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Northern Group Backs Tinubu’s Proposed Tax Reforms
The Northern Economic Development Forum has supported President Tinubu's new tax reform policies, claiming that the North will gain from them. The Northern Governors opposed the Tax Reform Bills and asked the National Assembly to reject them because it would be against the interests of the people of the Northern region. However, the northern-based development forum, which expressed optimism about the...
President Tinubu Postpones FEC Meeting
President Tinubu, as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, on Wednesday ordered the rescheduling of the FEC meeting to another date. This was disclosed via a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Initially scheduled for Wednesday, the council meeting was postponed in honour of Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, who passed...
Chief Of Army Staff, Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja Is Dead
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, is dead. He passed away Tuesday night, at the age of 56. Disclosing this on Wednesday, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), in a statement on X Platform, formerly Twitter, announced the Passing of Chief of Army Staff. According to him, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of...
Chief Of Army Lagbaja Dies In Lagos
The Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, President Bola Tinubu, has announced the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff. He was aged 56. A statement by the Presidency signed by Bayo Onanuga said Lagbaja passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness. Born on February 28, 1968, Lt. General Lagbaja was...
“Tackle Power Crisis” Obi Urges FG
Peter Obi, a former presidential candidate, expressed concern about the current power crisis after the national grid collapsed once more. PUNCH Online reports that Nigerians were on Tuesday plunged into darkness following another collapse of the national power grid. Since January 2024 till date, the grid has collapsed 10 times. Within one week in October, the grid collapsed three times with...
FG Promises To Address ‘Soft Threats’ By Labour Unions
The federal government has made a promise on Tuesday that all "soft threats" from labor unions in the nation will be addressed. Recall that university based unions had recently had some issues with the government on salaries and other matters. While some have been addressed by the government, others are still pending. But the new Minister of Labour and Employment,...
Two Die, Several Injured As Bomb Explodes In Orlu Market
Two were killed and several injured as an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded at Orlu International Market in Imo State on Tuesday. The explosion caused stampede and confusion as people ran helter-skelter, making many injured. A source told the Nation: “We were at the market when we heard an explosion. There was confusion everywhere as people ran for their lives. Some...
Buhari Visits Victims Of Jigawa Tanker Incident, Donates N10m
Ex-President Buhari visited Jigawa on Tuesday to offer his condolences to victims of the tanker explosion in Majia town, which killed over 185 people. During the visit, the former President visited Rasheed Shekoni Specialist Hospital in Dutse to meet with the surviving patients receiving treatment. Buhari donated the sum of N10 million to support the victims and their families. The ex-President expressed...
FRSC Charges Road Users On Safe Driving
The FRSC's Corps Marshal has urged everyone using the roads to be cautious when traveling in order to prevent crashes on the nation's highways. Muhammad made this known in his letter read at the news briefing of the flag-off of the 2024 Ember Months campaign organized by the FRSC on Tuesday in Akure. The letter was read by Dr. Samuel Ibitoye,...
Pensioners In Ogun Applaud Gov Abiodun Over Wage Increment
Gov. Dapo Abiodun's wage increase for all of its members in the state has been applauded by the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Ogun State chapter. The pensioners gave the commendation in a letter titled ‘New Wage Increase to Ogun Pensioners: Expression of Gratitude’, signed by the State Chairman, Waidi Oloyede, Secretary Bola Lawal, and Treasurer, O. Ogabi, on Tuesday. According to...