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Security agencies not sharing information among one another – Minister
The Federal Government has bemoaned non-sharing of classified information and intelligence among law enforcement agencies, saying such development could hinder efforts to reduce crime. It, however, cautioned all the security agencies against the approach, warning that the country could not afford to continue employing such a strategy with the present insecurity affecting many parts of
Stop Importing Fuel, Dangote Tells Marketers, NNPCL
The President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, says his refinery has the capacity to surpass the daily fuel needs of the country. To this end, he urged the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and other fuel importers to stop importation. The advice, if realised, is expected to save the
Other African countries more profitable than Nigerian market – Access Bank CEO
Rosevelt Ogbonna, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Access Bank, has said the Nigerian market is not as profitable as other African countries due to the naira devaluation. According to TheCable, Ogbonna spoke during a media parley where he reiterated the Access Bank’s five-year strategy. Speaking on the company’s investment drive, he said Nigeria ranks
Niger: Bandits sack 23 communities around military training ground
No fewer than 23 communities in Kontagora Local Government Area of Niger State have been reportedly sacked by bandits. The affected communities are said to be within the military training ground in Kontagora LGA. The member representing Kontagora II in the State House of Assembly, Abdullahi Isah, made this known in a motion of urgent
Sanwo-Olu sues EFCC to prevent planned arrest, prosecution
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sued the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged threat to arrest, detain and prosecute him after his tenure as governor. Sanwo-Olu, through his lawyer, Darlington Ozurumba, filed the fundamental right enforcement suit before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of a Federal High Court in Abuja. When the matter was
3-story building under construction collapses in Rivers
A three-story building has collapsed in Iriebe community in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday while construction was on the third floor. Preliminary findings indicated that the building was being erected in a waterlogged area while materials used for the construction were substandard. Our reporter
North must be well for Nigeria to be well – Onaiyekan
Emeritus Archbishop of Abuja Catholic Archdiocese, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has said the quality of governance in the north must increase in the interest of Nigeria. He said this on Tuesday in Abuja when the League of Northern Democrats (LND) visited him, in continuation of their consultative meetings with eminent leaders. Daily Trust reports that the
Pump price goes up again, hits N1,025 in Lagos, N1,050 in Abuja
The pump price of petrol has gone up for the second time in three weeks, selling at N1,020 at the outlets of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) in Lagos and N1,050 in Abuja. On October 9, 2024, the product which previously sold for N897 per litre in Abuja was increased to N1,030 and
Senate passes bill to protect depositors’ funds in banks
The Senate on Tuesday passed for third reading a bill to strengthen the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) to safeguard depositors, ensure the stability of financial institutions and promote trust in the banking system. The bill titled, “NDIC Act No 33 of 2023,” was sponsored by Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru (Lagos East) and all the
Sultan alive, just left Kaduna for Abuja – Sultanate council
A senior Counselor in the Sultanate Council and Sa’in Kilgori, Dr Muhammadu Jabbi Kilgori, has debunked the rumour making rounds on the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar. Speaking to Daily Trust on phone, he said “it is a fake news by some unscrupulous elements. We don’t know their motive. We don’t know what
44 persons arrested over alleged illegal tax collection in Kogi
No fewer than 44 persons have been arrested for alleged illegal tax collections in Kogi State. The chairman of the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service, KGIRS, Alhaji Salihu Sule Enehe, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Lokoja on Tuesday evening. He noted that the agency has recorded a 70 per cent success rate in its
44 persons arrested over alleged illegal tax collection in Kogi
Senate knocks military over non-payment of benefits to families of dead personnel
The Senate, through its Committee on Code of Conduct, Ethics and Public Petitions, frowned on Tuesday at the Nigerian military over the delay in payment of insurance benefits to dead and retired personnel. It specifically declared that it was unacceptable that 174 families are facing the brunt of such delays in the Nigerian Air Force,
Senate knocks military over non-payment of benefits to families of dead personnel
Sanwo-Olu sues EFCC over alleged planned arrest, prosecution
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sued the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the alleged threat to arrest, detain and prosecute him after his tenure as governor. Sanwo Olu’s lawyer, Darlington Ozurumba, filed the fundamental right enforcement suit before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of a Federal High Court in Abuja. When the matter
Sanwo-Olu sues EFCC over alleged planned arrest, prosecution
Benard Odoh emerges 7th Vice Chancellor of UNIZIK
The Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, led by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Amb. Greg Mbadiwe has appointed Professor Benard Ifeanyi Odoh as the 7th substantive Vice Chancellor of the University. Odoh, a Professor of Geophysics, is of the Department of Applied Geophysics, Faculty of Physical Sciences of the University. Announcing the
Benard Odoh emerges 7th Vice Chancellor of UNIZIK
Ballon d’Or: Zola identifies Chelsea star to compete for next award
Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola has backed Cole Palmer to compete for the next Ballon d’Or. Palmer finished 25th in the 2024 Ballon d’Or rankings on Monday. The 22-year-old scored 25 goals and provided 15 assists in 45 matches for the Blues last season. Speaking to Mirror, Zola insisted that Palmer needs to work a lot
Ballon d’Or: Zola identifies Chelsea star to compete for next award
Nigeria’s federal government addresses northern governors’ opposition to tax reform bill
The Federal Government of Nigeria said its recent tax reform bill, which was recently transmitted to the National Assembly, will bring about a fairer tax system in the country. The chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this in a statement through his official X account on Tuesday.
Nigeria’s federal government addresses northern governors’ opposition to tax reform bill
Blackout in North: Senate expresses concerns over spate of vandalism
The Nigerian Senate has expressed concern over the spate of vandalism of power lines that led to total blackout in the northern states, particularly Kano, Jigawa, Katsina and other North West areas. While presiding over plenary on Tuesday, the Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, lamented the long period of power outages and informed lawmakers in
Blackout in North: Senate expresses concerns over spate of vandalism
Osun Assembly introduces multi-door Court Establishment Bill to enhance justice delivery
The Osun State House of Assembly has introduced the Osun State Multi-Door Court Establishment Bill, 2024. The move by the Assembly according to a statement issued by Olamide Tiamiyu, the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Adewale Egbedun on Tuesday is aimed at reforming the judicial system in the state. The bill, which was sponsored
Osun Assembly introduces multi-door Court Establishment Bill to enhance justice delivery
Fuel, Power Tariff Hike: NBA urges Tinubu to tackle rising cost of living
The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Ikeja Branch on Tuesday, urged President Bola Tinubu to put in place policies and effective measures aimed at reducing economic pressures on the citizens. The association expressed displeasure on the latest increase in the pump of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) across the country and the 250 per cent tariff hike
Fuel, Power Tariff Hike: NBA urges Tinubu to tackle rising cost of living
Lawmaker begs Imo youths to shelve protest over killing of pregnant woman at Imo airport
Lawmaker representing Ngor-Okpala State Constituency at Imo House of Assembly, Obinna Egu has appealed to the youths of host communities to Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport to withhold their planned protest over the gruesome murder of a pregnant woman within the airport premises. The Lawmaker’s intervention followed the threat by the host community youths of
Lawmaker begs Imo youths to shelve protest over killing of pregnant woman at Imo airport
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