INEC deregisters 74 political parties
The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Thursday, deregistered 74 political parties as preparations for the 2023 general elections gather momentum. With the new decision, Nigeria now has 18 political parties, according to the INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, at a press conference in Abuja. The successful parties are Accord Party, Action Alliance, African Action Congress, African Democratic Congress, All Progressives Congress,...
President Buhari inducts three helicopters to tackle insecurity
The President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, inducted three attack helicopters – two Agusta 109P helicopter and one Mi-171E helicopter, saying the Federal Government would do all it can to tackle insecurity. The President noted in his address that the government would not fail the trust Nigerians reposed in him, adding that the diversification of the economy to the non-oil sector...
7.5% VAT deductions on voice calls are under FIRS – Minister
Communications and Digital Economy Minister Isa Pantami said that the 7.5 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) deductions on voice calls and text messages fell under the purview of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Pantami made the clarification in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Mrs Uwa Suleiman, and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja. The statement noted that...
Gombe Govt. approves over N13 billion for road projects – Commissioner
The Gombe State Government on Wednesday says it has embarked on execution of N13.3 billion road projects to open up the state and enhance transportation network. The Commissioner of Information, Ibrahim Alhassan, made the disclosure at the end of the weekly State Executive Council (SEC) meeting in Gombe. Alhassan disclosed that the SEC had approved the release of money in respect of the various...
African countries looking up to Nigeria for leadership – Sen. Ali
African countries are looking up to Nigeria to provide leadership for good governance in line with the core principles of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM). Sen. Abba Ali, Chairman, National Governing Council (NGC), APRM Nigeria, made this known at the meeting of the National Governing Council of APRM in Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia, on Thursday. He gave a progress report on the...
Germany Announces New Migration Conditions For Nigerians
Germany on Wednesday announced new migration law for Nigerians, noting that the new regulation was imperative to address issues surrounding irregular migration. Minister of State of German Federal Chancellery, Mrs Annette Widmann-Mauz, made this known in Abuja in a meeting with the Federal Commissioner for Refugees, Migrants and IDPs, Mr Basheer Mohammed. Widmann-Mauz, who spoke through an interpreter, said, “We have...
NSCIA To Buhari: Declare State Of Emergency On Insecurity
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has urged President Muhammadu Buhari, to declare a state of emergency to tackle insecurity, especially kidnapping, terrorism, armed robbery and banditry in the country. The Director, Administration of NSCIA, Mr Yusuf Nwoha, made the call while speaking at a news conference on the state of the nation in Abuja. Nwoha said that the security...
Stop Misinforming Nigerians, Femi Adesina Tells CAN
The Presidency has warned the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to desist from dividing Nigerians through disinformation. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, in a statement, responded to CAN’s media briefing, in which the body alleged that the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration had been paying ransom to terrorists selectively. The Spokesman of CAN, Kwamkur Samuel,...
Stop Misinforming Nigerians, Femi Adesina Tells CAN
The Presidency has warned the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to desist from dividing Nigerians through disinformation. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, in a statement, responded to CAN’s media briefing, in which the body alleged that the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration had been paying ransom to terrorists selectively. The Spokesman of CAN, Kwamkur Samuel,...
Udensi charges Ikpeazu to protect Abians, describes Isu attack as pathetic, disheartening
The Foremost Security Consultant in the country and Interpol Systems Expert, Sir Chikwe Udensi has expressed condolence to the families of the victims in Isu community Arochukwu LGA on the recent attack by their Cross River neighboring community, Biase LGA. He described the attack as pathetic, disheartening, unfortunate and highly condemnable. He frowned at the ugly incident while charging the state...
