The federal government on Wednesday flatly rejected reports that it was planning to introduce new taxes on telecommunications services or petroleum products, describing the claims as factually incorrect and a misrepresentation of recommendations contained in a recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) report on Nigeria’s economy. In a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance, […]
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has exempted its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, from signing the party’s anti-defection oath, even as the requirement remains mandatory for all other candidates seeking elective offices on its platform. The anti-defection policy, introduced by the party leadership, compels candidates to sign indemnity forms […]
A fresh battle over the control of Nigeria’s electricity sector is brewing, as state electricity regulators have accused the National Assembly of attempting to claw back powers already devolved to states under the Constitution and the Electricity Act 2023. In a strongly worded memorandum submitted to the Senate Committee on Power and obtained by our […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has intercepted three 40ft containers of Cannabis Sativa and expired pharmaceutical products illegally imported into the country through the Lagos port complex worth N12.8 billion. In a statement released by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Isah Sulaiman, the officers of the NCS command in collaboration […]
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has challenged his accusers to provide evidence that he misappropriated funds donated to the Labour Party during the 2023 general elections. Obi made the statement on Tuesday during an exclusive interview on Nevon Media hosted by Oseni Rufai. He was responding to allegations that […]
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued four kidnapp victims who were abducted by bandits around the same time with late Maj. Gen. Rabe Abubakar (retd.) and his wife. A statement by Katsina State Commisioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasur Muazu, said the victims were rescued during sustained military operations in areas […]
The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has raised fresh concern over the rising incidence of drug abuse among young people, warning that the trend poses a growing threat to public health, security, and the future of the state’s youth population. The warning came on Tuesday in Ilorin, the state capital, at the Anti-Substance Abuse Programme […]
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, yesterday, declared his preparedness to make any sacrifice, including risking his own life, to secure the release of pupils and teachers abducted by gunmen in Oriire Local Council of the state. The governor made the declaration while addressing a group of peaceful protesters led by activist and social commentator, […]
The Abia State Government has commenced the enforcement of its newly introduced centralised transport system in Umuahia, marking a major step in its efforts to improve orderliness, traffic management, and public transportation within the state capital. As part of the initiative, transport operators have begun a phased relocation to the newly established Nnenna Otti Bus […]
The Kano State Government has inaugurated an 18-member committee to investigate the alleged diversion, theft and unauthorised sale of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food meant for the treatment of malnourished children across the state. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Health, Nabilusi Abubakar, a copy […]
