The Niger State government has imposed a curfew on some communities in Rafi Local Government Area following renewed communal clashes that claimed lives and property. Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger said this during a visit to the communities affected by the clash between the Kamuku and Fulani in Tashar Bako. He directed security agencies to…
By Ehigimetor Igbaugba The Nigerian Navy has imposed 13 hours curfew from 5am to 6pm on all maritime activities along the Calabar waterways as part of efforts to curb kidnapping and other criminal activities along Calabar-Oron channel. This is contained in a statement by Lt.-Cdr. Suleiman Bala, spokesperson for the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) VICTORY…
The Yauri Local Government Area has imposed a curfew from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. following a violent clash between youths involved in gold mining in the Garin Katta community. The violence erupted after a misunderstanding among the miners, resulting in the loss of lives and destruction of property. But the exact number of…
Shares of Delta Corp and Nazara Technologies came under pressure, falling up to 7% on Thursday after the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council approved a steep 40% tax on casinos, betting, and online money games, a move that threatens to weigh heavily on the country’s listed gaming and casino companies. Delta Corp shares tumbled…
Niger has announced new restrictions on where citizens of five European countries can obtain visas to enter the country, in what authorities describe as a reciprocal measure against the “difficulties” faced by Nigeriens seeking European visas. According to an internal note, Foreign Minister Bakary Sangaré stated that, as of now, entry visas to Niger for…
The Confederation of Sahel States (CSS), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, has announced the introduction of a 0.5 per cent tariff on imports from non-member countries to finance its regional integration efforts. According to a document signed by Mali’s military leader and CSS president, General Assimi Goïta, revenue from this tariff will be allocated…
According to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Abia State Chapter, Abia is the only state in Nigeria demanding such a tax. The Alex Otti-led government has imposed tax on churches for their signposts in Abia State. SaharaReporters learnt that the taxation has garnered attention in the state, with many religious leaders kicking against it….
Biggie has punished all housemates in the season 9 edition for microphone infringement. He asked them to pick one out of three listed punishments below. Count Your Beans Write Your Wrongs Animal You Are Count Your Beans – Housemates will be given a bowl filled with beans to count. Animal…
