Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

The Netherlands swept into their first European Championship quarter-final since 2008 as Donyell Malen scored twice in a 3-0 win over Romania in the last 16 on Tuesday. Cody Gakpo gave the Dutch an early lead but they were unable to convert pressure into a crucial second goal until the Liverpool forward set up Malen with seven minutes remaining in Munich. Romania were gritty but out-classed, lacking the quality to punish their opponents’ profligacy before Malen added his second on the counter in stoppage-time. The victory put the Oranje on course for a quarter-final clash with Turkey or Austria, who…

Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the President, Dangote Industries Ltd has criticized the Central Bank Nigeria, CBN’s 30 per cent interest rates, warning that such industry policy is capable of stifling business growth and job creation in the country. This is as the business magnate also proffers solutions to sustaining existing local and foreign investments as well as attracting new investors into the country. Dangote made these known in a keynote speech delivered at the opening of a three-day Nigeria Manufacturers Summit with the theme,” Rethinking Manufacturing in Nigeria”. Reports have it that the summit, held at the Banquet Hall, State House,…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a chairman and nine members of the board of the Family Homes Funds Limited. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a statement signed Tuesday, titled ‘President Tinubu appoints new board of the family home fund.’ The committee members include Mr Demola Adebise (Board Chairman), and Mr Abdul Muttalab, who was appointed Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director by former President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2023. Others are Mr Abdullahi Musa (Executive Director, Finance) and Mr. Emeka Inegbu (Executive Director, Operations). Tinubu also appointed representatives of the Ministry of…

The House of Representatives on Tuesday, July 2, mandated its Committee on Basic Examination Bodies to investigate the annual Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) collected by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) from 2018-2024. The committee examines the financial books/records and financial statements of the Council during the period to ascertain compliance with existing laws governing the administration of public funds and reports within four weeks for further legislative action. The committee was mandated to do the needful for WAEC to subject its year 2024 IGR for appropriation and approval. These resolutions followed the adoption of a motion titled, “Need to…

Anjola Femi, a Nigerian man, has returned $14,000 (approximately N21 million) that was mistakenly sent to him by a foreign crypto trader. The incident, which unfolded on social media, has garnered widespread attention and praise. The story began when Femi participated in a cryptocurrency giveaway organized by Rafael Alvi, a foreign trader known on social media as @raffayalvi. Femi was initially awarded $100 worth of Solana, a popular cryptocurrency. However, due to an error, Alvi accidentally transferred $14,000 to Femi’s account instead. Upon discovering the mistake, Femi made the decision to return the substantial sum. His act of integrity did…

The 14 Brigade, Ohafia ,Abia State ,has tasked members of the Nigerian Bar Association,NBA,Aba Branch ,to help report any soldier involved in the extortion of motorists and residents of Aba. Brigade Commander,14 Brigade, Ohafia, Brigadier General O.O. Diya who stated this at Ohafia while receiving the members of the NBA Aba Branch who called on him at his office,in Ohafia, stated that the Army doesn’t condone corruption and indiscipline and would punish any soldier found to have engaged in such activities. Brigadier Diya assured that any soldiers involved in corruption wont go scot- free. He commended NBA Aba Branch for…

The Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Chike Olemgbe, announced on Tuesday the suspension of four assembly members accused of plotting to remove him from office. The lawmakers affected by this decision are Samuel Otuibe representing Ahiazu-Mbaise, Henry Agbasonu of Ezinihitte-Mbaise, Chidiebere Ogbunikpa from Okigwe, and Dominic Ezerioha of Oru-West. According to Speaker Olemgbe, this action was agreed upon during a closed-door executive session. Additionally, he stated that the suspended members have been stripped of their roles in all standing committees.

Three people have been rescued from a collapsed building at Unity House, Area 11 in Abuja. The Federal Capital Development (FCT), Police Command confirmed that the building collapsed on Monday July 1, 2024 around 8:40 pm at Unity House, Area 11 by Nkwere Street. The three victims were evacuated and rushed to an undisclosed hospital for treatment. A statement on Tuesday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, said: “In response to the distress call, the Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh, psc, mni, promptly moved to the scene with multiple patrol teams as first…

President Bola Tinubu has approved a new withholding tax policy, replacing the old policy established in 1977. Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele announced this on Tuesday. The new withholding tax policy introduces significant reforms designed to alleviate the heavy burden that the previous system imposed on farmers and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). According to Oyedele, the updated regime addresses several long-standing challenges and introduces specific provisions, including: Small businesses will now be exempt from withholding tax compliance, reducing their administrative and financial burdens; businesses with low profit margins will benefit from…

Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has revealed that Euro 2024 will be his last. Ronaldo disclosed this after Portugal eliminated Slovenia on penalties in their last-16 clash on Monday night. The 39-year-old had the chance to open the scoring in extra time, but saw his penalty saved by Jan Oblak. However, Ronaldo converted during the shoot-out, as Diogo Costa made three successive saves to send Portugal through. “This will be my last Euro, of course,” Ronaldo told reporters. “But I’m not moved by this. I’m moved by enthusiasm. “I was sorry for the fans. I’ll always give my best for this…