Group urges FG to stop ‘witch-hunting’ Tompolo

A pressure group, Alliance for the Preservation of Nigerian Democracy, APND, has flayed Federal Government’s unrelenting and unwarranted onslaught on Tompolo.

Photo:Baby abandoned in biscuit carton dies in Uyo

Residents have lamented the shocking sight of a baby abandoned in biscuit carton along Ikot Ekpene Road in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state.

Jovetic’s goal helps Inter beat Napoli in Coppa Italia

Inter Milan booked their place in the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia with a hard-earned 2-0 victory at Serie A leaders Napoli.

Surebet: Benin-based man wins over N9m

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Fire guts NNPC mega station in Dutse

Fire on Tuesday gutted the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mega Station in Dutse, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports.

Lagos to absorb street urchins into KAI, LASTMA

As part of the all-inclusive system of his administration, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday said that work was ongoing to absorb street urchins, popularly called “Area boys” into some of the law enforcement agencies in the state.

Naational News Headlines- 20/1/2015

THE NATION

*Olubadan dies at 101

*Investor flees Nigeria after being paid N32b for vessels

*Ambode: Lagos crime rate drops by 65%

*Ex-Governor Sani to face trial for alleged N1 billion fraud

*Lassa fever patient flees hospital, says minister

*EFCC'll never disobey court order, says Magu

Nigerians to pay N50 tax for every N1000 paid into non-savings accounts

The Central Bank of Nigeria issued a circular to all Deposit banks and financial institutions stating that all deposits into accounts, excluding savings accounts, must be charged N50 as Stamp Duty. However, these deposits must be higher than N1000.

Olubadan of Ibadan dies at 101

The Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade 1, is dead.

Ughelli Govt College students suspended over homosexuality

Government College Ughelli, GCU, has suspended, indefinitely, three of its students for alleged involvement in homosexual activities.