Nationwide Protests by the National Labour Congress: Addressing Economic Struggles and Citizen Demands The National Labour Congress (NLC) is gearing up for a significant two-day protest event slated for February 27th and 28th, 2024. Focused on confronting the mounting challenges of skyrocketing living expenses and unmet societal needs, the NLC is poised to rally individuals…
In a significant stride towards enhancing internal security, the Sokoto State Police Command executed a successful operation resulting in the apprehension of five individuals suspected to be part of a kidnapping syndicate. Acting on precise intelligence, the operatives intercepted the suspects along the Bodinga-Tambunwal Highway on the 13th of February 2024, around 2030hrs. The suspects,…
FG’s Crackdown on Hoarding and Price Fixing Amidst the burgeoning food crisis gripping the nation, the Federal Government (FG) has stepped up its efforts to alleviate the situation. President Bola Tinubu’s recent declaration signaling the government’s resolve to tackle the underlying causes of the crisis has galvanized action from regulatory entities such as the Federal…
President Tinubu and various state governors are contemplating the introduction of state police forces. This move comes amidst escalating security challenges across the nation, with calls for more localized and efficient security apparatus to tackle crime and insurgency effectively. The proposal, if implemented, would mark a departure from the current centralized policing system in Nigeria,…
REMITA CEO/Managing Director Mr. Deremi Atanda, revealed startling figures regarding the platform’s contribution to the federation account from 2015 to 2022. According to Atanda, REMITA played a pivotal role in channeling a staggering total revenue of N34.311 trillion during this period. This revelation underscores the platform’s significance in revenue management within Nigeria. The breakdown of…
The N2.59 Trillion Tax Credit Scheme, Evaluating Criticisms and Government Response Introduced amidst the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2021, the N2.59 trillion Tax Credit Scheme has sparked intense debate, notably drawing criticism from Zaccheus Adedeji, Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Adedeji’s dissent revolves around the perceived legal ambiguity of the…
Allegations Against Bar. Julius Abure Ms. Oluchi Oparah, the National Treasurer of the Labour Party, has brought forth damning allegations against the Party’s National Chairman, Bar. Julius Abure. With unwavering conviction, Oparah has called for urgent action, stressing the imperative need for a thorough investigation into the allegations. She has accused Abure of engaging in…
The tranquility of Gurjaje and Malari villages in Yobe State was shattered on Monday as Fulani herdsmen launched a reprisal attack, leaving the residents in a state of shock and trauma. According to eyewitnesses, the herdsmen, armed with bows, arrows, and machetes, rode into the communities on motorcycles, setting ablaze several housing units in what…
In a dramatic turn of events, the ongoing trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, witnessed a startling revelation as Boss Gida Mustapha, the Second Prosecution Witness (PW2), testified before Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Maitama, Abuja. Mustapha, who served as the Secretary to the…
A courtroom revelation sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political circles. Boss Gida Mustapha, the Second Prosecution Witness (PW2) in the ongoing trial of former Central Bank governor Godwin Emefiele, testified that the signature of former President Muhammadu Buhari on a document authorizing the withdrawal of $6.2 million from the CBN for international election observers during the…
