Senate to probe $5.7billion Mambila power contract
The Nigerian Senate has directed its standing committees on appropriation, power, and finance to investigate the entire Mambilla Hydro Electric Power Project contract transaction from 1999 to date, given four weeks to report back to the Senate in plenary for further legislative input. The resolutions were adopted yesterday after a motion moved by Senator Manu […]
Marta Kostyuk Wins at Wimbledon in a Sporty Replica of Her Wedding Gown
The Ukrainian tennis pro, Marta Kostyuk, 22, paid homage to her nuptials in bespoke sportswear as she plays in Wimbledon this week, including against Australian competitor Daria Saville on Thursday. Kostyuk’s mini dress took direct inspiration from the gown she wore at her wedding to George Kyzymenko, 27, in Cyprus last year, per The Times. […]
Kris Jenner, 68, Reveals She will undergo surgery due to Tumor
Kris Jenner revealed she will undergo surgery after doctors found a tumor on her ovary. The 68-year-old momager is on vacation in Aspen when she shares a scary health update with her boyfriend Corey Gamble and daughters Kim, Khloé and Kendall. “I wanted to tell you guys something…I went to the doctor and had my […]
Diddy Reportedly Facing Criminal Investigation In New York
With regards to NBC News, the nature of this investigation into Diddy is still not unveiled, and there’s nothing to suggest that charges are imminent. It looks like the Diddy scandal is about to get a whole lot scarier for the Bad Boy mogul, as a federal indictment could reportedly be closing in. Moreover, two […]
Lagos Government calls for calm amid flash-flooding
Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has tasked residents to remain calm, over the flash flood caused by the heavy rainfalls yesterday. Wahab, in a statement, explained that the flash floods which inundated areas like Iyana-Oworo linking the Third Mainland and several other areas, will recede once the rains stop and […]
Senate raises alarm over substandard petroleum products
Senate today raised an alarm over the alleged influx of substandard Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil or diesel into the country’s market. In a matter of urgent national importance, Senator Asuquo Ekpeyong observed that on June 16, a report revealed that 12 diesel cargoes conveying 660 kilotons of the […]
FG exempts Farmers, Manufacturers, SMEs from Paying Withholding Tax
The Federal Government has approved a new withholding tax regime, exempting farmers, small businesses, and manufacturers from paying withholding tax. The government has also reduced the rates for businesses with low margins and measures to curb evasion. Chairman, Presidential committee on fiscal policy and tax reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, who announced this on his official X […]
Ronaldo Gave His Teammates A Serious Lesson
Portugal Coach, Roberto Martinez has said that Captain, Cristiano Ronaldo gave his team a lesson following their Euro 2024 victory against Slovenia on Monday. Recall that Ronaldo was reduced to tears after his penalty was saved by goalkeeper, Jan Oblak in the first half of extra time. The Al Nassr forward then stepped up as […]
INEC says it has no power to conduct Local Government election
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the commission has no constitutional power to conduct local council elections except in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Reacting to the agitation seeking constitutional backing for INEC to conduct local council elections, Yakubu on the sidelines of a two-day induction retreat for INEC Resident Electoral […]
FG inaugurates ministerial taskforce on malaria elimination
Federal Government has inaugurated an Advisory Board and a Ministerial Task Force on malaria elimination in Nigeria. The Advisory Board is chaired by Rose Leke of the University of Yaoundé, Cameroun, while the Ministerial Taskforce is co-chaired by the Minister of Health, Muhammed Pate and the Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa. Inaugurating […]
