The EMTA licence behind Estonia’s online casinos
In Estonia, the institution that decides which online casinos may operate is the same one that collects the country’s taxes. The Estonian Tax and Customs Board, known locally as EMTA, issues gambling licences, maintains a public register of every operator allowed on the market, and keeps that register current as companies enter and leave. The […]
Procurement reforms saved FG N1.5trn in 18 months — BPP DG
…says digital system, stricter controls blocking leakages By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has disclosed that its procurement reforms, benchmarking and tighter controls saved the Federal Government about N1.5 trillion between 2025 and the first half of 2026. Director-General of the Bureau, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, disclosed this on Wednesday in […]
Son sets mother ablaze over witchcraft allegations in C’River
By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar CALABAR — A middle-aged man, identified as Emmanuel Akposi, has been declared wanted after allegedly dousing his elderly mother with fuel and setting her ablaze at Ojo community in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State. The victim, identified by family sources as Mrs Atim Akposi, also known as Atim […]
FEC approves forensic audit to identify fake agencies, ghost employees
The minister said a key focus is reviewing the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System, IPPIS, to identify fake agencies and ghost employees.
Gombe approves N530m for education, GSU, market relocation
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE — Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved more than N530 million for interventions in the education sector, support for Gombe State University (GSU) and the relocation of Tudun Hatsi Market in the state capital. The approvals, according to the state government, are aimed at strengthening education, improving the […]
Rapper Ms Jorji accuses Poco Lee of attempted sexual assault in Dallas
US-based Nigerian rapper, MsJorji has accused dancer and entertainer Iweh Pascal Odinala, popularly known as Poco Lee, of attempting to sexually assault her and a female friend at his apartment in Dallas, Texas, in 2024.
