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The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced that it realized a total of N2, 529,615,174,601.25 (Two trillion, five hundred and twenty-nine billion, six hundred and fifteen million, one hundred and seventy-four thousand, six hundred and one naira, twenty-five kobo) from various taxes from January to June 2018. The amount shows that the Service had realized 75% of its total target for the year, which is an improvement over what was realized at the corresponding period in 2017. A report on the revenue performance by the Agency, submitted to the Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, confirmed that the N2,529,615,174,601.25…

MTN Nigeria has reiterated its desire to pursue amicable resolution of the industrial disputes with some members of staff. Mr Funso Aina, Public Relations Manager, Corporate Affairs/Corporate Relations, MTN, made the disclosure in a statement on Friday in Lagos. According to him, the events of this week have been difficult and disruptive. However, this has in no way impacted our continued commitment to our people, our customers and this great nation. “All of us at MTN want to express our sincere gratitude to you for standing by us during this challenging time. “Over the years, we have engaged productively with…

US President Donald Trump’s statement that he is loved by Londoners was trashed Friday as tens of thousands of protesters demonstrated against him, on the second day of his four-day visit to Britain, the first since he became president in January, 2017. The visit has been marred by his extraordinary attack on Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit strategy, although he was later to moderate his views. Thousands join #TrumpProtest in London's Regent Street as #TrumpVisitUK continuesFollow our coverage: https://t.co/BlLsEwC8Y6 pic.twitter.com/35VZmL4mTt— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) July 13, 2018 “#DumpTrump”, “This is the carnival of resistance” and “My mum doesn’t like you!…

The US justice department has indicted 12 Russian intelligence officers for hacking Democratic officials in the 2016 election. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein said the dozen accused used spear phishing emails and malicious software in the cyber-attacks. Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s inquiry is looking into alleged Russia meddling in the 2016 election. The investigation has already indicted 20 people and three companies. What’s in the indictment? The indictment says the named Russian intelligence officers began their cyber-attacks in March 2016 to hack the email accounts of volunteers and employees of Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign. Mr Rosenstein said the defendants corresponded…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met behind closed door with the Leader of Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Pastor Bakare arrived the presidential villa together with the Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, at about 2.30p.m. Bakare, former running mate to Buhari on the platform of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), in 2011, was led into the president’s office by the minister. READ: Babysitter kills baby, hides dead body in freezer Pastor Bakare, who buried his mother on 30 June, had criticised the Buhari…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Friday that Amaju Pinnick remains the President of Nigeria Football Federation despite claim of his sack by Sports Minister Solomon Dalung. Infantino who turned up for a World Cup press conference said there was argument about who leads Nigeria’s football. “Nigeria Football Association has a President and his name is (Amaju) Pinnick. He is the President recognised by FIFA and that’s the end of the story. “If any extraordinary body think they can change the situation, then Nigeria would risk to be banned.” This is @FIFAcom President Gianni Infantino's response to @kisusulola1 of @thecableng's…

A babysitter was charged in a Malaysian court on Friday with two charges of murder for the death of a five-month-old, whose body was allegedly hidden in a freezer to conceal his death. According to state wire agency Bernama, the 33-year-old maid, Noor Aqilah Abd Rahman, pleaded not guilty. A post-mortem on the baby, Adam Rayqal, at the Kuala Lumpur hospital, showed he died of brain haemorrhage and suffered from skull fracture, according to the report. Tha babysitter, previously a cook, is accused of abusing the boy, leading to the head injuries. If convicted, Noor Aqilah could face a 50,000-ringgit…

*FG promises protection of intellectual property, investment For two days, American investors and chieftains from the technology and entertainment sectors of the US and indeed global economies took turns to listen and actively interact with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, and the Nigerian delegation drawn from the public and private sectors. They came in impressive numbers for two full days to listen and assess investment opportunities in Nigeria and also asked questions. From the Silicon Valley for instance, well over twenty core American investors in technology spent hours on Monday afternoon interacting with the Nigerian delegation led by the Vice…

Fraudsters have tricked scores of Nigerians by selling them football World Cup fan passes to travel to Russia, leaving many stranded and penniless, victims and anti-trafficking campaigners say. Some Nigerians told AFP they used the official Fan IDs to come to Russia with the promise of finding work or even playing professional football themselves. Others said they came to watch World Cup matches but got stranded when their return plane tickets were cancelled by bogus travel agencies that booked them. Ismail Olamilekan, 21, and his brother Sodiq, 25, said they paid 250,000 naira (600 euros, $700) each to a man…

Reformed All Progressives Congress (R-APC) says it is suing the All Progressives Congress because it wants the APC national convention election held on 23 June 2018 declared as invalid, null and void. The Alhaji Buba Galadima-led R-APC filed the suit seeking an order of perpetual injunction restraining Mr Adams Oshiomhole and 53 others from parading themselves as or claiming to be officers of APC. The suit which was filed on Thursday at the Federal High Court, Abuja, also wants the defendants restrained from performing any duty as officers of the party in any capacity. Respondents in the suit are the…