President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently meeting with a delegation of Ogoni leadership at the State House, Abuja. The meeting, which commenced at about 2:37 pm with the arrival of President Tinubu, has the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, Wike, traditional rulers, clergy and political leaders, in attendance. The meeting, which has been discussed amongst other groups at the different ... Read More »
President Bola Tinubu expresses his appreciation for the Nigeria Governors’ Forum following their unanimous endorsement of the four Tax Reform Bills currently under consideration by the National Assembly. President Tinubu lauds the governors for their bold leadership and commitment to fostering unity among leaders nationwide, transcending regional, ethnic, and political barriers to advance Nigeria’s development. Thursday’s productive consultation between the ... Read More »
In a heartwarming display of kindness and generosity, Tunde Olaogun celebrated his birthday by hosting a special event for down-trodden senior citizens in Lokoja, Kogi State. The event, which took place at the famous Old Market, brought together a considerable number of vulnerable senior citizens from various communities in Lokoja. The celebration was marked with sharing of food and cash ... Read More »
Governor Seyi Makinde has presented the Staff of Office to the new Alaafin of Oyo, Abimbola Owoade. The governor made the presentation at his office in Ibadan, the state capital on Monday. Our correspondence earlier had earlier reported that Owoade is scheduled to receive his appointment letter and staff of office on Monday. Alaafin: Makinde defends appointment as Ooni congratulates ... Read More »
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has approved the posting/appointment of some senior officers to various command, staff and instructional positions. Army spokesman, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, who announced this in a statement on Saturday, January 11, explained the posting/appointment was part of the COAS strategic moves to enhance operational effectiveness and administrative efficiency of the Nigerian Army. ... Read More »
Nigeria and the United States on Friday executed an Asset Return Agreement (ARA) for the repatriation of approximately $52.88million arising from the forfeiture of the Galactica assets, linked to the former Petroleum Resources Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke and her associates. The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) signed for Nigeria while the Ambassador of the United States, Richard ... Read More »
Autonomy drive not to take councils away from states NGF aligns with President’s leadership for progress Governors are critical to food security and prosperity, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said yesterday. He reminded them that their leadership at the subnational level is central to achieving rapid national growth. He expressed gratitude for their collaboration while highlighting key areas requiring joint effort. ... Read More »
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu this morning listed his goals for 2025, the top of which is to cut the cost of food and essential drugs. In his New Year message, broadcast on national television and radio stations, he reaffirmed that his administration was determined to reduce inflation from 34.6 to 15 per cent. He vowed to consolidate and increase access ... Read More »
… Domestic refiners would be forced to reduce Prices – Marketers Oil marketers and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority have said the prices of refined petroleum products are to drop further following the commencement of operations at the Warri Refining and Petrochemicals Company Limited. Dealers in the downstream oil sector said competition in the space would now ... Read More »
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s application to freeze 67 banks accounts domiciled in different banks over alleged N52.9 million fraud. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the application after the EFCC’s lawyer, Martha Babatunde, moved an ex-parte motion to the effect. Newsthumb reports that the motion ex-parte, marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1895/V/2024, was filed by ... Read More »
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