Governance: Nigerians Woefully Fail to Extend their Scrutiny Beyond the Presidency

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsGovernance: Nigerians Woefully Fail to Extend their Scrutiny Beyond the Presidency

PilotnewsSeptember 10, 2024

“Nigerians are simply not interested in holding their state governors to the same standards of accountability they hold the president. ” —Ebuka Onyekwelu For some reason, Nigeria’s president is the ultimate and final focus of Nigerians in several efforts to hold government and public officials accountable. It is the norm to have the president of Nigeria thoroughly dissected, with clear evidence of leadership failure. This was the fate of President Olusegun Obasanjo; it became the...

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Three killed as Enugwu-Ukwu, Nawfia clash over land

NewsNigeriaPoliticsThree killed as Enugwu-Ukwu, Nawfia clash over land

PilotnewsSeptember 10, 2024

At least three indigenes of Enugwu-Ukwu community were on Monday killed by persons suspected to me members of Nawfia community, over what was suspected to be a land dispute. Both Enugwu-Ukwu and Nawfia communities are neighbours in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State. A source told West African Pilot News that both communities have been having dispute over land, but on Monday, some unidentified indigenes of Nawfia lured some members of Enugwu-Ukwu community through...

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NAFDAC Warns Against “Miracle” Products from Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministries

HealthNewsNigeriaNAFDAC Warns Against “Miracle” Products from Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministries

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 9, 2024

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has warned Nigerians against patronising “miracle” water, soap, perfumes, and other products being advertised and sold by Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministries in Delta State. According to NAFDAC, the church, led by Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, is using the agency’s name to deceive the public, claiming these products have healing powers. In a statement signed by NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the agency said it...

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Afenifere Lauds Pa Adebanjo Over Contributions To Development Of Nigeria

NewsNigeriaAfenifere Lauds Pa Adebanjo Over Contributions To Development Of Nigeria

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 9, 2024

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...

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

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

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 9, 2024

…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,...

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DSS Arrests NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero

NewsNigeriaPoliticsDSS Arrests NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 9, 2024

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...

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

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

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 9, 2024

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...

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

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

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 9, 2024

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...

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

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

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 9, 2024

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...

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Atiku Condemns Plans By FG To Increase VAT To 10%

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAtiku Condemns Plans By FG To Increase VAT To 10%

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 9, 2024

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...

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