FIRS Sets April 12 Deadline For Taxpayers To Get TIN
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has again said it is mandatory for all taxpayers and companies to register and obtain the Tax Identification Number (TIN) and display it on all documents supporting business transactions before April 12, 2020. FIRS made this known in a public notice published on Monday which was signed by its […]
Kaka’s Death: Police Dismiss Officer Involved
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Ahmed Iliyasu, has approved the dismissal of one Olaniyi Ogunsoro, an Inspector with the Abeokuta Zonal Intervention Squad of Special Anti-Robbery Squad, who was the policeman involved in the death of the Sagamu-based footballer, Kazeem Tiyamiyu, on Saturday. Africa Today News learnt that the Ogun […]
Boko Haram: FG Reveals How Nigerians Can End Insecurity
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, has said Nigerians must uphold the tenets of moral, religious, and cultural values to put an end to Boko Haram terrorist attacks and insecurity in the country. Mustapha, represented by Permanent Secretary SGF office, Dr Amina Shamaki, said this at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce […]
NECO Sacks 19 Staff Over Certificate Forgery
The Governing Board of the National Examinations Council (NECO) has dismissed another 19 staff of the institution over certificate forgery. A staff Certificate Verification Committee constituted by NECO management found the staff guilty of gaining employment using fake certificates. According to a statement signed by the Head, Information and Public Relations NECO, Azeez Sani, the […]
‘Metuh Is Political Prisoner, Abang Is Corrupt’ – FFK
Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Aviation Minister has described Olisa Metuh, ex-spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as a political prisoner. Fani-Kayode stressed that Metuh was allegedly persecuted for standing up against tyranny in Nigeria. Recall that an Abuja Federal High Court had convicted the former PDP spokesperson for laundering the sum of N400m […]
Christians Are Being Killed In Nigeria – Kanu To ICC
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has cried out over the killing of Christians in Nigeria. Kanu called on the International Criminal Court, ICC, to take actions against the killing of Christians across Nigeria. In a series of tweets, the IPOB leader stated that the abduction of Leah Sharibu by […]
Coronavirus Outbreak: Algeria Records First Case
Algeria has recorded the first case of Coronavirus in Africa. The Algerian Health Ministry confirmed the case of the deadly disease in the country on Tuesday. Algeria’s Minister of Health, Shamsuddin Shitor disclosed that the virus was detected due to the vigilance system adopted at all land, air and maritime entry points to the country. […]
German Police Seek Motive In Car Ramming That Injured 60
German authorities scrambled Tuesday to determine the motives of a man who ploughed his car into a carnival procession, injuring dozens and further unsettling a country rocked by a fatal mass shooting last week. In an afternoon statement, police said the number injured had now reached around 60 and asked those hurt in the incident […]
Bob Iger Steps Aside As Disney CEO
Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday chief Bob Iger was handing off the top executive post after building the media-entertainment powerhouse into the undisputed Hollywood leader. Disney’s board named Bob Chapek, a 27-year veteran of Disney, the new chief executive, effective immediately. Iger, who has been CEO for more than 15 years, will assume the role […]
Sarri Calls For Calm As Virus Fears Surround Juventus
Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri rejected suggestions that supporters of his side should not be allowed to attend Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Lyon in France due to the coronavirus outbreak in Italy. The virus had claimed 11 lives in Italy by Tuesday evening, with 322 confirmed infections, and authorities have said upcoming matches in Serie […]
Virus: Irish Govt Urges Cancellation Of Italy Rugby Clash
Ireland’s Six Nations rugby match with Italy in Dublin next month should be cancelled due to the coronavirus epidemic, the health minister said Tuesday. The National Public Health Emergency Team, convened to help coordinate Ireland’s response to the outbreak, advised that the upcoming match on March 7 “not to go ahead on public health grounds” […]
Gnabry Stars As Bayern Rock Chelsea
Serge Gnabry fired Bayern Munich to the brink of the Champions League quarter-finals as the German’s double inspired a superb 3-0 rout of Chelsea in the last-16 first leg at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. Gnabry had tormented Tottenham with four goals in Bayern’s 7-2 victory in north London earlier this season and the former Arsenal […]