Senate Gives NNPCL 10 Days to Answer ₦200tn Financial Queries
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has issued a 10-day ultimatum to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari to respond to 11 critical financial queries related to discrepancies in its audited financial statements, warning that failure to comply could attract serious constitutional consequences. The committee, chaired by Senator Aliyu […]
Nigeria Loses $1.1bn Annually to Medical Tourism — Afreximbank
The African Export-Import Bank has revealed that Nigeria loses an estimated $1.1bn annually to medical tourism, a trend it described as a significant drain on the country’s foreign exchange and a major impediment to the development of its healthcare sector. Speaking during the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings held in Abuja on Thursday, the Bank’s Export […]
INEC Sets Dates for Bye-Elections, Resumes Voter Registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced dates for a series of crucial electoral activities, including bye-elections, court-ordered re-run polls, and the resumption of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), as part of preparations for upcoming polls across the country. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this during the second quarterly consultative meeting with leaders […]
President Tinubu Signs New Tax Bills Into Law
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday signed the four new tax bills passed by the National Assembly into law, describing it as the most comprehensive, pro-poor tax reform in Nigeria’s history.The bills signed into law are: the Nigeria Tax Bill (Ease of Doing Business), the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and […]
Ozzy Osbourne Still Dreams of Collaborating with Paul McCartney
Ozzy Osbourne still wants to collaborate with Paul McCartney — even though the latter doesn’t seem inclined to make it happen. Speaking during a new episode of his SiriusXM show Ozzy Speaks, the musician, 76, opened up about his interactions with the Beatles bassist, noting that working with the legendary musician is high on his list of to-dos. When the show’s co-host, […]
House Orders Investigation into Police Corruption and Asset Sales
The House of Representatives has tasked its Committees on Public Assets and Procurement with investigating serious corruption allegations involving the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). These include illegal sales of national assets and the mismanagement of public funds. The directive follows a motion of urgent public importance moved by Abia lawmaker Ibe Osunwa and three others […]
Moses Simon Joins Paris FC on Three-Year Deal
Nigerian winger Moses Simon has joined Paris FC from fellow French club Nantes. The capital city outfit announced on Wednesday that the 29-year-old signed a three-year deal with the Parisians as they prepare for their first season in the French top-flight since 1978-1979. In six seasons with Nantes, Moses scored 37 goals in 201 matches. […]
CDCFIB Shifts Recruitment Portal Launch to July 14
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has adjusted its recruitment schedule by postponing the opening of its recruitment portal from Thursday, June 26, 2025, to Monday, July 14, 2025. This comes two days after the agency had announced that the recruitment exercise would begin on Thursday, June 27, 2025. The CDCFIB, […]
Senate Passes ₦1.485 Trillion Rivers State 2025 Budget
The Senate has passed the 2025 budget of Rivers State, totaling ₦1.485 trillion, following the third reading of the appropriation bill on the Senate floor on Wednesday. The passage came after the upper chamber considered the report of the Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State during the Committee of Supply session. The bill seeks to authorize […]
NYSC Denies Extending Rita’s Service Year Over Tinubu Criticism
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has denied extending the service year of Lagos corps member Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, over her past criticism of President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State. Rita went viral months ago for condemning economic hardship under the current administration and describing Lagos as “smelling” with “poor living conditions.” […]
