This follows President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a 15 per cent ad valorem import tariff on fuel imports, as part of the government’s strategy to protect local refiners and reduce the influx of cheaper imported products that threaten domestic refining investments. The new policy is set to take effect after a 30-day transition period, expected […]
Police spokesperson Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi said the operation was carried out with help from local vigilantes after credible intelligence was received. Two suspects, a woman, Ayisa Ibrahim, and a man, Yakubu Hassan, have been arrested, while others involved in the abduction are still being hunted. Commissioner of Police Adekimi Ojo praised the officers for their efforts […]
The Confederation of African Football confirmed this Nigeria face Gabon in the first semi-final on November 13 in a match-up set to feature two star strikers, Turkey-based Victor Osimhen and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Marseille. An Osimhen hat-trick against Benin Republic in a group match this month helped Nigeria squeeze into the play-offs on goal difference at […]
Ewhrudjakpo alleged, among others, that members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly were being pressured to impeach him for failing to resign, like the governor, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on whose platform they had been appointed. In the suit filed on his behalf at the Federal High Court, Abuja, by his lawyer, […]
This was according to a statement signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, stating that the funds were released through the office of the Accountant-General of the Federation. “A total of ₦2.311 billion, representing Batch 8 salary and promotion arrears, has been released through the Office of the Accountant-General […]
An official government gazette released by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the decision, stating that Sanda, who has spent over six years at the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, will serve about six more years based on compassionate grounds, good behaviour, and concern for her children. According to the Attorney […]
Recall that there were reports that 16 Nigerian Army officers were detained for allegedly planning a coup d’etat to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. The report linked the alleged coup to the cancellation of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day by the Federal Government. Read Also: Military Probes Coup Plot, Grills Federal Agency Boss However, the military, in […]
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, was absent and sent a Director, Mufutau Bello, to represent him. Trouble started when Bello asked journalists to leave the meeting room, saying the documents he brought contained sensitive information. The Committee refused, insisting that its proceedings were public. Bello then became agitated, ordered his team to leave, and walked […]
His Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the decision followed consultations with the Council of State and public feedback. The President ordered a review of an earlier list of beneficiaries, removing those convicted of serious crimes such as kidnapping, drug trafficking, human trafficking, fraud, and illegal possession of firearms. Some other convicts […]
The decision followed a motion raised by lawmakers Adedayo Adesola and Felix Nwaeke, who said poor management of these funds has contributed to the declining performance of Nigeria’s national football teams. The lawmakers recalled that FIFA once queried the NFF over $1.1 million in development funds that lacked proper records, and that past NFF officials […]