RMAFC Begins Review of Salaries for Public, Judicial Office-Holders

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has formally commenced a nationwide review of remuneration packages for political, public and judicial office-holders. This decision, announced in a statement released from Abuja by Maryam Yusuf, Head of Information and Public Relations at the Commission, marks the beginning of a series of deliberate steps towards reform in line with constitutional provisions. At a retreat held in Kano, the Chairman of RMAFC’s Remuneration and Monetisation Committee, Mohammed...

Alleged Money Laundering: EFCC Declares Atiku’s Son-in-Law Wanted

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a businessman, Abdullahi Bashir Haske, and the son-in-law of former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar, wanted over an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, in a statement on Thursday, the EFCC urged members of the public with helpful information about Haske’s whereabouts to report to the nearest police station or any of the commission’s offices nationwide....

Labour Party Berates RMAFC Boss Over Proposed Salary Increase For Politicians 

The Labour Party has condemned what it described as an unsolicited campaign by the Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Mohammed Shehu, for salary increase for Nigerian politicians. A press statement on Thursday by the newly appointed interim national publicity secretary of the party, Tony Akeni said, Shehu had at “a press conference insulted the intelligence of Nigerians by claiming that all Mr. President receives a paltry N18 million for...

Governor Peter Mbah Unveils Reconstructed Enugu Hotel Presidential

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has unveiled the reconstructed Hotel Presidential established by the administration of the former Premier of the defunct Eastern Region, Dr. Michael Okpara. The governor described the revival of the 62-year-old edifice as “a homecoming for history.” Mbah, who performed the unveiling in Enugu on Thursday, hailed the foresight demonstrated by the former premier, and regretted that the monument of pride had rotted away for the past 15 years, noting...

Federal Government Urges Bisonfly Project Team To Ensure Speedy Delivery 

Underscoring the urgency and significance of delivering on its mandate, the Federal Government has urged the team charged with the speedy implementation of Bisonfly Project to ensure the full realisation of the project’s objectives. According to a statement signed by Mohammed Manga, Director, Information and Public Relations, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, gave the charge on Thursday in Abuja when he met with the relevant stakeholders. He...

Women’s Rights Group Empowers 5,000 Widows, Others In Kebbi 

A women’s rights group, Mata Zalla, has empowered over five thousand widows and divorcees in Kebbi State to enable them to live a decent life. Speaking about the empowerment project to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State on Thursday, the coordinator of the group, Ahmed Abdulllahi said that vulnerable women in the state were trained and empowered to enable them to cater for the education and feeding of their children. “Women are economically weak, and...

UNIZIK Imposes Indefinite Ban on ‘Signing Off’ Celebrations

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has placed an indefinite ban on the long-standing “signing off” tradition observed by final-year students after their examinations. The directive was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the university’s Registrar, Dr Chinenye Okeke, and takes effect immediately. The notice comes amid rising concerns that the celebrations have, over time, transformed into unruly gatherings that jeopardise safety and disrupt campus life. Dr Okeke explained the reasons behind the decision....

Corps Member Assaulted by Anambra Vigilantes Demands Justice

A female member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Jennifer Elohor Edema, who was assaulted by armed vigilante operatives in Anambra State, has narrated her ordeal and called for justice. On 19 August, a video surfaced on social media showing men of the Agunechemba Vigilante Group beating and stripping corps members at their lodge in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area. The footage, filmed on 23 July, captured Elohor being assaulted while crying for...

Champion Breweries Acquires Bullet Brand from Distell Nigeria

Champion Breweries Plc, a subsidiary of enJOYcorp and a stalwart of Nigeria’s brewing landscape since 1974, has struck a pivotal agreement to acquire the renowned Bullet ready-to-drink (RTD) alcoholic and energy-beverage portfolio from Sun Mark International Limited. In a statement made to the Nigerian Exchange, Champion Breweries confirmed it will assume full ownership of all brand assets and intellectual property associated with Bullet. The deal will be structured through a newly formed Netherlands-based entity, in...

Federal Government Confirms Nationwide Coverage of Kidney Dialysis Subsidy

The Federal Government has noted that Northwest states are not excluded from its ongoing Kidney Dialysis Subsidy Scheme. The clarification follows media suggestions to the contrary. The subsidy has been in effect since earlier in the year. “Under the scheme, the cost of a dialysis session has been reduced from ₦50,000 to ₦12,000,” Alaba Balogun, Deputy Director and Head of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, confirmed in a...

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