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No controversy over Lekan Balogun becoming Olubadan — he’s next in line, says Ladoja
Rashidi Ladoja, the Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland and former governor of Oyo, says the controversy over the successor to the throne of the Olubadan is unnecessary. The royal stool became…
No Plan To Sack Government Workers, Says Finance Minister
Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, says there are no plans to sack government workers. The minister made this statement on Thursday during an interview…
Nigeria Customs Service generates N2.241trn in 2021
The Nigeria Customs Service generated the sum of N2,240,880,308,195.77 in 2021. The amount generated is over the target of N1,678,715,016,014.00 set for the year. It is also over the…
Senate digs into $679m unremitted revenue from ports concession
THE Senate has uncovered how the Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE) failed to remit $679.4 million realized from the concession of various ports to 23 companies. The Senate Committee…
FG posts N7trn deficit, elated over N1.trn independent revenues
The federal government recorded a budget deficit of N7. 052 trillion as at November last year, in the implementation of the 2021 budget. The aggregate 2021 budget deficit had been put…
Appointment of Doyin Salami a waste of time — APC doesn’t take professional advice, says PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the appointment of Doyin Salami as the chief economic adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari is “a waste of time”. On Tuesday, Femi Adesina,…
ZLP Hails Uzodinma For Not Naming Sponsors Of Insecurity In Imo
Chairman of Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Chief Dan Nwanyanwu, had applauded governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma for not taking the risk of naming the sponsors of unknown gunmen…
DHQ Warns Against Use Of Campaign Posters In Military Camouflage
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has warned politicians using posters in military uniforms for electioneering campaign. The acting Director, Defence Information, Air Cdre Wap…
Political selection of Discos by Jonathan administration cause of sector failure – Buhari
President Buhari has berated the Goodluck Jonathan administration for the lopsided and non-credible selection process of distribution companies (Discos) attributing the failure to conduct a…
Security operatives burst illegal gold mining operation in Abuja
Security operatives including men of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command have stormed criminal hideouts in border towns between Abuja and neighbouring states and arrested 21 suspects…
“You Have Ulterior Motives” – Malami Reply SW Governors Over Sanwo-Olu/CSP Saga
The attorney general of the Federation, Abubakar Malami has reacted to a press statement from the South-West Governors Forum condemning the humiliation of Lagos state governor, Babajide…
‘What comes to mind when you hear PDP?’: Failure ― Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said whenever he hears the abbreviation “PDP”, what comes to mind is “failure”. He said this during a special interview with Channels TV on Wednesday.…
The Current System Of Government Has Failed Nigeria – Dantata
Billionaire businessman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, says the presidential system of government, which is currently being practised, has failed Nigeria. Dantata said this when he…
IPOB Order: Food, Cattle Dealers Mull Fresh Blockade In South-East
The Amalgamated Union of Foodstuff & Cattle Dealers of Nigeria Wednesday expressed its readiness to stop the transportation of livestock and foodstuffs to the South East. The…
Akeredolu laments withdrawal of soldiers from correctional centers in Ondo
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Wednesday in Akure condemned the withdrawal of men of the Nigerian Army from correctional centres in the state. He said in a statement…
Magodo Face-Off: Governor Sanwo-Olu misguided, grandstanding – Lawyer
The Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been chided over his recent face-off with a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) at the Magodo Estates. Reacting to the faceoff, kayoed Ajulo…
I’m absolutely aware of Nigerians’ suffering — Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said he is absolutely aware of the suffering and pains Nigerians go through to feed under his administration. The President made the remark in an exclusive…
Lagos 2021 internal revenue suffers over N180b shortfall
• Capital expenditure bears brunt of IGR deficit • Expert seeks curb in corruption, political interference on tax • Wants high net worth individuals captured in tax net Lagos State’s…
Dowen: Sylvester’s father, Falana kick against legal advice freeing suspects
The father of 12-year-old Sylvester Oromoni (Junior), a pupil of the Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos, who died under controversial circumstances, on Wednesday, said the family was not surprised at the…
The Pains And Gains Of FG’s Free Train Ride
When the federal government announced the free train ride for Nigerians from the Christmas period to a few days after New Year, it was greeted with enthusiasm because of the hassles and…
Why I’ll keep name of my favourite presidential candidate secret – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the name of the candidate who he would prefer to succeed him in 2023 will be kept secret. With months to the 2023 election, there have been speculations…
JUST IN: Veteran Nollywood actress Iyabo Oko is dead
Veteran Nollywood actress, Sidikat Odukanwi, popularly known as Iyabo Oko, is dead. The 62-year-old actress’s death was confirmed by her daughter Bisi Aisha. Bisi announced her…
‘Building collapse rooted in decline of ethics’ — Lagos panel submits report on Ikoyi high-rise
The panel set up to investigate the Ikoyi building collapse has submitted its report to the Lagos government. On November 1, 2021, the 21-storey structure, which was being developed by…
Nigerians to pay VAT for digital services – Finance minister
Nigerians may have to pay more for digital services as the Federal Government has introduced a policy requiring foreign companies that provide digital services in the country to collect…