Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has finally spoken out on the contentious tax reform bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu. Atiku’s statement comes on the heels of the National Economic Council’s (NEC) recommendation to withdraw the Tax Reforms Bill, which is currently before the National Assembly. In a statement released on Sunday, Atiku cited the…
The Federal Government (FG) has borrowed N17.36 trillion from domestic and foreign sources in the first 10 months of this year. This represents N6.06 trillion (55.6 per cent) in excess of the N10.9 trillion stipulated in the 2025 Appropriation Act on 10 months prorate bases. The total borrowing in 2025 approved budget is N13.08 trillion…
Garba Shehu, a former aide to late President Muhammadu Buhari, has said that his deceased boss would have welcomed the controversial EndSARS protest if it was not hijacked by subversive elements. Shehu stated this on Tuesday while fielding questions on Arise Television’s Morning Show programme. GISTSMATE MEDIA reported that Buhari died at the age of…
An auto crash involving an articulated vehicle in Kogi has claimed the lives of seven people, including four students from the Federal University, Lokoja (FUL), while another student sustained injuries. Samuel Oyedeji, the FRSC Kogi sector commander, revealed the details to journalists in Lokoja on Monday, attributing the accident to brake failure. The accident caused…
In a time when public officials are often criticized for disconnection from the grassroots, Hon. Khadijat Kareem Omotayo, the Personal Assistant to the President on Constituency Affairs, has set a shining example of proactive leadership. Her efforts to visit nearly 20 states across the nation to engage with citizens exemplify a deep commitment to her…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the removal of persons convicted for kidnapping, drug trafficking, human trafficking, fraud, and unlawful possession of firearms from the list of beneficiaries under the federal government’s prerogative of mercy. A statement on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said Tinubu took the decision…
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to constitutional reforms aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions. The president, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, gave the assurance while declaring open a public hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution in Abuja. Tinubu described the ongoing…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Friday charged officers and soldiers graduating from Exercise Restore Hope IX to translate their intensive training into operational victories as they deploy across various theatres of operation to address Nigeria’s security challenges. Speaking at the Final Exercise and Graduation Ceremony held at the Nigerian…
A suspected cult clash turned tragic in the Orile Iganmu area of Lagos State after a man identified as Saheed, alias Emiloju, was allegedly hacked to death during a child-naming ceremony. The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday, January 14. It was gathered that Saheed was attending the ceremony alongside some of his colleagues in the…
The Pan Yoruba Socio-Political Group, Afenifere, has appointed Oba Oladipo Olaitan as the new leader of the group. This was contained in a communique issued after its monthly general meeting held at the lsanya Ogbo, in Ogun state, the country home of its late leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo. The Meeting was attended by delegates from…
