Nigeria Has a Lot to Lose if Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso Remain Under Military Rule – Defence Chief

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has warned that the country will suffer significant consequences if Niger Republic, Mali, and Burkina Faso fail to return to democratic governance. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Friday, Musa highlighted the deep-rooted governance issues in these countries and their spillover effects on Nigeria. According to him, instability in these nations directly impacts Nigeria, making it harder to tackle security challenges. “And those are the things...

EFCC Secured 4111 Convictions, Recovered Over N365b in 2024

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has recovered over Three N365.4 Billion and secured 4,111 convictions in 2024 alone. Mr Ola Olukoyede, Executive Chairman of the Commission, disclosed this in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, at the end of a three-day Retreat for Directors of the EFCC with the themed: “EFCC: the Journey So Far, Ensuring Professionalism and Integrity.” The Commission’s Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale in a statement quoted the EFCC Boss as saying the feat...

Vehicle Owners In Delta To Obtain Smoke Emission Permit

Commercial and company vehicles operating within Delta State must observe the mandatory Smoke Emission Permit. Delta State Commissioner for Transport, Mr Onoriode Agofure, who announced the introduction of the order, stated that the initiative aligns with the Delta State Internal Revenue Law 2020 and will take effect this year. “The introduction of the permit reflects the administration’s commitment to environmental protection, public health, and sustainable urban transport,” he said. Agofure explained that the measure aims...

Customs Seize Over 1,000 Jerry Cans Of Petrol In Taraba

One thousand, one hundred and forty-nine (1,149) jerry cans with each containing 30 litres of petroleum products valued at N33.7 million have been seized by the Nigerian Customs Service at a border town in the Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba State. The Operation Whirlwind of the Customs Service under the Adamawa/Taraba Command at Kan-Iyaka, a border town between Nigeria and Cameroon Republic in Sardauna Local Government Area of the state, made the seizure. Bashir...

43-Year-Old Man Rape Minor In Adamawa

A 43-year-old man, Rabiu Usman, resident of Timdore District in Ganye Local Government Area of Adamawa state has been arrested for allegedly raping an 11-year-old girl. According to a statement by the Adamawa State Police Command Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the suspect was arrested following a referral from the Chief Magistrate Court in Ganye after the victim’s mother reported the incident. “Investigations revealed that the assault took place on February 16,...

WASH Project Targets 150,000 Residents In Adamawa

UNICEF and the Adamawa State Government have launched the third phase of the Acceleration Sanitation and Water for All (ASWA III) project targeting 150,000 vulnerable residents across the state. The initiative aims to improve access to clean water and sanitation to people is funded by the Government of the Netherlands. Audu Ayuba, State Commissioner for Water Resources disclosed this at a news briefing in Yola, described the project’s expansion as a crucial step toward healthier...

Gov. Mbah Signs Executive Order to Relocate Auto Dealers Market to Udi, Ezeagu LGA

The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah on Friday signed Executive Order to relocate auto spare parts market from all parts of the state including Coal Camp to the International Spare Parts and Allied Trades Park currently under construction; the new site traverses Udi and Ezeagu Local Government Areas along the Enugu-Onitsha Road of the state. The Executive Order entitled thus, “the Designation and Establishment of the Enugu International Motor Spare Parts and Allied...

Anambra Assembly Passes Electricity Regulation Bill into Law

On Thursday, the Anambra State House of Assembly passed the Anambra State Electricity Bill into law. The Bill for a law to establish the Anambra State Electricity Market and Anambra State Electricity Commission to Regulate Electricity in the State in the areas of Electricity Generation, Distribution, and Supply was read for the third time on Thursday during plenary and passed into law. The Bill was introduced to the Anambra State House of Assembly as an...

Reps Approve Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills, Retain 7.5% VAT

The House of Representatives has approved four tax reform bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu, aiming to overhaul the nation’s tax system. The bills, however, underwent notable amendments during the legislative process. The approved bills—the Nigerian Tax Bill, Tax Administration Bill, Revenue Tax Board Bill, and Nigerian Revenue Service Establishment Bill—are designed to modernise the country’s tax system and boost revenue generation. The key amendments include retaining the Value Added Tax rate at the current...

FG to Appoint Ambassadors After 18-Month Delay

The Federal Government has commenced the vetting of potential candidates for its diplomatic missions, signalling an end to the prolonged absence of ambassadors. This development comes 18 months after President Bola Tinubu recalled all ambassadors in September 2023. Sources indicate that appointments are expected “very soon,” with security services conducting background checks on prospective nominees. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs had previously cited financial constraints for the delay. However, a government source told Reuters, “the...

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