Truong My Lan was found guilty of embezzling billions of dollars. Photo: STRINGER / AFPSource: AFP A Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death for a multi-billion-dollar fraud will learn Tuesday whether her life will be spared, as an appeal court reaches its verdict on one of the biggest corruption cases in history. Property developer Truong … Read more
The Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Chijioke Ihunwo, has accused the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of using police to destabilize markets in the state. Chijioke Ihunwo alleged that Wike allegedly used the Anti-Cult Police Unit to attack market women and other traders at Oginigba market. In a … Read more
The Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO), has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate Professor Innocent Achanya Otobo Ujah, the institution’s former vice-chancellor, over allegations of conspiracy, criminal misappropriation, forgery, and abuse of office. In a letter dated November 19, 2024, signed by the university’s legal representatives, Anene Chamba Legal … Read more
NNPC has set a new price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) for marketers looking to buy from its refineryThe new price will lead to filling stations reducing their pump prices accordingly ahead of the festive seasonHowever, NNPC will need to do more, as the new price announced to marketers is still higher than the petrol … Read more
The presidency on Monday, shed more light on the tax reform bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu, with the proposal currently before the National Assembly. A statement from the presidency explained that Tinubu proposed the reforms due to a need to streamline tax administration in Nigeria and make the operating environment conducive for businesses. The … Read more
Sokoto State Coordinator of AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infection and Viral Hypertisis Control Programme, SASCP, Dr Wadata Hali, has said no fewer than 15,042 persons are currently on HIV/AIDS treatment in the state. Wadata, who disclosed at an event organised by the Sokoto state Ministry of Health in collaboration with the State Agency For The Control … Read more
Ecobank has agreed to refund $1.5 million to the Sierra Leone government, leading to the dismissal of all corruption charges against the bankThe settlement, acknowledging the wrongdoing of the bank’s former head of retail operations, Abdul Salim Mansaray, includes an initial payment of 43% and the remaining balance over nine monthsMeanwhile, the trial of former … Read more
Some Nigerians have slammed Comedian Seyi Law over a social media post criticising Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, for his stance on the tax bill. Henzodaily reports that Zulum had featured on Sunday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he addressed the tax reform bill. Zulum insisted that if the tax bills, currently undergoing … Read more
The euro has come under pressure as French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a no-confidence vote this week that could topple his new government. Photo: STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFPSource: AFP Asian traders shifted tentatively Tuesday as they battled to track another record on Wall Street owing to fresh China-US worries, while the euro extended … Read more
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Henzodaily roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 The presidency on Monday, shed more light on the tax reform bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu, with the proposal currently before the National Assembly. A statement from the presidency explained that Tinubu proposed the reforms … Read more