Mixed reactions as Wike declares war on beggars in FCT
The recent declaration of war on beggars in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, by the minister, Nyesom Wike, is drawing mixed reactions. DAILY POST reports that the minister spoke during…
Nigerian govt releases funds for NASU salaries, retirees’ benefits
The Federal Government has disbursed funds for payment of outstanding salaries owed to members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Federal Universities, NASU and benefits to retirees under the Nigerian…
British-Nigerian, Kemi Badenoch emerges leader of UK Conservative Party
Former British Business Secretary, Kemi Badenoch, has been named the new leader of the Conservative Party. This follows her victory over Robert Jenrick in the final round of voting. Badenoch,…
Cultists wipe out three brothers in Awka
Suspected cultists on Friday afternoon killed a man identified as Nonso in Awka, the Anambra State capital. Nonso the third son in a family of three sons is said to…
Fire breaks out at private telecom outfit in Abuja [Video]
Emergency responders are battling to tackle a fire outbreak at a private telecommunications outfit in Gana Street, Maitama, Abuja. The Nigerian Television Authority reports that the inferno also razed down…
Dangote Refinery denies selling PMS between N1, 015, N1, 028/litre
Dangote Refinery on Saturday tagged as fake the allegation that it sells petrol between N1, 015 and N1, 028/litre. Some oil marketers had reportedly on Friday said the price of…
Reps propose bill to increase membership from 360 to 366
The House of Representatives has introduced a bill to amend Section 49 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) to allocate six special seats for…
Tax Reform Bill not against northerners – Presidency
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga has defended the proposed bill from the Presidency seeking reforms in Nigeria’s tax collection processes. Recall that the Federal…
Shameful we still import petrol – Nigerian Governors on fuel crisis
Governors of the 36 states of the federation have said it was shameful that despite being a member of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, Nigeria still imports petrol.…
NEC: Governors Advise Tinubu to withdraw tax reform bill from NASS
The National Economic Council, comprising members of the Nigerian Governors Forum has advised the presidency to withdraw the Tax Reforms Bill from the National Assembly. They made the appeal hinging…