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President Tinubu Jets off to senegal to Attend Bassirou Faye’s Inauguration
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to embark on a diplomatic trip to Dakar, Senegal, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, to attend the inauguration of Senegal’s President-elect, Bassirou Faye.
The announcement was made by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and … Continue Reading
Court of Appeal Upholds Conviction of Keystone Bank Officials in N855m Fraud Case
The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos has upheld the judgment of a Lagos State High Court, which sentenced two officials of Keystone Bank, Anayo Nwosu and Olajide Oshodi, to five years imprisonment over an N855 million fraud case. … Continue Reading
“God told me Tinubu will rule for 8 years” – Umahi
Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, revealed on Sunday that he received a divine revelation from God regarding the future of President Bola Tinubu’s tenure. Umahi made this revelation during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he … Continue Reading
Federal Government Grants Tax Exemptions to 107 Companies Despite Revenue Boost Efforts
Despite the Federal Government’s efforts to discontinue tax exemptions and enhance revenue generation, findings reveal that 107 companies, including industry giants Dangote and Mikano International, are currently benefiting from tax exemptions.
These revelations are based on the latest Pioneer Status … Continue Reading
FRSC Organizes Free Medical Outreach for Commercial Vehicle Drivers in Rivers State
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has organized a comprehensive program comprising a free medical outreach and sensitization on safe driving for commercial vehicle drivers in Rivers State in a bid to promote road safety and ensure the well-being of … Continue Reading
NDLEA Detains Woman Attempting to Smuggle Cannabis to Qatar
In a joint operation with the Department of State Services, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended a 35-year-old woman, Chidinma Chinenye-Agbazue, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos State.
She was caught trying to … Continue Reading
Enugu State Police Kills Two ESN Members in Raid
The Enugu State Police Command has announced a significant breakthrough in its efforts to combat criminal activities in the state. According to a statement released by the command’s spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, two members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), … Continue Reading
Kaduna: We Inherited Over N85bn in Debts and We Can’t Pay Salaries Now – Uba Sani
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State disclosed the staggering debt burden his administration inherited from the previous government, amounting to $587 million, N85 billion, and 115 contractual liabilities. Addressing a Town Hall Meeting in Kaduna on Saturday, Governor Sani expressed … Continue Reading
Akwa Ibom House of Assembly Allocates N600 Million for Healthcare Facility Enhancement
The House of Assembly has earmarked N600 million for the enhancement of healthcare facilities in a significant move towards bolstering healthcare infrastructure in Akwa Ibom state. The Chairman of the House Committee on Health, Mr. Moses Essien, representing the YPP-Ibiono … Continue Reading
Federal Government Sets June 15 as Deadline for Federal Fire Service Recruitment
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has announced that the ongoing recruitment process into the Federal Fire Service (FFS) will conclude on June 15, 2024.
Minister of Interior and chairman of the Board, Olubumi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed … Continue Reading