The Federal Government has officially commenced the process of reviewing the nation’s revenue allocation formula to meet current realities. Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Mohammed Bello Shehu announced the commencement of the review process at a press conference at Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja on Monday. There are indication that the…
No fewer than 62 kidnapped victims have reportedly escaped after the Nigerian Air Force struck bandits’ camp in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State. The Katsina State Government has confirmed the dramatic escape of 62 kidnapped victims following a manhunt of a notorious bandit, Muhammadu Fulani by the Nigerian Air Force that has a…
Dele Farotimi, a frontline lawyer has said that some politicians are trying hard to rebrand former President, Goodluck Jonathan, who was voted out of office by Nigerians in 2015 for valid reasons. He questioned the rationale behind the move, insisting that those expecting the former Bayelsa State Governor to come and do a miracle would…
Armed bandits have killed two operatives of the Mobile Police Force, MOPOL, in an attack on Tsafe town, Zamfara State. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter insurgency reporter, the incident occurred late Sunday night when the assailants stormed the outskirts of Tsafe along the Yankuzo road. Security sources said the operatives, who were on duty…
Bayo Onanuga, the presidential spokesperson, has criticised opposition figures following the African Democratic Congress’ (ADC) poor performance in the recently concluded by-elections. Onanuga, in a post on his X page on Monday, posted a photo of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, and former Kaduna State…
The Federal Republic of Nigeria is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federative Republic of Brazil on a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) to unlock direct flights. Mr Obafemi Bajomo, Special Adviser on Foreign Direct Investments to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, disclosed this in an interview with the…
Lagos State Government has begun a new registration to capture poor and vulnerable households not covered in its previous database, as part of efforts to deepen social protection and welfare delivery. The exercise, coordinated by the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget, under the supervision of the Commissioner, Mr. Ope George, was launched at Ajibola…
The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has approved the redeployment and appointment of senior officers across key command, instructional, and staff positions in the Nigerian Army. A statement by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, said the reshuffle was part of the COAS’s strategic move to…
Let’s face it: NYSC is a year of mixed feelings. You’re away from home, living on a budget, adjusting to a new place, all while trying to stay sane and maybe even build something for your future. Yes, the federal allowance is now N77,000, a big improvement from the old N33k. But once you subtract…
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, says the results of Saturday’s by-elections in the South-East state show that the Labour Party (LP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are “dead” and “non-existent” in the state. The governor stated this on Sunday during an event in the Nanka area of the state to celebrate the victory of…