Netflix image French and Dutch authorities raided Netflix’s offices in Paris and Amsterdam on Tuesday as part of a tax fraud investigation, a judicial source told AFP. The search of “various locations” in France by specialist financial investigators relates to suspicions of “covering up serious tax fraud and off-the-books work” and is part of an investigation opened in November 2022, the source said. Netflix’s Amsterdam headquarters for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa was also searched by a joint team of French and Dutch officials. “French and Dutch authorities have been cooperating on this criminal case for many months,” the…
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Trump By CHIKA CHIMEZIE President Bola Tinubu extends his heartfelt congratulations to President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States of America. President Tinubu looks forward to strengthening the ties between Nigeria and the United States amid the complex challenges and opportunities of the contemporary world. President Tinubu says, “Together, we can foster economic cooperation, promote peace, and address global challenges that affect our citizens.” According to President Tinubu, Trump’s victory reflects the trust and confidence the American people have placed in his leadership. He congratulates them on their commitment to democracy. President Tinubu…
Ibrahim The wife of former Chief of Defence Staff and former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Ola Ibrahim, Aminat, has passed away. Ibrahim served as Chief of Naval Staff from 2010 to 2012 and as Chief of Defence Staff from 2012 to 2014. On Tuesday night, his wife passed away in Abuja after a brief illness. Aminat is expected to be buried on Wednesday according to Islamic rites. In a statement, on Wednesday, The Alumni Association of the National Defence College, confirmed her death.
Lagbaja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets to announce the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56. He passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness. Born on February 28, 1968, Lt. General Lagbaja was appointed Chief of Army Staff on June 19, 2023, by President Tinubu. His distinguished military career began when he enrolled in the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1987. On September 19, 1992, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Nigerian Infantry Corps as a member of the 39th…
Lagbaja The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, is dead. This was announced in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on X on Wednesday. Lagbaja, the 23rd Chief of Army Staff, becomes the third Chief of Army Staff to have died in office. Joseph Akahan, a 30-year-old Army Chief, was appointed shortly before the outbreak of the Nigerian Civil War in 1967. After visiting the frontline in Nsukka, he returned to his hometown in Gboko for a brief rest. As he headed back to Makurdi, the helicopter carrying him…
Gov Abiodun A Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos has granted the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) an interim order to take over Heyden Petroleum Limited, a company owned by Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, due to alleged insolvency issues. Also affected by the court’s verdict is Innovative Ventures Limited and Optimum Construction & Property Development Company Limited, two other businesses connected to the case. AMCON’s legal team argued that these companies, along with Heyden Petroleum, faced financial challenges that necessitated an immediate intervention to prevent further economic risk. Justice Lewis-Allagoa adjourned the hearing on the substantive suit to…
Surprisingly, the former president of the United States of America (USA), Donald Trump has made a huge comeback by defeating the incumbent vice president, Kamala Harris in the just concluded presidential elections. Historically, Trump’s victory is significant because it set a record for the first Republican to win the election by popular vote and electoral college. Even though Kamala Harris was favoured to win the election based on Trump’s alleged crime history, power of incumbency, and media projections, the outcome of the election totally defeated what was envisaged. This embarrassing loss has however been foretold by Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah…
Access Bank PLC has been named the 2024 Best Digital Award Winner in the Commercial Banks Category at the Digital Jurist Awards, organized by Phillips Consulting (plc.) In addition to this top honor, the Bank also secured the Best Website Award, achieving an impressive score of 201 points for its engaging and user-friendly digital experience. Access Bank’s cumulative score of 380 points reflects its excellence across digital touchpoints, including its website, web portal, mobile app, and social media. Commenting on the recognition, Amaechi Okobi, Chief Communications Officer of Access Holdings PLClc, said, “We are honored to receive the Best Digital…
The governor of Ekiti state, Biodun Oyebanji has honoured the Primate Elijah Ayodele’s late father by naming a street after him in Ikere-Ekiti. The street which used to be ‘Area One’ where the prophet’s church in Ekiti is located has now been registered as Ayomate Avenue. According to reports, the renaming took the combined efforts of the Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti, Oba Samuel Alagbado, his chiefs, the local government chairmen, and ultimately, the governor of Ekiti state, Biodun Oyebanji. According to the governor, the street was named in recognition of the good works done by the late father of Primate Ayodele…
Nestlé Nigeria is proud to reaffirm its commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders by opening entries for its annual scholarship program. Aimed at high-achieving senior secondary and tertiary students pursuing studies in Science and Technology, this scholarship empowers and supports students in communities surrounding Nestlé operations. Since launching the Community Scholarship in 2020, Nestlé has remained committed to providing financial support to students in its host communities. This support covers tuition, accommodation, uniforms, books, and other essential expenses, ensuring these students have the resources they need throughout their education journey. In this round, 90 verified indigenes will receive…