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PDP Governors slam Wike over threat
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors have slammed the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and labelled his threats as unbridled and irresponsible. It would be recalled that Wike, a former Rivers State Governor during the weekend, threatened to put fire in the state of governors supporting his successor, Siminalayi Fubara. Wike announced at the […]
FG proposing to increase VAT to 10 percent
By Olamilekan Adigun The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, on Tuesday, said has the committee is proposing a law to the National Assembly to increase value-added tax from the current 7.5% to 10%. Oyedele stated this during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today. He also said his […]
NNPC increases fuel to N855 per litre
By Olamilekan Adigun The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has increased its pump price to N855 per litre. This comes just as the NNPCL management admitted that it was facing a debt challenge to the tune of $6 billion from its supply chain abroad. While the prices have varied since the removal of the […]
South Africa denies junior D’Tigers visas for FIBA U18
By Olamilekan Adigun The South African Consulate at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has denied players of the Nigeria U-18 boys’ basketball team visas to the 2024 FIBA U18 Afrobasket. This decision has jeopardised Nigeria’s trip to the biennial tournament starting in South Africa on Tuesday (today), Nigeria is billed to face Egypt in Pretoria […]
Native doctor shoots client to death while testing charm
By Olamilekan Adigun A native doctor, Timothy Dauda (19), has been arrested over the alleged killing of one Alex Ezekiel while testing the efficacy of a charm in Onumu community in Akoko-Edo LGA of Edo Stats. He was nabbed by operatives of the state Police Command. It was learnt that the suspect specialises in preparing […]
Governor Adeleke Hails Vice President Shettima at 58
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated the Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima on the occasion of his 58th birthday. While congratulating the Vice President, the Governor described him as a man of immense humility and as a great leader that other leaders should emulate. Governor Adeleke in a statement by his Spokesperson, […]
Court remand diver for allegedly crushing OAU final year student to death
By Olamilekan Adigun An Ile-Ife Magistrate Court has ordered the remand of a 28-year-old driver, Lasisi Sodiq, in a correctional facility, for allegedly causing the death of an Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) final-year student. The remand order was issued on Monday by Mrs Abosede Sarumi. Sodiq was arriangned before Magistrate Sarumi on a five-count charges […]
FG to arraign British national, activities over hunger protest
By Olamilekan Adigun Some of the organisers of the recent hunger protest will today (Monday) be arraigned by the Federal Government before the Federal High Court in Abuja. One of the defendants in the six counts filed by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, is a British citizen, Andrew Wynne, aka Andrew Povich. In the […]
Fuel Scarcity: NNPC admits to $6bn debt
By Olamilekan Adigun The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has finally admitted that it was facing challenges due to a $6bn debt. This, the medium gathered may worsen the current scarcity of premium motor spirit, popularly known as petrol. After weeks of denial, the NNPC admitted on Sunday that it owed its petrol suppliers the […]
PDP summons Wike over anti-party activities
By Olamilekan Adigun The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has summoned Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to appear before a disciplinary committee amid allegations of anti-party activities. This was coming after the recent outburst of the former Rivers State Governor. The PDP’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Abdullahi, revealed the development […]
