No considerations for fuel, telecoms taxes, FG reply IMF
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Federal Government has said it is not considering the imposition of fuel and telecommunications taxes. It was reacting to reports suggesting that it has adopted or is considering new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products following the recommendation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV Consultation Report […]
Rivers ADC downplays political influence of Wike’s ‘Rainbow Coalition’ movement
The party said that democracy thrives only on competition, and every political party has the constitutional right to seek the mandate of the people.
FG vows to crush terrorists, rescue abducted pupils in Oyo, Borno
“The president has directed that every lawful instrument available to the Nigerian state be deployed towards achieving this objective,” the minister said.
NNPP faction demands INEC Chair resignation
The Dr. Agbo Major-led faction of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has called on the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, to resign over alleged non-compliance with court judgments concerning the party’s leadership dispute.
Traders, youths back Tinubu 2027 reelection bid
The Coalition of Traders and Youths Association of Nigeria has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term, urging Nigerians to support his re-election in the 2027 presidential poll.
Tricyclist beats lover to death, abandons body with two children in Rivers
A tricycle rider identified simply as IK has allegedly beaten his lover to death and abandoned her body alongside her two children in Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Driver escapes death as train crushes bus, army van in Aba
A driver narrowly escaped death on Thursday after a moving train crushed a Toyota Sienna bus and a Nigerian Army Hilux van along Factory Road in Aba, Abia State.
Hezbollah chief rejects truce, demands Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon
Hezbollah’s chief on Thursday rejected a conditional truce announced by Lebanese and Israeli envoys, demanding instead a comprehensive ceasefire and full Israeli withdrawal as he threatened northern Israel with new attacks.
Tinubu seeks senate confirmation of Marwa for NDDC board seat
President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate seeking confirmation of Dr. Zainab Marwa as a member of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), representing the North-East geopolitical zone.
Reps order probe of NILDS DG over Kwara primary allegation
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives on Thursday ordered an investigation into the Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, over allegations of participation in partisan political activities while still in office. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by […]
Appeal Court judgment raises concern over APC participation in Rivers 2027 polls
By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt There is growing concern among members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State that the party may struggle to present candidates in the 2027 general elections following a recent Court of Appeal judgment in Port Harcourt. The fears stem from interpretations of the ruling, which some party stakeholders […]
