The Nigeria Customs Service has been directed to start the implementation of the zero per cent import duty and exemption of Value-Added Tax on basic food items after President Bola Tinubu gave approval. The Ministry of Finance confirmed Tinubu’s approval in a letter to the Nigeria Customs Service dated August 8, 2024. Subsequently, the Comptroller-General …
Road accident claims 11 lives in Aba
The Federal Road Safety Corps, Abia State Sector Command, on Wednesday night, confirmed a road traffic crash that occurred at Arungwa Village, opposite Arab Contractors Construction Company on the Port Harcourt-Enugu Expressway. According to the Abia FRSC Corps Commander, Ngozi Ezeoma, in a statement issued late Wednesday, “The crash involving a Nissan Caravan commercial bus …
Tonali ban lifted, set for Newcastle return
Newcastle has confirmed that Sandro Tonali who was banned from football since October 2023 but has been able to continue training with the Newcastle first team has been cleared to join the rest of the squad for the new season from August 28, 2024 according to a statement obtained from Fabrizio Romano’s X handle on …
Victor Osimhen’s preferred club revealed
Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen’s preferred club in this summer’s transfer window has been revealed. According to Sky Sports’ Florian Plettenberg, Osimhen is keen to join Paris Saint-Germain ahead of other clubs. He disclosed this in a tweet via his X account. Osimhen has been linked with PSG, Arsenal and Chelsea this summer. Taking to X, …
Aduke Gold cause of death finally revealed
The family of the late gospel singer, Aduke Ajayi, popularly known as Aduke Goldwho died at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan on Monday has finally revealed her cause of death. Her unexpected death triggered diverse responses on social media as fans and her colleagues in the industry continue to grieve. A few hours after …
NJC recommends new CJN, others
The National Judicial Council has recommended Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun to be the next Chief Justice of Nigeria. The recommendation was made in its 106th meeting, which was presided over by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who recommended Justice Kekere-Ekun, to President Bola Tinubu, for appointment as the next CJN on Thursday in …
Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea president sign gas pipeline agreement
President Bola Tinubu and President Teodoro Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea have signed an agreement on a gas pipeline for Gulf of Guinea. The president’s spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, August 15. He said the agreement on the Gulf of Guinea gas pipeline project was signed on Wednesday, August 14. According …
Report says Nigeria’s infation drops for the first time since 2022
Nigeria’s inflation fell to 33.40 percent in July 2024 from 34.19 percent in June on a year-on-year basis. This is the first time the country’s inflation has cooled down since December 2022 when it stood at 21.34 percent. The National Bureau of Statistics disclosed this in its latest Consumer Price Index and Inflation for July …
Kylian Mbappe nets his first Real Madrid goal against Atalanta.
French Captain /Real Madrid’s new No 9 won his first trophy for the club in Warsaw . Thanks to a brilliant assist from Jude Bellingham, Mbappe and the team secures the UEFA Super Cup in a flawless beginning to his Spanish adventure. Mbappe, made an unforgettable debut for Real Madrid after scoring against Atalanta …