On Monday, Shafi’u Tureta, a media aide to former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, was arraigned before a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Sokoto State for allegedly defaming the current Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu. Tureta faced charges related to spreading unlawful media content, specifically for circulating videos and documents deemed defamatory towards Governor Aliyu. One […]
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Government Threatens to Close Down Fuel Stations as Petrol Prices Soar to N1,000 per Litre
Independent oil marketers across Nigeria have raised the price of petrol to between N900 and N1,000 per litre, significantly higher than the N568 to N617 per litre found at Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) outlets. This price hike has led to long queues at NNPC stations as Nigerians seek more affordable fuel. In response, the […]
Crypto Tax Reforms: Zacch Adedeji’s Initiative Will Create Thriving Financial System For Nigeria – CSOs
About 1000 Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has commended Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), for his pioneering efforts in revolutionizing Nigeria’s tax system to accommodate cryptocurrencies. In a press conference addressed in Abuja on Monday and signed by Mallam Yakubu Mohammed, National Coordinator, and Barr Godspower Ebi, […]
Crypto Reforms: Nigerians In Diaspora Praise FIRS Boss For Modernizing Tax System
The Nigeria Professionals in Diaspora group has praised Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), for his innovative crypto tax reforms, describing them as a game changer for Nigeria’s economy. In a statement delivered during a press conference in Abuja and signed by Dr. Obiora Okereke, President, and Chief Mrs. […]
Resident Doctors in Nigeria Declare 7-Day Nationwide Strike Over Colleague’s Abduction
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared a 7-day nationwide strike, set to begin at 12:00 am on Monday, August 26, 2024. The strike is in response to the ongoing abduction of Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, a registrar in the Department of Ophthalmology at the National Eye Centre in Kaduna, who has been held […]
FG Postpones Crucial Meeting with ASUU Amid Strike Threats
The federal government has postponed the planned meeting with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which was initially scheduled for today, Monday, 26th August. ASUU president Emmanuel Osodeke confirmed the postponement, though no reason was provided for the rescheduling. The meeting is now set to take place on Wednesday, 28th August. This development comes […]
NYSC Releases Batch B Stream II Call-Up Letters
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the release of the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream II call-up letters for prospective corps members. This update was shared through the NYSC’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday. The orientation camp for Batch B Stream II is scheduled to commence on August 28, 2024, and will […]
Dino Melaye Accuses PDP Leaders of Turning Party Into an “Obituary”
Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has renewed his criticism of key figures in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing them of irreparably damaging the party. Melaye, who previously charged PDP National Chairman Iliya Damagum, National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu, and Organizing Secretary Umar Bature with undermining the party, has now intensified his attack. He claims […]
Catholic Bishops Warn Tinubu: Youth Protests Will Persist Until Economic Hardship Is Addressed
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has warned that Nigerian youths will continue to protest against economic hardship and hunger until President Bola Tinubu takes meaningful action. In a statement delivered during the opening session of the CBCN’s 2024 Second Plenary Assembly in Auchi, Edo State, Most Rev. Lucius Ugorji, President of the Conference, […]
Shaibu Warns Obaseki of Potential Exposé Amid Impeachment Suit
Philip Shaibu, the reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, has threatened to reveal alleged misconduct by Governor Godwin Obaseki if the governor’s supporters continue to insult him. Shaibu, who recently joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), issued this warning during a press briefing after attending Sunday Mass at the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria in […]