The Federal Government has condemned the breach of regulations by a foreign airline carrier on the repatriation of the remains of a Nigerian from Kinshasha, Democratic Republic of Congo. The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole and the Lagos State Commissioner of Health, Dr Jide Idris, condemned the development in a joint statement on Thursday in Lagos. According to the statement, the airline brought the remains without all necessary documentations that are required to process its clearance by the Department of Port Health Services, Federal Ministry of Health. It said that in line with industry practice, a report had been…
Author: David Folami
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said that Nigeria generated the sum of N204.77 billion as Value Added Tax (VAT) in the first quarter of 2017. VAT is a consumption tax that is placed on a product whenever value is added at a stage of production and at final sale. The NBS stated this in a Sectoral Distribution of VAT Data for first quarter of 2017, published by the bureau on Tuesday in Abuja. The report showed that the N204.77 billion generated in the quarter was lower than N207.35 billion generated in the fourth quarter of 2016. According to the…
The President, Well being Foundation Africa, Mrs Toyin Saraki, has called on the Federal Government to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate frameworks for sustainable vaccination trends in the country. Saraki, wife of the President of the Senate, made the call during healthcare innovation award, roundtable and media briefing organised by GlaxoSmithKline and Save the Children in Abuja. Alma Sana Nigeria, one of the winners in Africa, won 100,000 dollars award for stimulating uptake and demand for immunisation, by wearing a bracelet. The innovation uses the simple bracelet to empower mothers by presenting them with a constant reminder of…
A member of the National Assembly, Sen. Dino Melaye, has called for the declaration of a state-of-emergency in Kogi, saying there was insecurity and anarchy in the state. Melaye, who came under Order 43 of Senate Standing Rule, prayed the senate to order the Inspector-General of Police to immediately undertake an audit of the police armoury in Kogi command. He said he would move a motion for the upper chamber to prevail on the Federal Government to impose emergency rule in the state. He claimed that before the Gov. Yahaya Bello assumed office, Kogi never experienced the high number of…
Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has advised Nigerians to revive reading culture amidst rapid evolution of Information Communication Technology in the country. Buhari made the call at the Public Presentation of a book titled; Re-Engineering the Reading Culture in our Society” in Abuja on Tuesday. She was represented at the occasion by Mrs Mairo Almakura, wife of Nasarawa state governor. “The dominance of electronic gadgets as a result of technological advancement has made us to deviate from our habit of reading. “We as citizens need to return to the old days of reading books and literature in spite…
The Senate on Tuesday gave Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) seven days to recover monies collected by banks on behalf of Nigeria Customs Service but not remitted to it. The order was given by the Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariff at an investigative meeting with the CBN, Ministry of Finance, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), commercial banks and other stakeholders. Chairman of the committee, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, who announced the ultimatum at the meeting, said the senate would involve the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission should the CBN fail to recover the money. According to…
Major League Soccer is facing a dilemma with regard to signing star forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic. It’s as if the Swede is in a swimming pool, trying to convince the league that the temperature is fine. But so far, MLS has wisely done little more than dip its proverbial toe in the water. MLS would no doubt love a performer with Ibrahimovic’s star power in the league. Ibrahimovic is one of a few players in the world who would move the needle in terms of notoriety. The league’s players would welcome him as well. In ESPN’s preseason survey of 140 MLS…
A disappointing 2016-17 season ended on a small positive for Paris Saint-Germain with a record 11th Coupe de France success on May 27 at Stade de France. Following that triumph, 14 squad members then went off for international duty — Jean-Kevin Augustin and Christopher Nkunku were already in South Korea for the FIFA under-20 World Cup — before finally getting a break. A few players picked up injuries while with their national teams, notably Edinson Cavani and Marco Verratti, so they will report back for preseason training ahead of the 2017-18 term a little earlier than expected. However, it is…
Summer international friendlies are not, it can safely be said, generally known for their intensity. Mostly, they are stagnant affairs, their motions gone through by tired, barely interested players eager to stretch out on the beach. But France’s encounter with England was different. France’s encounter with England was fun. Harmless, meaningless fun. And it’s rare that that can be said of a modern-day football match. This was a particularly friendly friendly. England played host to France in November 2015 with great tact and sensitivity just days after Paris was attacked by terrorists. Nineteen months later, after recent attacks in Manchester…
ERIC DIER is Jose Mourinho’s top midfield target this summer, according to European football expert Gabriele Marcotti. The Manchester United boss wants to splash the cash this summer with Champions League football returning to Old Trafford next season. Mourinho is also under pressure to mount a title charge next campaign after finishing outside the top four this year. And Marcotti says United want Tottenham ace Dier, with Monaco midfield maestro Fabinho a back-up option for the Red Devils. “This is a bit of a funny one because certainly the information coming from Monaco was that they would let Bernardo Silva…
MANCHESTER UNITED star Paul Pogba must be more consistent next season, according to club legend Ryan Giggs. Pogba arrived at Old Trafford from Juventus last summer for a world record fee of £89million. The Frenchman received plenty of criticism for failing to live up to his price tag but he did help the Red Devils win three pieces of silverware under Jose Mourinho. Giggs believes Pogba did not have a bad campaign and says if Manchester United start next term well, we will see a better player. “Consistency (is what he must improve on),” Giggs said on ITV. “Because he’s…
MONACO star Fabinho is set to join Manchester United imminently after reports from Europe emerged it was a done deal. But just who is Fabinho? After starting his career as a full-back, he has blossomed in the centre of Monaco’s midfield and was crucial in helping the club clinch the Ligue 1 title. Fabinho has been converted from an attacking right-back to an athletic central midfielder over the last 18 months. He even played a key role in helping his side knock Manchester City out of the Champions League. His performances have seen several of European football’s elite clubs take…
The University Graduates of Nursing Science Association of Nigeria (UGONSA) has commended Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State for footing the medical bill of a cancer patient, Maryam Abubakar. Malam Imam Imam, the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Sokoto. Abubakar, a member of the nurses association suffering from cancer of the liver, is due to undergo surgery in India. Imam, in the statement said the association in a letter to Tambuwal, praised him for his `timely and invaluable support and assistance to save the life of Miss Abubakar’’.…
Everton have agreed a £30 million deal to sign Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, according to British media reports on Tuesday. Pickford was Everton manager Ronald Koeman’s top target to take over from Maarten Stekelenburg and Joel Robles, who both endured inconsistent spells last season. Sunderland have accepted an offer from Everton which could rise to £30 million with various add-ons included in the package. England Under-21 international Pickford was one of the few bright spots as Sunderland were relegated from the Premier League last season. He earned a call-up to England’s senior ranks in October and has represented the country…
Today’s man crush is talented actor, Kunle Remi! Oyekunle Oluwaremi Opeyemi was born on October 18, in the early 80’s. Professionally known as Kunle Remi, an actor, model, dancer and a TV host, he started acting while in the University and by 2009, he had taken part in several soap operas and television shows across the country. Kunle also holds a degree from the New York Film Academy, Los Angeles. Kunle emerged the season 7 winner of the Nigerian Breweries sponsored reality show, the Gulder Ultimate Search in 2010. The dashing actor is part of ISIS models, the biggest and…
Following Dammy Krane’s arrest for grand theft and identity fraud, Davido’s hypeman Special Ed came out to defend the pop singer. The former D’banj hypeman in a post shared via Instagram on Saturday, June 3, 2017, wrote, “WE DEY TOGEDA!!!!! #JETLIFE!!!! #DIAFADA WE ARE ALL SCAMMERS EVEN YOUR FATHERS ARE SCAMMERS AND CHEATS ONCE THEY SEE D OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE AND GAIN EXTRA DEM GO PUT HEAD!!!!! ITS A NIGERIAN P!!!!!” Apparently, Edward Chukuma-Ijah also known as Special Ed was arrested in America back in 2011, according to the website mugshots.com. The hypeman was arrested on three counts of financial…
The main accuser in Bill Cosby’s trial gave emotional testimony in court Tuesday, delivering her first public remarks about the night he allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted her 13 years ago. In one of America’s biggest celebrity trials in years, the disgraced 79-year-old megastar faces three counts of aggravated indecent assault, which each carry a maximum sentence of 10 years in jail and a $25,000 fine. Around 60 women have publicly accused the Emmy-winning television star and comedian of being a serial sexual predator for decades, ending his career and leaving him isolated by friends and celebrities. But his fate…
Tekno is back with more fire! The Nigerian pop star releases a new single titled ‘Samantha’, to continue his sprint to taking over the continent’s radio. ‘Samantha’ was produced by Krizbeatz.
The Federal Government on Tuesday started a move to return the country back to a predictable January to December fiscal year with early preparation of the 2018 budget proposals. The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma said this in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, James Akpandem in Abuja. Udoma said that the ministry held an event, tagged: “Flag of the 2018 Budget Preparation Process’’ to inform the relevant Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) on the processes and procedures of the budget preparation. The event came up less than 24 hours after Acting President Yemi…
The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday began consultations with leaders of thought from the North. Osinbajo also warned that the government would deal decisively with persons who make hate speeches or attempt to disrupt the peace of the country. The meeting was sequel to the calls for secession by youth from different ethnic groups in the country resulting in some asking some asking others to vacate their enclave before Oct. 1. The Acting President noted that the country does not desire such comments at this time, adding that those involved to desist or face the full weight of law.…