Strong indications emerged on Monday in the Senate that a public hearing on the Tax Reform Bills will soon be held, paving the way for their passage for third reading. This development was disclosed by Senator Abba Moro, Chairman of the Ad-hoc Committee set up by the Senate in December 2024 to address contentious provisions…
In a landmark ruling that reverberates through the political landscape of Nigeria, the Supreme Court has issued a momentous directive requiring the Federal Government (FG) to allocate funds directly to Local Government Areas (LGAs). This ruling has significant implications, not only for the distribution of financial resources within the country but also for the fundamental…
President Bola Tinubu, Thursday in Abuja, urged the Government of the People’s Republic of China to increase the $2 billion currency swap between Nigeria and China to enhance trade between the two countries. He also called for an upward review of the $50 billion aid package for Africa, which China’s President Xi Jinping announced last…
Says No Turning Back To Yoruba NationLeader of the Yoruba Self-Determination Movement, Banji Akintoye, has reiterated the group’s firm resolve to establish a sovereign Yoruba Nation, emphasizing that the movement will not back down from its quest. In a Monday iinterview, Akintoye made it clear that the push for self-determination was irreversible. “We are not…
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (APC, Ogun West), has announced that January 31 is the tentative date for the passage of the N49.7 trillion budget for the 2025 fiscal year. Senator Adeola shared this information during a meeting with the chairpersons of various Senate standing committees in Abuja….
A federal grand jury in the United States has found two Nigerian nationals guilty of internet fraud following a four-day trial. According to a statement from the Justice Department, Olutayo Sunday Ogunlaja, 39, and Abel Adeyi Daramola, 37, were convicted in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico in Albuquerque on Monday….
~Experts List Gains Of Deregulation, Naira For Crude Policy. Strong indications emerged at the weekend that prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly called petrol, may crash further in 2025. Industry experts, who spoke to Saturday Sun, noted that petrol, which currently sells for between N900 and N950 in many fuel stations, may have its…
The Nigerian Air Force, on Saturday, said it acquired 12 additional fighter aircraft to boost the operational capabilities of the force. The new additions to the NAF fleet include two King Air 360i light transport aircraft, four T-129 ATAK helicopters, two AgustaWestland 109 Trekkers, and four DA-62 surveillance aircraft. Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal…
A 23-year-old man, Rabiu Gambo, has been sentenced by a Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court to sweep the court premises for 40 days after he pleaded guilty to stealing a wallet. Magistrate Ibrahim Emmanuel imposed the sentence on Tuesday, noting that the court showed leniency because Gambo had spared the court time by admitting to his…
The Nigerian government has formally submitted the necessary requirements to the Government of Finland for the extradition of Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa. This was disclosed by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Channels Television on Tuesday. Musa said: “Well, I’m sure he’s cooling off somewhere. “Legal action will be taken accordingly. I…
