Year: 2024
President Tinubu Assures Citizens of Economic Recovery Amid Engagement with Traditional Rulers
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has affirmed that the nation’s economy is on a gradual but steady path to recovery, assuring citizens that his administration is committed to addressing their needs more effectively. This statement was made during a meeting with traditional rulers at the State House on Thursday, led by the Sultan of…
DSS COUNSELS AGAINST PLANNED PROTEST IN NIGERIA
The Department of State Services (DSS) has followed the discourse on planned protests in parts of the country in the coming weeks by persons and groups yet to identify themselves in the public as leaders of the plot. While peaceful protest is a democratic right of citizens, the Service has confirmed a sinister plan by…
BREAKING: Lagos State Tops Climate Governance Performance Ranking
Lagos, Nigeria – In a remarkable achievement, Lagos State has secured the first position in the Climate Governance Performance ranking among the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This ranking was conducted by the Federal Ministry of Environment in collaboration with the Society for Planet & Prosperity. This accolade is attributed to the…
SGF Chairman, Prince Abiodun, Mourns Ohaneze Ndigbo President General
Ogun State, Nigeria – The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Chief Emmanuel Nwuanyanwu, President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo. Describing the news as shocking, Prince Abiodun highlighted the profound loss Chief Nwuanyanwu’s death represents to the nation. In…
House of Representatives Calls for Suspension of NMDPRA Chief Executive Amid Investigation
Abuja, Nigeria – In a decisive move, the House of Representatives has called for the suspension of the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Authority (NMDPRA) pending a thorough investigation into allegations against the Authority. The decision came after Honorable Esosa Iyawe raised a motion of urgent public importance regarding the need…
National Assembly Approves Amendment to Finance Act, Introducing 70% Tax on Banks’ FX Profits
Abuja, Nigeria – In a significant legislative move, the National Assembly has approved an amendment to the Finance Act that imposes a 70% tax on substantial foreign exchange (FX) profits earned by banks in 2023. The decision was finalized on Tuesday during the plenary sessions of both chambers, following the review of the Joint National…
President Tinubu Signs North West Development Commission Bill into Law
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially approved and enacted the North West Development Commission Bill, creating a new body aimed at addressing the development needs of the North West zone. The announcement was made by Barau Jibrin, the Deputy President of the Senate, during an evening meeting at his office within the…
PRESS RELEASE: Stop Telling Lies, African Democratic Congress ADC Ogun State tells Ladi Adebutu
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Ogun State strongly refutes Hon. Ladi Adebutu’s claim that members of our esteemed party have decamped to his camp or his party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). As the official spokesperson of the ADC Ogun State, I, Hon. Olumide Onabajo, want to clarify that no member of our party has…
FG Allocates N438 Billion to States and FCT for NG-Cares Program
Abuja, Nigeria – In a major move to bolster economic resilience and support vulnerable communities, the Federal Government has allocated N438 billion to the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-Cares) Program. The NG-Cares Program, formerly known as the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery…
Minister of State Petroleum Resources Hosts Crucial Meeting with Dangote, NMDPRA, NUPRC, and NNPC Leadership
Abuja, Nigeria – Distinguished Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, the Honourable Minister of State Petroleum Resources [Oil], hosted a high-level meeting with key stakeholders to address and resolve ongoing issues surrounding the Dangote Refinery. Attending the meeting were prominent figures in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector: The stakeholders expressed their gratitude to the Honourable Minister for his…