Kogi Seals Glo, Airtel Offices Over Unpaid N360m Tax

He alleged that the two companies: Globacom Nigeria Ltd and Airtel Networks Ltd, have both failed to meet their tax obligations and have constantly evaded the fulfillment of such civic duty in the state.

He said that Globacom Nigeria Ltd unremitted tax liabilities which run into N300m, both corporate and individual, and on Social Service Contribution Levy (SSCL) covering from year 2017 to 2021.

He added that Airtel Networks Ltd, refused to pay SSCL, corporate and individual tax liabilities to the tune of N60, 035,000.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/kogi-seals-glo-airtel-offices-over-unpaid-n360m-tax/

MultiChoice Nigeria is the Nigerian Subsidiary company of MultiChoice Africa, owner of DStv and GOtv.

A statement from the company on Tuesday, attributed the decision to inflation and the increasing cost of doing business in Nigeria.

“In light of the rising costs of inflation and business operations, we have had to review the price of our packages to keep delighting our customers with great entertainment, anytime and anywhere,” the statement reads.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/breaking-multichoice-increases-prices-of-dstv-gotv-packages/

Governor's Wife Empowers Women With Gas Cylinders, Grinding Machines

“Offering empowerment opportunities to our women is in line with the plans of the Shared Prosperity Administration of my husband, His Excellency Hope Uzodimma, to create an economy that is gender inclusive and free from bias.As the Commissioner for WAVG announced during her speech, this empowerment program is a continuous project my office looks forward to fulfilling.

“My deepest gratitude goes out to the Wife of the former Speaker, Imo State House of Assembly – Mrs. Chinyere Emeziem, along with representatives from my office, Hon. Humphrey Ikeaka, Special Adviser (Special Duties) and Hon. Princess Amarachi Anyaehie, Special Adviser (Media) for their effort in ensuring the event was gracious.”

https://worldtopnewsng.com/governors-wife-empowers-women-with-gas-cylinders-grinding-machines/

Epileptic Grid: SERAP Gives Buhari 7 Days To Probe Missing N11trn Electricity Fund

In the letter dated 19 March, 2022 and signed by SERAP deputy director Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation said: “Nigerians have for far too long been denied justice and the opportunity to get to the bottom of why they continue to pay the price for corruption in the electricity sector–staying in darkness, but still made to pay crazy electricity bills.”

SERAP said: “The staggering amounts of public funds alleged to have been stolen over the years in the electricity sector have had catastrophic effects on the lives of millions of Nigerians, akin to crimes against humanity against the Nigerian people.”

The letter, read in part: “The situation will not improve unless you fulfil your campaign promises to probe corruption in the electricity sector, prosecute perpetrators, and recover any missing public funds.”

“Corruption in the electricity sector and the lack of transparency and accountability in the use of public funds to support the operations of DISCOS have resulted in regular blackouts, electricity grid collapse, and unlawful hike in electricity tariffs.”

“Corruption in the electricity sector has also continued to disproportionately affect the most disadvantaged and vulnerable sectors of the population who cannot readily afford expensive generators in order to have a reliable power supply.”

https://worldtopnewsng.com/epileptic-grid-serap-gives-buhari-7-days-to-probe-missing-n11trn-electricity-fund/

Champions League QF Draw: Real Madrid To Face Chelsea, Manchester City To Play Atletico Madrid

Worldtopnewsng.com on the road to Paris, France, the Champions League quarter-finals and semi-finals, which was held at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland today (Friday).

Eight teams that make it to the quarter-finals include Spanish giant, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Villareal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Atletico de Madrid, Liverpool and Benfica.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/champions-league-qf-draw-real-madrid-to-face-chelsea-manchester-city-to-atletico-madrid/

BREAKING! Few Hours After Soludo Inauguration, EFCC Arrests Willie Obiano At Lagos Airport

The EFCC had requested the Nigeria Immigration Service to inform it anytime the Governor is travelling out of the country from any of the international airports, as well as other points of entry and exit.

It is, however, not clear why the anti-graft agency placed the governor on a watchlist.

Sources told Channels Television that the move was an indication that the agency may have been discreetly investigating the governor and possibly have intelligence that he was planning to escape after handing over power to his successor, Professor Charles Soludo, on March 16, 2022.

Former Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Don Adinuba, had, at the time, condemned the EFCC watchlist reports, claiming that they were politically motivated.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/breaking-few-hours-after-soludo-inauguration-efcc-arrests-willie-obiano-at-lagos-airport/

UKVI Continues Student, Work Standard Visa Applications In Nigeria; Suspends Priority Services

The United Kingdom Embassy in Nigeria has announced a temporary suspension of study, work, and family priority visa applications, as priority is now being placed on applications made under the Ukraine Family Scheme.

In a statement on Tuesday, the embassy announced that Ukraine Family Scheme was launched in response to the humanitarian crisis arising from the invasion of Ukraine.

It read, “UK Visas and Immigration is currently prioritising applications made under the Ukraine Family Scheme, following its launch and in response to the humanitarian crisis arising from the invasion of Ukraine.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/ukvi-continues-student-work-standard-visa-applications-in-nigeria-suspends-priority-services/

In his response, Dangote Cement’s National Director of Logistic Mr. Carlos Juan Rincon said the company will not rest on its oars in the areas of infrastructural development of the country.

According to him, even though it is the responsibility of the government to provide road infrastructure, the company will continue to lend a helping hand, as exemplified by the construction of Nigeria’s longest concrete road in Kogi State.

Mr. Rincon said the Lokoja-Road is being overstrethed because other roads linking the North and the south are grossly in a state of disrepair.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/dangote-alone-cannot-fix-nigerias-road-infrastructure-says-reps-member/

Lagos Govt Debunks Rumours Of MC Oluomo's Appointment As GM Of Lagos Parks and Garages Committee

The Chief Press Secretary to Lagos State Governor, Mr Gboyega Akosile has debunked media report suggesting that the Governor has appointed Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya (MC Oluomo) as the General Manager of the Lagos State Parks and Garages Committee.

Akosile, in clarifying the report, said the position of the government has not changed from details of a statement issue

https://worldtopnewsng.com/breaking-lagos-govt-debunks-rumours-of-mc-oluomo-appointment-as-gm-of-lagos-parks-and-garages-committee/

Sunday Igboho Regains Freedom

The Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, fondly called Sunday Ighoho, has been released by the Government of Republic of Benin.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/breaking-sunday-igboho-regains-freedom/

Another Batch Of Nigerian Evacuees Arrive Abuja From Budapest

The third batch of Ukraine based Nigerians have arrived in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Worldtopnewsng.com.

The Head, Media and Public Relations Unit, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abdur-Rahman Balogun, confirmed the arrival of another batch through Air Peace to Worldtopnewsng.com.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/another-batch-of-nigerian-evacuees-arrive-abuja-from-budapest

Second Batch Of Nigerians Arrive Abuja From Ukraine

The second batch of Ukraine based Nigerians have arrived in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Worldtopnewsng.com.

READ ALSO: 168 Passengers Escape Death As Dana Air Plane Develops Fault Minutes Before Take-Off

According to a report, the Nigeria Government will give $100 each to the Ukraine returnees upon their arrival.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/breaking-second-batch-of-nigerians-arrive-abuja-from-ukraine/

First Batch Of Nigerians Arrive Abuja From Ukraine; To Receive $100 Each

The first batch of Ukraine based Nigerians have arrived in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

READ ALSO: Nigerian Govt Charges Dangote Cement Tax Of N173.93bn For 2021; Paid N97.24 Billion Tax In 2020

They arrived in the country on Friday morning.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/first-batch-of-nigerians-arrive-abuja-from-ukraine-to-receive-100-each/

168 Passengers Escape Death As Dana Air Plane Develops Fault Minutes Before Take-Off

They started shouting and banging on the plane exit doors eventually prompting the pilots to return the plane to the tarmac.

The Dana Air flight 9J359 Lagos to Abuja had a scheduled departure time of 5.55pm while it was supposed to land in Abuja approximately an hour later.

Meanwhile, the passengers have been returned to the tarmac and awaiting the reaction of the Dana Air management.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/168-passengers-escape-death-as-dana-air-plane-develops-fault-minutes-before-take-off/

MTN Nigeria CEO, Karl Toriola In Sex Scandal


Despite his severe misconducts and acts of corruption and sabotage against MTN Group, Adekunle Adebiyi had the full support of MTN Nigeria Chief Executive Officer Karl Toriola and other key executives, according to the employees.

In some of the emails sent to Nerisha Singh, General Manager, Forensic Services, of MTN Group, by ‘The Anonymous Whistle Blowers’, the aggrieved employees said, “We are writing because the man, Adekunle Adebiyi, who heads sales, is a dangerous threat to your company. We wish men like Adekunle Adebiyi will not destroy MTN Nigeria.

You left a monster and sexual predator to continue in office but after one year, we can no longer be silenced by his continued intimidation.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/mtn-nigeria-ceo-karl-toriola-in-sex-scandal/

Your Sanctions Are Not Effective Because Abramovich, Putin’s Children Are Enjoying In London, Germany, Netherlands, Journalist Blasts UK, EU, NATO


Ukrainian journalist Daria Kaleniuk burst into tears during a Boris Johnson press conference in Warsaw while asking the UK Prime Minister a series of questions related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

The journalist hit out at the European Union and NATO for their neutral position at military level, with Johnson avoiding to give a direct answer to her appeals.

“You’re coming to Poland – you’re not coming to Kyiv, Prime Minister,” she said.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/your-sanctions-are-not-effective-because-abramovich-putins-children-are-enjoying-in-london-germany-netherlands-journalist-blasts-uk-eu-nato/

Dangote Cement’s Commitment To Climate Change Yields Dividend

According to him, the cement company is focused on making a positive difference, which is “why sustainability is at the core of every part of our business. In addition, our Alternative Fuel Project is at an advanced stage which aims to leverage waste management solutions, reduce CO2 emissions, and source material locally. This year, we co-processed 89,000 tons of waste representing a 60% increase over 2020.”

He added that Dangote Cement is focused on sound governance, saying, “we are leading the way with our commitment to sustainability and best practices. We are driven by the goal of achieving the highest level of governance and building a sustainable brand for all stakeholders. Transparency and consistency are at the core of every part our business culture”

https://worldtopnewsng.com/dangote-cements-commitment-to-climate-change-yields-dividend/

Buhari, el-Rufai, KADCCIMA Extol Dangote At Trade Fair

Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufia said Kaduna State Government is creating the enabling environment for private sector investors like Mr. Dangote to come to Kaduna State and invest.

The Dangote Industries Limited has the largest stake in the Dangote Peugeot Automobile located in Kaduna.

The Governor, who was represented by Commissioner for Business, Innovation and Technology, Prof Kabiru Mato, said the state has created friendly policies to woo local and foreign investors.

Speaking on the sideline of the opening ceremony, the Director-General

https://worldtopnewsng.com/buhari-el-rufai-kadccima-extol-dangote-at-trade-fair/

Liverpool Beat Chelsea On Penalties To Win Carabao Cup Final

Liverpool, meanwhile, have been in magnificent form in the Premier League, reigniting their pursuit of Manchester City in the title race, but are seeking what would – remarkably – be a first domestic cup success under Jurgen Klopp.

The build-up to the game has been overshadowed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with Thomas Tuchel admitting earlier this week that criticism of Chelsea’s Russian ownership had left the club surrounded by “uncertainty”.

On Saturday evening, less than 24 hours before the final, Roman Abramovich announced he was handing stewardship of the club t

https://worldtopnewsng.com/liverpool-beat-chelsea-on-penalties-to-win-carabao-cup-final/

APC National Convention: Feb. 26 Date No Longer Feasible, Aspirants Write Buni

“We know that issues such as this are commonplace. However, it is our opinion that it would spell doom for the party should the party go ahead with the national convention now. We are concerned about the party’s future, and it would be detrimental if we do not bring to your notice the dangers of going ahead with the national convention.

“In case you might not be aware, the Abdullahi Adamu led Reconciliation Committee did not help matters in the task assigned to it. Instead, it further complicated the issues at stake by refusing to look at issues holistically but instead relied on rumours and hearsays in coming to a conclusion in its report.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/apc-national-convention-feb-26-date-no-longer-feasible-aspirants-write-buni/

2023: Asiwaju Will Become Nigeria President, Odunmbaku Says As He Receives ABAT Movement Coordinators

The council boss also praised Bola Tinubu leadership style. “You all know the story of my father (Cardinal James Odunmbaku) and Asiwaju. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has touched so many lives directly or indirectly, so we must all work together to actualize this project.”

Odunmbaku also used the medium to hint the group on the new polling units created by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), he asserted that the essence of it is to alleviate voter apathy. “We want you to educate residents on the voter’s cards transfer, creation of new polling units, INEC want to encourage and make it accessible for voters, the satellite will now stand as polling unit.”

https://worldtopnewsng.com/2023-asiwaju-will-become-nigeria-president-odunmbaku-says-as-he-receives-abat-movement-coordinators/

Lagos GAC Member, Professor Babatunde Samuel Is Dead

Until his death, late Professor Samuel was the Chairman Governing Council Lagos State University of Education formerly Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Council of the Federal University of Oye Ekiti and Chairman Governing Council of Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/breaking-lagos-gac-member-professor-babatunde-samuel-is-dead/

Lagos Assembly Applauds Sanwo-Olu On Rail Line Projects, Expresses Optimism On Reduction Of Gridlocks

Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu, the lawmaker representing Eti-Osa Constituency 2, while earlier presenting a report on the Governor’s recent inspection of some trains in the United States of America, urged that the House continue to do all it takes including approving the necessary funds for the government to complete the Blue and Red Lines of the rail projects.

Yishawu noted that on the average, people in the state spend up to five hours on the roads as a result of gridlocks. He added that the completion of the Red Line would reduce this challenge.

“It is only a responsible government that would ensure that such wasted hours are reduced to the nearest minimum,” he said.

Supporting Yishawu, his colleague, Hon. Abiodun Tobun, commended the Governor for considering more jetties to expand the waterways transportation.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/lagos-assembly-applauds-sanwo-olu-over-rail-line-projects-expresses-optimism-on-reduction-of-gridlocks/

SERAP Sues Buhari, Lai Over ‘Failure To Publish Copy Of Agreement With Twitter’

In the suit, SERAP is arguing that: “It is in the interest of justice to grant this application. Publishing the agreement would enable Nigerians to scrutinise it, seek legal remedies as appropriate, and ensure that the conditions for lifting the suspension of Twitter are not used as pretexts to suppress legitimate discourse.”

SERAP is also arguing that, “Publishing the agreement with Twitter would promote transparency, accountability, and help to mitigate threats to Nigerians’ rights online, as well as any interference with online privacy and freedom of expression.”

https://worldtopnewsng.com/serap-sues-buhari-lai-over-failure-to-publish-copy-of-agreement-with-twitter/

Adesanya Beats Whittaker To Retain UFC Middleweight Belt

Adesanya emerged victorious in their first fight at the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia in 2019 to claim the middleweight title and he is confident of retaining the belt against a much improved Whittaker.

Adesanya scored a thunderous second-round knockout of Whittaker in Melbourne, Australia to claim the title in October 2019 to cap an amazing run in just his seventh fight with the promotion.

Whittaker rebounded with three straight victories to earn a second shot against Adesanya after his brief stay atop the division. Adesanya is 3-1 since their first meeting with the lone defeat coming in a failed attempt to earn a second title at light heavyweight against Jan Blachowicz.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/adesanya-beats-whittaker-to-retain-ufc-middleweight-belt/

CSP Adejobi Takes Over FPRO From CP Frank Mba

He was the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the Ogun State Command from 2008 – 2016; PPRO Zone 2 Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos, in 2016 and PPRO Lagos State Police Command between September, 2020 and August, 2021. CSP Olumuyiwa is an experienced communicator and image manager who has achieved great strides in his previous appointments.

He is a member of several professional bodies and associations which include: Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR); International Public Relations Association (IPRA); Pointman Leadership Institute, USA; International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), USA; and the Institute of Corporate Administration, Nigeria.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/csp-adejobi-takes-over-fpro-from-cp-frank-mba/

Rep Member Remanded Over N185m ‘419’ Case, Bail Application Fails


A member of the House of Representatives, Gabriel Zock, was on Thursday arraigned before a....

He was said to have swindled one Adeyemi Kamar of the amount, under alleged false pretences that he would assist the victim to influence the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory to secure Right of Occupancy for his property at Guzape area of Abuja.

However, when the charges were read to him, the lawmaker pleaded not guilty.

EFCC’s counsel, Maryam Ahmed, asked the court to remand the lawmaker in prison pending the hearing and determination of his bail application.

The lawmaker, who was brought to court from EFCC custody, had no legal representation to make case for hearing of his bail application already filed.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/rep-member-remanded-over-n185m-419-case-bail-application-fails/

Nigerian Govt To Compensate Owners Of Automobiles Damaged By The Contaminated Fuel


Also, the NNPC, through its spokesperson, Garba-Deen Muhammad, stated on Wednesday that the oil firm had released products to help reduce the queues seen in Abuja and other parts of the country.

Speaking on the attacks on filling stations by motorists, the President, Petroleum Products Retail Outlets owners Association of Nigeria, Billy Gillis-Harry, said the situation grew worse on Wednesday.

He said, “There are customers who have problems with the products they bought and are suing our retail outlet owners. They are already arresting retail outlet owners and not the NNPC, but obviously, it will still get to them (NNPC) if we cannot resolve it.

“Right now a lot of arrests have been made. That is why we are concerned and always request that we should be taken along so as to get early information.

“Retail outlet owners are being arrested now and this is because when the vehicles of customers get bad they will try to hold somebody accountable. And that is happening across the country.”

Gillis-Harry, however, stated again that the matter would be addressed in about a week time, as the adulterated products had been identified and quarantined and would require time to be fully removed from tanks.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/nigerian-govt-to-compensate-owners-of-automobiles-damaged-by-the-contaminated-fuel/

NFF Retains Eguavoen, Appoints Amuneke Chief Coach


In a statement on Monday, the federation said it won’t move forward with the agreement with Jose Peseiro who was expected to take charge of the team after the Africa Cup of Nations.

One of the most garlanded footballers to have come out of Nigeria, Amuneke scored both goals that won Nigeria the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations final match against Zambia in Tunis, scored the goal that won Nigeria and Africa’s first Olympic football gold medal in 1996 and played in the 1994 and 1996 FIFA World Cup finals, scoring two goals in USA ’94.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/nff-retains-eguavoen-appoints-amuneke-chief-coach/

2023 Presidency: Group Collects Signatures For Fashola's Support

According to him, the hunt for signatures that would commence from Monday, February 7, would last till February ending when the public would be given the update, explaining that, “after that, the signatories would pick a date when the compiled stuff would be presented to Fashola with a cover letter inviting him to come out and agree to contest for president next year.”

Olukayode said that, “this BRF project is a national one that all patriotic citizens to get involved in, is for the good of the generality of the entire citizens of the country irrespective of their social standing, political leaning or religious affiliation,” disclosing that, several organizations have bought into the idea and already putting machinery in place to get involved in the signature collection exercise.

And truly, some organizations that spoke with our reporters across the country confirmed awareness of the initiative and their involvement in it.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/2023-presidency-group-collects-signatures-for-fasholas-support/

2023: Lagos HoS, Muri-Okunola, Speaks On Governorship Ambition, Anti-Sanwo-Olu Plot

Muri-Okunola in a statement sighted by Worldtopnewsng said the aim of those behind these publications is to cause fissure between him and the governor.

The full statement below:

My attention has been drawn to several publications linking me with a fictitious race for Lagos State Governor and plots to stop Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term bid.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/2023-lagos-hos-muri-okunola-speaks-on-governorship-ambition-anti-sanwo-olu-plot/