Former pope Benedict XVI failed to stop four clergymen accused of child sex abuse in the Catholic Church in Munich, the law firm that carried out a key probe said on Thursday. The ex-pontiff, who was the archbishop of Munich and Freising from 1977 to 1982, has “strictly” denied any responsibility, said lawyer Martin Pusch…
It is another round of electioneering once again as the ruling party the APC prepares for its forthcoming national convention to elect its national leadership to steer the affairs of the party. Amidst the politicking and campaigns a letter of intent of frontline chairmanship aspirant, Mallam Saliu Mustapha is currently making rounds online. Here is…
We will give priority to taxation of digital economy … The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has stated that it will achieve 100% automation of all its tax administration processes with the aim of blocking revenue leakages thereby revolutionizing revenue generation in Nigeria. Calling for the cooperation of Nigerians to achieve this, the Executive Chairman…
In its seamless efforts to provide information of corporate customers’ transactions above ₦10 million and individuals above ₦5 million, Nigeria Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has developed a portal called Deposit Money Banks (DMBs). The momentum was awarded the International Standard Organization (ISO) 27001:2013 on the 6th of October 2021. ISO Certification, FIRS Chairman Muhammed…
…New consolidated levy collection starts February 1 Trust Africa News, By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government and transportation stakeholders in the State on Tuesday signed an agreement and officially unveiled the ‘Consolidated Informal Transport Sector Levy’ to harmonise dues collected by the government from commercial motorists at parks and garages across the State. The agreement between…
Fans and food lovers may not forget is a hurry their thrilling experiences at the third edition of the biggest food festival in Nigeria, hosted by the foremost indigenous restaurant and outdoor catering company, OfadaBoy in partnership with Lagos State Government recently. The fun was provided by top entertainers, notable brands including Bet9ja, Malta Guinness,…
Spain midfielder Putellas, 27, now holds both of the highest individual awards in world football, having won the Ballon d’Or in November. She helped Barcelona win a domestic double as well as their first ever Women’s Champions League last season. Hayes led Chelsea to the English league title and the Champions League final. Putellas overcame…
Izuchukwu David Onwualu, an 11-year-old JSS 1 student at St.Valerian Catholic School in Onitsha, Anambra State, has allegedly died after maltreatment by a female basic science teacher in the school. But the school, in an attempt to cover up the case, gave the boy’s father some money and hurriedly buried the boy, according to FIJ. Dubem…
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, on Monday, ordered prisons officers to shoot dead anybody who attempts to attack any correctional centre in the country. The minister gave this order while inspecting the facility at the Agodi Custodial Centre, Ibadan. He said the officer must make it impossible for anyone to penetrate the facility because…
