By Kadiri Abdulrahman Some stakeholders have commended President Bola Tinubu for the recently inaugurated Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, chaired by Mr Taiwo Oyedele. They made the commendation in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) 0n Friday in Abuja Tinubu had on Monday inauguratedContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nur Tijani The Acting Inspector–General of Police (IGP), Mr Kayode Egbetokun has called for improved relationship with the traditional institution to stem insecurity in the country. The IGP made the call when he paid homage to the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Bayero at his palace on FridayContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Popoola A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, on Thursday, adjourned until Aug. 15 for hearing of an application seeking to stop prosecution of the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. The court will also, on the same day, entertain an application by theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Spotify, an online streaming platform has revealed that Nigerian artistes made over N11 billion from the streaming platform in 2022. Ms Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy, Spotify’s Managing Director for Sub Saharan Africa, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. Muhutu-Remy said that Spotify launched its annualContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has commended Federal Government’s commitment towards enhancing the operational capacity of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). Abubakar said so far, more than 70 new aircraft were acquired by the government to boost training and combat readiness ofContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo A total of 54,171 inmates out of the 79,076 inmates in correctional centres nationwide as at July 31, are awaiting-trial persons. Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Mr Haliru Nababa gave the figure on Thursday in Abuja at an international conference on prisoners’ justice. The conferenceContinue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz President Bola Tinubu has charged member Heads of State and Government of the ECOWAS to continue to consider all options in finding a peaceful resolution to the Niger Republic political crises. He stated this at the 2nd Extraordinary Summit on the Socio-Political Situation in the Republic ofContinue Reading
By Fabian Ekeruche Wild Africa Fund has called for the protection of Lions by reducing illegal bushmeat consumption and supporting better protection of their shrinking habitat. The organization also calls for championing anti-poaching measures. Mr Kelechukwu Iruoma, Wild Africa Fund Nigeria Representative, made the call in a statement on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz The Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are holding a meeting on Thursday in Abuja on the political situation in the Niger Republic. The leaders are to decide on the next lines of action after the series of propositionContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye Senate President Godswill Akpiabio has announced the composition and leadership of standing committees. The announcement was made shortly after lawmakers recovened from their short break after confirmation of the ministerial nominees. in the late hours of Monday plenary. The standing committees has Senators Solomon Adeola, (APC -Ogun)Continue Reading
