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Strong indication emerged last week that the Senate is gearing up to look into the four tax reform bills forwarded to it and the House of Representatives by President Bola Tinubu about eight weeks ago. However, despite time bidding tactics being adopted by the red chamber on consideration of the bill, President Tinubu based on…

The Tijjaniyyah Islamic sect in Nigeria has officially announced the removal of the Office of Khalifa, a position previously held by former Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II. The decision was revealed in a statement signed by Khalifa Sheikh Mahy Sheikh Ibrahim Niasse, the global leader of the Tijjaniyyah order, following ‘extensive consultations with senior…

FILE PHOTO: Elon Musk attends the opening ceremony of the new Tesla Gigafactory for electric cars in Gruenheide, Germany, March 22, 2022. Patrick Pleul/Pool via REUTERS What a year it’s been for the planet’s billionaires, whose fortunes continue to swell as global stock markets shrug off war, political unrest and the second coming of Donald…

A former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has finally been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over alleged misappropriation of funds. Bello was immediately arrested after he honoured the invitation of the anti-graft agency over alleged misappropriation of funds during his time in office. Bello went to the office with his…

Nigeria is confronting a looming fiscal crunch as analysts warn of deeper economic implications as governments at all levels move to implement a recently approved minimum wage hike. The decision, aimed at alleviating the financial hardships faced by workers amid soaring inflation, has significantly increased personnel and pension costs, adding pressure to an already strained…

The federal government has charged the 332 newly promoted directors to lead the critical reforms in the civil service under the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration. Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoS) Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack gave the charge at a decoration ceremony of the directors weekend in Abuja. While congratulating them on…

Twenty four hours after the Northern Elders’forum (NEF)  called  on federal lawmakers from the zone to kick against the Tax Reform bills, a prominent Northern lawmaker , Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin from Kano State , declared that the bills will be passed by both chambers of the National Assembly soonest. Hon Jibrin who chairs the House…

The Edo state Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the constitution of a 14-man State Assets Verification Committee to probe the immediate past administration of Godwin Obaseki. A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Fred Itua, said the committee would be inaugurated on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. The statement indicated…

The Catholic Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Jonas Benson Okoye, has expressed strong condemnation of the activities linked to Simon Ekpa, a controversial Biafra agitator based in Finland. Speaking during the burial of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah in Nnewi, the bishop criticized Ekpa for allegedly orchestrating violence and economic disruption in the South-East under the…

Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba Nedo Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Ewuare II The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, and the Benin Traditional Council may withdraw their lawsuits against the state government after Governor Monday Okpebholo restored the Oba’s full statutory rights and reversed previous administration policies affecting the Benin Traditional Council on Sunday. According to…

Access Bank’s response to Verydarkman’s claims highlights a deeper truth: integrity is not just a principle, but a practice that must be defended at every turn Access Bank Plc has strongly denied the accusations leveled by Verydarkman, who alleged the bank engaged in unethical practices and wrongfully withheld a ₦500 million inheritance from a customer.…

The Chief Executive Officer of Fendini Group, Prince Laja Adeoye, was recently recognized for his innovative and remarkable contributions and performance to Nigeria’s housing development at the 9th City People Real Estate Awards, 2024 edition. The event which took place on Sunday, at the ASSO Hall, Maryland in Lagos, had in attendance the la creme…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Saturday night arrived in Abuja after attending the 19th G20 Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The President arrived at the Presidential Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at 10.30 p.m. The president attended the G20 Leaders summit where he endorsed the global alliance against hunger and poverty. He…

It was a moment of joy and ceaseless jubilation by the senior and all cadre of National Sports Commission (NSC) Staff who rolled out drums to celebrate Chief Mrs Amaka Ashiofu, newly promoted Director in the Federal Civil Service. The celebration feast aside NSC Staff had in attendance high-level dignitaries including former deputy director Mrs…

Nigeria will tackle two North African teams – Tunisia and Algeria – as well as Botswana, in Group B of the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations finals taking place in Morocco next summer. The Falcons will surely relish another meeting with Algeria’s Green Ladies, whom they defeated 2-0 and 4-1 respectively in two friendly…

There is palpable tension within the ranks of prominent northern organisations over the region’s speculated bid for 2027, as the Arewa Think Tank (ATT) knocked the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), a socio-cultural group, for delving into politics. In a communiqué issued at the end of its meeting in Kaduna, Wednesday, the ACF bemoaned what it…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Thursday expressed delight over the arrest of Finnish-Nigerian separatist leader, Simon Ekpa. The military high command said it hopes the self-proclaimed prime minister of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) will be extradited to the country to face charges against him. Ekpa was arrested in Finland alongside four others on suspicion…

Hon. Igbini Emmanuel, is a politician and mutual friend of former Governor Wike and Governor Fubara. In this interview, he predicts that the Supreme Court will not sack either Governor Fubara or the Hon. Martin Amawhule-led members of the Rivers State House of Assembly but that the court will nullify the 2024 budget presented by…

The National Economic Council (NEC) Thursday constituted a committee on National Electrification to help address the challenges in the power sector. The formation of the committee was among the key decisions taken by NEC at the end of its 146th meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The committee,…

The Storm Shadows were targeted on 20 November at an underground military facility in Maryino on a Tsarist estate, in Kursk region. New footage shows a Storm Shadow missile involved (Image: AP) New claims suggest that a British Storm Shadow missile attack from Ukraine on Russia killed 500 North Korean soldiers. A Russian general and 18 Putin…