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Month: October 2023

Skales believes that justice does not exist in Nigeria

Many believe in the judicial systems in Nigeria, but Skales is not one of them. For here? Popular musician Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, better known by his stage name Skales, strongly disputes the notion that there is justice in Nigeria. The artiste made his stance during a recent interview on the Pulse network Terms and Conditions…

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Wike orders agencies, banks to stop doing business with non-tax payers FCT

The tax clearance certificate would cover the immediate past three years preceding the current year of assessment. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has mandated the demand and verification of Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) as a pre-condition for business transactions in the FCT. Chinedum Elechi, the Mandate Secretary, Economic Planning, Revenue…

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Maiduguri Central market reopens 8 months after inferno

The remodelled market would accommodate 9,000 beneficiaries. The Maiduguri Central market, popularly known as Monday Market, has been reopened for business after eight months closure due to fire incident. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the market was completely gutted by fire in February in a midnight inferno that destroyed goods worth billions…

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Abuja tenants are unhappy with landlords increasing rent anyhow

Abuja residents are lamenting that outrageous hikes in rent is causing ill-treatment and harassment from landlords. Residents of Abuja have appealed to the Federal Government to intervene on arbitrary increase in house rents by landlords in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Some residents told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews on Sunday,…

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I was scared for my life – Skales recounts night EFCC broke into his home

The EFCC officials raided his home in the early hours of October 10, 2023, and he called them out on Twitter for it with evidence. Nigerian singer Skales has narrated what went down the frightful night Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives broke into his home. Speaking as a guest on the latest Terms…

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The world’s oldest dog, Bobi, dies at 31

The Guinness World Records has announced the passing of Bobi, the world’s oldest dog ever recorded. Bobi, who defied the odds and made history, passed away at the age of 31 years and 165 days on October 21, 2023, at his home in the Portuguese village of Conqueiros, where he lived with his family. On…

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‘The Origin: Madam Koi Koi’ lands official release date on Netflix

A set date for the unravelling of the mysteries on the dead coming back to life. Horror title The Origin: Madam Koi Koi has landed an official release date on Netflix. This announcement debunks the earlier news that the two-part film would be heading to Nigerian cinemas first and pushes its release to a much…

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Tinubu is overjoyed Nigeria won’t pay $11.5 billion to P&ID

Tinubu said it was a victory for the long-exploited African continent. President Bola Tinubu, on Monday extolled the judgement rendered by Judge Robin Knowles of the Business and Property Court in London. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the court awarded a landmark victory to the Federal Government of Nigeria over a firm…

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Supreme Court dismisses APM’s appeal against Tinubu

The PEPC dismissed APM’s petition based on pre-hearing motions filed by INEC, APC and Shettima. The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the appeal filed by the Allied Peoples Movement, (APM) challenging the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) which affirmed President Bola Tinubu’s victory. Justice Inyang Okoro, leading six other justices of the…

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Plans are underway to improve foreign exchange liquidity – President Tinubu

Tinubu added that by working closely with the private sector, financing the 3 trillion U.S. dollars national infrastructure stock could be achieved in 10 years. President Bola Tinubu has allayed the fears of the business community, assuring that crucial plans are underway to improve foreign exchange liquidity. Special Adviser to the President on Media and…

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