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The Presidency has rejected claims that the ongoing Tax Reform Bills, currently before the National Assembly, propose the scrapping of key government agencies such as Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) or that they will impoverish the northern region. The […]

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has stated that Nigeria has demonstrated the will to promote justice and combat terrorism, along with other global crimes. The AGF, according to his media aide, Kamarudeen Ogundele, made the statement on Monday at the 23rd Session of the Assembly […]

The Obi of Onitsha, His Royal Majesty Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, has taken a swipe at Nigeria’s political class, urging those in leadership positions to prioritize public interest over personal and individualistic interests if Nigeria is to grow beyond its current state. In a goodwill message yesterday in Abuja during the public presentation of the book […]

On Monday, December 2, 2024, Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the final forfeiture of a sprawling estate in the nation’s capital to the federal government. The property, situated on Plot 109 Cadastral Zone C09 in the Lokogoma District, measures 150,500 square metres and comprises 753 units including duplexes and […]

*Launches Operation to Combat Vandalism, Seeks Public Cooperation The National Association of Scrap and Waste Dealers Employers of Nigeria (NASWDEN) has issued a public disclaimer, denying reports circulating in online media about the alleged dismissal of its executive officers and the inauguration of a caretaker committee. In a statement released by the General Secretary of […]

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has presented a proposed budget of N790 billion for the year 2025, prioritizing critical sectors such as infrastructure, human capital development, security, and agriculture. While presenting the draft budget at the Kaduna State House of Assembly on Monday, the Governor emphasized a conservative yet strategic approach to resource allocation, […]

A 13-year-old British boy has initiated legal proceedings against his parents for what his lawyers describe as “brutally” taking him to Africa and enrolling him in a boarding school there against his wishes. The boy, whose identity is protected, contacted the British Consulate and a child welfare organization after his parents took him from the […]

The Federal High Court of Nigeria has released details for its upcoming Legal Year Ceremonies to mark the commencement of the 2024/2025 judicial calendar. The events will take place from December 2-3, 2024 in Abuja. The ceremonies will begin with a Legal Year Devotional Worship on Monday, December 2nd at 10:00 AM prompt. The Christian […]

Goodluck Jonathan, former president, has advised Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers, to stay committed to the development of the state despite opposition. Speaking at the first Etche festival of food, art and culture exhibition held at Nihi community in Etche LGA area of the state, on Sunday, Jonathan said the opposition attacks against Fubara are […]

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) threatened to pull funding from Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine after a doctor said on TikTok that patients don’t have to disclose their immigration status. “Hey Texas Children’s Hospital & Baylor College of Medicine, this doctor is putting your Medicaid and Medicare funding at risk,” Abbott wrote […]

The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed a comprehensive investigation into the allegation of deductions from salaries and delay in promotion arrears of personnel of agencies under the purview of the Interior Ministry by the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). A statement on Sunday signed by Ahmed Ja’afaru, Secretary to the […]

A Federal High Court in Enugu State has restrained the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) from conducting its convocation election until the determination of a suit brought by some aspirants alleging a breach of the Standing Orders of Proceedings by the Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Polycarp Chigbu. In the suit, filed under number FHC/E/CS/217/2024, the […]