The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has adjourned its hearing on the suspension of lawmakers from the Benue and Zamfara Houses of Assembly to May 14. Deputy Chairman of the committee, Rep. Mathew Nwogu (LP-Imo), gave the ruling on Thursday following the failure of the speakers and...
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The Senate on Thursday passed the remaining two of four key tax reform bills, having earlier approved two on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the newly passed bills are the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill, 2025 and the Nigeria Tax Bill, 2025. Their passage followed...
President Bola Tinubu has communicated the Senate seeking confirmation of appointees for the South West, North Central and South South Development Commissions. Listed as appointees are nineteen persons for the North Central Development Commission, with Cosmas Akiyir as Chairman and Cyril Yeltsin as Managing Director. The South West Development...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 51 suspected internet fraudsters, while those of Ilorin Zonal Directorate have arrested 47. The Commission disclosed this in a post issued via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Kaduna State Governor, Uba San, has commended Alhaji Aliko Dangote and the Aliko Dangote Foundation for the distribution of 35,000 bags of 10 kilograms of rice to the 23 local government areas of the state. Governor Sani gave the commendation on Thursday in kaduna,...
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, dismissed a suit filed by MultiChoice Nigeria Limited seeking to stop the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) from taking administrative action against it Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, held that the suit was an abuse of court process....
Director of Public Communications, Lagos Catholic Archdiocese, Rev. Fr. Anthony Godono, on Thursday confirmed that, the 133 Cardinal-electors for the new Pope would return to the Sistine Chapel to elect a new pope. This development comes after their first ballot on Wednesday failed to produce a new pope. Godono,...
Supporters of embattled activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), have expressed delight over his release after spending six days in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) . Earlier, in a viral video posted by his supporters on social media , VDM was seen...
The United States and the United Kingdom are expected to announce a new trade deal on Thursday, aiming to ease some of the tariffs imposed under President Donald Trump. The agreement is also seen as a political win for U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Trump, posting on his Truth...
Rep. Amobi Ogah representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, Abia in the House of Representatives, said his alleged indefinite suspension by the Labour Party will not deter his unalloyed loyalty to Gov. Alex Otti. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Julius Abure-led Labour Party faction recently suspended, Gov. Otti...
BASSEY EFFIONG, Uyo – Akwa-Ibom State Police Comman has arrested six suspected kidnappers terrorising Eket Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, revealed this in a statement issued in Uyo on Thursday. “Following credible information regarding a planned kidnapping targeting key...
The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) has called for the adoption of advanced technological innovations to enhance the competitiveness of the Lekki Deep Sea Port. The Executive Secretary of the council, Dr Pius Akutah, made the call on Thursday in a statement after a meeting with the Lekki Port management...
By AUSTINE TSENZUGHUL, Bauchi – A recent petition by the Community Development Committees (CDCs) titled “INVESTIGATE WUNTI” and addressed to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has come under fire for lacking substantial evidence. The petition calls for an investigation into the conduct of former Group General Manager...
The Edo State branch of Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN) has tasked nursing mothers in Edo State to ensure that they complete immunization schedule for their babies to avoid diseases that could cause death or hamper growth of the child. The chairman of Edo State branch...
The Senate passed two of the four Tax Reform Bills on Wednesday. These are expected to reform Nigeria’s tax laws. Lawmakers approved the bills after considering and adopting recommendations from the Senate Committee on Finance, led by Sen. Sani Musa. The four key bills are: the Joint Revenue Board...
A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu – the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) – has said Kanu confirmed making broadcast in which he called for the assassination of President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom...
Thick black smoke emerged Wednesday from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in a sign that cardinals had failed to elect a new head of the Catholic Church in their first conclave vote. Tens of thousands of people gathered in St Peter’s Square to await the smoke, which came...
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will have a second chance to win the Champions League as they reached the final 3-1 on aggregate over Arsenal with a 2-1 home victory on Wednesday. Fabián Ruiz fired the opener in the 27th minutes at the Parc des Princes. Achraf Hakimi curled the second...
Popular rights activist and social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been released from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). His lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, confirmed it in a phone conversation. Operatives of the anti-graft agency apprehended him (VDM) in Abuja...