Author: Akintayo Adams

The Federal Government has released the final list of successful candidates for the Federal Fire Service recruitment. The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board made the announcement. Candidates can check their status on the Board’s portal starting Monday, December 9, 2024. Successful candidates are required to print their invitation letters and attend the final documentation process scheduled between December 9 and 21, 2024, at the Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau Conference Center in Abuja. Applicants must appear in white tops and shorts, bringing both original and photocopied credentials. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online…

Nigerian rapper Emeka Akumefule, popularly known as Blaqbonez, has declared himself the best rapper in Africa. In a recent interview with Chude, he stated, “I still think I am the best rapper ever in Africa. No one has a better discography than me.” Blaqbonez has repeatedly claimed to be the most prolific artist in Nigeria, boasting thousands of songs and a period when he was releasing new music weekly. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta has revealed that he once worked as a bus conductor for eight years. In an interview with actress Biola Bayo on the ‘Talk to B Podcast,’ he spoke about the challenges he faced before achieving fame. Chatta shared that he lived in a single room with nine people in Lagos State and worked as a bus conductor to make ends meet. He said, “I lived in a single room with nine other people and it was difficult. I will walk from Agege to Ikeja back then. I became a bus conductor for eight years. Working from…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has begun its Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBT) today, December 7, 2024. Approximately 45,689 applicants are competing for various positions within the company. The test is being administered at multiple centers, including the UI Distance Learning Centre, Ibadan and Ansar-Ud-Deen Society Centenary Resource Centre in Maitama, Abuja. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

Nigerian-born Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, founder of Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church (SPAC Nation), has revealed that his partner, Mary Olubukola Alade, funds his lifestyle. Adegboyega, who earns no salary from his church, disclosed that Alade, who works for AON, earns £100,000 per year. “I live with my partner, Mary Olubukola Alade, who earns £100,000 per year working for AON. I spend my time working for the church, for which I am unpaid. I am entirely supported by Mary,” he said. “I have a first-class law degree from Nigeria but I have ‘sacrificed’ my legal career to help those who cannot help…

Nigeria’s Company Income Tax dropped by 28.20 per cent to N1.77 trillion in the third quarter of 2024 from N2.47 trillion collected in Q2 the same year. The National Bureau of Statistics disclosed this in its latest CIT data released on Friday. Related || Nigeria’s VAT collection rises by 14% According to the data, local payments received were N920.91 billion, while Foreign CIT Payment contributed N852.29 billion in Q3 2024. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply recorded the highest growth rate in CIT collection with 47.51 per cent, followed by Public administration and defence, compulsory…

Nigeria’s Value Added Tax (VAT) collection increased by 14.16% to N1.78 trillion in the third quarter of 2024, up from N1.56 trillion in the second quarter. Related || Nigeria’s capital importation soars by 91% The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released this data on Friday. On a year-on-year basis, VAT collections in Q3 2024 increased by 88.00% from Q3 2023. Related || Nigeria records N5.81trn Q3 Trade surplus Local VAT payments amounted to N922.87 billion, foreign VAT payments were N448.85 billion, and import VAT contributed N410.62 billion in Q3 2024. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

A video has surfaced showing Pep Guardiola being held back by his entourage after an altercation with a Liverpool fan. The incident reportedly occurred after Manchester City’s loss to Manchester United in the FA Cup final. The fan shouted a comment at Guardiola, which led to a heated exchange. Two men had to intervene to prevent Guardiola from confronting the fan further. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

The Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions caused by Storm Darragh. The match, which was scheduled for Saturday at Goodison Park, was called off for safety reasons as the storm brought strong winds and heavy rain to the region. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

Total capital importation into Nigeria surged by 91.35%, reaching $1,252.66 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $654.65 million in the same quarter last year. This data comes from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report on capital importation for Q3, released on Friday. Related || Nigeria records N5.81trn Q3 Trade surplus The report indicates a year-on-year increase in foreign investments into Nigeria. However, when compared to the second quarter of 2024, capital importation declined by 51.90%, from $2,604.50 million in Q2 2024. A detailed analysis of Q3 capital importation revealed that portfolio investment topped the list with…