FG plans 5% tax on telecoms services, others
The Federal Government has proposed a five per cent excise duty on telecommunications services, gaming, and betting activities as part of a new bill to overhaul Nigeria’s tax framework. The bill, titled, “A Bill…
State House food budget grows by 20% in three years
Budget allocations for food and catering supplies for the offices of the President, Vice-President, and State House headquarters rose by 20 per cent from 2022 to 2024. Although the allocations remained static at…
Return home – FG begs Nigerians in diaspora
Nigerians in the diaspora have been urged to return to the country to build a better nation. This appeal was made to all Nigerians abroad by the Chairman, Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa.…
Nigerian-Biafran civil war was inevitable – Gowon relives experience with details
One of Nigeria’s former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon has said that the Nigerian-Biafran Civil War was inevitable. Gowon was Nigeria’s head of state between August 1, 1966 and July 29, 1975, while the civil…
Even those with stolen funds are looking for people of integrity to manage their wealth – Osinbajo
Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has said it is getting more difficult to find people of integrity. Prof Osinbajo stated this at the 2024 Matriculations of Miva Open University in Abuja, on Satuday. Making a case for Open…
NYSC FELICITATES WITH GOWON AT 90
The National Youth Service Corps has congratulated the founder of the 51 year old Scheme, General Dr Yakubu Gowon (Rtd) GCFR as he turns 90 years on 19th of…
Egbetokun’s New Tenure: 183 DIGs, AIGs, CPs face uncertain future – Investigation
At least, 183 senior police officers, who would have been in line to become the Inspector General of Police are now facing an uncertain future, Sunday Telegraph can reveal. The officers made up of Deputy Inspectors…
Tinubu can rule Nigeria from anywhere, says former Lagos Attorney General
Former Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General of Lagos State, Olasupo Sasore, has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is capable of effectively governing Nigeria from any location around the globe. Sasore…
“Stop behaving like an errand boy to Kwankwaso” – Group tells Kano governor
The rumoured political disagreement between Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano and his godfather, Alhaji Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has taken a new turn. Reports say the disagreement was due to the governor’s recent stance he would…
I Won’t Descend Into Gutter With You – Atiku Replies Wike
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has said he would not go the way of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, whom he accused of playing politics “with the suffering of Nigerians”.…
FG to transfer national grid to independent operators
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has said discussions are ongoing to transfer the…
Abdulrazaq approves N70k minimum wage for Kwara civil servants
AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq, governor of Kwara, has approved N70,000 as the minimum wage for civil servants in the state. In a statement on Saturday, Hauwa Nuru, Kwara commissioner for finance, said the new minimum wage…
Lagbaja undergoing medical treatment abroad… it won’t create leadership vacuum – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says Taoreed Lagbaja, the chief of army staff (COAS), is sick and receiving medical treatment abroad. In a statement on Saturday, Onyema Nwachukwu, director of army public relations,…
Why economic reform is hard to sell
Breaking News: The World Bank has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic policy, suggesting that Nigeria must maintain its current reforms for the next 10 to 15 years in order to be able to transform…
Abuja Principal Murdered At Home
The Principal of Abuja Rehabilitation Center, Bala Tsoho Musa, has been killed by a yet-to-be-identified assailant. Musa, popularly referred as comrade, was reportedly found dead on Friday night inside the…
‘He Has Been My Counsellor Since I Assumed Office’ – Tinubu Hails Gowon At 90
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, on his 90th birthday, describing him as a gentleman extraordinaire and his Counselor since assumption of…
UK Deports 44 Nigerians, Ghanaians In Single Flight
44 Nigerians and Ghanaians were deported to their home countries in a single flight on Friday, according to…
‘Nigerians Have Rejected You’ – Wike Asks Atiku To Pack Up And Go Home
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Atiku, who was the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s presidential candidate in the…
APC Wins All LGAs In Kaduna Election
The Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission (KADSIECOM) says the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have won the elections conducted in all the 23 local governments and 255 wards in the state.…
Tinubu Returns From European Trip
President Bola Tinubu has returned to the country after his trips to England and France. The presidency announced this on Saturday night, releasing a footage of the presidential jet touching down at Nnamdi Azikiwe…
Lebanon drone targets Netanyahu’s residence
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said a drone was launched toward his residence in Caesarea on Saturday after the military reported a drone from Lebanon had “hit a structure” in the central Israeli town.…
Floating of Naira caused hardship for Nigerians, not subsidy removal – Expert
A financial expert, Dr. Olutayo Obadina, has said that the government’s floating of the Naira is the cause of the current hardship being faced by Nigerians and not the fuel subsidy removal. Obadina, a PhD holder in…
Ahmed Musa Rolling Back The Years In Style
Undoubtedly, the history of Kano Pillars Football Club will be incomplete without a mention of Ahmed Musa, whose name has become synonymous with the biggest club in northern Nigeria. Although the 2024/2025 Nigeria…
The Many Controversies Of Senate President Akpabio
Like the proverbial cat with nine lives, the Senate President Godswill Akpabio, former governor of Akwa Ibom State, defied all opposition to clinch the position of Senate President of the 10th National Assembly on June…