TSA, a welcome policy
LAST week the Presidency issued a directive to all Federal Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to begin retirement of their revenues into a unified account, a Treasury Single Account (TSA) maintained by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Several state governments have also commenced similar measures.
Reps ready for salary cut, declare support for anti-graft war
IN support of the move to reduce the high cost of governance and to boost the war against corruption, the House of Representatives has declared its readiness to take salary cut and back President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-graft measures.
Landlord’s daughter bites off tenant’s ear over electricity bill
THERE was pandemonium, weekend, at Oba Market Benin, as a 23-year-old hair dresser, Miss Faith Idehen, had her left ear bitten off in an attack by the daughter of her landlord, identified as Vivian, over electricity bill.
Why are you afraid of probe commission, Wike queries Amaechi
An indication that former governor Chibuike Amaechi may not appear before the Justice G Omereji commission established to probe his administration emerged yesterday as he doubted the ability of the body to be fair to him.
Man set ablaze for stealing pot of soup in Calabar
A mob in Calabar, Cross River State capital, yesterday, butchered a young man and set the remains on fire beside Atu Secondary School fence along Goldie Street, for allegedly robbing a woman of a pot of soup. His two accomplices escaped.
Afenifere condemns Buhari’s style of governance
Akure—Afenifere, a socio-political group weekend condemned President Muhammadu Buhari’s style of administration saying he is behaving like a dictator.
Why I’m against Wike’s probe panel – Amaechi
PORT HARCOURT—Immediate past governor of Rivers State, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has again explained why he wants to stop the Judicial Commission of Inquiry set up by his successor, Nyesom Wike, to probe some selected government transactions, while Amaechi was governor.
How the rot in the army started — Gen Ishola Williams
General Ishola Williams was at peace with himself that Friday afternoon when the Vanguard team arrived at his office, in the Iju area of Lagos.
Gov Emmanuel lauds firm over shopping mall
UYO—Akwa Ibom State Governor Mr Udom Emmanuel, has commended the decision of Resilient Africa, a shopping conglomerate in establishing a Shopping Mall, Shoprite in the State, saying the initiative underscores the avowed determination of his administration to place the state among comity of industrialised Nations.
Oil producing communities urge Buhari to legalise ‘local’ refineries
WARRI—Oil Producing Area Association of Nigeria, OPAAN, has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari, to halt the destruction of “illegal” refineries in the creeks, but legalise their operations to boost local refining capacity and the economy.
Good governance, service delivery, my priorities — Jigawa Gov
Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar of Jigawa State has listed good governance and sustainable service delivery at both the state and local government levels as cardinal priorities of his administration.
