Sanwo-Olu begs Buhari for more slots as FG flags-off 774,000 jobs in Lagos
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration to increase the state allocation as it finally kicked off the 774,000 jobs, Extended Special Public Works, ESPW, programme in Lagos, aimed at providing employment opportunities for the unemployed Nigerians. Sanwo-Olu, who made the call through his deputy, […]
FINANCE ACT 2020: Key changes and implications
By Deloitte President Muhammed Buhari, on 31 December 2020, signed the Finance Act 2020 (FA20) alongside the 2021 Appropriation Act into law. This reaffirms the Federal Government of Nigeria’s (FGN) commitment to enact fiscal policy annually, alongside the passage of the annual budget into law and aligns with global best practice. The Act, […]
Banditry: Zamfara donates N4.78m to families of victims
The Zamfara Government on Tuesday donated N4.68 million to assist families of 39 people who died in recent bandit attacks in the state. The unknown gunmen had recently attacked communities in Kanoma District of Maru Local Government area, killing 39 people. Presenting the cash assistance to the beneficiaries, the Special Adviser to Governor Bello Matawalle […]
CNG to New Service Chiefs: Disband all armed groups, militias
…Urges Buhari to reclaim forests, highways from criminals By Victor Arjihromanus Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, has called on the newly appointed service chiefs to immediately disband all armed groups and militias in the country. It also urged the security heads to work in harmony with the civil society to ensure that no group has […]
YCE faults South-West governors’ meeting with Miyetti Allah
By Ola Ajayi – Ibadan Yoruba Council of Elders has faulted the meeting which the governors in the South-West zone had with Miyetti Allah Breeders Association of Nigeria in Akure, Ondo state, two days ago. The Elders registered their displeasure in a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Dr Kunle Olajide in Ibadan. YCE noted with […]
Biden’s administration will usher in new global economy dispensation – LCCI
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has said that the administration of Mr Joseph Biden, the 46th elected U.S President, would usher in new dispensation for global economy. Mrs Toki Mabogunje, LCCI’s President stated this at a press conference on Tuesday in Lagos. Mabogunje said that the Biden administration was expected to usher […]
EFCC arrests 13 suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 13 suspected internet fraudsters. This is contained in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Wilson Uwajuren and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan. The statement said that the suspect were arrested on Monday in Ibadan, following an intelligence report detailing their alleged involvement in internet […]
Gunmen ambush, kill two policemen in Taraba
By Femi Bolaji – Jalingo Two policemen in Taraba state have been ambushed and killed by gunmen. The deceased officers who are attached to Karim Lamido local government division of the police force were killed along Jen road. One of the police officers is a sergeant while the other is a constable. Spokesman of the […]
Trans-border terrorists, not Fulanis killing, kidnapping Nigerians — Security Expert
…Calls on FG to strengthen Nigeria’s borders …Commends Sunday Igboho for speaking up against insecurity Renowned security expert, Amb. Abayomi Nurain Mumuni has called on the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government to do more in strengthening the security architecture of Nigeria’s borders — especially the land borders. According to him, the move would go a […]
Just in: Buhari appoints Aghughu as the Auditor-General of the Federation
…Chinemerem Muruako as Chairman for the Fiscal Responsibility Commission …Forwards names to Senate By Henry Umoru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Mr. Aghughu Arhotomhenla Adolphus for appointment as the Auditor-General of the Federation. President has forwarded the letter of nomination to the Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan pursuant to Section 86(1) of the Constitution of […]
