The immediate past Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has said allegations of a sudden discovery of a “cache of arms and ammunition” in his office are an attempt to tarnish his image. Obasa, a six-term lawmaker, made this known in a personally signed statement...
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The Senate will begin a two-day public hearing on the four tax reform bills presented by President Bola Tinubu to improve the nation’s tax administration. Chairman of Senate Committee on Finance, Sen. Sani Musa, said this at a news conference in Abuja on Wednesday. Sani after a closed session...
The 36 state governors, under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), are meeting in Abuja to discuss tax reform and other national issues. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting is chaired by the forum’s chairman, Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara. Governors from Oyo,...
Commander of the U.S. Air Forces, Europe and Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA), Gen. James Hecker, has said the U.S. Air Force will carry out airstrikes against terrorist targets across Africa. Hecker stated this at a digital news conference while attending the 2025 African Air Chiefs’ Symposium (AACS), on Wednesday in Lusaka,...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The National Judicial Council has stated that Justice Maurice Ikpambese remains the Chief Judge of Benue. Deputy Director of Information, NJC, Mrs. Kemi Ogedengbe, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja. NATIONAL ACCORD had reported that the Benue State House of Assembly...
The Lagos State House of Assembly has debunked a media report claiming that 27 members are planning to defect from the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC) to the opposition Labour Party (LP). The Chairman, House Committee on Information, Strategy and Security, Mr Stephen Ogundipe, debunked this in a statement in...
The Senate has summoned the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, to provide a briefing on the alleged funding of Boko Haram by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Also invited are the heads of National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) and the Department of...
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the military met all the requirements and passed through all the processes in respect of the recent visa application to Canadian High Commission. Musa made this known on Wednesday in Abuja, when he received the Armed Forces of Nigeria...
By OLA MODUPE, Abeokuta– Popular music artiste, Habeeb Okikiola, AKA “Portable” has finally surrendered himself to the police authority in Ogun State. Portable was received at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, CSP Omolola Odutola, confirmed this in...
A Federal Court in Washington D.C., has denied a request by 14 states to impose restrictions on the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the Hill reported on Wednesday. On Feb. 13, 2014, U.S. states filed a lawsuit against U.S. President Donald Trump and DOGE head, Elon Musk, accusing...
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the Osun local government crisis which has claimed no fewer than six lives in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Rep. Bamidele Salam (PDP-Osun) and nine other...
The Senate, on Wednesday at plenary, paid glowing tributes to the late Leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark, who died on Feb. 17 at the age of 97. In a motion sponsored by Sen. Joel- Onowakpo Thomas (APC-Delta) and co-sponsored by 16 other senators,...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Bar. Nyesom Wike, has inaugurated the newly developed Karmo District Market in Abuja, describing it as a significant step towards fostering economic growth and enhancing trade within the capital city. Represented by the Minister Of State,...
Protesting students of Federal University Lokoja (FUL) on Wednesday threatened to block the Abuja-Lagos Highway if the Federal Government failed to stop the incessant killing of their colleagues by trucks. Benjamin Timothy, FUL President, Student Union Government (SUG), who made the threat during the procession at the Falele Campus,...
Edo State House of Assembly on Wednesday relieved all political appointees attached to members of the house of their appointment with immediate effect. The Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku announced their sack during plenary in Benin Agbebaku noted that the decision was taken collectively by the 24 members of the House,...
Benue State House of Assembly has suspended 13 members of the house from legislative duties due to dishonourable acts. The suspension followed a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Mr Saater Tiseer, during plenary on Wednesday in Makurdi. The majority leader stated that the assembly, like any other legislature,...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Minister of State for Regional Development, Uba Maigari Ahmadu, has reiterated Federal Government’s resolve to assist tertiary Institutions in their developmental efforts. The Minister stated this on Tuesday when he paid an inspection visit to the Borno State University to inspect the Faculty...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to probe the medical reports of ill health which the Tuoyo Omatsuli, former Executive Director, Projects, Niger Delta Development Commission...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – In quest to expand its global presence, the National Examinations Council (NECO) has accredited more schools to write the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in Equitorial Guinea. A issued on Wednesday by the Acting. Director, Information and...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP), in collaboration with PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc, has upgraded the Chemistry laboratory at the University of Jos (UNIJOS) to strengthen Nigeria’s research capacity and reduce dependence on foreign laboratories for industrial analysis. The upgraded facility...