Day: March 25, 2024

Save 2024 Hajj Preparations From Imminent Collapse, CSO Urges Tinubu

Ganiyu Amodu

With Sunday’s announcement by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) of an upward review of Hajj 2024 fare, it has become imperative for governments at both the federal and state levels to provide intervention, else, Hajj 2024 will witness the lowest Nigerian contingent ever or Nigerian pilgrims may miss the opportunity of a lifetime to perform this year’s hajj. NAHCON had earlier in December 2023 fixed a fare of N4.9 million per pilgrim based on an exchange rate of N897:00 to a Dollar. However, authorities at both the state…

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Detained Binance Executive Escapes From Custody

Ganiyu Amodu

Nadeem Anjarwalla, one of the executives from Binance detained in Nigeria on allegations of tax evasion and other offenses, has reportedly escape from custody. Anjarwalla, aged 38, allegedly fled from the Abuja guest house where he and his colleague were being held, purportedly taking advantage of a moment during Ramadan prayers when guards escorted him. Despite his British passport remaining under the control of Nigerian authorities, he is believed to have exited the country using a Kenyan passport, Premium Times reported. Authorities are currently working diligently to determine his intended…

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BREAKING: Nigerian Govt Files Tax Evasion Charges Against Binance

Ganiyu Amodu

The Federal Government on Monday initiated proceedings against Binance, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange platform over tax evasion. The charges were filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja by the Federal Inland Revenue Service. In the suit with number: FHC/ABJ/CR/115/2024, FIRS implicated Binance with four tax evasion accusations adding that it was a decisive move aimed at upholding fiscal responsibility and safeguarding the economic integrity of the country. Joined with the crypto company as second and third defendants in the suit are Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, both senior executives…

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Beware of Fake Oil, Gas Job Offers In West African Nations, NAPTIN To Nigerians

Abibat Babalola

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has issued a stern warning to Nigerians regarding the emergence of fake oil and gas job offers in neighboring West African countries. The DG said the offers, disguised as lucrative employment opportunities, are being used by suspected human traffickers to lure unsuspecting victims for various forms of exploitation. She emphasized that traffickers are exploiting coordinated global brand trademarks to offer unrealistic job opportunities in gold mining and oil companies, primarily in countries like Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Liberia, and others…

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USA Defeat Mexico 2-0, Wins CONCACAF Nations League Title

Ganiyu Amodu

Defending champions USA won their third CONCACAF Nations League title in a row, beating Mexico 2-0 in the final. Tyler Adams and Giovanni Reyna scored for the hosts to complete the ‘3-Peat’. Adams scored from about 35 yards in his first start in more than a year for club or country, and Reyna doubled the lead in the 63rd minute. READ ALSO NDLEA Arrests Illicit Drugs Syndicates, Seizes 44.9 Tonnes Of Cocaine, Others Bill Wants Govt Officials’ Children To Attend Public Schools Veteran Nollywood Actor, Amaechi Mounagor, Is Dead 13th…

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NDLEA Arrests Illicit Drugs Syndicates, Seizes 44.9 Tonnes Of Cocaine, Others

Abibat Babalola

In a major crackdown on illicit drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended several syndicates and seized a staggering 44.9 tonnes of cocaine along with other narcotics. The operation, which marks a significant victory in the fight against drug smuggling, underscores the agency’s unwavering commitment to combatting the scourge of narcotics trafficking in the country. The seized contraband, including cocaine and other illicit substances, represents a substantial blow to organized crime networks involved in drug trafficking and distribution. READ ALSO: Bill Wants Govt Officials’ Children To…

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Bill Wants Govt Officials’ Children To Attend Public Schools

ADEOLA YUSUF

A bill for an Act to place a restriction on government officials from sending their children to private schools and also using private hospitals, both within and outside Nigeria, is set for transmission to the National Assembly for legislative action. The private bill, sponsored by the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress in the 2023 election, Dumebi Kachikwu, proposes that public officials “shall patronise public education system for the education of his/her child or ward at nursery, primary, secondary and first-degree university levels.” The bill also proposes that “No…

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