The Special Assistant to Oyo State Governor on Federal Constituency, Hon. Hakeem Adedibu, on Thursday, welcomed the ex-lawmaker, Hon. Shina Peller, and his supporters to the fold of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. He described the defection as a “new dawn” for the party in Oke Ogun and the state in general. Adedibu, who was the former Chief Whip in ... Read More »
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“Tax Reforms on the Horizon: FIRS Chairman Addresses Obsolete Laws and Multiple Revenue Agencies”
The chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, says there are leakages because several government agencies collect revenues.. Adedeji made this known on Wednesday when he appeared before the house of representatives committee on finance to defend the FIRS’ 2024 budget. The FIRS chairman said a single revenue-collection agency is responsible for collecting revenue in other countries, ... Read More »
“Governor Adeleke Invites International Partners to Join Osun’s Cocoa Revival Agenda”
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has urged investors to tap into the potentials of cocoa in the state, saying that his administration is already taking steps in addressing past challenges that stunted growth of the sector. Addressing a global audience of investors in the cocoa sector in London, the United Kingdom, on Wednesday, Governor Adeleke noted ... Read More »
“Nigeria Police Force Dispels Allegations: Officer’s Extravagant Lifestyle Claims Proven Untrue 5 Years Ago”
The Nigeria Police Force issues this statement to address recent allegations recirculating on social media, made by an unidentified masked female individual regarding the lifestyle of one of our officers, one Inspector Christopher Marcel Nabugwu (as he then was). The matter in question was thoroughly investigated five years ago when it first trended, at which time it was conclusively determined ... Read More »
Dangote Cement Wins Environmental Sustainability Award
The Dangote Cement Plc has emerged winner of the 2023 NatureNews Environmental Sustainability Award. The award was conferred on the company Tuesday at the 3rd Anniversary Lecture of NatureNews and Presentation of the Hero of Environmental Actions for Development (HEAD) at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. The 3rd anniversary has as its theme: “Climate Change and Energy Transition in ... Read More »
SANWO-OLU REASSURES RELIGIOUS GROUPS OF ADMINISTRATION’S CONTINUOUS SUPPORT
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, reassured religious organisations in the state of his administration’s continuous support as well as cooperation in creating an enduring partnership for the benefit of residents of the State. He said Lagos State is very critical to the success of Nigeria, noting that “if we are able to do it well, we will ... Read More »
“Governor Ododo Takes Swift Action: Ofu Local Government Chairman Removed Over Alleged Palliative Diversion” By Gbenga Odogun
The Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has approved the immediate removal of Hassan Atawodi as the Transition Chairman of Ofu Local Government Area of the state. Our correspondent learnt Atawodi’s removal followed his alleged involvement in the diversion of the state government palliatives currently being shared across the 21 local government areas of the state to citizens. Following the economic ... Read More »
Tinubu’s Bold Move: PMS Subsidy Removal Paves the Way for Nigeria’s Energy Security
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said that the decision of his administration to remove subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) was premised on the need to ensure long-term energy security and economic prosperity of Nigeria. The President stated this in his keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 7th Nigerian International Energy Summit (NIES) at the Banquet Hall of the ... Read More »
“Empowering Tomorrow: NADDC Paves the Way for Youth in STEM Initiatives”
In line with the Build component of the office’s strategic pillars and our intention to drive youth initiatives in STEM, I presented a proposal to the leadership of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC). The presentation aimed at integrating more youth initiatives into their programs and to improve on existing ones, in order to maximize the potentials of ... Read More »
“Wanted Kidnap Kingpin Nabbed: FCT Police Secure Victory in Ongoing Battle Against Banditry”
The operatives of the FCT Police Command, in a continued effort against banditry in FCT and its environs, on February 24, 2024 at about 7:05 PM, acting on credible intelligence, stormed Sardauna Forest, Toto, Nasarawa State and arrested one Samaila Wakili Fafa A.K.A Habu Ibrahim, a kidnap kingpin who has been on the wanted list of the Command for a ... Read More »