Russian Tycoon Pays $500 Million To Settle US Tax Bill
Russian billionaire Oleg Tinkov was required to pay nearly $509 million to settle US charges of tax evasion, the US Justice Department said Friday. The banking and investment tycoon paid the back taxes and fine after pleading guilty on October 1 to felony charges of concealing more than $1 billion in assets to avoid paying […]
FG Announces Fresh Deadline For NIN-SIM Verification
The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Pantami, has conveyed the approval of the Federal Government to extend the deadline for the National Identity Number (NIN)-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) data verification. The Federal Government is calling on citizens and legal residents to complete the process before the end of the year […]
I Know Nothing About Raid On Mary Odili’s Residence – Malami
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has denied any involvement in the siege on the residence of Mary Odili, a Supreme Court judge, on Friday. He also called for an investigation into the raid. Security operatives invaded Odili’s home, based on information that “illegal activities” were going on there. The search […]
Obiano Commissions Airport As NCAA Fails To Approve Flight
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State on Friday commissioned the Anambra International Passenger and Cargo Airport, Umueri, for commercial use amidst fanfare by indigenes of the state. This came as the aviation regulatory authority, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), failed to approve the take-off of two commercial flights that were billed to land at the […]
Court Restrains Orbih, Others From Participating In PDP Convention
An Edo State High Court sitting in Benin has restrained the National Vice Chairman (South-South) of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Dan Orbih, and the State Secretary of the party, Hilary Otsu, from participating in the forthcoming convention of the party scheduled for October 30 and 31, 2021. Justice Joy Okeaya-Inneh gave the interim injunction […]
Enugu Land Owners React To Victor Nnam’s Resignation
The Enugu State Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development, Dr Victor Nnam has resigned from office. Nnam was embroiled with controversies of allegations of land deals, both from private individuals, corporate entities and the state House of Assembly in the recent time. But the Commissioner in his letter of resignation sent to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi […]
Anambra: Kanu Never Gave ‘No Election Order’ – Abaribe
Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe, the Minority Leader of the Nigerian Senate, has revealed that the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, never gave the order for elections not to hold in Anambra State. Senator Abaribe made the submission on Thursday, October 28, 2021, when he addressed a town hall meeting with the […]
Details On EFCC’s Raiding Of Justice Odili’s Home
Following reports that Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday stormed the Maitama home of Supreme Court Judge, Justice Mary Odili, in Abuja and the denial by EFCC that its operatives were not part of it, Police authorities at Force headquarters have kept mute on the matter. Recall that there were […]
Nigeria Needs State Police To Tackle Insecurity – Obasanjo
Ex-Nigerian leader, Olusegun Obasanjo has asserted that it will take the creation of state police to tackle the insecurity problem confronting the country at the moment. Obasanjo maintained that nation-building could only be achieved when government guarantees a safe environment for its citizens. The former President made these assertions when he spoke on Friday in […]
Real Reasons Ronaldo Left Juventus For Man Utd – Evra
Former Manchester United left-back, Patrice Evra, has opened up on the real reasons why Cristiano Ronaldo left Juventus for the Red Devils in the summer. Africa Today News, New York recalls that Ronaldo left Juventus to re-joined Man United in August, bringing an end to his three-year stint at Juve. Evra stated that the five-times […]
Kidnappers Collect ₦2.5m, Cigarettes, Milk As Ransom In Ekiti
The eight persons that were kidnapped last Tuesday in Itapaji-Ekiti, Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, have all been freed and have been reunited with their families after the abductors reportedly collected a sum of ₦2.5 million, a pack of cigarette, and one pack of tin milk to release the victims. Africa Today News, New […]
14 Killed In Eastern DR Congo
No fewer than 14 civilians were killed in northeastern DR Congo Friday morning when their village was attacked by two armed groups, monitors have disclosed. According to the Kivu Security Tracker (KST), the deaths occurred in the village of Gina in Ituri province, ‘during an incursion by the #CODECO-UDPC and ALC’ groups. ‘They also attacked […]