Former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama has officially debunked rumors of her potential candidacy for the Democratic slot in the 2024 U.S. presidential elections. In a statement released on Tuesday, March 5, Michelle Obama’s office swiftly quashed any speculation about her running for the White House, aiming to put an end to ongoing conjecture regarding…
On Monday, the US Supreme Court decisively removed a potential obstacle to Donald Trump’s bid for a White House return, unanimously overturning a Colorado state court ruling that could have blocked him from the ballot over accusations of insurrection. The court’s ruling in favor of the former president came just ahead of the Super Tuesday…
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has become a sought-after talent following his standout performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. Clubs are showing keen interest in the 27-year-old shot-stopper, with reports indicating that EFL Championship side Queens Park Rangers and Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ettifaq are among those eyeing a potential…
On Monday, March 4, the Benue State Internal Revenue Service (BIRS) took decisive action by sealing off several schools, hotels, and hospitals due to tax evasion and failure to file annual tax returns. Emmanuel Agema, the acting chairman of BIRS, stated that the enforcement exercise was essential to ensure compliance with tax payment for the…
A House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes has proposed the arrest of the Chief Executive Officer of Binance Holding Ltd in Nigeria due to allegations of tax evasion and money laundering. The recommendation stemmed from a motion introduced by Rep. Isah Dogonyaro (APC- Jigawa state) during a public hearing in Abuja on Monday, March…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has reduced the exchange rate used for computing the country’s Customs duties by 5.3%, citing the stable exchange rate between the naira and the dollar. On the official trade portal of the Nigeria Customs Service, the duty rate has been adjusted from N1630.159/$ to N1,544.081/$. This marks a 5.3% decrease…
In Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, tragedy struck as two mobile police officers were fatally beaten by an enraged mob, while two others sustained injuries. The incident unfolded following a collision between a vehicle carrying four police officers and a motorcycle, resulting in the death of the rider and passenger. Reportedly, the policemen…
Currently, residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, are engaging in the looting of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) warehouse. The residents, citing hunger as their motivation, forcefully entered the warehouse situated in Karimo, Phase 3 Region of the FCT, and proceeded to pilfer food items in a bid to address their immediate needs.…
Mark Dodson, the actor renowned for his voice work in “Gremlins” and “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi,” has passed away at the age of 64. The accomplished voice actor, known for bringing to life iconic characters in films like “Day of the Dead” and various video games, tragically died while attending a Horror Con…
Vice President Kashim Shettima, speaking at the 29th pre-Ramadan lecture organized by the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Muslim Alumni, called on Nigerians to voice their grievances over the country’s hardship in a responsible and mature manner. Represented by his special adviser on political matters, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, Shettima emphasized that the current administration would have…
