Tinubu Commends Governors Over Support For Tax Reform

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his appreciation for the Nigeria Governors’ Forum following their unanimous endorsement of the four Tax Reform Bills currently under consideration by the National Assembly. A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy revealed that President Tinubu lauded the governors for their bold leadership and … [Read more…]

Police Service Commission Approves New CPs for Kogi, Edo

The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Thursday approved the appointment of Miller Gajere Dantawaye as the substantive Commissioner of Police for Kogi State Command. PSC also approved the appointment of Betty Enekpen Otimenyin as the substantive Commissioner of Police for Edo State. According to a statement issued by the Head of Press and Public Relations, … [Read more…]

UAE President To Visit Nigeria This Year on Tinubu’s Invitation – Onanuga 

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has accepted Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s invitation to visit Nigeria this year, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy has revealed. According to a statement signed by Onanuga, the Nigerian leader invited him Wednesday night during their bilateral talks on … [Read more…]

Police to Restrict Movement in Ondo Ahead of LG Polls

The police in Ondo State have announced the restriction of vehicular and motorcycle movement from 6am to 4pm on Saturday for the local government (LG) election. The state Commissioner of Police (CP), Mr. Wilfred Afolabi, in a statement on Thursday in Akure by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Funmilayo Odunlami, said the directive was for security … [Read more…]

Court Sentences Two Siblings to Death in Niger

Tears flowed freely from the parents of three siblings yesterday when a Minna High Court in Niger State sentenced two of the teenagers to death, and the third to life imprisonment. Sympathisers also joined the parents in sobbing as Justice Bilkisu Gambo Yussuf handed down the sentences to Amina Aliyu, Aishat Mohammed and  Zainab Aliyu, all … [Read more…]

FG targets 70 million Nigerians to give N75,000 in cash transfer

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The Federal Government has announced plans to distribute N75,000 cash transfers to an estimated 70 million ‘poorest of the poor’ Nigerians by 2025. This was disclosed by Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, during his appearance on The Morning Show on Arise Television on Wednesday. Prof. Yilwatda revealed that the ministry … [Read more…]

Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Mbah Extols Gallantry, Sacrifices of Servicemen

…Pledges continues support …Support for the members of the Armed Forces shouldn’t be left to gov’t alone – ACG Igwesi Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has extolled the bravery and sacrifices of the Nigerian Armed Forces and veterans, saying that the nation owed them eternal gratitude. Mbah recognised and appreciated in a special … [Read more…]

Shettima, Akpabio, Abbas, Akume Lay Wreath on Armed Forces Remembrance Day

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday represented President Bola Tinubu as Special guest of honour at the national arcade, Abuja venue of the activities marking the 2025 Armed forces Celebration and Remembrance Day parade. Shettima led by the Commander of the  Guards Brigade, represented President Tinubu, who is currently in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) … [Read more…]

NCC authorises Telcos to disconnect 9 banks over USSD debt

Due to a backlog of unpaid debts, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has authorised the disconnection of Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes for nine financial institutions. In a directive signed by Reuben Muoka, NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, and obtained by Channels Television on Tuesday, it was noted that the affected banks must settle … [Read more…]

US to Transfer $52.88M in Forfeited Corruption Proceeds for Uses to Benefit Nigerians

The Justice Department announced that the United States entered into an agreement to transfer approximately $52.88 million in forfeited assets to the Federal Republic of Nigeria in recognition of Nigeria’s assistance to the department in an investigation into corruption in the Nigerian oil industry. “This agreement recognizes the close law enforcement relationship between the United … [Read more…]