‘You can’t tax hunger’ — Opposition warns Tinubu
Nigeria’s opposition movement on Wednesday warned that the Federal Government’s proposed tax regime could worsen the country’s deepening social and economic crisis, accusing the administration of imposing harsh fiscal policies on citizens already overwhelmed by poverty, insecurity, and rising living costs.
We are not intimidated by attacks on PDP — Gbenga Hashim declares
Former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has said he is not intimidated by legal or political moves he believes are aimed at weakening the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting that Nigeria’s multiparty democracy is firmly rooted and cannot be dismantled.
7 things to do in your 20s for early retirement in Nigeria
Pension plans, mutual funds and structured savings programmes are examples of options that offer greater growth potential and promote discipline.
Senate throws out Ireti Kingibe’s motion, says it is incurably bad
***Accuses her of bundling many things in one Motion By Henry Umoru ABUJA- THE Senate has thrown out a motion by Senator Ireti Kingibe, FCT which borders on the urgent need for intervention in waste Management, sewage services, protection of designated green areas and investigation into the alleged unlawful seizure of land belonging to Bwari […]
LASG diverts traffic for Tincan-Apapa pedestrian bridge repairs
The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion plan to facilitate repair work on the damaged pedestrian bridge at Tincan First Gate, Apapa (inward Mile 2). The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Osiyemi said the repair work would take place on Saturday, […]
Buhari’s era misconstrued – Lai Mohammed
“President Muhammadu Buhari did his best and left the rest to posterity, which I am confident will be kind to him,” he said.
Yuletide: Federal Fire Service warns against bush burning, fireworks
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Fire Service FFS has declared full preparedness to respond to fire emergencies during the Yuletide and Harmattan season, warning Nigerians against bush burning, fireworks and careless handling of electrical and cooking appliances, which it said account for most fire outbreaks during the period. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja during […]
Deforestation: FG slams total ban on wood export, revokes all existing licenses
Ogalah Ibrahim As part of efforts to avert an environmental crisis, the Federal Government has declared an immediate nationwide ban on the exportation of wood and allied products. To demonstrate its seriousness, the government has also declared all previously issued licences and permits for wood extraction and exportation suspended and invalid with immediate effect. The […]
CAN slams ‘Dirty Christmas’ film, demands Ini Edo’s apology
*Queries NFVCB’s approval of movie title By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the title of the movie ‘A Very Dirty Christmas,’ describing it as offensive to the Christian faith and demanding a public apology from the film’s producers, including Nollywood actress and producer Ini Edo. In a statement […]
Full List: Trump updates list of U.S. entry restrictions, 24 countries now affected
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced expanded US entry restrictions on foreign nationals from 24 countries, citing what his administration described as “demonstrated, persistent, and severe deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing” that pose risks to U.S. national security and public safety.
Driver absconds as truck kills two, injures three – LASTMA
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says a truck collision with four other vehicles has left two dead, while three others were critically injured.
