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The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday advised President Bola Tinubu to withdraw the proposed Tax Reform Bill from the National Assembly to enable further consultations and consensus-building. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde revealed this decision while briefing State House correspondents after the 144th NEC meeting, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential … Read more
Nollywood veteran Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, widely recognized by his stage name Agbako or Charles Olumo, has passed away at the age of 101. His death was confirmed by fellow actor Jide Kosoko, who announced the sad news via an Instagram post on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois – … Read more
Ten people lost their lives, and seven others were injured following a building collapse in Ibadan, Oyo State, early Thursday morning. The Oyo State Fire Services Agency reported that the collapse occurred at around 2 a.m. in the Jegede Oluloyo area of Ibadan, within Ona Ara Local Government Area. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For … Read more
Seven newly confirmed ministers in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet are set to be sworn in following their Senate approval on Wednesday, which came after a five-hour screening. Among those approved are Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, now Minister of State for Foreign Affairs; Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade, and Development; and Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, Minister of … Read more
The conflict between Dangote Refinery and Nigerian petroleum marketers has escalated, with Dangote Group President Aliko Dangote suggesting that marketers have shown little interest in purchasing from his refinery. The dispute, which initially surfaced in September amid the distribution of premium motor spirit (PMS), involves the Dangote Refinery, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and … Read more
A female doctor, Ganiyat Popoola, has regained her freedom after enduring 10 months in captivity since her abduction on December 27, 2023. Popoola, who serves as a registrar in the Department of Ophthalmology at the National Eye Centre in Kaduna State, was kidnapped alongside her husband, Squadron Leader Nurudeen Popoola, and her nephew, Folaranmi Abdul-Mugniy, … Read more
An Arsenal fan has allegedly killed a Manchester United supporter following a heated argument over the recent English Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool. The match, held last Sunday at the Emirates Stadium, ended in a 2-2 draw, with Mo Salah scoring a late equalizer for Liverpool. The tragic incident took place in Kyobugombe … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), stepping in temporarily for Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who is currently on medical leave. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois – Fury EPL: What We’re Lacking Is Luck – Ten … Read more
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has partially restored electricity to seven northern states after a nine-day blackout caused by vandalism on the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line. TCN announced that power was restored to Lafia, Makurdi, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, and Gombe states at 4:56 PM on Wednesday following repairs to the 330kV Ugwuaji-Apir transmission line … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS) to temporarily lead the Nigerian Army. This interim appointment follows the absence of the current COAS, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who is overseas receiving medical treatment. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss … Read more
The Senate has confirmed seven ministerial nominees, including Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. Other confirmed nominees are Dr. Jumoke Oduwole as Minister of Industry, Trade, and Development, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, and Muhammadu Dingyadi as Minister of Labour and Employment. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I … Read more
The Lagos State Scholarship Board is mourning the loss of its Executive Secretary, Abdulrahman Lekki, who passed away in the early hours of October 30, 2024. The office of the Lagos State Head of Service released a statement confirming his death, which occurred after a brief illness. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After … Read more
The Nigerian Police have arraigned House of Representatives member Alex Ikwechegh before an Abuja Chief Magistrate Court in Kuje, following allegations of assault on a Bolt driver. Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi announced the development on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, noting that further details on the proceedings would be shared shortly. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ministerial nominees arrived at the National Assembly on Wednesday, October 30, for Senate screening, which was initially scheduled for the previous day but postponed to allow for completion of essential documentation. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois – Fury EPL: What We’re Lacking Is Luck … Read more
The Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) has reported the arrest of a foreign contractor involved in the vandalism of streetlights in Abuja, allegedly to secure new contracts for repairs. AMMC Coordinator Felix Obuah disclosed the arrest on Tuesday, following an inspection of streetlight repairs ordered by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. Obuah, without … Read more
The Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) report no formal response from the government regarding their ongoing strike over unpaid salaries. SSANU and NASU launched an indefinite strike on Monday, citing four months of unpaid salaries, which has … Read more
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has announced that the 2025 budget will include an increased daily feeding allowance for inmates, addressing concerns over nutrition amid economic challenges. Confirming this adjustment on Tuesday, Nasarawa State NCoS spokesperson Stephen Abene stated that the feeding allowance per inmate will rise from N750 to N1,150, following government approval aimed … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is urged by the World Bank to avoid forex auctions and instead adopt a structured, transparent approach to foreign exchange interventions to stabilize the naira. This recommendation was highlighted in the Nigeria Development Update, which suggests CBN focus on a flexible, market-reflective exchange rate policy to foster economic stability. … Read more
The Federal Government, on Tuesday, reaffirmed its commitment to restoring electricity across Northern Nigeria, where 17 states have faced power outages due to extensive vandalism of transmission lines. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, announced that full power restoration would be achieved within 14 days, with partial restoration expected in the next three days. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu convened with the implementation committee for crude oil and refined products sales in local currency to evaluate the progress of using the naira for crude sales to local refineries. The committee, led by Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, held a strategic review meeting at … Read more