VAT: What states generated, received in past 8 months
As the Value Added (VAT) war rages, Saturday Vanguard has obtained details of collections made by each state and what it was allocated by the Federation Allocation Committee (FAAC), between January and August of this year, which indicates that the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Offices in Lagos, Rivers and Oyo states recorded the highest collections.
Stemming hunger – and anger – in the land
How many times have we heard the argument that herding – meaning open grazing – is a way of life for a particular tribe in Nigeria?
Police nab 2 suspected kidnappers in Bayelsa
Operatives of Divisional Police Station, Sagbama, and community youths and vigilante of Adagbabiri community of Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa, have arrested two suspected kidnappers. The suspects were: Odulima Igbogiri of Okogbie community and Moses Joshua of Ahoada Town, both in Ahoada West LGA of Rivers. READ ALSOPolice arrest suspected armed robber in Ogun […]
Trigger-happy policeman shoots upcoming artist after performing in wedding reception
By Evelyn Usman I felt bullet hit me; I remember saying ‘Oga, you don kill person’ Victim Her line rang out at the first dial. By the time she picked it at the second try, she spoke in a raspy whisper, causing this reporter to strain her ears to hear her. Twenty-six-year-old Dignity Etukudo, an upcoming […]
What’s Tickin’ on TikTok?
Poco_Lee is dancing his way to TikTok fame – Street pop music has grown in popularity in Nigeria, with some unique dance steps and routines making the rounds. One of the most popular content creators to emerge from this wave is Poco Lee, who has received praise for his high-octane dance style and infectious personality. […]
Fani-Kayode: The unauthorized obituary
By Emmanuel Aziken The stage for the articulation of Chief Femi Fani-Kayode’s political obituary was set in 2019 when rumours of his possible defection to the All Progressives Congress, APC surfaced. Responding at that time, the former minister who had served as communication director in the Goodluck Jonathan 2015 Presidential Campaign said that he would […]
NCC lauds 9mobile for promoting digital skills among Nigerian youths
The Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has commended Nigeria’s youth-friendly telecom provider, 9mobile, for driving initiatives that empower Nigerian youths, especially in digital skills acquisition. Professor Danbatta gave the commendation while delivering a lecture at the launch of the Digital Bichi Emirate Initiative and graduation of the pilot class of the […]
UNIBEN justifies attempt to impose N20,000 late registration fee on students
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) said the growing worrisome trend of students’ late registration was reason for introduction of the N20,000 late registration fee
Igbo youths resolve to ensure peace, stability, security in S/East
Igbo youth leaders and stakeholders have resolved to ensure a lasting peace, stability and security within the South-East in general. This is contained in a communiqué issued at the end of an Emergency South-East Youth Leaders/Stakeholders Convention on Security and Stability of the Region, held in Enugu on Friday. The emergency meeting was attended by […]
Leaders, stakeholders identify ways to maxmize investment potentials in A-Ibom
..Buhari’s aide thanks govt over Anti-open grazing Law ..knocks Akwa Ibom Legislators By Chioma Onuegbu Uyo Akwa Ibom state leaders and stakeholders have identifed some of the ways to maxmize the investment potentials and also ensure sustainability of development in the state. They spoke on Thursday in Uyo, at the 2021 Correspondents’ Chapel Week of […]
Increase Women slots in NWC, Onaiwu challenges PDP
Ahead of its national convention slated for October 30, 2021, the pioneer Director General (DG) of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Osaro Onaiwu, has challenged the leadership of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to increase women slots in the party National Working Committee (NWC). Onaiwu, who tasked the PDP to increase the women slots in the national […]
Politicians causing security breaches in Kogi — Commissioner
The Kogi State Government has accused politicians of being responsible for some security breaches in the state, including the recent attack at the Kabba Correctional Centre.
Fans blast DJ Cuppy after kissing a puppy
Popular disc jockey and daughter of a billionaire, Florence Otedola better known as DJ Cuppy set tongues wagging on social media Thursday, after she shared a video of the moment she returned from an outing and kissed one of her puppies, Dudu. In the video, Cuppy who looked unkempt after a busy day carried one […]
COVID-19: Edo records more deaths, less recoveries- Govt
Edo Government on Friday, said it was recording more deaths and less recoveries since the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic started in the state. The Permanent Secretary, Edo Ministry of Health, Dr Osamwonyi Irowa, made this known during the daily coronavirus (COVID-19) news conference in Benin. He said the increasing number of deaths in […]
Igbo youths resolve to ensure peace, stability, security in S/East
Igbo youth leaders and stakeholders have resolved to ensure a lasting peace, stability and security within the South-East in general. This is contained in a communiqué issued at the end of an Emergency South-East Youth Leaders/Stakeholders Convention on Security and Stability of the Region, held in Enugu on Friday. The emergency meeting was attended by […]
Dispose refuse properly, Uzum tells Deltans
Director General, Delta State Orientation Bureau, Eugene Uzum, on Saturday, charged Deltans to emulate the examples set by non-governmental organizations partnering with the state government to achieve a cleaner state. Uzum gave the charge during the World Clean Up Day Commemoration organised by Elona Development Foundation in collaboration with Trash it Properly, Nigeria and supported […]
