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Former Minister Of Women Affairs, Tallen Loses Only Son
The Nigeria's immediate past Minister of Women Affairs, has lost her only son, Richard Adamu Tallen after complications from undisclosed ailment, the family announced on Sunday. Dame Pauline Tallen, a former Deputy Governor in the North Central state of Plateau served in former President Muhammadu Buhari's cabinet from 2019-2023. Richard, 42 passed away in a private medical facility in the capital,...
‘Your Apology Means Nothing, Return The Tithes’ – Charly Boy Tells Pastor Adeboye
Nigerian singer and activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has reacted to Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s apology on tithing. Recall that the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, had apologized for that those who don’t pay tithe won’t make it to heaven. He had said, “I’m apologizing for saying,’If you don’t pay tithe, you...
Eno Names Daughter Acting First Lady
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has praised Governor Umo Eno’s decision to appoint his daughter, Mrs. Helen Eno Obareki, to take over the role of First Lady of Akwa Ibom State following the passing of his wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno. During a condolence visit to the Eno family in Uyo on Friday, Senator Tinubu expressed her...
Tinubu Makes U-turn, Confers Speaker Abbas With GCON Honour
President Bola Tinubu has conferred the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) title on the Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas. Tinubu had in his 64th Independence Anniversary broadcast conferred the Commander of the Federal Republic(CFR) title on the Speaker and the Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin. That move did not go well with the House...
Edo: Shaibu warns Perm Secs, Heads of MDAs Against Looting Govt Properties
The Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has warned Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to protect government properties from looting by outgoing political appointees. Shaibu gave the warning in a statement he personally signed, titled: 'Warning to Permanent Secretaries, Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies', issued on Friday and made available to...
Jigawa Wheat Farmers Enjoys 75% Subsidy – Namadi
Governor Umar Namadi, has announced that the Jigawa state government is paying 75% subsidy costs of agricultural inputs for local wheat farmers. This initiative, according to the governor, aims to enhance wheat production and support food self-sufficiency in Nigeria. In an exclusive interview following the West and Central Africa Development Network Wheat second regional summit in Abuja, which concluded on Thursday,...
“Tinubu Govt Sidelines Northern Christians” – Christian Group Laments
The Northern Christian Youth Professionals have criticized President Tinubu’s recent appointments to the North West Development Commission. Isaac Abrak, Chairman, Northern Christian Youth Professionals, faulted the appointments in a statement on Friday. “Unfortunately, these appointments do not reflect the diversity of the region, as no Christians from the six states were selected,” the statement said. The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) have...
Rivers LG Poll: Police Gives Reason For Non-Participation
The Rivers State Police Command has said it would comply fully with the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which barred it from participating in the October 5 local government election in the state. This came less than 24 hours after some chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party, led by the state party chairman, Aaron Chukwuemeka, and their supporters...
Fubara Insists On LG Poll Amid Protests By Wike Allies
Governor Siminalayi Fubara insisted on proceeding with the LG election scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 5 despite protests from Wike's loyalists. The governor warned against any attempts by groups or individuals to disrupt the electoral process, emphasising that he would not tolerate any actions aimed at creating confusion or instability in the state. The Peoples Democratic Party members loyal to Wike and...
Tinubu Plans To Prohibit Customs, NPA, Others From Revenue Collection
President Tinubu intends to create a single agency, the Nigeria Revenue Service, to handle revenue collection on behalf of the Federal Government. This came as the Federal Government instituted a comprehensive set of fresh tax reforms aimed at significantly boosting revenue collection. The reforms, designed to enhance the efficiency of collecting direct taxes, along with various levies that are imposed on...
