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…
The Nigerian Super Eagles, fresh off their commendable silver medal performance at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), were greeted with a warm welcome in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Following their gallant display in the final against host nation Cote D’Ivoire, where they narrowly lost 2-1, the team arrived in Abuja to a reception…
Recent findings by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) have uncovered a staggering reality: approximately 7.1 million customers across the country have been overcharged by power distribution companies (Discos) between January and September 2023. The absence of electricity meters has left these consumers vulnerable to inaccurate billing, resulting in a collective overcharge amounting to over…
Minister’s Bold Appeal, Reward Offered to Apprehend Alleged Child Abuser: Kennedy-Ohanenye The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has launched a decisive initiative to seek justice for a 10-year-old girl reportedly subjected to appalling abuse in Anambra State. Through a bold move, Kennedy-Ohanenye has pledged a significant reward of N2 million, aiming to galvanize public…
