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…Says Tax net expanded without tax rate increment …Extends wage award payments …Says state to generate, distribute electricity by 2026  …Pledges to holistic state development Chetanne Chinelo & Chinelo Anekwe, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has reiterated his resolve to run a transparent, accountable and accessible government as the epicenter of his administration. … [Read more…]

Only 16 of the 36 states of the federation and Federal Capital Territory, FCT, have submitted reports on the proposed establishment of state police, in view of the security situation in the country, the National Economic Council, NEC, said yesterday. NEC also yesterday endorsed the implementation of the $617.7 million Investment in Digital and Creative … [Read more…]

The Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Thursday, cautioned traditional rulers in the state against shielding suspects involved in the killing of 17 military personnel in Okuama Community in the Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. Oborevwori gave the warning when he addressed traditional rulers on the unfortunate incident at the State Traditional … [Read more…]

The World Bank has commended Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State over his numerous developmental strides in the areas of water and agriculture, particularly livestock farming, stressing that the governor’s efforts at transforming the state would help in up-scaling its agricultural productivity. The commendation was made on Wednesday by the National Coordinator of Livestock Productivity … [Read more…]

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill seeking enhanced salaries and allowances for judicial office holders in the country. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu transmitted the bill to the House for consideration and passage on Tuesday. The approved bill provides a total monthly package of N5,385,047.26 for the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). According … [Read more…]

The Nigerian military says it is not responsible for the reprisal attack on Okuama community in Delta State. It also suggested that the retaliatory attack on the community could have been carried out by the rival Okoloba community. Recall that suspected residents of Okuama community on Thursday ambushed and murdered the Commanding Officer of 181 … [Read more…]

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has stated that he has the capacity to end insecurity in the South-East Nigeria within two minutes if he is released from detention. Mr Kanu has been in detention at the facility of the State Security Service (SSS) since he was rearrested and brought back … [Read more…]

Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court Abuja, on Tuesday, denied bail to the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The court, however, ordered accelerated hearing of the case involved in the embattled IPOB leader who is facing charges bordering on treasonable felony. Kanu, who was brought to the … [Read more…]

Troops of the Nigerian Army, I Division, have rescued 16 abducted victims in Kajuru, Kaduna State. They also averted a kidnap attempt by an extremist group. “The Nigerian Army troops deployed in 1 Division area of responsibility in Kaduna State have successfully averted a kidnap attempt by a violent extremist and insurgent group and rescued … [Read more…]

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, on Monday, condemned the heinous killing of 16 military personnel in the Okuama community of Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State last week during a rescue mission. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), however, faulted the alleged burning of the village by the military in what can be described … [Read more…]

At least 87 people have been reportedly kidnapped by bandits who attacked the Kajuru station community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The bandits were said to have looted some shops and houses located in the community. The attack occurred on Sunday night, just a day after 14 people were kidnapped by bandits … [Read more…]