Nigeria records 10 death yesterday, as infection toll crosses 190,000

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control(NCDC) on Friday night disclosed that 10 more people have died from the coronavirus pandemic, as the country’s infection toll hit 190,333. Data from the disease centre shows that the fatality toll now stands at 2,308, as additional 618 new infections were confirmed across 14 states of the federation and the … Continue reading Nigeria records 10 death yesterday, as infection toll crosses 190,000

Buhari announces NNPC profit N287 billion

First Time In 44yrs, Buhari Announces N287bn NNPC’s Profit After TaxFor the first time in the history of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), President Muhammadu Buhari announced that the corporation generated a profit after tax of N287 billion in 2020.Buhari said the NNPC’s audited financial statement for year 2020 showed the NNPC’s losses were … Continue reading Buhari announces NNPC profit N287 billion

Overloaded trucks now to pay fine

Overloaded trucks to be fined up to N10 million, Fashola saysMr Fashola said trucks carrying cargoes exceeding 12 tonnes on federal highways constitute a menace to road users.Works and Housing minister Babatunde Fashola says articulated vehicles carrying beyond specified weights would henceforth pay fines up to N10 million.Mr Fashola said trucks carrying cargoes exceeding 12 … Continue reading Overloaded trucks now to pay fine

Anambra revenue increases

Anambra’s revenue increased by 152% from 2014 to 2019: OsinbajoAnambra’s internally generated revenue has increased from N10 billion in 2014 to N26 billion in 2019 representing a 152 per cent increase, says Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano and Vice President Yemi OsinbajoAnambra State Governor, Willie Obiano and Vice President Yemi OsinbajoAnambra’s internally … Continue reading Anambra revenue increases

Plateau assembly gives Governor 2 weeks to end killings

Philip Dasun, Chairman, House Committee on Information, conveyed the position of the legislators when he briefed reporters in Jos. Mr Dasun said that the assembly would know the next line of action after the two-week ultimatum. “As an assembly with people at heart, we call on Plateau citizens to have confidence in us with renewed … Continue reading Plateau assembly gives Governor 2 weeks to end killings

Release Sunday Igboho to continue his journey, Soyinka tells Benin republic

Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has called on the government of the Republic of Benin to release Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, to continue his journey. Speaking with journalists in Lagos on Friday during an interactive session titled, “Sanctions on the loose: Chasing the gnat with a sledgehammer,” the elder … Continue reading Release Sunday Igboho to continue his journey, Soyinka tells Benin republic

Zenith bank reports N106 billion profit for half the year

Zenith Bank reports N106 billion half-year profit, declares interim dividendThe bank says it will pay shareholders an interim dividend of N0.30 per share totaling N9.4 billion for the period.Zenith Bank posted N106.1 billion in after-tax profit for the six months to June, 2.2 per cent higher than what it reported in the same period of … Continue reading Zenith bank reports N106 billion profit for half the year

Kyari deletes fresh post on Hushpuppi from Facebook

Hushpuppi: Kyari deletes fresh Facebook post as IGP receives panel reportSuspended former Head of the Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari, has deleted his latest Facebook post just as the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, received the report of the Special Investigation Panel on the indictment of the deputy police commissioner in a $1.1m Internet … Continue reading Kyari deletes fresh post on Hushpuppi from Facebook