NECA rejects high FRC levies on private firms
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association has strongly condemned the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria over the imposition of what NECA described as “outrageous” annual dues on private and non-quoted companies. According to a statement, NECA warned that the move could cripple businesses and stifle economic growth. “This outcry follows the implementation of the Financial Reporting
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The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association has strongly condemned the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria over the imposition of what NECA described as “outrageous” annual dues on private and non-quoted companies. According to a statement, NECA warned that the move could cripple businesses and stifle economic growth. “This outcry follows the implementation of the Financial Reporting
Afenifere youth leader recounts ordeal in kidnappers’ den
The recently released Afenifere National Youth President, Eniola Ojajuni, has revealed that kidnappers have set up at least 55 camps across the South-West, strategically positioned for their operations. In a statement released on Sunday, Ojajuni, who was held captive for 12 days, disclosed that the majority of these camps are located in Ondo State, followed
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The recently released Afenifere National Youth President, Eniola Ojajuni, has revealed that kidnappers have set up at least 55 camps across the South-West, strategically positioned for their operations. In a statement released on Sunday, Ojajuni, who was held captive for 12 days, disclosed that the majority of these camps are located in Ondo State, followed
How inspector shot self dead in Ogun – Police
The family of Ajele Oloyede, an operative of the Nigeria Police Force, was plunged into mourning on Thursday following his death from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the Igbesa area of Ogun State. While it remains uncertain whether the deceased’s actions were intentional or accidental, the command informed our correspondent on Sunday that an investigation
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The family of Ajele Oloyede, an operative of the Nigeria Police Force, was plunged into mourning on Thursday following his death from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the Igbesa area of Ogun State. While it remains uncertain whether the deceased’s actions were intentional or accidental, the command informed our correspondent on Sunday that an investigation
NDLEA intercepts drug shipments to US, S’Arabia, Italy
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has thwarted multiple attempts to smuggle illicit drugs to the United States, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Italy, and the United Arab Emirates. A statement on Sunday by the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, disclosed that the intercepted substances —including cocaine, tramadol, loud, and molly— were cleverly concealed in items such as
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has thwarted multiple attempts to smuggle illicit drugs to the United States, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Italy, and the United Arab Emirates. A statement on Sunday by the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, disclosed that the intercepted substances —including cocaine, tramadol, loud, and molly— were cleverly concealed in items such as
Seven killed in Imo auto crash
Seven travellers were killed on Sunday after three vehicles collided at Ulakwo, along the Owerri-Aba Road. PUNCH Metro gathered that the passenger buses were heading to Aba from Owerri when the collision took place. When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer spokesperson for the Imo State Command, Henry Okoye, confirmed the accident, saying their operatives
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Seven travellers were killed on Sunday after three vehicles collided at Ulakwo, along the Owerri-Aba Road. PUNCH Metro gathered that the passenger buses were heading to Aba from Owerri when the collision took place. When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer spokesperson for the Imo State Command, Henry Okoye, confirmed the accident, saying their operatives
NYSC mum as corper alleges threat to life for criticising Tinubu
The National Youth Service Corps has remained silent over the allegation of threats levelled against it by a Lagos-based corper, Ushie Uguamaye, for criticising President Bola Tinubu’s government. Uguamaye had, in a now-viral video shared on her TikTok account, talktoraye, on Saturday, expressed frustration over Nigeria’s worsening economic conditions, lamenting the high inflation and economic
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The National Youth Service Corps has remained silent over the allegation of threats levelled against it by a Lagos-based corper, Ushie Uguamaye, for criticising President Bola Tinubu’s government. Uguamaye had, in a now-viral video shared on her TikTok account, talktoraye, on Saturday, expressed frustration over Nigeria’s worsening economic conditions, lamenting the high inflation and economic
Kano task force arrests 53 suspects, seizes weapons
The Kano State Joint Task Force Committee on Peace Restoration and Youth Rehabilitation has embarked on a massive operation against thuggery and substance abuse in the state. The two-day operation, held on March 13 and 14, targeted notorious areas, which include Yakasai, Kofar Mata, Zango, Zage, Zanzado, Rimi Market, Shahuchi Park, Kano Line, Sharada, Ja’en,
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The Kano State Joint Task Force Committee on Peace Restoration and Youth Rehabilitation has embarked on a massive operation against thuggery and substance abuse in the state. The two-day operation, held on March 13 and 14, targeted notorious areas, which include Yakasai, Kofar Mata, Zango, Zage, Zanzado, Rimi Market, Shahuchi Park, Kano Line, Sharada, Ja’en,
Firm unveils project to bridge housing deficit
A Nigerian real estate company, Terra Developers, has unveiled its latest project, Nathan’s Bay, which features three distinct waterfront communities to bridge the lingering deficit gap in the country. Speaking at the unveiling of Nathan’s Bay in the Lakowe-Lekki area of Lagos State recently, the Managing Director of the company, Kola Ashiru-Balogun, said the project
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A Nigerian real estate company, Terra Developers, has unveiled its latest project, Nathan’s Bay, which features three distinct waterfront communities to bridge the lingering deficit gap in the country. Speaking at the unveiling of Nathan’s Bay in the Lakowe-Lekki area of Lagos State recently, the Managing Director of the company, Kola Ashiru-Balogun, said the project
Osun meets monarchs of boundary communities over insecurity
The Osun State Government has called for a meeting with the monarchs of boundary communities in the state to address rising security concerns in their areas. Recent reports of violent crimes, including kidnappings and attacks on villagers in neighboring communities in Ondo State, have raised alarms among residents of Osun towns sharing borders with the
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The Osun State Government has called for a meeting with the monarchs of boundary communities in the state to address rising security concerns in their areas. Recent reports of violent crimes, including kidnappings and attacks on villagers in neighboring communities in Ondo State, have raised alarms among residents of Osun towns sharing borders with the
Ibadan enjoys harmony despite religious differences – Olubadan
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has stated that despite various religious differences, Ibadan continues to enjoy peaceful coexistence. The monarch said this on Saturday, at the first Ramadan lecture he hosted at his palace at Oke-Aremo in Ibadan. He added that it was a proven fact that most families in the ancient city
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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has stated that despite various religious differences, Ibadan continues to enjoy peaceful coexistence. The monarch said this on Saturday, at the first Ramadan lecture he hosted at his palace at Oke-Aremo in Ibadan. He added that it was a proven fact that most families in the ancient city