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FG, states, LGs share N1.424trn revenue for Dec 2024
A total sum of N 1.424 trillion, being Dec. 2024 Federation Account Revenue has been shared to the Federal Government, states, and the Local Government Councils (LGCs). This is according to a statement by Bawa Mokwa, Director, Press and Public Relations, Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF).…
Read More »Nigerian die in South African police custody
The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) has condemned the alleged killing of 50-year-old Nigerian citizen, Jeremiah Okoye, while in police custody in South Africa. Okoye, originally from Eziniffite Nnewi, Anambra State, died on January 13 while being detained in Limpopo Province. In a telephone interview with the News…
Read More »Nigeria links influx of foreign fighters to resurgence of terrorist attacks in N/East, N/West
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has attributed the recent resurgence of terrorist attacks in North East and North West to alleged influx of foreign fighters providing reinforcement to local terror groups. The Director, Defence Media Operation, Maj-Gen.Edward Buba while briefing newsmen on the operations of the armed forces on Thursday in…
Read More »House of Reps deputy chief whip, Adewunmi Onanuga, is dead
A member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Hon. Oriyomi Adewunmi Onanuga, is dead. She represented Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency before her death. Onanuga, who served as the Deputy Chief Whip of the House, died following a brief illness. The official X account of the House of Representatives, National Assembly confirmed…
Read More »Senate leader, 2 Govs affected as Wike revokes 568 land allocations
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has revoked the land allocations of several prominent individuals, including Bayelsa State Governor Senator Douye Diri, Imo State Governor Senator Hope Uzodimma, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu. This decision follows the expiration of…
Read More »BREAKING: Governors Back Tax Reform Bills
The 36 State Governors under the umbrella of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have declared support for the tax reform bills presently before the National Assembly for consideration and passage into law. The Governors rose from a meeting with the Taiwo Oyedele-led presidential tax reform committee and declared in a…
Read More »Minister drops hint of under 100% telecoms tariff increase
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani has said that telecoms tariffs will soon increase but not by 100 per cent. Rising from a stakeholders meeting with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) on Wednesday in Abuja, Tijani said that consultations and engagements were ongoing on the issue.…
Read More »Naira depreciates by 0.3% to N1,539.39 per dollar
The Naira recorded a slight loss at the official market on Wednesday, trading at N1,539.39 per dollar. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the Naira closed the trading session at N1,539.39 to the dollar. This represents a slight loss as the local currency traded on Tuesday…
Read More »NIMASA Pledges Support for NDLEA in Combating Drug Trafficking in Maritime Sector
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking within Nigeria’s maritime domain. This was emphasized during a courtesy visit by the NDLEA Chairman, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd),…
Read More »Ibadan stampede: Court to rule on bail application of ex-Queen Naomi, others Jan 13
The Oyo State High Court, Ring Road, Ibadan, presided over by Justice K.B. Olawoyin, has scheduled January 13, 2025, for the ruling on bail applications filed by Naomi Silekunola, former Queen of Ife; Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, owner of Agidigbo FM; and Abdulahi Fasasi, Principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun. The…
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