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FCT-IRS remits N118b to FG, targets N202b in 2022
The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) said that it remitted N118 billion into federal government coffers as at November with a projection of N202 billion in 2022. Acting Executive Chairman of the service, Mr Haruna Abdullahi, told newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday that the figure meant the organisation surpassed its target by 108
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Landlord’s son arraigned for allegedly stabbing tenant with bottle
A 30-year-old landlord’s son, Nurudeen Adegboyega, on Wednesday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly assaulting a tenant with a bottle. The police charged Adegboyega, who resides in Aboru, Iyana-Ipaja, Lagos State, with assault. The defendant committed the offence on Oct. 2 at 9:00 a.m., in his residence; the Prosecution
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Abduction: NSCDC operative, 4 Conoil contract workers regain freedom
An operative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and four contract staff at Conoil field in Bayelsa, kidnapped by suspected pirates on Dec. 1, have regained freedom. The spokesman for the NSCDC in Bayelsa, Mr Solomon Ogbere, confirmed this in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday.
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I make N.5m annually from onion farming, says Septuagenarian farmer
Malam Ahmadu Audu, a 75-old-year onion grower in Gombe State, says he makes about N500,000 annually from onion farming. Audu stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Wednesday at his farm in Dogon Ruwa community in Kaltungo Local Government Area of the state. NAN reports that onion also known
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Nigeria wins 2021 World Soil Day Award
Nigeria has emerged winner of the 2021 King Bhumibol World Soil Day (WSD) Award, instituted to recognise individuals and institutions that organised impactful WSD celebration. The award was received by Nigeria`s Ambassador to Thailand, Amb. Oma Djebah at a ceremony in Rio Et Province, Thailand, attended by Princess Maha Chakri-Sirindborn. Prof. Victor Chude, Registrar and
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Katsina United FC promotes 3 players from feeder to senior team
The Katsina United FC has promoted three youth players from its feeder team to the senior team. The Club’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Nasir Gide disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Katsina. “The promotion of the three players is coming ahead of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) 2021/2022 Season. “The promoted players include
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Plateau: Senator Dadu’ut provides toilets facilities, boreholes to fight open defecation, improve access to potable water
From Gyang Bere, Jos Senator representing Plateau South on the National Assembly, Prof. Nora Ladi Dadu’ut has provided modern toilet facilities and motorize boreholes in some rural communities in Plateau South to fight water-borne diseases and open defecation. She noted that the motorized boreholes were provided in some schools to ensure safety of students and
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Enugu moves to empower residents through mega lottery scheme
From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Enugu State Gaming Commission (ESGC) has launched a lottery scheme aimed at financial empowerment of residents while at the same time serving as additional source of funds for community projects in the state. The scheme which is described as a family entertainment initiative of government will also be used as a
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Firm to mount 1,000 CCTV cameras in 4 UNIZIK campuses
From Obinna Odogwu, Awka Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bionomics Nigeria Limited for the provision and installation of 1,000 CCTV cameras in its four campuses in Anambra State. This was to improve and enhance security in its Awka, Agulu, Okofia and Ifite Ogwari campuses in Awka South, Anaocha, Nnewi and
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Nigeria’s rice Mills acquires 30,000 hectares of land for rice cultivation in Benin Republic
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi A Nigeria indigenous Rice Mills,Labana Rice Mills,has acquired 30,000 hectares of land in Benin Republic for rice cultivation. The General Manager of the company, whose headwaters is located in Kebbi state, Alhaji Abdullahi Idris Zuru confirmed this in statement made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi. According
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JUST IN: India’s top general dies in helicopter crash
India’s top military commander has died in a helicopter crash in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the air force says. Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others were travelling in the Mi-17V5 helicopter that came down in hills near Coonoor city, reports the BBC. One passenger has
Police Officer kills wife, five others, self
A Police Officer in Nairobi, Kenya allegedly killed six people, including his wife, before finally turning the gun on himself early on Tuesday. According to the police, security forces became aware something was amiss after a loud noise was heard in the officer’s apartment followed by the sound of gunfire. Armed with an AK-47,
JUST IN: Lagos Shuts Ojodu School After Fatal Truck Accident
The Lagos State Government has shut down Bab Fafunwa Millennium School, Ojodu, formerly Ojodu Grammar School until January 2022. Education commissioner Folashade Adefisayo announced this when she visited the school on Wednesday morning. On Tuesday, a speeding truck rammed into some of the school’s students, killing two and injuring 12, according to the police.
Police in Lagos nab man with gun, live ammunition
Taiwo Jimoh Detectives attached to the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 21-year-old robbery suspect, Abdullahi Zakari at Ojo area of the state. The suspect was arrested at about 9:30pm November 3O, 2021 along NEPA Road, Alaba Rago Market, Ojo area, by an anti-crime patrol team of the Ojo Police Division during a routine
JUST IN: Scholz becomes German leader as Merkel bows out
Olaf Scholz has been confirmed as Germany’s new chancellor, leading a three-party government that takes over from Angela Merkel after 16 years in office. He was voted in by the German parliament, where his coalition has a substantial majority. Scholz’s new government is formed of his Social Democrat party along with the with Greens
Afreximbank, FG begin construction of $300m African Medical Centre of Excellence
Regina Otokpa, Abuja The Federal Government in partnership with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has commenced constriction of the first African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) estimated to cost $300 million, with the view to ensuring health security in the country. The Centre aims to provide a world class 500 bed facility in partnership with
Huge Fire Tears Through Burundi Prison, Kills Dozens
At least 38 people have died in a huge fire that tore through an overcrowded prison in Burundi’s political capital, Gitega, Vice President Prosper Bazombanza said. The blaze that broke out at about 4am (02:00 GMT) on Tuesday also left 69 others injured and destroyed several areas of the facility. Bazombanza, who visited the
Why we are vaccinating children 15 years and below – Ekpenyong
Clement James, Calabar Director General of the Cross River State Primary Health Care Development Agency (CRSPHCDA), Dr. Janet Ekpenyong has advanced reasons why her agency is embarking on a campaign to vaccinate children between ages 15 and below. Ekpenyong, who spoke to journalists in Calabar as she kicked off the vaccination campaign, said her
Study suggests Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine may only partially protect against Omicron
The Omicron variant of the coronavirus can partially evade the protection from two doses of Pfizer Inc (PFE.N) and partner BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine, the research head of a laboratory at the Africa Health Research Institute in South Africa said on Tuesday. Still, the study showed that blood from people who had received two doses of the
Error-strewn Leicester head to Napoli seeking Europa League spot
Leicester coach Brendan Rodgers said his side’s errors have cost them dearly before they head to Napoli on Thursday needing just a draw to secure a Europa League last 16 place. Rodgers’ side have won just twice since the end of October. The Foxes lost 2-1 at Aston Villa on Sunday after conceding from
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