President Bola Tinubu has officially inaugurated two additional commissioners to the National Population Commission, bolstering the commission’s efforts in demographic research and analysis. The ceremony, which took place at 12:15 pm in the esteemed Council Chamber of the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, saw Mr. Fasuwa Johnson and Dr. Amid Tadese Raheem taking the oath of office. Their abridged citations were presented before the ceremony commenced, detailing their qualifications and experiences. This event marks a significant step, coming three months after President Tinubu forwarded Raheem’s nomination to the Senate on February 13, followed by Johnson’s confirmation on March 6. Notably, President…
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Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT) member and once a close associate of Governor Godwin Obaseki, Charles Idahosa, has made a significant political move by rejoining the All Progressives Congress (APC). Idahosa, who had left the APC alongside Obaseki roughly four years ago, cited his desire to secure victory for the APC in the upcoming September 21 governorship election as his motivation for returning to the party fold. His announcement came during a gathering at his residence, where he was warmly welcomed back into the APC by party leaders, with Lawrence Okah, the Secretary of the APC…
Senator Rufai Hanga representing Kano Central Senatorial District has clarified that his recent donation of 2,000 clay pots and 10,500 yards of white cloth to Muslim graveyards in his constituency was prompted by his faith and belief in seeking divine mercy. The Deputy Minority Chief Whip of the 10th Senate and member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party faced public criticism following reports of his donation, with some questioning the allocation of resources towards burial materials instead of essential infrastructure like hospitals. In response to the backlash, Senator Hanga, speaking through his aide Dawuud Auwal, defended the gesture, highlighting its…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its 2024 Staff Report, advocating for regulatory oversight of cryptocurrency dealers by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The IMF recommends that global crypto trading platforms operating in Nigeria be required to obtain licenses or register, similar to licensed operators such as Bureaux De Change (BDCs) authorized by the CBN for retail forex transactions. Highlighting concerns over potential risks posed by unregulated cryptocurrency trading, the IMF underscores the importance of subjecting crypto trading platforms to the same regulatory standards applied to traditional financial intermediaries. This approach, based on the principle of “same activity,…
The embattled National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, is set to lead a delegation to a crucial meeting with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) today. The meeting, part of the commission’s routine quarterly consultative forum, aims to address pertinent issues within the political landscape and strategize for future elections. Tensions have escalated following the National Convention, which reinstated Abure as the party’s National Chairman. However, INEC’s declaration that it did not oversee the convention, as mandated by the Electoral Act, has sparked speculation regarding the commission’s recognition of Abure’s leadership. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has vehemently…
Pope Francis and Most. Rev. Adewale Martins, on Sunday tasked state actors to exert regulations on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to conform to pro-human. The Pope, who is the ruler the Vatican City State and the Holy See; and Martins, the Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, made the call as the world commemorates the 58th edition of the World Communications Day. Martins celebrated a Mass held at the Holy Cross Cathedral, Lagos. The 2024 annual event was to reflect on the opportunities and challenges of modern means of social communication to propagate the Gospel. The News Agency of Nigeria…
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo had said during the commissioning of the presidential lodge at Osun State Government House in Osogbo on Sunday, May 12, that despite Nigeria’s complexity, effective governance is achievable with honesty and integrity. Joined by Governor Ademola Adeleke and former governor Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, Obasanjo emphasised the importance of leadership transparency and conscientiousness. “In my experience, Nigeria is a complex country, but not inherently difficult to govern,” Obasanjo stated. “Similarly, one could argue that Osun State presents its own challenges, yet it remain manageable. The key lies in being true to one’s conscience, the people, and…
In a significant move aimed at alleviating the burden of multiple taxation on small businesses and low-income individuals, the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee (PFPTRC) of Nigeria has revealed groundbreaking plans to overhaul the country’s tax system. The Chairman of the Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, made the announcement during a press briefing held in Abuja over the weekend, following the conclusion of the committee’s close-out retreat. Under the proposed reforms, a staggering 95% of the informal sector will be exempted from all forms of taxation. Oyedele emphasised that this decision is rooted in the recognition of the hard work…
Paul Ibe, the spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, has shed light on the internal dynamics of the party. According to Ibe, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, played a pivotal role in the departure of Peter Obi from the party. Ibe disclosed that Atiku was in favour of the PDP zoning the 2023 presidential ticket to the Southeast region. However, Wike allegedly opposed this move, which ultimately led to Obi’s exit from the party. Obi, who was the PDP’s vice presidential candidate in the 2019 presidential election, switched allegiance to…
Witnesses in Tomibiaong Ukwa Community, Cross River State, report a harrowing attack allegedly perpetrated by armed individuals donning military attire. The invaders, believed to hail from the distant Isu community in Ihechiowa Local Government Area of Abia State, are accused of perpetrating a vicious assault resulting in the deaths of five elderly individuals and the destruction of numerous homes. According to eyewitness accounts, the armed assailants also purportedly engaged in the abduction of several young men who resisted their incursion. However, authorities from the police department in the state have claimed ignorance of the reported attack. Irene Ugbo, Public Relations…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the government’s dedication to ongoing tax reforms, ensuring they serve the collective interest of Nigerians, as affirmed during the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee’s close-out retreat. Speaking at the conclusion of the retreat held at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, Vice President Shettima, represented by Dr Aliyu Moddibo Umar, the Special Adviser to the President on General Duties, emphasised the administration’s resolve to enhance the tax system for the nation’s overall advancement. Dispelling speculations, Shettima affirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to crafting an administrative framework that guarantees equitable benefits from a robust tax…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has commenced vaccination of 2024 intending pilgrims against polio, meningitis, diphtheria, and yellow fever in Kebbi. Inaugurating the exercise at Dr Nasir Idris Hajj Camp in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday, Head of the Medical Team, Dr Sa’id Ahmad, said the vaccines were mandatory for all prospective pilgrims. Ahmad, who equally represented the Federal Ministry of Health and Board of Management of NAHCON at the event, said that the vaccination exercise followed the directive of the Saudi Arabian government. “This vaccination is very apt considering that the first inaugural flight will depart Nigeria on…