Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, has given a graphic picture of how major oil marketers are shortchanging them with the cost of aviation fuel, also known as Jet-A!. It will be recalled that the operators had two months ago, on heels of the astronomical prices of aviation fuel, given a …
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Court Nullifies Malami’s Sale Of Forfeited Assets
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has nullified the Asset Tracing, Recovery and Management Regulations, 2019, for being “an invalid statutory instrument.” All sales and disposals of assets made by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, under the regulations were also nullified by the court. It held that …
Read More »Bill Gates Tests Positive For COVID-19
I’ve tested positive for COVID. I’m experiencing mild symptoms and am following the experts’ advice by isolating until I’m healthy again. I’m fortunate to be vaccinated and boosted and have access to testing and great medical care. The Gates Foundation is coming together today for the first time in two …
Read More »Jonathan’s Backers Seek Adoption, Southern APC Aspirants Disagree
Some All Progressives Congress leaders have stepped up moves to adopt former President Goodluck Jonathan as the party’s consensus presidential candidate in 2023. The PUNCH on Tuesday learnt the moves formed part of the discussions between the former President and the APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, in Abuja on Monday …
Read More »Elon Musk Would Reverse Donald Trump’s Twitter Ban
Elon Musk would reverse Donald Trump’s Twitter ban Elon Musk says if his bid to buy Twitter is successful he will reverse Donald Trump’s ban from the platform. The richest man in the world agreed a $44bn (£34.5bn) takeover bid with the Twitter board last month. But he said it …
Read More »2023 Presidency Should Go To The South-East — Obasanjo, Falae
2023 Presidency Should Go To The South-East — Obasanjo, Falae FORMER president, Olusegun Obasanjo, has restated his position that the South-East should be allowed to produce Nigeria’s President in 2023, insisting that it would ensure peace, justice, fairness and sustainable national development in the country. Similarly, former secretary to the …
Read More »FIRS Calls For Increased Collaboration Within African Countries To Effectively Tax Digital Businesses
FIRS Calls For Increased Collaboration Within African Countries To Effectively Tax Digital Businesses The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has stated that there is need for improved collaboration among countries and international stakeholders with the aim of exploring alternative rules that will enable market jurisdictions, particularly African countries, to effectively …
Read More »Northern APC Governor Bought Presidential Forms For Jonathan – Daily Trust
A governor of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) bought the nomination and expression of interest forms for former President Goodluck Jonathan, according to sources. A group called Nomadic Pastoralists and the Almajiri Communities led by one Ibrahim Abdullahi picked up the forms on Jonathan’s behalf on Monday, claiming they …
Read More »Supreme Court Justice, Mary Odili Set To Retire From Nation’s Judiciary Thursday
Supreme Court judge, Mary Odili, will on Thursday, May 12, officially bow out of the nation’s Judiciary. Odili is one of the earliest women to be elevated to the Supreme Court bench. Her retirement comes as she had attained the mandatory retirement age of 70 years. The Imo State born …
Read More »Electoral Act: Senate Amends Section Barring Statutory Delegates From Convention
Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 1002) by Deputy Senate President, Senator @OvieOmoAgege Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 1002) is read the First Time. A Bill for an Act to Amend the 2022 Electoral Act No. 13 and for other related matters, 2022 (SB. 1002) by Deputy Senate President, …
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