A Chief Magistratesâ Court in Kaduna State has directed that social commentator and activist Mahdi Shehu be held in prison custody over allegations related to the circulation of false and provocative videos. Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani, leader of the Niger Republic, had alleged that President Bola Tinubu received a substantial payment from France, and the European…
Two-time world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua has visited President Bola Tinubu at his Lagos residence. The British-Nigerian boxer also presented an autograph glove to the President, signed âTo the Great Asiwaju Jagaban Borgu of Africa, Bola A Tinubu.â This was seen via images by the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun,…
Nigeria has successfully reclaimed over $6 million from the United States government, following a prolonged legal battle spanning nearly a decade. The funds were originally seized in 2014 after an arms broker, Dolarian Capital Inc. (DCI), attempted to supply military equipment to Nigeria without the necessary U.S. government license. The U.S. authorities cited a violation…
The Kano State Government has strongly expressed opposition to the proposed tax reform bills before the National Assembly. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who spoke through his Deputy, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, declared the governmentâs position during the 2025 celebration held at the Filin Mahaha, Kofar Naisa open theatre, a statement issued by the deputy governorâs Chief…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has said his government would do more for the people of the state in 2025. Makinde, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, in Ibadan, the state capital, on Wednesday, said his administration would embark on decisive actions that would increase the state residentsâ spending powers…
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has alerted the public to a fraudulent scheme claiming to offer a N50,000 New Year cash grant to Nigerians. The governor described the scheme as a scam and urged citizens to avoid engaging with the fraudulent link. A statement issued by the governorâs social media aide, Godwin Rimi, and…
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, yesterday insisted on the withdrawal of the Tax Reform Bills forwarded by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly for passage to enable all key national stakeholders to be part of the process. Recall that the bills had drawn sharp criticisms from some parts of the country, especially the north,…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has revealed that 2025 would be âa landmark yearâ, one that many would never forget. Pastor Adeboye revealed this at the Holy Communion and crossover service of the church at the new auditorium of the church, Shimawa, Ogun State. Adeboye…
As the Year 2024 run to an end with Yuletide in the air, Hon. Dr. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide, the lawmaker representing Ibadan North Constituency 1 at the Oyo State House of Assembly has extended goodwill and support to Party Members, Stakeholders Wards & Local Government Excos, Sects Leaders and Members of the Community. In such…
President Bola Tinubu said yesterday the Federal Government hopes to bring down the price of food and promote local manufacturing of essential drugs and other medical supplies through the establishment of a National Credit Guarantee Company in the new year. Tinubu, who disclosed this in his New Year nationwide broadcast to the nation, also asked…