President Tinubu Welcomes NEC’s Recommendation for Further Consultation on Tax Reform Bills
In a recent development, President Bola Tinubu has responded positively to the recommendation by the National Economic Council (NEC) to reconsider certain tax reform bills currently under review by the National Assembly. The NEC, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima and consisting of Nigeria’s 36 state governors, advised that these bills be temporarily withdrawn to…
Minister of Solid Minerals Cautions States on Illegal Mining Shutdowns
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has issued a stern warning to state governments, emphasizing that they lack the constitutional authority to shut down mining operations. He reiterated that mining activities fall exclusively under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government and urged states to refrain from unilateral actions in this regard. This declaration…
CBN Announces Launch of Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed plans to implement an Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System (EFEMS), a new platform that is expected to overhaul the nation’s foreign exchange market. The system, aimed at promoting transparency and market-driven rates, will officially be launched on December 1, 2024, following a two-week testing phase set to…
Federal Government Advises Nigerians in Lebanon to Return Home Amid Escalating Conflict
The Federal Government of Nigeria has urged its citizens currently residing in Lebanon to consider returning home due to escalating violence between Hezbollah and Israel. The advisory, issued by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), comes as tensions rise in the region, leading to increased concerns for the safety of Nigerians abroad. In a statement…
FULL TEXT OF NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU ON THE 64TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA OCTOBER 1, 2024
Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising living costs and the search for meaningful employment. I want to assure you that your voices are heard. As your President, I assure…
Ladoja Unveils 18-Year Secret: Not Adedibu, Akala, But Obasanjo Behind My Impeachment
Former Oyo State Governor, Rashidi Ladoja, has revealed that former President Olusegun Obasanjo was the main orchestrator behind his impeachment 18 years ago, contradicting the long-standing belief that his ousting was led by the late Alhaji Lamidi Adedibu and his then-deputy, Adebayo Alao-Akala. In a recent interview on Fresh FM to mark his 80th birthday,…
October 1 protest: Ogun court restricts protesters to MKO Abiola Stadium, three other venues
A High Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has restricted members of the #FearlessInOctober protest groups in the state to the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, Gateway International Stadium, Sagamu; Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode, and Ansar-Ud-Deen Comprehensive High School, Ota. The court presided by Tajudeen. A.Okunsokan gave this order following an application brought by…
Ogun Intensifies Work on Federal Roads, Begins Palliative Work on Failed Portion of Sagamu-Ore-Benin Expressway
The Ogun State Government has commenced the reconstruction of the failed portion of the Sagamu-Ore-Benin Expressway near Sagamu to address the current traffic logjam being experienced by motorists on the road. Governor Dapo Abiodun paid an unscheduled visit to the bad portion of the road on Sunday, stating that as a major road linking Lagos…
House of Representatives Restricts Journalists from Covering Bobrisky and EFCC Investigation
The House of Representatives has officially barred journalists from covering the ongoing investigation into the N15 million corruption allegations involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) in connection with the prosecution of Nigerian social media personality Bobrisky. Initially, the House invited members of the press to observe and…
Court Bars INEC and Security Agencies from Participating in Rivers State Local Government Elections
A Federal High Court ruling has prohibited the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from providing the voters’ register to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) for the upcoming local government elections scheduled for October 5, 2024. The court also barred the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Department of State Services (DSS) from…