President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Lagos on Friday on a working visit to the former seat of government as Nigeria prepares for a low-key 65th Independence Anniversary. This is contained in a statement issued by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga late Friday. According to Onanuga, the President moved to Lagos after attending the coronation of…
The Borno State Police Command says it is on the manhunt for a suspect, Abdulsalam Adakwaki, who is alleged to have raped a five-year-old girl in the State Low-Cost area of Maiduguri, the state capital. This is just as the police clarified that the report that the command had already arrested and released the suspect…
Nigerian actress and singer Tonto Dikeh has recounted how her ex-husband, businessman and philanthropist Olakunle Churchill, released their son King Andre’s passport after withholding it for a decade. GISTSMATE MEDIA reported that Dikeh on Saturday announced her reconciliation with Mr Churchill on social media, describing the reunion as a “divine restoration” after years of public…
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the deaths of 17 individuals following armed attacks by suspected herders on communities in Logo and Ukum Local Government Areas between Thursday and Friday. In a statement issued on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Catherine Anene, said a large group of armed militia invaded the Sankera axis…
Zamfara Police Command has succeeded in the arrest of notorious bandit Mohammed Dankani popularly known as “Akki”, and recovered arms and ammunition in the state. Briefing newsmen while addressing men and officers on the achievements recorded on Tuesday at the police command headquarters in Gusau, the commissioner of police Ibrahim B. Maikaba commended all operatives…
Ahead of the 2027 polls, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has zoned the party’s presidential slot to the southern part of the country. The decision was taken at the party 102nd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja. The party also insisted that the chairmanship position would be retained by a northerner, hence confirmed…
The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has announced a sweeping set of 50 tax exemptions and reliefs aimed at easing the financial burden on low-income earners, average taxpayers, and small businesses, as part of Nigeria’s new tax reform framework set to take effect on January 1, 2026….
Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno south, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for his political appointments. The legislator described the appointments as violations of the constitutional provision for federal character. Speaking on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Monday, Ndume said Tinubu’s appointments have not reflected the diversity mandated by section 14(3) of the 1999 constitution. “The…
The Oyo State government has commenced a 60-day Online Building Permit Amnesty (OYBPA) program, aimed at regularizing buildings that were constructed without proper government approval. OYOBPA programme kick started officially today the 26th August 2024 and ends on the 27th October 2024. The programme will also regularize those in violation of building regulations in the…
Indications emerged recently that former Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, may be considering a return to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. There are fears that Obi’s defection to the PDP could destabilize the emerging opposition coalition, which is gaining momentum under the African Democratic Congress, ADC’s platform. Some watchers now believe that…
