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President BOLA TINUBU has directed the Federal Ministry of Justice and the National Assembly to work on concerns raised over the tax bills. Recall that there has been growing apprehension over the bills currently before the National Assembly, with the North and some members of the Nigerian Governors Forum strongly calling for the withdrawal of the bills. However, the  Minister of Information and National Orientation, MOHAMMED IDRIS, in a statement, insisted that the government had […]

President BOLA TINUBU has re-affirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritizing education for Nigerian children, announcing the return to class initiative to reduce out of school population. The president who made the pledge while interacting with French President EMMANUEL MACRON at the Palais des Élysée in Paris, highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to creating a supportive framework that ensures school-age children re-enter classrooms, while also emphasizing the role of motivation and skill acquisition in this initiative. On his part, […]

DEJI ADEYANJU, a lawyer to the controversial artist, SPEED DARLINGTON,  has dropped the latest revelation, alleging thatBURNA BOY is behind the second arrest of SPEED DARLINGTON. DEJI, made the revelation in a post on X but did not give any reason for the arrest.  Recall that after DARLINGTON was released from detention the first time, he released a video in which he bragged about not being humbled despite getting arrested, adding that people should not mistake […]

President BOLA TINUBU, has appointedJAMI’U ABIOLA as his Senior Special Assistant on Linguistics and Foreign Matters.  A statement by Director, Information & Public Relations,  SEGUN IMOHIOSEN on behalf of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, said the appointment, which takes effect from 14th November, 2024 is in line with the provisions of the Certain Political and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc) Act 2008, as amended.  President TINUBU tasked the appointee to work closely […]

The Senate has acknowledged an error in its earlier resolution advising President BOLA TINUBU to remove UMAR DANLADI as chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal over allegations of corruption and misconduct.  The upper chamber, during yesterday’s plenary however, insisted that it does not invalidate their decision to sack the CCT Chairman.  The Majority Leader, OPEYEMI BAMIDELE, called on the Senate to withdraw the earlier constitutional provision and adopt the correct legal references, explaining  that the appropriate sections […]

Senate President, GODSWILL AKPABIO, has urged the Chinese government to boost aid flows to Africa, particularly to Nigeria to strengthen bilateral relations and support development efforts.   AKPABIO, who made the appeal while hosting Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China, ZHANG QINGWEI, during his historic first visit to Africa, underscored the importance of deepening cooperation between Nigeria and China.   The senate president called for greater collaboration on […]

The Enugu State Command’s Criminal Investigation Department State CID has concluded its investigation into the tragic and unwarranted shooting and killing of a popular Enugu-based Ogene musician, Chikezie Okezie Nwamba, otherwise known as Igbo-Jah, by a male Police Inspector serving in the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad of the Enugu State Police Command. The Commissioner of Police, CP, Kanayo Uzuegbu, in a statement issued yesterday through his spokesperson, DSP, Daniel Ndukwe, revealed […]

The Presidency has clarified the reason behind the acquisition of a new presidential jet for President Bola Tinubu. The Special Adviser to the president on Media and strategy, Bayo Onanuga during a televised interview yesterday, explained that the current jet was acquired to prevent president Tinubu from being involved in a plane crash caused by malfunctions, affirming that he had before the acquisition, conveyed his fears to National Security Adviser, […]

An activist,  IFEANYICHUKWU OKONKWO has threatened to institute legal proceedings against the Governor of Anambra State, CHARLES SOLUDO and two other public officers for attempting to alter the “Land Use Act” through a proposed land title revalidation and recertification in the State. OKONKWO issued the threat in a pre-action notice to the Secretary to the Anambra State Government, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Anambra State and the Commissioner for […]