UK defence secretary, Grant Shapps, leads tributes to Maj Kevin McCool saying his death is ‘tragic loss’ A British soldier has died while off duty in Kenya, the Ministry of Defence has said. Maj Kevin McCool, 32, was reportedly on a motorcycle trip off base when he was attacked. The MoD said he died on…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service has granted a full waiver on accumulated penalties and interests for outstanding tax liabilities. Chairman of the service, Zacch Adedeji, disclosed this in a notice personally signed by him and made available to newsmen through his Special Adviser on Media, Dare Adekanmbi, on Sunday. Adedeji said the forgiveness of piled-up…
Former Secretary General of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and member of the 2014 national conference, Anthony Sani solicits that Nigerians should exercise patient with President Bola Tinubu’s administration He stated that Nigeria is not the only country going through high inflation rate. Sani opined that Tinubu is aware of the hardship his policies have…
A former Big Brother Naija Housemate and disc jockey, Tolanibaj, has lamented about her failed romantic relationships. Speaking in the latest episode of the Bahd And Boujee Podcast, co-hosted by her and On-Air Personality, Moet Abebe, She said all the men she had dated in the past ended up not marrying her. The reality TV…
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has urged mortgage banks to adopt rent-to-own mortgage options and flexible monthly mortgage loan repayments as strategies to develop innovative mortgage products and make commercial loans more affordable. He also urged all bank CEOs to ensure that Nigerians within the low and medium-income segments have access…
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said its officials have arrested Indian hemp farmer in Sokoto State. The Commandant of NDLEA in the state, Mr Adamu Iro, told newsmen on Saturday that“It is the first of such case in the history of the state”. According to Iro, the suspect, Anas Sani, was arrested in…
Scientists know that ringing in the ears, or tinnitus, is associated with hearing loss, aging, head or neck injuries, and exposure to loud noises. But what’s actually happening in the body to cause it is less understood. New research published Thursday in the journal Scientific Reports supports a theory that an underlying cause of tinnitus may be similar…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, justified the N15 billion budgetary allotment for the Vice-President’s new home despite ongoing economic difficulties. Speaking to a committee of the House of Representatives, Wike emphasized that the project had been abandoned in 2010 despite receiving initial permission for N7 billion. Wike said, “It is embarrassing that…
11 employees of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) were fired due to charges of bribery and extortion. A disciplinary panel considered the cases of 12 officers who had committed various infractions On Thursday, November 30, 2023, but only one official found not guilty of any crimes. According to a statement made by the…
Nollywood actress, Shan George, said the lack of professionalism in Nollywood is increasing due to the number of bad eggs that have made their way into the industry. Ekweanaedo News reports that the veteran movie star, in an interview on Saturday, with Beats, said those who are not educated enough to know the rules of…
