders
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 11, 2021 UN Secretary-General António Guterres has paid tribute to the first responders who…
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Biden, Obama, Clinton mark 9/11 in New York with display of unity
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept 11, 2021 Three presidents and their wives stood somberly side by side at the…
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Nigerians in Diaspora urge FG to streamline passport application process
Mr. Obed Monago, Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation – Americas (NIDOA). By Fortune Abang Abuja, Sept. 11, 2021…
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VAT: Orbih tells South South Govs to embrace law, use proceeds for grassroots development
By Deborah Coker Benin, Sept. 11, 2021 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Vice Chairman, South South, Chief Dan Orbih,…
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Nigeria Mission in S/Africa pledges action against fake passport applications
By Fortune Abang Abuja, Sept. 11, 2021 The Nigeria mission in Johannesburg, South Africa, has vowed to remain vigilant against…
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Hero’s welcome for Valentine Ozigbo after Appeal Court victory, INEC clearance
Valentine Ozigbo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flag-bearer in the 2021 Anambra governorship election, received a hero’s welcome upon his…
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Ex-NDDC boss, Nsima Ekere, bids final farewell to father; Buhari, Akpabio, others commiserate with family
By Dennis Udoma, Uyo Former Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Obong Nsima Ekere has bid a final…
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No specific, credible’ terror threats for NYC on 9/11 anniversary – Officials
New York (U.S.), Sept. 11, 2021 Top federal, state, and city officials said late Friday that there was still no…
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9/11 20th anniversary: National unity, U.S’ greatest strength, says Biden (See iconic pictures)
Washington, Sept. 11, 2021 President Joe Biden has described national unity as the United States’ greatest strength in a video…
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Anambra 2021: Uba loses again as Court of Appeal dismisses motion for stay of execution
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, September 9, 2021 dismissed the Applications for Stay of Execution…
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UN Chief, Guterres, pushes for implementation of global vaccine plan; Wants internet access for all as basic human right by 2030
UN Secretary-General António Guterres briefing reporters ahead of 76th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters…
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Return to work, Buhari urges Doctors
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja called on health workers to return to their duty posts, urging others contemplating strikes…
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We’ll ensure Super Eagles’ qualification for Qatar 2022, NFF General Secretary assures
Abuja, Sept. 10, 2021 The General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Mohammed Sanusi, has assured that all hands were…
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Abducted Obasanjo Farm’s workers regain freedom
By Olawale Jokotoye Abeokuta, Sept. 10, 2021 The Nigerian Police, Ogun Command, says it has rescued three workers of the…
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Onyema joins Board of World Federation of Exchanges
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, Sept. 10, 2021 The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) has elected Mr. Oscar Onyema, the Group…
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VC congratulates Adetifa, ex-Unilorite, on appointment as NCDC DG
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Sulyman Age Abdulkareem, has congratulated the newly appointed Director-General of the National…
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Babandede bows out as Comptroller General of Immigration; Jere steps in as acting CG
A valedictory session was held Friday, September 10, 2021 by top management of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in honour…
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On the Value Added Tax (VAT) controversy and fiscal federalism in Nigeria By Professor Okechukwu Edward Okeke
The judgement of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt on this matter was not a policy decision by the…
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Gov. Wike inaugurates four-man Rivers Tax Appeal Commission
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has charged members of the State’s Tax Appeal Commission to enshrine a new…
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Queen of England supports Black Lives Matter movement – Official
Queen Elizabeth II London, Sept. 10, 2021 The Queen and the royal family are supporters of the Black Lives Matter…
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VAT: Appeal Court orders Rivers, FIRS to maintain status quo
By Wandoo Sombo Abuja, Sept. 10, 2021 The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Friday ordered the Rivers Government, the…
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Sanwo-Olu signs VAT Bill into law
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed into law the State VAT Bill as passed by the House of Assembly.…
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Osinbajo, Obasanjo, governors attend funeral service of Gov. Abiodun’s father
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Iperu-Remo (Ogun), Sept. 9, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, his wife, Dolapo, and former President Olusegun Obasanjo,…
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Regional envoys to hold talks with Guinea junta over coup
Soldiers hold a checkpoint after the uprising that led to the toppling of President Alpha Conde in Kaloum neighbourhood…
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United Capital appoints Tokunbo Ajayi as Non-Executive Director
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, Sept.10, 2021 United Capital Plc has announced the appointment of Ms Tokunbo Ajayi as a Non-Executive…
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