Senators from Nigeria’s South-East region have decided to engage in further consultations with their state governments, constituents, and other relevant stakeholders before taking a final stance on the contentious tax reform bills currently under consideration in the National Assembly. The decision, made under the aegis of the South-East Senators’ Forum, reflects the lawmakers’ desire to…
Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have initiated talks on the extraction and processing of iron ore into steel. A statement signed by the Special Adviser to the solid minerals minister, Kehinde Bamigbetan, on Monday, said the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, and the Deputy Minister of Minerals and Energy of Saudi Arabia, Khalid…
Subheading: “In her first term, Hon.Prof Lilian Orogbu has made a lasting impact on her constituency, leaving an indelible mark on the community” Awka North In a remarkable display of dedication and commitment, first-time House of Representatives member, Hon Prof Lilian Orogbu’, has transformed her constituency with a series of impactful projects. Within her first…
The United Kingdom has issued approximately 300,000 visas to Nigerians in recent years, according to British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery. He emphasized that the relationship between the two countries remains strong, with Nigeria being one of the biggest beneficiaries of the UK’s post-Brexit migration policies. Montgomery refuted claims of harsh visa policies, asserting…
•Says No Amount Of Support Is Enough For Servicemen. Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has explained that the residential building constructed by the State Government for officers of the Nigerian Air Force was to enable his administration complement the efforts of the military and the Federal Government in providing welfare support to Servicemen. The…
The Nigerian Senate has issued a strong warning to Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government, threatening to withhold allocations in the 2025 budget if they fail to provide adequate expenditure records for the 2024 fiscal year. The warning was made during an investigative hearing led by Senator Sani Musa (APC, Niger East),…
The Chairman of Ilorin West Local Government, Honourable Shehu Abdulrahman Babatunde Ladan along with Hon. Abubakar Olaitan Oladipo Danku, Councilor Ajikobi Ward joins the Government officials led by SSA on Special duty, Alhaji Razaq Jiddah and State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to inspect the site of a recent fire incident at Ile Sayi Alaparun, Alore,…
The Commissioner of Police for Imo State, Danjima Aboki, has reaffirmed the command’s commitment to enhancing collaboration with the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) to foster stronger relationships with the public. Aboki made this pledge during the commissioning and formal handover of the “Charlvon Transit Camp,” an initiative of the PCRC, at the Senior Police…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) has declared the purported expulsion of Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere by the Umuopia/ Umukegwu Ward chapter in Imo State as null and void. Simultaneously, the party has appointed the Ideato North/South Federal Constituency representative in the House of Representatives as the leader of the PDP in…
Brigadier General Y. D. Ahmed, the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has cautioned corps members in Abia State against engaging in frequent, unnecessary travels and night journeys that may jeopardize their safety. He issued this warning on Sunday, December 8, 2024, while addressing the 2024 Batch C Stream I Corps Members…
