Enugu: PDP LG Chairmanship Candidate, Ukwueze Congratulates Newly Elected Igbo-Eze South LG Excos, National Delegate

By Ikechukwu Ezema The Igbo-Eze South Local Government Chairmanship flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming council election, Barr. Ugo-Fedinand Ukwueze, has congratulated the newly elected executives of the PDP in Igbo-Eze South and the National Delegate of the party from the council area. It will be recalled that the PDP … [Read more…]

LP, YPP, AAC Clinch Councillor Seats in Bauchi LG Elections

Opposition parties secured several councillor seats in Saturday’s local government council elections in Bauchi, a state in Nigeria’s North-East zone, controlled by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) administration of Governor Bala Mohammed. Samira Maikano of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) was elected as councillor for Wandi Ward in the Dass Local Government Area. She won … [Read more…]

Tinubu Orders Cut of UNGA Delegation, Bars Non-Essential Officials to Reduce Cost – Gbajabiamila

President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive to significantly reduce the size of Nigeria’s official delegation to the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meetings in New York, United States. This directive was announced by the Chief of Staff to the President, Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila, during a one-day retreat organised by the State House management … [Read more…]

FG to introduce new tax laws to regulate crypto by Sept – FIRS

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, announced that the Federal Government is set to introduce new tax laws by September, which will include regulations for the cryptocurrency industry. Speaking on Saturday at the FIRS 2024 Stakeholders Engagement with the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Finance in … [Read more…]

Enugu Police Command Clarifies Viral Video of Alleged Kidnap of Students at Oji River [PRESS STATEMENT]

…CP Kanayo cautions against such malicious social media narratives The Enugu State Police Command wishes to inform the public that the viral video alleging that a countless number of students were kidnapped at the Enugu State College of Health Technology Oji-River is false and an act of mischief and misinformation aimed at misleading and creating … [Read more…]

Kano: Mother, 5 children die after consuming local delicacy prepared with expired flour 

Six residents of Karkari village, Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State, have lost their lives  after eating Danwake, a local Hausa delicacy. The incident occurred at late Malam Abdulkarin house, on Thursday. A neighbour to the family Garba Muhammad told Daily Trust that due to economic hardship and hunger, the widow who was the … [Read more…]

NAFDAC raises fresh alarm over bread sold in markets failing laboratory tests

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has revealed that bread sold in the markets is failing laboratory tests because producers are using saccharine due to the high cost of sugar. NAFDAC warned water producers, patent medicine dealers and other manufacturers of regulated products against selling fake and substandard products. Mrs … [Read more…]

IG Egbetokun Orders Rescue of 20 Medical Students Abducted in Benue

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has ordered the rescue of the 20 medical students who were abducted in Otukpo, Benue State. A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumiyiwa Adejobi on Saturday in Abuja, said the IGP condemned the kidnapping of students. Egbetokun described their abduction as “truly appalling, callous, and … [Read more…]

NJC sets up four committees to investigate allegations of misconduct against 27 judges

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has resolved to investigate allegations of misconduct against 27 judges across the country. The council has accordingly set up four committees to conduct the investigation. This is one of the highlights of the decisions taken by the NJC at its meeting held in Abuja between August 14 and 15. The council, … [Read more…]

FG, states, LGs share N1.35trn FAAC July 2024 revenue

A total sum of N1,358.075 trillion July 2024 Federation Accounts Revenue has been shared with the Federal Government, States and Local Government Councils in the country. The revenue distribution was announced at the August 2024 meeting of the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), in Abuja. In a statement on Friday, Bawa Mokwa, Director (Press and … [Read more…]