Taiwo Oyedele, the Chairperson of Nigeria’s Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, says he was forced to flee his home and now lives under police protection after receiving death threats for leading efforts to reduce tax-related extortion in Nigeria. The threats followed his public comments about stopping more than 60 government agencies from collecting…
Wang Yong, a former vice-chairman of the government of the Xizang autonomous region, has been given a suspended death sentence for taking bribes, a court in Hunan province announced Tuesday. The Chenzhou Intermediate People’s Court sentenced Wang to death for bribery with a two-year reprieve. The court deprived him of his political rights for life…
The founder and presidential candidate of the Liberal Party of Ghana, Kofi Akpaloo, has stated his requirement for his daughter’s potential suitors. In a recent interview with Accra-based Kingdom FM, Akpaloo revealed that he does not intend to give his daughter out in marriage if she hasn’t been impregnated, GhanaWeb reports. His condition is reportedly…
A Canadian Federal Court has rejected the asylum application of Adam Omozakari Ayonote, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), dismissing his claims of persecution as lacking credible evidence. In a verdict dated November 15, 2024, Justice Whyte Nowak ruled that Mr Ayonote failed to substantiate his allegations of threats and violence linked to…
The National Youth Service Corps resumed payments for arrears on Wednesday, marking the first disbursement since the last payment on June 3, following a two-month break. This payment relates to the new N77,000 monthly allowance recently approved by the Federal Government. Recall that on April 5th, the Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, assured…
The Ogun state Governor, Dapo Abiodun on Thursday officially inaugurated the newly rebranded Olumo Rock Tourism Complex in Abeokuta at a ceremony attended by cultural enthusiasts, traditional rulers, and dignitaries from across the country. Speaking during the event, the governor described Olumo Rock as more than just a geological marvel. He said it symbolises strength,…
Controversial Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has taken legal action against social media influencer VeryDarkMan, whose real name is Martins Vincent Otse. A case document published online by Bobrisky shows that he filed a ₦1 billion lawsuit against VeryDarkMan, alleging defamation and damage to his reputation. Bobrisky claims that VeryDarkMan released a…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Olasijibomi Suji Ogundele, founder of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, wanted for alleged diversion of funds and money laundering. The declaration was contained in a notice issued by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, and circulated to the public via its official X account….
A bill seeking to create a new state in Nigeria’s South-West geopolitical zone has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. Sponsored by Hon. Abass Adigun, representing Ibadan North East/Ibadan South East Federal Constituency, the bill proposes an amendment to the 1999 Constitution to establish Ibadan State from the current Oyo State. During…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has revealed that President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope competitive reform agenda has delivered 28 Field Development Plans (FDPs) with 18.2 billion dollars worth of investment commitments in the Nigerian oil sector The Commission Chief Executive, Mr Gbenga Komolafe disclosed this on Tuesday at the Africa Oil Week, held…