The Senator representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Abdul Ningi, has asserted that he was misquoted regarding the 2024 Appropriation Act. Recall that Senator Ningi, in an interview with BBC Hausa, alleged that the National Assembly debated and passed N25 trillion as the 2024 budget and not the N28.7 trillion being implemented by the Federal Government. Ningi, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stated that the Northern Forum lawmakers sought the service of a private auditor and discovered irregularities in the budget. In a chat with Channels TV on Monday, the Chairman of the Northern Senators’ Forum stated…
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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has encouraged Southeast importers and exporters to use Onne ports in Igweocha Rivers State. According to IPOB, the advantages for importers should not be ignored because of barriers created by the state in technical and operational areas. The spokesperson of IPOB, Emma Powerful, expressed concern that the Nigerian Government’s economic and political policies hamper investments in the Southeast. A statement by Powerful reads partly: “We, the global family and movement of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, ably led by the great liberator, Mazi Nnamdi Okwuchukwu Kanu, call on Ndigbo businessmen and women to…
REPS TO GO AFTER 5000 COMPANIES The House of Representatives has mandated its committees to investigate the non-remittance of N5 trillion to the Federal Government by some businesses operating in Nigeria. The decision to go after the tax defaulters followed the adoption of a motion moved by Esosa Iyawe on Thursday during plenary. The House resolved to mandate the Committees on Public Account and Finance to probe the non-remittance by the organizations and recover the money owed the government.
ECOWAS TAKES DECISION ON SINGLE CURRENCY The Director-General of the West African Monetary Institute (WAMI), Olorunsola Olofeso, revealed this development during the 51st meeting of the Convergence Council of WAMZ held in Abuja over the weekend. According to Dr. Olofeso, the key convergence indicators, critical benchmarks that member states must meet to achieve the monetary union, have seen a notable decline. This setback raises concerns about the feasibility of introducing a unified currency in the near future, a goal that has been part of the region’s economic integration efforts for years.
MY FEARS TRANSITIONING FROM KANNYWOOD TO NOLLYWOOD Speaking exclusively in an interview with PREMIUM TIMES, the actress said transitioning from Kannywood to Nollywood despite the fame was challenging. She said: “Coming from where I came from was not an easy journey, especially trying to balance being in Nollywood and still doing the movie I do. It was challenging and unique, and I loved it. We just talked about our system.”
NIGERIANS SEARCH FOR CHEAP PROTEIN DRIVES RECORD MACKEREL IMPORT Nigerians who love seafood played a starring role in boosting Korean mackerel exports last year, according to the Korea Maritime Institute (KMI). Nigerians, along with Ghana and Ivory Coast, emerged as top destinations for Korean mackerel, collectively accounting for over 70% of Korea’s mackerel exports in the final quarter of 2023. This strong demand from Africa helped propel Korea’s overall mackerel exports to a record $167 million in 2023, a whopping 63% increase compared to 2022.
HOW MANY BAGS OF DANGOTE CEMENT BLOCKS SAND DO I NEED TO BUILD 1 ROOM IN NIGERIA Everything about building a house in any place is about planning. Take your mind off the prices of BUA or Dangote cement for now. p should not look at building a house as an impossible task
AUDIT REPORT INDICTS NUPRC CUSTOMS FOR NON REMITTANCE INTO FEDERATION ACCOUNT The audit report for the 2020 financial year submitted to the National Assembly in November last year, but obtained at the weekend by our correspondent, did not show how N328.71billion collected as levies by the NCS between January 2016 and December 2020 was shared by the three tiers of government. The report said N151.121 billion deducted by the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on behalf of NUPRC (formerly Department of Petroleum Resources) as royalty for 2020 was not captured in the federation account.
OLUBADAN ADVISORY COUNCIL STRIPS WALE OLADOJA OF MOGAJI TITLE The meeting attracted representatives of the Association of Mogajis of Ibadanland led by its President-General, Chief Asimiyu Adepoju Ariori and the Assistant Secretary-General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Suleiman Iyanda Raufu, who stood in for Chief Barr. Niyi Ajewole, the President-General of the Council. In a statement by the Personal Assistant (Media) to the Olubadan, Oladele Ogunsola, the big axe fell on Oladoja on account of his recent media outbursts considered disrespectful to the Olubadan stool and the traditional institution of Ibadanland.
WHY I WAS BANNED BY NOLLYWOOD MARKETERS BY RITA DOMINIC They banned me because I was trying to do things differently, I just felt like it got to a point where if you want to acquire the services of an actor, it is best to talk to their management about it.
KRYSTYNA PYSZKOVA IS THE NEW MISS WORLD Lebanon’s Yasmina Zaytoun was crowned first runner-up and India’s Sini Shetty made it to the Top 8. Krystyna is a model and is currently pursuing her degrees in law and business. Fluent in English, Polish, Slovak and Germany, she is an advocate of sustainable development in education and has founded the Krystyna Pyszko Foundation.
Barcelona’s Champions League last-16 second leg tie at home to Napoli will be their most important game of the season, manager Xavi Hernandez said on Monday. The first leg was 1-1 and Barca on Tuesday have a chance to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 2020 after failing to get past the group stage in the past two seasons. 🎙️Xavi on his approach to the game in the face of recent injuries…#BarçaNapoli | @ChampionsLeague pic.twitter.com/gJp6uYkDXR — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 11, 2024 The last time they won a Champions League knockout game was in a 3-1 home win over Napoli in…
MY HEALTH MORE IMPORTANT THAN ANY JOB BY YEMI SOLADE According to him, the life span of a job is longer than that of a worker so one’s health should be prioritised. Speaking at a tribute event for the recently deceased actor, Quadri Oyebamiji, aka Sisi Quadri, Solade said: “What concerns me in all of this is good health. There is nobody that will not die someday.
LOS ANGELES, CA – Cardi B looked glamorous upon her arrival at Vanity Fair’s Oscars After Party, but inside, she has hinted there were issues. During an Instagram Live session from the party, which took place after the Oscars ceremony on Sunday (March 10), Bardi could be seen on the phone talking to someone. “I definitely ran into somebody,” she says. “You know me, I don’t play that shit. But I’ll call you later ‘cause I’m on Live. I’ll tell you all the tea on her later. Bye.” It is currently unknown who Cardi was referring to. However, popular TikToker Angel T released…
OYINBO MAN GIVES NIGERIAN STUDENT N159 MILLION NEW CAR AND MACBOOK LAPTOP Zachery was touched when he learned that the man was unable to pay his tuition fees abroad and his house rent. Moved by Kayode’s eagerness to give, Zachery handed him the sum of $1000. However, that was just the beginning of blessing for Kayode. Zachery has returned with more goodies, gifting Kayode N159 million, a brand-new car and a MacBook laptop. The moment moved Kayode to tears of joy as he fell on the ground to thank Zachery and those who donated to make his life better.
The Saudi Pro League is now home to the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Karim Benzema, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Riyad Mahrez. Cristiano Ronaldo says the obscene gesture he made during a match that saw him banned for one match in the Saudi Pro League was just a misunderstanding. Speaking in a news conference, he said: “What I did was a misunderstanding. I will always respect the cultures of all countries, but what people see is not always reality. “Sometimes the passion of the game leads us to make some mistakes, but everyone makes mistakes. Whenever I make them,…
KING PROMISE MEETS NEW LOOKALIKE HUGS AND SHAKES HIM IN VIDEO The musician was at the stadium rehearsing with famous Ghanaian dancer Dancegod Lloyd for his performance in the 13th African Games opening ceremony, which took place on March 8, 2024.
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has suggested that La Liga is more tactically advanced than the Premier League. Ancelotti, one of Europe’s most successful coaches, was quizzed about the difference between the Premier League and La Liga, following Los Blancos’ convincing win over Celta Vigo on Sunday. The Italian manager has won major trophies in both leagues. In a post match press conference, Ancelotti compared the two top flights: “It’s different. This doesn’t mean better or worse. There are less tactics. On a tactical level, La Liga is much better than the English one. If we talk about intensity, rhythm, the…
UAE YET TO LIFT VISA BAN ON NIGERIA BY PRESIDENCY The United Arab Emirates is yet to lift the visa restriction on Nigerian travellers, the Presidency said on Tuesday. A document which earlier circulated online and shared by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, Bayo Onanuga, indicated that the suspension was lifted. Hours after the news gained traction, Onanuga refuted the claims and said the Emirati was yet to lift the visa ban. “UAE has not resumed visa issuance to Nigerians. The document in circulation is not authorised either by the Nigerian government or the UAE,”…
IG BANS POS MACHINES AT POLICE STATIONS The Nigerian Police Force has reiterated its ban on the use of Point-of-Sale terminal machines, and other mobile money transaction devices within police stations and other police facilities across the country. The NPF said the ban followed public outcry on alleged “illegal and illicit transactions through ‘point-of-sale’ machine operators and connivance with certain police operatives.” This was contained in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Monday.