Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
‘How tax reform bills will benefit workers,’ Oyedele replies NLC
The Chairman, Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms in a statement published on his X handle listed how…
Navy hands 6 suspected smugglers, 126 bags of rice to Customs
Navy Captain Linus Osuman, the Commanding Officer, FOB Badagry, said the suspected smugglers and three fibre boats filled with bags…
Stock market opens 2025 with N155bn gain
By Rukayat Adeyemi The stock market started year 2025 on a strong note, delivering an impressive N155 billion profit to…
Anthony Joshua visits John Randle Centre for Yoruba History
Mr Idris Aregbe, Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, who was in company of Joshua,…
Seven dead, 31 injured in Gombe lone crash
Gombe FRSC Sector Commander, Samson Kaura, confirmed the incident. According to him, 31 other people sustained varying degree of injuries…
Rivers couple arrested for rape, assault of 13-year-old girl
The command’s Spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed the development in an interview in Port Harcourt on Thursday. The wife was…
Tension rises in Edo over impeachment of two more LG Chairmen
Several people were reportedly injured in Uhunmwonde, as gunmen reportedly attacked bystanders, injuring many of them in the process. The…
Northern groups slam Niger Republic’s Tchiani, demand apology for Tinubu
“We reject in totality, the recent allegations made by Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, Military Head of Niger Republic against Nigerian President…
NGX reviews market indices amid entries, exits of companies
NGX, in a report, listed the affected indices as, NGX 30; NGX Lotus Islamic; NGX Pension; NGX Pension Broad Index;…
Police to probe alleged assassination attempt on Kaduna Senator
The spokesperson for the Kaduna Police Command DSP Mansir Hassan, in a statement on Thursday said the state commissioner of…
“Come, let’s take you on tour of Port Harcourt Refinery,” NNPCL tells Obasanjo
Soneye made the offer while reacting to the claim of Obasanjo in a television interview about rejection of his offer…
Tinubu taking bold decisions to reverse hunger in Nigeria – Uzor-Kalu
Uzor–Kalu made the disclosure on Thursday at Ekoli, Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi during a New Year visit to…
2024: Stock market thrives amid banking reforms, new listings
According to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX), the All-Share Index delivered a stellar return of 283.45 per cent since 2020,…
We can rescue Anambra from killer gunmen, kidnappers – NFSS
Jonas said expressed expressed readiness of NFSS operatives to collaborate with the Anambra Government to rescue its forests from unknown…
Tchiani’s allegations: Between facts and fiction,
The only “proof” of Tchiani’s fairytales came from a video shared by Mahdi Shehu, a disreputable social commentator. Shehu alleged…
Nigerian govt reaffirms commitment to SDGs as 2025 begins
The SSAP-SDGs further encouraged Nigerians to unite in collective action, emphasizing that collaboration is crucial to achieving sustainable development. The…
Oluremi Tinubu welcomes Abuja’s First Baby of the Year
While congratulating and comforting the mothers of the newborn babies, she counselled them on the need for proper care for…
Pope Francis advocates debt forgiveness for poor countries
Pope Francis renewed the appeal launched by Saint John Paul II on the occasion of the Great Jubilee of the…
Bishop urges governors to end killings, kidnappings in South -East
Ike said this in a New Year message he issued on Wednesday in Enugu. In the message with the title:…
French troops to leave Ivory Coast – President Quattara
"We have decided on a coordinated and organised withdrawal of French troops,” said Ouattara in the televised speech. The departure…
Uzodimma assents to N807bn Imo Appropriation Bill for 2025
Uzodimma, who expressed his satisfaction over the expeditious passage of the bill, pledged to immediately commence the budget implementation. The…
‘Translate governance to real benefits for Nigerians in 2025’, NLC urges Tinubu, governors
By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal and State Governments to ensure that governance…
2025: Makinde promises decisive actions to ease economic burdens
Makinde said this in his New Year message issued on Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju. He…
2025: NSA Ribadu assures Nigerians of enhanced security
By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has attributed the successes achieved in the security sector…
Rivers: Two men arrested for duping Canada-based Nigerian of N140m
Onyedikachi who initiated the scam described by the police as elaborate had opened a Facebook account with name Engineer Desmond…
Burna Boy, Wizkid others thrill fans at 2025 Lagos Countdown
The event, organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture was an unforgettable night of music, excitement,…
2025: NBA President pledges intensified advocacy for rule of law, human rights
In the message which was also made available to journalists in Lagos, Osigwe said that he will intensify advocacy for…
Adelabu seeks support of Nigerians to make ‘electricity for all’ a reality
Adelabu made the promise in his New Year message via a statement by Mr Bolaji Tunji, his Special Adviser on…
2025: Mbah pledges speedy transformation of Enugu
The governor stressed that by September 2025, every child from age 3 to 15 in each of the Smart Schools…
2025: Ododo urges rock-solid support for Tinubu’s vision, bold initiatives
Ododo said this in his New Year message on Tuesday while emphasising that 2025 was not just another page in…