At least 22 terrorists loyal to the deceased notorious terrorists’ kingpin, Alhaji Abdulkareen Lawal, aka Abdulkareen Boss, have been neutralised by air strikes on Monday. The strikes were executed by the air component of Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) at Batsari and Sola Poi II in Batsari and Jibia LGAs of Katsina State Sources said the … [Read more…]
…Tribunal adjourns sitting until August 16 to adopt final written addresses The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) subpoenaed witness, Barr. Victor Udeh on Thursday tendered Governor Peter Mbah’s letters of redeployment, deferment and reinstatement to continue his NYSC programme after completing his part two in law school. Mr Udeh tendered the documents before the governorship election … [Read more…]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered the Youth Party (YP) a new political party. National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee of INEC, Festus Okoye, said this on Thursday in Abuja in a statement. By this, the number of registered political parties in the country have risen to 19. Our correspondent … [Read more…]
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced a total tax revenue collection of N5.5 trillion for the half-year period of January to June 2023. This is the highest tax revenue collection ever recorded by the Service in any first six months of a fiscal year, the agency said in a statement Thursday. The statement … [Read more…]
The House of Representatives have taken a firm stance against the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) by rejecting the proposed increase in electricity tariff. This resolution was reached following a motion presented by Honourable Aliyu Madaki, who expressed strong disapproval of the price hike, especially considering the recent increase in petrol prices that has already … [Read more…]
Vice President Kashim Shettima is currently presiding over the second National Economic Council, NEC, meeting at the Council Chambers, Presidential Villa, Abuja. NEC is comprised of the 36 governors of the federation, Ministers in charge of finance, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, … [Read more…]
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has said it will soon meet with stakeholders in the broadcasting industry to review the Nigeria Broadcasting Code, this is as the commission revealed that it is considering upward review of television and radio stations licence fees. NBC’s Director General Malam, Balareba Shehu Ilelah, disclosed this at a press conference … [Read more…]
Save for unforeseen circumstances or last minute change of permutations, the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), guided by President Bola Tinubu, may settle for former governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, as its substantive national chairman. Although the preferred candidate for the office of national secretary was not clear yet, a former … [Read more…]
…You lack power to fix fuel price, Falana tells NNPCL The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday chided the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government over Tuesday’s hike in the pump price of petrol. This is just as the House of Representatives yesterday summoned the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Mele Kyari, and operatives … [Read more…]
The National Population Commission (NPC) has assured households that all their personal information which they would give to enumerators during the forthcoming population and housing census would be strictly confidential. The Federal Commissioner representing Katsina State, Mr Bala Almu-Banye, made the disclosure at a meeting with media executives in the state, on Wednesday in Katsina. … [Read more…]
The Senate has urged employers of labour in the country to de-emphasise age requirements as a precondition for employment in Nigeria. The Senate resolution was sequel to the consideration and adoption of a motion at plenary on Wednesday. The motion titled “Age Requirement Precondition for Employment in Nigeria, Urgent Need for Intervention” was sponsored by … [Read more…]
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has flagged off the 2023 Fertilizer Sales and Distribution to farmers in the state with a caution against diverting the product for any reason. Speaking at the event, Alia said he will not accept the diversion of government subsidised fertilizers for personal use by anyone, irrespective of their … [Read more…]