VAT: Wike, FG and Authority Stealing
By Azu Ishiekwene The guns of Nigeria’s three-year civil war were silenced 51 years ago, but in the battle for a truly federal state, the […]
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Governors from south of Nigeria back collection of VAT by states
Governors from the south of Nigeria have expressed their support for the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) by state governments. Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of […]
12.5m Nigerians have access to potable water — FG
No fewer than 12.5 million Nigerians have improved access to potable water in the last six years of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The Minister of […]
VAT Controversy: Court of Appeal reserves ruling in Lagos application to join suit
The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has reserved ruling on the application filed by Lagos State Government seeking to join an appeal by […]
Plateau govt. promises regular training for civil servants
The Plateau Government has promised to regularly organise training and retraining for all categories of civil servants in the state. The Head of Civil Service (HoS) […]
2023 elections: How to make women participate actively – Barr Rhoda Tyoden
Barrister Rhoda Tyoden, National President of the International Federation of Women Layers, FIDA, Nigeria Chapter speaks on the case for women in politics and Public […]
White House backs Milley after reports he called China
The White House on Wednesday, backed Gen.. Mark Milley, Chair of the Joint Chiefs, after a prominent Republican called for his resignation following reports of […]
Let’s ensure that ‘when President is a man, VP should be a woman …’ – Lois Auta
Lois Auta, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cedar Seed Foundation,speaks on gender issues in an interview with Taiwo Adeleye of Women Radio.Excerpts: Why is […]
APC faults suspension of Delta chieftain, Esigie
The Delta chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted the suspension of Chief Lucky Esigie by the Olomoro ward 6, from the party. […]
Buhari transmits bills on arms control, explosives to NASS
President Muhammadu Buhari has transmitted two executive bills to the National Assembly seeking to control proliferation of arms as well as regulate importation of explosives […]
Electoral Bill: PDP governors urge NASS to set up conference committee
The PDP Governors’ Forum has urged the National Assembly on resumption to immediately set up its Conference Committee to harmonise the different versions of the […]
Permit Dispute: Reps committee urges workable solution
The House of Representatives’ Ad-hoc Committee on Relocation of Tank Farms from Residential Areas has urged a workable solution to the dispute over permit. The […]
2023: Zoning not in Nigerian constitution – Sen Abdullahi Adamu
As 2023 general elections draw near , the senator representing Nasarawa west, Abdullahi Adamu has said zoning is not in the Nigerian constitution. Adamu stated […]
Technician docked for allegedly issuing fake land documents
A 37-year-old technician, Salihu Yusuf on Monday appeared in a Gwagwalada Chief Magistrates’ Court, FCT, for allegedly issuing fake land documents. The police charged Yusuf […]
Enugu State APC at peace, united, focused – Ag Chairman
The All Progressives Congress in Enugu State is at peace, united and focused. The APC Caretaker Committee Chairman, Chief Chikwado Chukwuma, made this known while […]
Military disowns alleged pictures, Videos of mass burial in Zamfara
By Chimezie Godfrey The Defence Headquarters, Abuja says trending pictures and videos of dumping into mass grave of persons alleged to have been killed in […]
Capacity building: NSITF rolls out new plans, strategies for staff
The management of Nigeria Social Insurance Trustfund (NSITF) has revealed plans to review its training structure for more effective and inclusive results. Executive Director Administration […]
Ex-leaders condemn coup in Guinea, seek stability
Former presidents in the West African subregion, under the auspices of West African Elders Forum (WAEF), on Friday condemned the coup in Guinea and expressed […]
Shettima: Between APC Chair and Nigeria’s next Vice President
By Inuwa Bwala Given the precarious security situation in most parts of Nigeria today, some people may consider it uncharitable to discuss political issues, especially […]
Coups and the Spectre of Military Rule in West Africa, By Jibrin Ibrahim
It has been a bad week for West Africa with the third coup in five months. It started in Chad, then Mali and now Guinea. […]
Buhari inaugurates projects, assures Imo of more FG’s presence
President Mohammadu Buhari on Thursday inaugurated four key projects in Imo and assured the people of more Federal Government’s presence in the state.Addressing the people […]
Yiaga Africa tasks NASS on gender, equal opportunities bill
Yiaga Africa, has urged the National Assembly to pass the Gender and Equal Opportunities Bill within the shortest possible time. The Director of Programmes, Yiaga […]
‘One chance’ snatched Igboho aides’ case file, DSS tells court
The Department of State Services (DSS) told the Federal High Court, Abuja that some criminal elements – “one chance’’ had stolen its case-file. The DSS […]
INEC decries slap-on-the-wrist sanction against electoral malpractices
INEC on Tuesday in Abuja lamented the ridiculously low N1 million sanction provided in the Constitution to punish electoral malpractices by political parties. The slap-on-the-wrist […]
Keren-Happuch: Amnesty International tasks IGP on probe of rape case
Following the rape and consequent death of a – 14 year old boarding student of Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja, Keren-Happuch Aondodoo Akpagher and the controversies […]