Category: Local

  The National Assembly declared Wednesday in Abuja that it will not kill the Tax Reform Bills forwarded to it for consideration and passage by President Bola Tinubu in October this year. It said rather than killing the well envisioned bills, it will engage Nigerians having wrong notions on it, to have  change of minds…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Executive Management of 12 River Basin Development Authorities under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources. OGUN-OSUN RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, ABEOKUTA (Lagos, Oyo, Ogun and Osun) Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun – Chairman (Oyo) Engr. Dr. Adedeji Ashiru – Managing Director (Osun) Ayo Oyalowo – Executive Director,…

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, presented to joint session of the National Assembly , 2025 Budget of Restoration , securing Peace and building prosperity with targeted revenue of N34.82trillion to fund the projected aggregate expenditure of N47.9trillion. President Tinubu in the proposed budget with deficit of N13.0trillion , earmarked N4.91trillion for Defence and Security ,…

PRESENTATION BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR OF THE 2025 BUDGET OF RESTORATION: SECURING PEACE, REBUILDING PROSPERITY TO A JOINT SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLYON WEDNESDAY 18TH DECEMBER, 2024 PROTOCOLS:— The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima— Senate President, Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio— Right Honourable Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas— National Chairman of our great party,…

As a demonstration of its dedication to fostering public-private partnerships that enhance national development, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) said it used its crude to back the Dangote Refinery in securing a $1 billion loan during liquidity crisis. The $1 billion loan formed part of the equity owned by the NNPCL in the…

    The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that Nigerians paid a total sum of N2.23 trillion as ransom over the past 12 months between May 2023 and April 2024. This sum was paid by households affected by kidnapping incidents, highlighting the growing threat posed by criminal activities in the country. The NBS’s latest…

PIC.14.MRS CHIOMA DIKE (2ND-R) THE WOMAN WHO LOST THREE OF HER CHILDREN, AND MRS KATE EHIS (2ND-L) THE WOMAN WHO LOST HER ONLY SON, IN THE CHRISTMAS DAY BOMB BLAST AT ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH, WEEPING DURING PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN’S VISIT TO MADALLA, NIGER STATE ON SATURDAY (31/12/11). As we approach this year’s Christmas celebrations,…

Senator Aminu Tambuwal has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives in stampedes that occurred in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, and Okija, Anambra State. Describing the incidents as devastating, Tambuwal extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. The tragedies come on the heels of a similar heartbreaking incident in Ibadan, Oyo…

Ex-Governor Tambuwal has expressed his heartfelt condolences to Governor Seyi Makinde and the people of Oyo State following the tragic loss of young lives during a recent Children’s Fun Fair in the state. In a statement issued on behalf of himself and his family, Tambuwal conveyed his deep sorrow over the heartbreaking incident that has…

An end-of-year celebration organized by Evangelist Silekunola Naomi Ogunwusi, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, turned tragic on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Ibadan. Reports indicate that at least one child has died, while many others were injured during a stampede at the event. The gathering, which was held…

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has declared a state of emergency in the power sector, aimed at setting machinery in motion to ensure stable power supply in the state. Mr Eno made the declaration in his remarks during the state Executive Council Ministerial briefing/End of Year Review in Uyo on Wednesday. He said that…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said the old series of N1000, N500 and N200 notes remain valid. According to a statement by Acting Director Corporate Communications, Mrs Hakama Sidi Ali, the Apex Bank noted the misinformation regarding the validity of the old ₦1000, ₦500, and ₦200 banknotes currently in circulation. “In line with…

Over 2,000 members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area of Kano State. The defection marks a significant shift in the political landscape of the state. During the reception for the defectors, the APC State Secretary, Malam Ibrahim Zakari Sarina, who…

Ademola Lookman has been crowned the 2024 African Footballer of the Year in a historic event that confirms his status as one of the best players in the world in the current calendar year. The Super Eagles of Nigeria forward shook off competitions from South Africa’s Ronwen Williams, Cote d’Ivoire’s Simon Adingra, Achraf Hakimi of…

A pastor in Ogun State is embroiled in a paternity dispute with a commercial driver after a secret affair between the clergyman and the driver’s wife was exposed by the couple’s 14-year-old son. According to The Nation, it was reported that a chaotic scene unfolded at the Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Ona Iye Parish, in…

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Friday, December 13, said President Bola Tinubu made Nyesom Wike a minister because of his performance in Rivers state. News Direct reports that Akpabio spoke at a book launch to mark the 57th birthday celebration of the federal capital territory (FCT) minister. The Nigerian No.3 citizen described Wike…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Nwakuche Ndidi as the Acting Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service. His appointment follows the expiration of the tenure of the current CG, Haliru Nababa. Nababa was appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari on February 18, 2021. In a statement on Friday, the Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire,…

The Kogi State former governor Yahata Bello has told Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja that he was not guilty of the new 19-count charges that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) levelled against him. In the new charges, the immediate past governor is accused of money laundering to…

Senator Ireti Kingibe walked out of the Senate chamber in protest on Thursday following a disagreement with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. He explained that the Senate was already deliberating on listed agenda items, and revisiting an unlisted motion would violate procedural rules. Despite her arguments that the issue was of urgent national importance, Kingibe was unable…