FG introduces tax payment in instalments
The Federal Government has proposed introducing a tax payment option that enables individuals to pay their taxes in instalments. It introduced this in the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, recently submitted to the National Assembly for consideration and approval. Our correspondent obtained a copy of the draft on Sunday. This means that each person now has […]
Four bloggers re-arraigned over GTCO CEO cyberstalking
The Police on Monday re-arraigned four bloggers, Precious Eze, Olawale Rotimi, Rowland Olonishuwa, and Seun Odunlami, on fresh charges before the Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly cyberstalking and publishing false allegations through various social media outlets against Guaranty Trust Holding Company. The defendants are facing 10 counts of conspiracy, cyberstalking, false and misleading […]
Gunmen kill Agbarho DPO, others in Delta
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers ambushed and shot dead the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Agbarho Division in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. DAILY POST gathered that the DPO was killed alongside some policemen, at about 1:am on Monday. The gunmen also shot and injured the DPO of Orerokpe Division, who was […]
NDDC begins East-West Road repairs
The Niger Delta Development Commission has commenced emergency repairs of the failed sections of the East-West Road, between Warri in Delta State and Benin in Edo State. The commission said the repair would concentrate on the dilapidated sections along Ibadulume, Amukpe round-about, Mosoga and Ologbo. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, inspected the ongoing […]
Why I want to be addressed as ‘His Imperial Majesty’ – Oluwo
The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi popularly as known as Telu 1 has explained the reasons he wants to be addressed as ‘His Imperial Majesty’ instead of ‘His Royal Majesty’. Oluwo who gave the directive through a signed statement posted on his Facebook page on Sunday said it was not unconnected to the respect […]
FG, Italy finalise talks on 34 new fighter jets
The Nigerian Air Force is set to acquire another set of fighter jets and helicopters to boost its combat capabilities. The aircraft are 24 M-346 Fighter Ground Attack jets and 10 AW-109 Trekker helicopters. The service had in June disclosed that it would acquire 50 new aircraft to strengthen its capabilities against armed gangs and […]
Rivers: LP Chairmanship Candidate Alleges Undemocratic Conduct Of LG Elections
A chairmanship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the just-concluded October 5, 2024, local government election in the Port Harcourt City local government area of Rivers State, Prince Chioma Chinwo, has alleged undemocratic conduct during the exercise. The local government election, which was boycotted by both the ruling party in the state, the Peoples […]
JUST-IN: Super Eagles Threaten To Boycott AFCON Qualifier Match Against Libya
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have threatened to boycott the second leg of Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. This followed alleged maltreatment of the Nigeria’s contingent for the match by the Libyan government officials who kept and refused to clear the entire team at the Al Abaq Airport, 12 hours […]
Oyebanji To Pay New Minimum Wage
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has assured of his administration’s readiness to implement the new minimum wage of N70,000. The governor assured Ado Ekiti during the weekend’s distribution of gratuity cheques totalling N3.5 billion to retirees in the state. Speaking at the event, which coincided with this year’s edition of Pensioners’ Day, he described […]
Ogun To Ban NURTW Activities Over Planned Protest
At the weekend, the Ogun State government threatened to ban the activities of members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) over planned protests in the state. The government said it would not surrender and allow any group to threaten the peaceful atmosphere in the state. The government’s position was in reaction to […]