Nigerian health officials ask when 250 ventilators promised by President Trump in April will arrive

NIGERIAN health officials have expressed concern that America's President Donald Trump is yet to deliver on a promise his made in March this year to deliver 250 US ventilators to the country to assist in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

 

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Five southeast governors conclude plans to launch regional security operation similar to Amotekun

GOVERNORS of the five states in Nigeria's Igbo-speaking southeast geo-political zone have concluded plans to float a regional security outfit similar to the Amotekun organisation launched in the southwest earlier this year.

 

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Glasgow Rangers look to sign third Nigerian player as it eyes Bordeaux striker Josh Maja

SCOTTISH football giants Glasgow Rangers have taken an interest in another Nigerian player with a view to signing Bordeaux striker Josh Maja ahead of the 2020/21 season as a replacement for the injured Jermain Defoe.

 

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Osinbajo warns that many Nigerians cannot afford to pay tax as a result of Covid-19 lockdown

 

VICE president Professor Yemi Osinbajo has warned that Nigeria is facing an additional economic challenge of reduced income from taxation as the coronavirus pandemic has left many Nigerians in a position whereby they can no longer afford to pay tax.

 

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Ndidi wins top tackler award in the English Premier League for the third season running

 

SUPER Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has emerged as the top tackler in the English Premier League again this season after he was judged to be joint number one along with Manchester United's Aaron Wan-Bissaka with both managing to win 129 tackles.

 

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10 items which need to be subjected to a Nigerian Luxury Goods Tax of 60% if we are serious about raising say $30bn to fund infrastructural development

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(1) Tithes
(2) Private jets
(3) Religious pilgrimages
(4) Owambes
(5) Second homes
(6) Designer accessories made by the likes of Gucci and Versace
(7) Marrying second wives
(8) Overseas parties
(9) Acquiring chieftaincy titles
(10) Traditional monarchies

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Arsenal manager Arteta hints that Bukayo Saka should chose England over Nigeria

 

ARSENAL manager Mikel Arteta has hinted that teenage fullback Bukayo Saka should reject the offer of playing for Nigeria and opt for England instead because playing for the Three Lions will enhance his career more than featuring for the Super Eagles.

 

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Nigerian Post-Coronavirus Emergency Electricity Power Bill 2020

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[1] As from October 1 2020, no building in Nigeria will be granted a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) unless it has solar panels installed on its roof

[2] As from 2025, all buildings in Nigeria must have solar panels installed on their roofs. Not having one will attract prosecution with the risk of the property being forfeited to the federal government

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Nigerian-born Lt Victor Agunbiade honoured for honest and effective management of US Navy budget

NIGERIAN-born soldier Lt Victor Agunbiade has been awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Development Medal by the US Navy for his honest and judicious use of its largest ever overseas cash disbursement of $45m.

 

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Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa eyes Brugge's Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Dennis

NIGERIAN striker Emmanuel Dennis could become the next Super Eagle to play in the English Premier league after newly-promoted Leeds United joined the growing list of clubs seeking his services ahead of the 2020/21 season.

 

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