By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has indicated interest in collaborating with the Pakistan Armed Forces (PAF) in the area of defence capabilities to further boost its operations. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, stated this on Thursday when he hosted the...
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The FIRS has noted the very good progress recorded in the implementation of the TaxProMax Solution which was introduced for ease of tax compliance and to delight taxpayers while fulfilling their statutory obligations. The Service wishes to thank taxpayers and the general public for the warm reception accorded the...
Tinubu Support Group (TSG), a Political Group rallying support for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s Presidential ambition on Wednesday said it is confident that the National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will not back out from the 2023 Presidential election race because of his good intentions. UMAR IBRAHIM...
DR.EMI MEMBERE-OTAJI, former President of the Port Harcourt City Chamber and now National Vice President of the national body, NACCIMA, is a seasoned investor, medical practitioner and chairman of Princess Medical Centre as well as CEO of Elshcon Group involved in shipping, fabrications/ construction and oil services, etc. The...
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to invest in health security to enhance the country’s preparedness against future pandemics. Dr Olorunnimbe Mamora, Minister of State for Health, gave the assurance on Thursday during a webinar organised by The Conversation Africa. The webinar was themed: ‘Nigeria and the next...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Federal Capital Territory Administration has disbursed a total sum of N2,724,546,444.33 billion to the six Area Councils in the FCT and other stakeholders as its share of statutory allocation for the month of May 2021, FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu,...
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – As part of its efforts to strengthen legislative and judicial autonomy, the Cross River State House of Assembly has passed the Judiciary Funds Management Bill 2021 as well as the Legislature Funds Management Bill 2021 into law. The two Bills were passed during plenary sequel...
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Cross River State Director of Social Welfare and Humanity, Mrs. Elizabeth Oqua has decried the alarming rate of Gender Based Violence in the State (GBV). Mrs Oqua said within the last two years, her Ministry alone has recorded over 1,425 cases of violence against...
The Senate has passed the Petroleum Industry Bill known as PIB during the plenary on Thursday after careful consideration of each of the clauses. The Senate before passing the bill met behind closed doors with the Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, and the Group Managing Director of...
ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – As part of its efforts in fighting smuggling in the country, the Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit, Zone “D” has said its operatives have seized diesel, insecticide, textile materials, vehicles, used tyres, rice among others worth N51,238,235 million within five months. This was disclosed...
BY RICHARD ABU, Nasarawa – The Nasarawa State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Keffi has administered oath of matriculation to 771 students who recently given administration by the institution . The matriculation took place on Thursday at the school’s new permanent site located along Keffi – Abuja express...
Mr John Udeagbala, newly elected President, Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), has unveiled his plans for the chamber during his tenure. Udeagbala spoke on his goals at the Chamber’s Annual General Meeting and Investiture on Wednesday in Abia, according to a statement made...
The Australian Government has launched a permanent firearms amnesty, allowing people to hand in illegal guns without repercussions. From Thursday Australians can surrender any unregistered firearms or firearm-related items to police or firearm dealers for registration, sale or destruction. According to the government, possessing an unregistered firearm is a...
By LEKAN AGBOOLA, Ilorin – The Oba of Jebba in Moro LGA of Kwara State, Abdulkadir Adebara alongside the Serikin Hausawa of the town, Yusuf Gwadabe has filed a case before Justice E.B. Mohammad, praying the court to restrain the Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu Gambari from turbaning...
Gov. Muhammad Badaru of Jigawa, has inaugurated newly elected 27 local government councils chairmen in the state, urging them to ensure good governance, transparency and accountability in their operations. Badaru said this at the ceremony on Thursday in Dutse, adding that the state was faced with numerous challenges. “I...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – Military troops of Operation AWATSE, have arrested a suspected member of Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Sango Otta area of Ogun. The Acting Director, Defence Media Operation, Brig.-Gen. Bernard Onyeuko, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on operations of the Armed Forces between...
The Federal Government says security and intelligence agencies were on the trail of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu for over two years before he was re-arrested. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed who disclosed this at a media briefing on Thursday...
Two officer cadets, Ahmad Lawal and Anthony Oranu, on Thursday dragged the Nigerian Defence Academy ( NDA), before the National Industrial Court, Abuja, challenging their alleged unlawful withdrawal from the Academy. The other co-defendants in the suit are the Commandant and Council of NDA, and Chief of Defence Staff....