LGAs Poll: Ondo APC women protest exclusion from chairmanship race
Women under the auspices of Ondo All Progressive Congress , APC, Women For Equality, have protested against their exclusion from the Chairmanship race, in the January 18, 2025, council election in the state.
Corps Liaison Officer accused of assaulting 2 female NYSC members in Enugu
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA—A Corps Liaison Officer, CLO, in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, has been accused of assaulting two female members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, during a meeting last Saturday. The CLO allegedly intimidated the victims and later boasted that he was ‘untouchable’ due to his connections with […]
Import licences: Dangote Refinery applies to amend suit against NNPC, others
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja for permission to amend the suit it filed to nullify licenses the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and six others secured to import refined petroleum products into the country.
2025 budget: Senate threatens zero allocation to MDAs over non-appearance
The Senate has threatened ministries, departments, agencies, and MDAs of the federal government with zero allocation in the 2025 fiscal year if they fail to appear before it to scrutinize records of expenditures made from 2024 appropriations.
Import substitution: Firm unveils fully integrated calcium carbonates plant
By Yinka Kolawole In a boost to Nigeria’s drive for import substitution, an indigenous manufacturing company, Izedon Carbonates (IzeCarb), has commissioned the first fully integrated calcium carbonates production plant in the country. Located at Lampese in Edo State, the plant is equipped with state-of-the-art and highly automated machinery. Calcium carbonates is an essential raw material […]
Okpebholo appoints UK trained lawyer as SA on Oil and Gas
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo has appointed a United Kingdom trained lawyer, Felix Isere Esq. as his Special Adviser on Oil and Gas. The appointment was announced through a letter dated 5th December 2024 and signed by Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq, the Secretary to Edo State […]
KWASU appeals to govt to relocate villages encroaching on its lands
…Graduates 6,891 Students By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Kwara State University has appealed to the state government to relocate all the villages within the precincts of the academic community hindering its expansion, to enable it to secure all its landed property. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Lukman Jimoh who said this at Malete on […]
Group laments spate of robberies in Osogbo, other Osun communities
… Calls Security Agencies to the rescue By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Members of a sociocultural organization of indigenes of the ancient town of Osogbo, living in Kwara state, Concerned Oroki Elite Group, have expressed serious concern over the continued rise in armed robbery attacks and other violent crimes in the state capital of Osun state. […]
CSOs hail RMAFC for backing Tinubu’s tax reforms, advise equitable formula
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have commended the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) for supporting President Bola Tinubu in his efforts to establish a fair and constitutionally compliant Value Added Tax (VAT) sharing formula. The groups described the move as a critical step toward fostering national unity, equity, and […]
CSOs hail Senator Lamido over scholarship to India for 100 Sokoto students
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CCSO) has commended Senator Ibrahim Lamido, representing Sokoto East Senatorial District and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Primary Health Care, for sponsoring a fully-funded scholarship program benefiting over 100 students from his constituency. The initiative allows the students to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate […]
From a young age, I was fascinated by the invisible forces shaping our world – Abiodun Oshinowo
By Rita Okoye At the 79th Pittsburgh Diffraction Conference, held at Argonne National Laboratory in October 2022, Abiodun Oshinowo, a distinguished chemist and research and development expert, captivated the audience with his insights into sustainable materials science. His work spans materials science, sustainable polymer packaging, and environmental chemistry, bridging the gap between academia and industry […]
RMAFC opposes proposed VAT sharing formula in Tax Reform Bills
The Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has rejected the proposed changes to the Value Added Tax (VAT) sharing formula included in the Tax Reform Bills currently before the National Assembly.
Tax reforms will reinvigorate Northern economy – Experts
…Dispel Rumour of Plot Against Poor States A group of experts from Northern Nigeria have thrown their weight behind the Tax Reform Bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu, saying they will reinvigorate the northern economy. The experts, who spoke as resource persons in a town hall meeting in Abuja organised by 200 civil society organisations, […]
Iyamu, Edo SUBEB boss, gifts UNIBEN best graduating student N1m
The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Paddy Iyamu, has celebrated the achievements of the Akoko Edo born, Mr. James Ojo Alleh, the best graduating student from the University of Benin when he played host to the scholar in his office.
We’ll deploy drones to monitor, reduce farmer-herder clashes – Minister
…as stakeholders brainstorm to open up livestock sector By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, Monday, disclosed moves to deploy drones to monitor and reduce farmer-herder clashes across the country. Maiha made the disclosure on the sidelines of a two-day stakeholderss meeting tagged ‘Focus Group Discussion on Sustainable Livestock Development […]
Eddy Ratty: The Benin-born star carving his space in Afrobeats
By Rita Okoye Since the days of Fela Anikolapo Kuti who is a gifted multi-instrumentalist and Afrobeat Pioneer, the Nigerian music industry has been teeming with emerging voices and Endurance Osamede, professionally known as Eddy Ratty, stands out as one. The budding singer has been navigating the bustling Afrobeats scene with persistence, creativity, and a […]
