BY MOTOLANI OSENI The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have launched a joint committee to enforce compulsory insurance laws across the country. This move follows the directive by the Inspector General of Police for full enforcement of motor vehicle
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BY MOTOLANI OSENI Tracka, BudgIT’s service delivery monitoring platform, has uncovered that N2.4 billion was disbursed to 17 contractors for 15 projects across nine states—yet none of the contractors has commenced work. Among the projects flagged are N401 million paid to Mainstream Contractors in December 2023 under the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing for […]
By Tunde Opalana Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has knocked President Bola Tinubu over intolerance of criticism of his government policies and programmes by members of the opposition. Rather that fighting corruption as claimed, Atiku alleged that Tinubu is fighting opposition. Atiku, in a statement on Friday accused the Presidency of stifling opposition on
By Tom Okpe A Group, BAT Vanguard has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Shola Olofin As Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, Board Chairman. The group in a press statement in Abuja on Friday, signed by its National Secretary, Bar Onyoche Lawani and National Publicity Secretary, Michael Balogun said: “with profound gratitude and […]
Journalists covering the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday, extended condolence wishes to the governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde who lost his elder brother Engr. Sunday Makinde recently. In a condolence statement signed by Press Corps Chairman, Samuel Ogidan, the Corps, they described the death of Sunday as a huge loss to the Makinde […]
By Samuel Luka Bauchi State Commissioner for Works and Transport, Professor Titus Ketkukah has during the weekend, began touring the ongoing road projects in the state with the 29 kilometers Boi, Gambar, Marti and Lere road as his first point of call. The commissioner while addressing some residents of the benefitting communities, called on them […]
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has said that his government did not pay any money to terrorists to secure a peace pact. He disclosed that the initiative took six months of dialogue with the non-state actors, adding that no financial commitment was made by the government. He expressed gratitude to eminent traditional rulers and religious […]
….Odili becomes 100 percent owner By Tunde Opalana Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike has been commended for signing over one thousand Certificate of Occupancy to house owners in the sprawling River Park Estate, Abuja. Mr. Paul Odili who now acquires full ownership of the estate commended the magnanimity of the minister […]
MTN Nigeria is inspiring Nigerian youths through its new campaign tagged ‘Go Make A Difference (Go M.A.D)’. This initiative, according to MTN, serves as a rallying cry for Nigerians to take strategic actions that inspire change and foster community development. Tunde Onakoya, a Nigerian chess grandmaster and founder of Chess in Slums Africa is the […]
By Haruna Salami As Nigerians continue to mourn the death of retired General Jeremiah Useni, two Frontline politicians, Atiku Abubakar and David Mark have described the late military top brass and a former senator as a great leader. Former Vice President of Nigeria and frontline opposition leader Atiku Abubakar described the passing of Lt. General […]
The cost of food in Nigeria has surged by 97 per cent between November 2023 and November 2024, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) latest report has shown. This sharp increase reflects the mounting challenges faced by hou latest reportamidst economic pressures and rising inflation. The NBS data revealed that the average cost of food […]
…says commission, great catalyst towards integration in the S/E By Tom Okpe Member, British Parliament, Kate Osamore has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for establishing the South East Development Commission, SEDC, in the region. Osamore, a British Labour and Cooperative politician has been a member of parliament for Edmonton and Winchmore Hill. She made this
By Rashidat Abdulrahman At least 24 residents of Bida, the headquarters of Bida Local Government Area in Niger State, have been hospitalized following the outbreak of an unknown illness in the town. Reports indicate that 20 of the affected individuals have been discharged after more than a week of treatment at the Federal Medical Centre […]
By Kingsley Chukwuka The 3 Division Nigerian Army, Rukuba Cantonment in Bassa LGA, near Jos, has welcomed a new General Officer Commanding (GOC), Maj-Gen Eyitayo Foluso Oyinlola who also doubles as the Commander Operation Safe Haven (OPSH). Oyinlola assumed office on Thursday, after a handing and taking over ceremony held at the Division’s Headquarters. Gen. […]
…says youths have abandoned farms By Tom Okpe Speaker, House of Representatives, Rep Tanudeen Abbas has lamented the impact of insecurity on food production in Nigeria, saying the country has recorded a decline in the agricultural sector. Speaker Abbas, noted that other factors such as rural-urban migration, dependence on oil and climate change have also […]
By Tom Okpe To effectively address banditry in Nigeria, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has emphasized the need for proactive and decisive measures, particularly targeting the criminal elements, hiding in forests. Speaking during a sympathy visit to Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago, Ganduje outlined a strategy
By Msugh Ityokura Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has expressed his support over the tax reform bill saying the major aim is to raise the revenue profile of the country and also support investments both locally and internationally. The existing tax laws Kalu noted are obsolete and needed to be twerked and streamlined […]
By Msugh Ityokura The Federal Government FG has taken steps to fight against plastic pollution and has therefore, launched a reverse vending machine to show its unwavering commitment to a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future for Nigeria. Reverse vending machines are a cutting-edge solution in waste management which allow individuals to deposit bottles and […]
…launches centralized approval system By Ukpono Ukpong As part of efforts to streamline the visa process and enhance national security, the federal government has announced that all visa applications will be processed exclusively online by March 1. This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during a session on ‘X Spaces’ hosted […]
By Kingsley Chikwuka President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Nyesom Wike, at the State House Abuja. Some Ogoniland leaders from four Local government areas of the state are also in the meeting. Although the details of the meeting cannot be […]