THE former Governor of Ekiti State and current Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has expressed his deep sorrow over the death of Chief Paul Omotosho, the Ekiti State All Progressives Congress Chairman. Fayemi praised Omotosho’s unwavering dedication and role in strengthening the party’s presence in the state. In a heartfelt statement … Read more
RIGHTS activist and convener of RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore has criticised Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State over his hotel project in the state. Sowore knocked Obaseki for building a 170-room “Edo Radisson Hotel” with assurance to complete the building by November and ignoring the construction of a 1,700-room hostel for students in the state throughout … Read more
IN recent times, the extravagant spending habits of Nigeria’s President, Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, have sparked outrage among citizens. As the head of state, it is imperative that he be held accountable for his actions, especially when they involve reckless expenditures that burden the nation’s already strained finances. Chief Dr. Patrick Osagie Eholor (FoNS) the … Read more
IN a recent development, Dr. Sam Adamson, an esteemed economist, has lauded the government’s decision to implement the Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL), emphasizing its potential to bolster revenue amidst economic challenges while simultaneously fostering local employment opportunities. He commended the initiative, stating that the revenue generated from the levy would be instrumental in funding … Read more
By Inusa Ndahi, Maiduguri SENATOR Mohammed Ali Ndume representing Borno South at the National Assembly has joined millions of Nigerians and those in diaspora in congratulating Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, the immediate past Minister of Transportation and former Governor of Rivers State, on his recent call to the Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor. … Read more
THE Federal Inland Revenue Service, on Tuesday, kicked against the imposition of additional taxes and levies on business owners to raise money for funding the Child’s Online Access Protection Bill. The FIRS Chairman, Mr Zacch Adedeji, represented by Mr Mathew Osanekwu, made this known when he appeared before the House Committee on Justice in Abuja … Read more
Protesters under the aegis of Concerned Citizens of Edo State on Tuesday barricaded the Jattu axis on the Benin-Auchi Highway over the deplorable condition of the Federal Road. The protesters drawn from the various communities in Auchi disrupted commercial activities and vehicular movements over the poor condition of the highway. Speaking to journalists, a protester, … Read more
EXECUTIVE Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede has applauded the sporting strides of Team EFCC as the Commission on Saturday, March 2, 2024 defeated the Department of State Security Services, DSS in the Tug of War competition at the 14th Biennial Police Games, BIPOGA held in Ibadan, Oyo State. … Read more
Instagram, Facebook, Messenger and Threads are experiencing widespread problems, locking users out of their accounts and failing to load properly. Facebook outages reported on Down Detector shot up just before 3pm, with more than 300,000 problems logged. More than 25,000 Instagram outages were also reported via the website, which collates status reports from several sources, … Read more
To probe concession fees collected from Terminal Operators nationwide THE House of Representatives on Tuesday summoned the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola and Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello-Koko over controversies trailing the concession of Apapa Terminal, Warri Port Terminal, and Tincan Island Port Terminal. Other stakeholders expected … Read more