The executive chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Muhammad Nami, has approved the redeployment of top directors in the agency. It was gathered that at least 50 directors, deputy directors, assistant directors and over 100 other staff of the agency were affected in the massive shake-up. The transfers, it was gathered, was a […]
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Real Madrid climbed above Barcelona to top La Liga on Saturday as Casemiro scored twice to defeat Sevilla 2-1. Casemiro’s double proved the difference amid a three-goal flurry early in the second half, with Luuk de Jong briefly drawing Sevilla level. Madrid were underwhelming at the Santiago Bernabeu, at times reverting back to the stodgy […]
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Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, have been stripped of their royal titles. The pair can no longer officially represent the Queen at any outing. The couple will also stop having access to public funds associated with royal duties. The palace also explained that the development did not come as a surprise to the […]
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Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has reacted angrily to his team’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle on Saturday. The manager said he is looking to bring in attackers. Chelsea wasted the chance to go clear in fourth place, as they lost thanks to Isaac Hayden’s late goal. Chelsea could end the weekend nine points behind Leicester in […]
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The Delta State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, has confirmed the death of a man in a hotel, in Ibusa community. Commenting on the incident, the command spokesperson, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya told journalists on Friday in Asaba that the incident occurred on Thursday in Ibusa community, near Asaba. The police image maker said the […]
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According to Bloomberg, internet service has been slow in at least 12 African countries, after undersea connection cables were damaged. The WACS and SAT3/WASC cable systems which connect many African countries to Europe are wired through the Atlantic Ocean. The disruption started on Wednesday night with a huge impact on mostly West African countries. NetBlocks, […]
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MVMO, an innovative new entrant to the high-growth African online entertainment market, today announced the launch of its service. MVMO (Movies, Video, Music, Opportunity) is a distribution platform developed in association with the Creative Africa Exchange (CAX), a fast-growing marketplace for the creative and cultural industries, sponsored by Afreximbank. MVMO launches at a time of […]
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By Arlene J. Schar and Dr. David Leffler The movie Wag the Dog was released a generation ago, one month before a presidential scandal which invited comparisons between that film and the reality of that time. Now, 23 years later, we find ourselves in the midst of yet another presidential scandal; one which has made […]
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The Lagos State Government has procured over 5,000 drones which it has already connected to its Command Control Centre with CCTV equipment and mobile CCTV equipment to enhance security in the state. The Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu revealed this while inaugurating 10 additional boats procured to boost rescue operations […]
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Nigeria’s minister of finance, budget and national planning, Zainab Ahmed, says the implementation of the new value-added tax rate will begin on February 1, 2020. Zainab Ahmed announced this at the ongoing inauguration of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) board. President Muhammadu Buhari signed the finance bill, which increased VAT by 50% into law […]
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