August 2023

3 Minutes

Extra

Ogun court jails two for stealing Dangote truck parts— Report

Akanji Philip August 25, 2023 0 Comment

A Magistrate Court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta South Local government area of Ogun State, on Thursday, has sentenced two persons, Emmanuel Choice and Ojuola Akande to three months imprisonment for stealing motor parts of...

3 Minutes

Extra

BREAKING: 10 FCTA directors shun FG’s directive, refuse to retire

Akanji Philip August 25, 2023 0 Comment

About 10 directors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration who have spent over eight years in office have failed to proceed on mandatory retirement almost one month after the newly revised Public Service Rules...

12 Minutes

Business

Again, Naira crumbles to 920/$, fuel marketers push for fresh price hike— Report

Akanji Philip August 25, 2023 0 Comment

Oil marketers, on Thursday, insisted on a possible hike in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, following a further plunge in the value of the naira against the United States...

1 Minute

Local News

Kidnappers release Kwara pastor’s wife, detain ransom deliverer

VAM News August 25, 2023 0 Comment

Kidnappers have freed the abducted wife of Pastor Johnson Ajiboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Kwara State, Mrs. Bola Ajiboye. Mrs Ajiboye was kidnapped last week...

2 Minutes

Local News

Festival: Akure Monarch, Ondo Govt Bicker over Order to Shut Down Market, Shops

VAM News August 25, 2023 0 Comment

Ondo State Government and the Deji of Akure, Oba Ogunlade Aladetoyinbo, yesterday disagreed over the monarch’s directive to shut down all markets and shops in Akure, the state capital, in order to commemorate...

1 Minute

Africa

Tears as Nigerian military buries 22 personnel killed in Niger

Bright Olorungbotemi August 25, 2023 0 Comment

VAM News Update No fewer than 22 military personnel who died in combat in Niger State are being laid to rest at the National Military Cemetery in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja. Recalled...

1 Minute

National

Nigeria’s Culture Minister, Hannatu Musawa under fire over NYSC certificate

VAM News August 25, 2023 0 Comment

THE Minister of Hannatu Musawa, the minister of art, culture and creative economy is under fire for not having a National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, certificate. The Management of NYSC confirmed...

1 Minute

Politics

2023 Elections: Candidates I didn’t endorse can’t contest – Lamidi Apapa

Bright Olorungbotemi August 25, 2023 0 Comment

VAM News Update THE National Chairman of Labour Party (LP), Lamidi Apapa, has said that only candidates endorsed by him can participate in November 11 governorship elections in Kogi, Bayelsa and Imo state. This...

6 Minutes

National

Report: FG makes N2tn taxes from Google, Facebook, foreign firms

Akanji Philip August 25, 2023 0 Comment

Google, Netflix, Facebook and other foreign companies operating in Nigeria have paid over N1.98tn in taxes to the account of the Federal Government in 15 months, according to findings by the Newsmen. The...

3 Minutes

Extra

Nigeria’s unemployment rate crashes to 4 percent in new survey— Report

Akanji Philip August 25, 2023 0 Comment

The National Bureau of Statistics today, launched the new and enhanced Nigeria Labour Force Survey on Thursday, which showed remarkably lower percentage of unemployed Nigerians. Key highlights of the Report are: • About...