Don’t Set Rivers On Fire, Atiku Urges Judiciary

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned the judiciary against setting Rivers State on fire in the wake of the Wednesday judgment wherein a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to halt payments to the state. In a press statement on Wednesday by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, the former Vice President, said it was appalling that some elements loyal to the Federal Government were pulling the strings from...

44 Illegal Tax Collectors Arrested In Kogi

At least 44 persons were arrested for alleged illegal tax collections across Kogi State. Alhaji Salihu Sule Enehe, chairman of the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service, KGIRS, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Lokoja on Tuesday noting that the agency has recorded 70 per cent success in its efforts to combat illegal tax collection in Kogi State. “The Kogi State Internal Revenue Service has launched an extensive public awareness campaign, including the installation of billboards...

Power Firm Gives Deadline For Full Restoration Of Power In The North

The Managing Director Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Sule Abdulaziz said electricity will be fully restored to most parts of northern Nigeria by Sunday, 3 November 2024. The blackout has left millions without power and brought economic activities in the region to a near standstill. At a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, TCN Managing Director assured that engineers were working diligently to repair critical infrastructure and restore the northern region’s electricity supply. Abdulaziz explained...

Nigeria’s Push for Permanent UN Security Council Seat, Gets Biden’s Backing

President Bola Tinubu and his United States counterpart, Joe Biden, held a phone conversation on Tuesday to discuss the release of Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s head of finance crime compliance, and other bilateral issues. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, confirmed the 30-minute call, stating that it followed Gambaryan’s release on October 23 after spending eight months in detention. In April, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had arraigned Binance and Gambaryan on charges...

Gov. Mbah Flags off Reconstruction of Penoks-Ugwogo Nike-Opi-Nsukka Road to Dual Carriage Way

The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has flagged off the reconstruction of roads from Penoks filling station – Abakpa Nike – Ugwogo – Nike – Opi – Nsukka Road. The roads which currently are a single lane will be made a dual carriageway to ease off heavy traffic, curb accidents and reduce criminality on the road and travel time to Nsukka. Speaking at Opi during the flag-off exercise, the state Governor said the...

Bernard Odoh appointed as 7th Vice-Chancellor of UNIZIK

Professor Bernard Odoh has been appointed the 7th Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, following his top performance in the selection interview held on Tuesday. The university’s Governing Council, chaired by Pro-Chancellor and Council Chairman, Ambassador Greg Mbadiwe, announced Odoh’s selection, highlighting his achievement over 18 other candidates vying for the position. Handing over the appointment letter, Amb. Mbadiwe explained that the appointment aligns with Section 4 of the First Schedule, Nnamdi Azikiwe Act...

Tinubu Commends Armed Forces, Announces N500 Million Donation to Nigerian Legion

The Federal Government on Tuesday donated N500 million to the Nigerian Legion as part of efforts to support veterans and their families. President Bola Tinubu praised the Nigerian Armed Forces for their steadfast commitment to tackling the security challenges confronting the country. The announcement was made by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume, during the launch of the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration Emblem and Appeal Fund at the...

Anambra State House of Assembly Passes Herbal Practices Bill into Law

The Anambra State House of Assembly on Tuesday during plenary, passed the Anambra State Herbal Practices Bill 2024, into law. The law, a private member bill sponsored by Hon. Tony Muobike, the member representing Aguata II constituency and the Chairman of the House Committee on Health, went into committee stage months ago and was scrutinized by the Joint Committee on Health and Judiciary. During plenary on Tuesday, the House considered the report of the joint...

Jigawa State Government Prosecutes 403 Protesters

The Jigawa Government Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Bello Abdulkadir-Fanini say 403 persons arrested in connection with the #EndBadGovernance protests in August 2024 have been prosecuted. Abdulkadir-Fanini, while addressing newsmen in Dutse on Monday said that the suspects were sentenced to various community services, while others with criminal cases were admitted to bail as investigations continued. “In the period under review, that is, September 1, 2024, to date, the ministry has recorded tremendous success in...

Northern Governors, Traditional Rulers Kick Against Propose Tax Reform Bill

The 19th Northern States Governors Forum and the Northern States Council of Emirates and Chiefs have rejected the current tax reform bill sent to the National Assembly recently by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as it is against the interests of the region. Governors in attendance included: Uba Sani of Kaduna State, Inuwa Yahaya (Gombe), Dauda Lawal Dare (Zamfara), Abdullahi A. Sule (Nasarawa), Babagana Zulum (Borno), Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (Kwara), and Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri...

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