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Former Lawmaker and Wife Kidnapped in Nigeria
Gunmen have kidnapped Dr Joseph Haruna Kigbu, a former member of the House of Representatives, and his wife in Nasarawa State.
The attack occurred on Monday evening near Nunku community, Akwanga Local Government Area, while the…
Fake Army Officers, Syndicate Members Arrested in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested two suspects, Emmanuel Linus and Moses Daniel, for impersonating a Nigerian Army officer.
Linus was apprehended on 30 November while wearing full military camouflage…
ICPC Chairman Advocates Stronger Prevention Measures Against Corruption
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has reiterated the importance of preventive strategies in the fight against corruption.
Speaking at a National…
Nigerian Education Loan Fund Disburses Over ₦104 Billion to Over 600,000 Students
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELF), an initiative of the Federal Government, has disbursed over ₦104 billion to students in tertiary institutions across the country, according to data released on Tuesday.
The funds, covering…
Emefiele Linked to Abuja 753 Duplexes and Apartments in EFCC Probe
Court documents have tied former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele to a sprawling Abuja property comprising 753 duplexes and apartments.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) described the estate as…
Tinubu Orders Review of Controversial Tax Reform Bills Amid Nationwide Uproar
President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Ministry of Justice to collaborate with the National Assembly to address concerns over the contentious Tax Reform Bills.
This directive comes amidst mounting opposition from northern lawmakers,…
Oyedele Urges Support for Tax Reform Bills Amidst Controversy
By Staff Reporter
The Chairman of the Presidential Tax Reform Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has called on Nigerians to focus on the transformative benefits of the proposed tax reform bills, urging that a few contentious provisions should…
Police Officer’s Wife Survives Birth of Triplets, Seeks Support
By Bala Ibrahim
A 25-year-old police officer’s wife, Firdausi Muhammad, has expressed gratitude after surviving a cesarean section to deliver triplets in Dutse Local Government Area, Jigawa State.
The successful delivery, which…
Cooking Gas Prices Skyrocket Despite Export Ban
The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has soared across Nigeria, defying the federal government’s export ban intended to stabilise domestic supply.
Consumers have reported increases of up to 58.68% over the past year, with a 12.5kg…
229 Police Officers Killed in 21 Months Amid Rising Violence
A total of 229 Nigerian police officers have been killed between January 2023 and October 2024, highlighting the rising dangers faced by law enforcement personnel.
Daily Trust investigations reveal that the officers fell victim to…
Nationwide Strike Over Minimum Wage Paralyses Four States
Workers in Kaduna, Nasarawa, Ebonyi, and Cross River states have embarked on a week-long strike to demand the implementation of the new national minimum wage.
Public offices, including state assemblies, courts, and ministries,…
Presidency Denies Tax Reform Bias Against Northern Nigeria
The Presidency has dismissed allegations that the proposed tax reform bills before the National Assembly are skewed to impoverish northern Nigeria while favouring Lagos and Rivers states.
In a statement released on Monday,…
UNICEF, Jigawa Assembly Launch Campaign to Combat Out-of-School Children Crisis
By Bala Ibrahim
The Jigawa State House of Assembly, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has initiated a campaign to address the alarming number of out-of-school children in the state.
Jigawa is ranked…
BREAKING: Port Harcourt Refinery Restarts Operations at 60% Capacity After Delays
After years of stalled progress and missed deadlines, Nigeria's Port Harcourt Refinery has resumed crude oil processing, operating at 60% of its capacity, according to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).
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Tinubu Government to Privatise Four Refineries Amid Controversy
The Federal Government has revealed plans to privatise Nigeria’s four state-owned refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna as part of its oil sector reforms.
Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Media to President Bola Tinubu,…
Opposition Parties Plan ‘Mother of Alliances’ to Challenge Tinubu in 2027
Opposition political groups have commenced efforts to form what they call the “mother of opposition alliance” to unseat President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.
Hon. Ikenga Imo…
Experts: GDP Growth Doesn’t Reflect Nigerians’ Struggles
Despite Nigeria’s GDP growing by 3.46% in Q3 2024, economists argue the figures fail to capture the economic hardship faced by citizens.
Professor Segun Ajibola, former President of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, highlighted…
Business Leaders Question NBS Data Amid Harsh Realities
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report showing 3.46% GDP growth and a 4.6% unemployment rate has been met with scepticism by the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA).
…
Tinubu Welcomes GDP Growth but Urges Patience on Reforms’ Impact
President Bola Tinubu has celebrated Nigeria’s 3.46% GDP growth in Q3 2024, attributing it to his administration’s economic reforms but acknowledged the need for further action to improve living standards.
In a statement by…
Nigeria to Borrow More Despite Revenue Surplus, Says Finance Minister
The Nigerian government will pursue further borrowing to finance its budget, despite surpassing revenue targets in several sectors, Finance Minister Wale Edun has revealed.
Speaking before the Senate Joint Committees on Finance…