Nigerian Governors Urge President Tinubu to Withdraw Tax Reform Bill from National Assembly
In a recent development, Nigerian governors have asked President Bola Tinubu to withdraw the Tax Reform Bill from the National Assembly. This request, led by the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), aims to create more time for consultation and understanding among Nigerians before any major changes in tax policies are made. The appeal was made during […]
President Tinubu Appoints Major General Olufemi Oluyede As Acting Chief Of Army Staff
President Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS). This announcement was made on Wednesday, October 30, by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the president on Information and Strategy. General Oluyede will serve in this position while the current COAS, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, is […]
Supply Enough Petrol For Local Consumption, Tinubu Tells Dangote, Others
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is pushing for Nigerian refineries to focus on supplying fuel for local use rather than relying on imports. This shift aims to strengthen Nigeria’s economy by reducing the constant pressure on foreign exchange and promoting the local oil industry. At a recent meeting held at the State House in Abuja, Tinubu […]
SSANU, NASU to Finance Minister Edun: Release Our Withheld Salaries
University unions in Nigeria, including the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), are calling on Finance Minister Wale Edun to release their unpaid salaries. These unions, representing university staff, began an indefinite strike to push for the payment of four months’ worth of […]
Asari Dokubo Declines Pipeline Contract from President Tinubu
Asari Dokubo, former leader of the Niger Delta militants, has disclosed that he turned down a pipeline contract offered to him by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Tuesday, Dokubo shared that, while he didn’t take on the contract himself, he’s open to helping those who are involved in it. During […]
Federal Government Encourages All States to Implement New Minimum Wage
The Nigerian Federal Government recently called on state governors who haven’t yet implemented the new minimum wage of N70,000 to prioritize fair pay for their workers. This message was delivered by Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. […]
Tinubu’s Chief Security Officer Rejects DSS Redeployment Order, Gains Support from Governors
Adegboyega Fasasi, Chief Security Officer (CSO) to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, is making headlines after refusing to follow a redeployment order from the Department of State Services (DSS). This directive, issued on October 20 by DSS Director General Tosin Ajayi, instructed Fasasi to leave his position at Aso Rock Villa. However, Fasasi has chosen to […]
Wike: Niger Delta Militant Group Warns of Bombing Oil Installations
A group from Nigeria’s Niger Delta, known as the Niger Delta Development Force, has issued a stark warning to President Bola Tinubu’s government. The group claims that it will shut down oil facilities in the Niger Delta if immediate action isn’t taken to curb what they describe as political interference by Nyesom Wike, the Minister […]
Wike: Every Area of Abuja Will Be Developed
On October 24, 2024, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike, made a strong promise to the residents of Abuja: no part of the city will be left undeveloped. He spoke during the launch of the construction for Collector Road CN8 (Asuquo Okon Way) in the Daki Biyu District. This new road […]
It’s Time to Revive Nigeria’s Livestock Sector, Says President Tinubu
Nigeria stands at a crossroads in its agricultural development, particularly in the livestock sector. With an impressive inventory of 563 million chickens, 58 million cattle, 124 million goats, 60 million sheep, and 16 million pigs, Nigeria is not just a player but the leader in livestock production in West Africa. However, despite these vast resources, […]