21st Century Chronicle

27/01/2025

The trial of former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, continued on Monday, 27 January 2025, with the Fifth Prosecution Witness, PW5, Musa Odiniyan informing Justice S. C. Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court that the company, Al Buraq Global Investment was not qualified for the contract awarded for the repairs of Katsina Airport by the ministry under the leadership of the first defendant.

The trial of former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, continued on Monday, 27 January 2025, with the Fifth Prosecution Witness, PW5, Musa Odiniyan informing Justice S. C. Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court that the company, Al Buraq Global Investment was not qualified for the c...

27/01/2025

Kano State Board of Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) have sealed a hotel and four business firms for failure to remit liability taxes accrued in the name of the affected firms.

Kano State Board of Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) have sealed a hotel and four business firms for failure to remit liability taxes accrued in the name of the affected firms. During the sealing exercise carried out by the KIRS team Grand Central Hotel, Nikita Textile Limited, Fursa Foods Limited, N...

27/01/2025

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a January 31 deadline to participants in the foreign exchange (FX) market to submit a compliance report on adherence to the Nigeria FX Code.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a January 31 deadline to participants in the foreign exchange (FX) market to submit a compliance report on adherence to the Nigeria FX Code. The directive is part of the apex bank’s efforts to strengthen ethical practices, governance, and transparency i...

27/01/2025

This assurance was given by the Statistician General of the Federation and head of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Semiu Adeniran, has assured that the rebasing of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Consumer Price Index (CPI) will ensure that economic indicators accurately reflect the country’s current realities.

This assurance was given by the Statistician General of the Federation and head of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Semiu Adeniran, has assured that the rebasing of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Consumer Price Index (CPI) will ensure that economic indicators accurately reflect...

27/01/2025

The league said in a statement that “any attempts to displace the Palestinian people from their land, either through deportation, annexation or settlement expansion,” have proved to be failures and are rejected as a violation of international law.

The Arab League (AL) has reaffirmed that stability and peace in the Middle East will only be achieved after settling the Palestinian cause and implementing the two-state solution. The league said in a statement that “any attempts to displace the Palestinian people from their land, either through d...

27/01/2025

The conference themed: “Strengthening Nigeria’s democracy: Pathways to good governance and political integrity,” was organised by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared that democracy is the best form of government despite its imperfection. Shettima stated this at the national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria in Abuja on Monday, January 27, 2025. READ ALSO 22 soldiers, 70 terrorists killed in Borno – DHQ...

27/01/2025

Gospel singer Timileyin Ajayi, who is standing trial before Justice Simon Aboki of the Nasarawa High Court, Lafia Division, on Monday, pleaded not guilty to the murder of his girlfriend Salome Adaidu.

Gospel singer Timileyin Ajayi, who is standing trial before Justice Simon Aboki of the Nasarawa High Court, Lafia Division, on Monday, pleaded not guilty to the murder of his girlfriend Salome Adaidu. The Police arraigned Ajayi to court for culpable homicide punishable with death. READ ALSO Tour ope...

27/01/2025

The spokesperson Defence Headquarters, Maj Gen. Edward Buba, stated this on Sunday, adding that the operation, conducted by troops of Operation Hadin Kai, began on January 16, 2025, and has focused on dismantling terrorist enclaves in the region.

Twenty-two soldiers and over 70 insurgents were killed in an ongoing military operation in the Timbuktu Triangle, a notorious terrorist stronghold in Borno State. The spokesperson Defence Headquarters, Maj Gen. Edward Buba, stated this on Sunday, adding that the operation, conducted by troops of Ope...

27/01/2025

“It is not that other governors did not try to interrogate the tax bill when it was presented which is a good thing as a matter of fact so that Nigerians get the best out of the bill, but what Bala Mohammed proceeded to do was to use it as a platform to launch his presidential campaign very early in the day.

27/01/2025

Civic tech organisation promoting transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s public finance, BudgIT, has clarified the facts and its position on Sokoto State’s budget and fiscal transparency, saying it is not an attack on Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s government but rather, a call for proactive disclosure of budgetary and other financial information as a critical element of good governance.

Civic tech organisation promoting transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s public finance, BudgIT, has clarified the facts and its position on Sokoto State’s budget and fiscal transparency, saying it is not an attack on Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s government but rather, a call for proactive dis...

27/01/2025

The Association of Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria (AHUON) are under fire for selecting a Saudi Arabian service provider that shortchanged Nigerian pilgrims for the past three consecutive years.

The Association of Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria (AHUON) are under fire for selecting a Saudi Arabian service provider that shortchanged Nigerian pilgrims for the past three consecutive years. From 2022 to 2024, the tour operators had written petitions and held a series of press conferences ca...

27/01/2025

A resident of the area who revealed that the gunmen were about 30 armed with AK-47 rifles, said they invaded the area around 12 am on Monday and went straight to the house of one Adefija Micheal Akinropo, and kidnapped him, his wife, son and elder brother.

Kidnappers have seized a man, his wife, son and two others during an invasion of the Chikakore area of Kubwa in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. A resident of the area who revealed that the gunmen were about 30 armed with AK-47 rifles, said they invaded the area around 12....

27/01/2025

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast a spell of haziness and cloudiness across the country from Monday to Wednesday.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast a spell of haziness and cloudiness across the country from Monday to Wednesday. According to NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Sunday, a moderate dust haze is expected on Monday, with a horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km over the no...

27/01/2025

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has disclosed that the insurance industry recorded N3.877 billion in total assets in the third quarter of 2024.

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has disclosed that the insurance industry recorded N3.877 billion in total assets in the third quarter of 2024. NAICOM, in a circular on Monday, said the figure represented an expansion of 5.1 per cent compared to the corresponding period when it reported N...

27/01/2025

Both engines of a plane that crashed in South Korea in late December, killing 179 people, show traces of a bird strike, according to a preliminary investigation report released on Monday.

Both engines of a plane that crashed in South Korea in late December, killing 179 people, show traces of a bird strike, according to a preliminary investigation report released on Monday. South Korean investigators said feathers and blood stains belonging to the baikal teal species were found on the...

27/01/2025

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said it is set to roll out an improved multi-purpose biometric identity card which will address social and economic issues in the country, with the payment functionalities and identity as a foundation.

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said it is set to roll out an improved multi-purpose biometric identity card which will address social and economic issues in the country, with the payment functionalities and identity as a foundation. The card is being developed in collaboratio...

27/01/2025

Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as “2Baba”, has announced separation from his wife, actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia.

Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as “2Baba”, has announced separation from his wife, actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia. 2Baba revealed this in a statement via his verified Instagram page, , on Sunday. READ ALSO Kano court dismisses criminal case against Kannywood filmm...

27/01/2025

Oil marketers have revealed that the landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) as of Friday was N922.65 per litre.

Oil marketers have revealed that the landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) as of Friday was N922.65 per litre. Dealers said this cost factors in various expenses including shipping, import duties, and exchange rates. READ ALSO Tour operators under fire for hiring Saudi contractor who messed....