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PDP rejects VAT increase as Senate summons finance minister, FIRS boss

Sep 13, 2019 topnews

The Federal Government’s decision to increase Value Added Tax (VAT) from 5 per cent to 7.2 per cent, has been condemned and rejected by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting that Nigerians could not bear the burden under prevailing economic situation. This emerged as the Senate summoned Finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed, to explain the rationale behind the proposal. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan yesterday, it described the decision as “anti-people, suppressive and a confirmation that the Muhammdu Buhari Presidency was exploitative, inconsiderate and insensitive to…

Evacuation of Nigerians suspended over South Africa’s restrictions

Sep 13, 2019 topnews

Further evacuation of Nigerians in South Africa byAir Peace airline, was yesterday suspended until the remaining voluntary returnees have been cleared and released by the host government. The chairman, Allen Onyema, said the airline would deploy staff and equipment to South Africa once it receives approval from the Nigerian High Commission in the country. Air Peace on Wednesday returned 187 out of a total of 640 Nigerians that submitted themselves for repatriation over xenophobic attacks. The returnees were a shortfall from the 314 that had been expected the same day.…

Tribunal victory: Why I congratulated President Buhari –Wike

Sep 13, 2019 topnews

Nyesom Wike, Rivers State Governor, has said that he congratulated the President after the tribunal confirmed his election because it was better to offer public congratulations than visit the President at night. Wike said that unlike some governors of the PDP, who visited Buhari at night, he made his declaration public because it came from the heart. He spoke at the funeral service in honour of late Madam Blessing Awuse, mother of one of the leaders of the PDP in the state, Sergeant Awuse, at the St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Emohua,…

Zambian female banker suspended for sleeping with 200 male job seekers, clients

Sep 13, 2019 topnews

Mutale Winfridah, a Zambian female banker, has been suspended for allegedly sleeping with over 200 men while promising them jobs, according to a report by the ZambianWatch. The woman identified as Mutale Winfridah, a branch senior executive of ZANACO bank, was suspended by bank management for sleeping with over 200 different men who were both clients and job seekers. The 39-year-old Winfridah, was suspended after more than 10 men formally lodged complaints against her, claiming she had used her influence as a branch senior bank executive to “enjoy their bed energies” after…

Patients Evacuate Brazil Hospital During Fire

Sep 13, 2019 topnews

A deadly fire broke out at a Rio de Janeiro hospital on Thursday night, forcing staff to hastily evacuate patients and temporarily settle some on sheets and mattresses in the street while firefighters battled the blaze. Fire officials said the fire was under control at Badim Hospital but one person had died. Staffers in surgical masks wheeled medical equipment in the road as smoke billowed from the building. Television images showed medical workers tending to some patients sitting in wheelchairs with IV poles beside them in the street. Elderly and…

Messi Not Friends With CR7 But Would Accept Dinner Date

Sep 12, 2019 topnews

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi admits to not being a close friend of Cristiano Ronaldo, but says he would happily accept a dinner invitation from the Juventus forward. Ronaldo, who left Messi behind in La Liga when leaving Real Madrid for Juve in 2018, again aired his admiration and respect for his fellow five-time Ballon d’Or winner. Those feelings are mutual, with there never any bad blood between two all-time greats. With that in mind, and with Ronaldo having suggested that he and Messi should meet up for lunch at some…

Kevin Hart Discharged From Hospital 10 days after Car Crash

Sep 12, 2019 topnews

Kevin Hart, American comedian, has been discharged from a Californian hospital 10 days after he was involved in a car crash. Hart is now undergoing intensive physical therapy at an undisclosed live-in rehab facility, where he will likely remain for about one week. The “Night School” actor was hospitalized on September 1 after his 1970 Plymouth Barracuda veered off Mulholland Highway, crashed through wooden fencing on the side of the road, rolled over and landed in a ditch in the Los Angeles area. After the accident, Hart underwent back surgery for three…

187 out of 313 Nigerians arrive Lagos airport from South Africa

Sep 12, 2019 topnews

187 out of the 313 scheduled to return on Wednesday, arrived the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos following the plan by the Federal Government in partnership with Air Peace Airline to evacuate Nigerians willing to return home due to the xenophobic attack in South Africa. The returnees reportedly left OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg around 4:00 pm and arrived Nigeria around 9:34 pm. A foreign affairs ministry official, Mr Kimiebi Ebenfa, who was on board the flight, confirmed their arrival. He said, “We just landed safely despite the delays…

Presidential tribunal verdict, a travesty of justice – PDP

Sep 12, 2019 topnews

The judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, PEPT on Wednesday upholding the victory of President Mohammadu Buhari, has been rejected by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, describing it as provocative, barefaced subversion of justice and direct assault on the integrity of the nation’s justice system. This is as the party expressed shock that the tribunal failed to point to justice despite “the flawless evidence laid before it, showing that President Buhari was not only unqualified to contest the election but also did not score the majority of valid votes…

Kidnap suspects confession: “We buy ‘Okrika’ military uniform for N15,000”

Sep 12, 2019Sep 12, 2019 topnews

Members of a kidnap ring arrested in connection with the abduction of three Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, students have said they bought the military uniform used during the operation for N15,000 from Second-hand clothes traders, popularly known as Okrika sellers. The men, who were among the 58 suspects paraded by the police in Abuja on Wednesday, said they were also responsible for the abduction of a House of Representatives member from Sokoto State. They also admitted that they were paid N5.5m for the release of the students who were abducted while travelling…