2020 budget: LIRS to generate N500bn – Commissioner
The Lagos State Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Sam Egube, said on Tuesday the State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) would generate N500 billion towards the implementation of the 2020 budget. Egube, who gave a Detailed Analysis of the Lagos 2020 Budget in Ikeja, said the budget of N1.16 trillion would be funded from a […]
Eagles striker Kayode commissions Lekki mansion in style
Super Eagles striker, Olanrewaju Kayode on Monday night, commissioned and opened his ultramodern deluxe mansion in the upscale Lekki area of Lagos.
Today In History: President Bill Clinton’s impeachment trial begins and more
1610: Galileo Galilei discovers the first three moons of Jupiter: Io, Europa & Ganymede 1714: Typewriter patented by Englishman Henry Mill (built years later) 1941: Chinese Kuomintang forces under orders from Chiang Kai-shek open fire on the surrounded Communist New Fourth Army at Maolin, Anhui Province, killing or capturing 7,000 troops 1953: US President Harry […]
Lagos debt profile hits N39.692bn
Targets 100 per cent performance for Y2020 budget By Emeka Anaeto and Olasunkanmi Akoni In spite of the increasing budgetary provision which has risen to N1.168 trillion for the year 2020, Lagos State Government debt profile presently stands at N39.692 billion. Commissioner for Finance, Mr Rabiu Olowo and his Economic Planning and Budget, Mr Sam […]
Police arraign teacher for allegedly raping teenager in Benue
Peter Duru – Makurdi A 57-year-old teacher, Fayam Ahkpe, was on Tuesday arraigned at the Makurdi Chief Magistrate Court for allegedly raping an 11- year-old girl at Gonduzua village in Logo local government area of Benue State. The primary school teacher was arrested a few days ago after the father of the victim, Mr. Stephen […]
Abia govt calls for vigilance as Lassa fever outbreak claims life
By Ugochukwu Alaribe – Umuahia Abia State government has announced an outbreak of Lassa Fever in Olokoro community, Umuahia South council area, stressing that a 28-year-old man has died of the disease. Permanent Secretary, State Ministry of Health, Chief Egbulefu Eze announced the outbreak at a news conference and dismissed fears of a possible epidemic. […]
57-year-old teacher arrested for raping 11-year-old girl in Benue
By Peter Duru – Makurdi A 57-year-old teacher, Fayam Ahkpe has been arrested by the Police in Benue State for allegedly raping an 11-year-old minor, name withheld, at Gonduzua village Ugba in Logo Local Government Area of the state. The primary school teacher was arrested a few days ago in Benue after the father of […]
Israeli universities, colleges to launch English-Language reform
The Council for Higher Education (CHE) approved a new reform aimed at significantly improving the level of English language skills among university and college students. Over the next five years, academic institutions will adopt a study method to ensure students gain the four skills in English necessary to succeed in the 21st-century labor market: reading, […]
NATO taking ‘some personnel’ out of Iraq
NATO said Tuesday it would take “some personnel” out of Iraq because of the increased danger thereafter the US killing of an Iranian general triggered revenge threats. The withdrawal is temporary but “the safety of our personnel is paramount”, a NATO official said in a statement. US and allied foreign troops in Iraq are concerned […]
Buhari won’t tolerate religious rascality – Presidency
Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja THE Presidency said on Tuesday politicisation of religion has no place in Nigeria and President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration would never tolerate religious rascality in whatever form. The Presidency also restated its support for Nigerians to practice the religion of their choice. A statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant on Media […]
I was violently attacked, raped by our family driver, woman tells court
A 23-year-old woman (name withheld) on Tuesday at an Ikeja Special Offences Court, said that she was violently attacked and raped as a teenager by one Francis Apai, a 33-year-old driver to her family. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the witness was a 17-year-old when the attack occurred five-years ago on Nov. 19, […]
