ABUJA SUBMERGED:‘We have not seen anything like this before’
The rain started in trickles, small drops at a time. Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, is not immune to rainfall.
But by 10pm last Tuesday, it was no longer raindrops. It was a flood — the first of its kind in recent history. By the time the rains eased, it had caused serious upset in the city’s prime towns-Asokoro, Maitama, Guzape, Lokogoma, Garki and Wuse.
FCCPC to probe banking, telecoms, aviation giants over exploitative practices
(FCCPC) has announced a comprehensive inquiry into mounting consumer grievances against major players in the banking, telecommunications, and aviation sectors.
Trump threatens 100% tariff on BRICS countries seeking to replace dollars in int’l trade
President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100 percent tariff on the BRICS group nations if they undercut the US dollar.
‘Publish names of contractors who disappeared with N167bn meant for 31 MDAs’, SERAP tells Tinubu
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to direct the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Olawale Edun and the Accountant-General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein to disclose the specific names of the companies and contractors who collected over N167 billion from 31 ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) but failed to execute any projects.”
Tinubu Tax: North’s anger grows as youths attack Deputy Senate President
The North’s resentment of the proposed Tax Reform Bills currently at the National Assembly,NASS, has expanded as northern youths attacked Deputy Senate President Senator Barau Jibrin yesterday, accusing him of being insensitive to the region.
23 things you may not know about Tinubu tax: It may cut food, drug, electricity prices, school fees
The controversy triggered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reform Nigeria’s tax regime is not about to go away.
‘Everything I told them reached oil thieves’ – Soyombo alleges Army breach
“The real grouse of the army is that one, I did not carry them along. I would not deny that I have low trust for Nigerian public institutions.”
NGE President, UNICEF, stakeholders make case for solutions journalism
Anaba said: “As journalists, editors, and media practitioners, we wield a unique power”
Living Faith Airstrip: Your security fears baseless, CAN tells lawmakers
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has dismissed concerns raised by some members of the House of Representatives over the recent government approval of an airstrip at the Living Faith Church headquarters in Ota, Ogun State.
Judiciary disenfranchising Nigerians — ActionAid
ActionAid has advocated judicial reforms in the country following the role the judiciary has played so far in ensuring that justice is served
Nigeria now preferred destination for stolen cars — Adeniyi
The Comptroller General of Customs(CGC), Mr Wale Adeniyi, has lamented that Nigeria has become a preferred destination for internationally stolen vehicles which not only tarnishes Nigeria’s international image but also impacts our economy through substantial revenue losses and increased security spending.
