Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun By Taiwo Bankole Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has said the presence of limestone in large quantities in the Ewekoro Local Government is responsible for the state contributing 36 percent out of the 38 percent revenue generation in the non-oil sector to the coffers of the Federal Government. Abiodun made this…
Graphic illustration taxation / Credit: Internet By Samuel Bolaji The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service has issued a formal notification to all individual taxpayers, including self-employed individuals and employees under the Pay As You Earn Scheme, to file their Annual Tax Returns on or before March 31, 2024. The Executive Chairman, LIRS, Mr Ayodele Subair, announced…
Daniel Ayantoye and Muhammed Lawal Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has congratulated the management of PUNCH Newspaper for sustaining the legacy of its founder, the late Chief James Aboderin. The ex-President spoke on Saturday at PUNCH’s 50th anniversary black-tie dinner held at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Obasanjo, who recounted how his path…
Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa By Uthman Salami The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa, says the Federal Government plans to send some medical personnel abroad for training in certain specialties with a view to checking medical tourism and enhancing research, Alausa said the Federal Ministry of Health…
Spokesman, Katsina State Police Command, ASP Aliyu Abubakar By Olaide Oyelude The Katsina State Police Command said on Sunday that it was impressed with the response it was receiving from residents over its request for information on two bandits kingpins, namely Modi Modi and Jan Kare. Its spokesman, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, told PUNCH that residents had…
Nigerian gospel singer, Moses Bliss, was left in awe after seeing his Ghanaian bride, Marie Wiseborn, at their church wedding. Naija News reports that the couple is currently having their wedding ceremony in Ghana. A video shared online showed the groom beaming with joy as his bride walked down the aisle alongside her father. The couple is…
The remains of Nollywood actor, Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri, who died on Friday, March 1, 2024, have finally been laid to rest at Iwo in Osun State. Naija News reported that the town was enveloped in a somber atmosphere as mourners gathered in the Agbowo area, home of the late Sisi Quadri, to partake…
Nigerian skit maker, Promise Kelvin Anagbogu, popularly known as lord lamba, has clarified his action, which generated outrage on social media, following the engagement of his babymama cum reality TV star, Queen Atang. Naija News recalls that the reality TV star made headlines in 2022 after welcoming a baby, and it was rumoured that Nigerian skitmaker, Lord Lamba,…
Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala, has claimed the negligence of Stella Maris Okofor, the wife of Nollywood actor, Mr Ibu, led to her husband’s demise. Naija News reports that Mr Ibu, who was known for his comic roles in Nollywood, died of a cardiac arrest on Saturday, March 2, 2024. In a series of posts on her Instagram…
Alexer Perez Gopa, the wife of Nigerian singer, Harrysong, has opened up on her husband’s series of cheating and experiences in their marriage. Naija News reports that their marital crisis started in January after their alleged WhatsApp chat got leaked on social media. A few weeks ago, Alexer, in a post on her Instagram page, announced her separation…
Veteran of Nollywood, Jide Kosoko says the nation’s current economic state has forced him to postpone celebrating his 70th birthday. In a Sunday Instagram post, Kosoko expressed gratitude to his followers and colleagues for having thought of the idea to honor his achievements to the acting profession while he is still alive. According to the News Agency…
A video making rounds online captured one of the last moments of veteran Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, before his sudden demise on Saturday. Naija News recalls that Mr Ibu died of cardiac arrest at the age of 62. In the video, the late actor could be seen on his hospital bed showing…
