Afenifere Lauds Pa Adebanjo Over Contributions To Development Of Nigeria

Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation has lauded Chief Ayo Adebanjo for his contributions to Afenifere and the development of Nigeria. The organisation made the commendation when its executive arm paid a courtesy visit to the nonagenarian in his Lekki home in Lagos State. A press release made available to journalists on Monday, stated that the visit took place on Sunday evening after the maiden meeting of the new Executive Committee of Afenifere. The...

Ajaero’s Arrest: FG Attempt To Cause National Anarchy, CSOs Warn

…Cautions Of Mass Resistance If Ajaero Is Not Released Immediately The United Action Front of Civil Society, a coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has warned that the arrest of the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero in a gestapo manner at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by the operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) is an attempt by the Federal Government to cause national anarchy. Mallam Hamisu Santuraki,...

DSS Arrests NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero

The President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero, has been arrested by operatives of the Department of the State Service. According to Vanguard, Ajaero DSS was arrested on Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Comrade Ajaero was about to board a flight to the United Kingdom, UK, for an official assignment when DSS picked him up. Although details of the arrest and the reasons are still sketchy, sources said he has...

Nigerian Fintechs to Deduct N50 on Transfers Above N10,000 and Remit to FG

The federal government of Nigeria has announced a new levy on electronic money transfers. Starting on Monday, 9 September 2024, customers of fintech companies such as Opay, Moniepoint, and PalmPay will incur a N50 charge on any transfer of N10,000 or more. According to a notice from Opay, the fee aligns with Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, regulations. “Dear valued customers, please be informed that starting September 9, 2024, a one-time fee of N50 will...

AFCON, U-20 Qualifiers: Eagles Dominate Benin, Falconets Crush Venezuela

In a weekend of footballing success, Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Falconets both recorded impressive wins. The Super Eagles defeated Benin Republic 3-0 in their opening Group D match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Ademola Lookman scored twice and Victor Osimhen added a third goal to ensure a convincing victory in Uyo. This win marked a return to form for the Super Eagles, who had been struggling with three consecutive games without a...

Minister Hails $1 Billion Iron Ore To Steel Project Planned For Kogi 

The Solid Minerals Development Minister, Dr. Oladele Alake has hailed the $1 billion (N1.6Trillion) new iron ore to steel project planned for Kogi State. He noted that the move is a breakthrough in the Federal Government’s campaign to make local value addition the model of development in the solid minerals sector. While addressing the promoters- Chart and Capstone Integrated Limited of Nigeria and Sinomach-He of China-on the sidelines of the visit of President Bola Ahmed...

Atiku Condemns Plans By FG To Increase VAT To 10%

Former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has kicked over plans by the Federal Government (FG) to increase Value Added Tax (VAT), from 7.5 percent to 10 percent. Atiku’s condemnation came after the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee (PFPTRC) chaired by Taiwo Oyedele announced plans to propose a law to the National Assembly that would increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate from the current 7.5 per cent to 10 per cent. It will...

Terrorists Force Locals To Farm, Sell Produce On Their Behalf

A resident of Niger State, Abdullah Suleiman Erena has decried that insecurity in the eight political wards of the Lakpma axis in Niger State is not limited to banditry but includes other terrorist groups such as Boko Haram, ISWAP, and Ansaru. He stated this at an emergency media conference in Minna, the Niger State capital organized by the Coalition of Shiroro Associations, a coalition of youth organizations in Shiroro LGA. “Various terrorist groups operate in...

Flood Kills Mother, Destroys Property Worth Millions In Anambra

…Residents Blame Construction Company Properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed as flood submerged houses, factory and farmland at Ugwu Mkpume Layout Achalla Agu, Nkpor in Idemili North Council Area Anambra State The West Africa Pilot News gathered that the flood covered the whole environment comprising of factories and farmland. Speaking in an interview, the Vice President, Ugwu Mkpume Achalla Agu Landlords’ Association, Mr Ifeanyi Oghota described the incident as unfortunate and lamented that...

Ekiti NYSC Camp Upgrade: Oyebanji Seeks NASS Intervention

The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has sought the assistance of the Senate Committee on Youth Development in providing critical support for the upgrade of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in the state. Oyebanji also appealed to the Committee to develop policies aimed at fostering skill acquisition among Nigerian youths, emphasising that education without skills in this modern era will put the youths at a disadvantage. The Governor who stated these in...

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