No New Taxes or Increases in Tax Reform Bills, FIRS Chairman Clarifies
Zacch Adedeji, the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has clarified that the four tax reform bills recently sent to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are not designed to introduce new taxes or increase existing ones. He made this statement during a session with the Senate Committee on Finance, […]
Makinde Demands Removal of Ondo State REC for Fair Elections
Oyo State Governor and South-West Zonal Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Engr. Seyi Makinde, has called for the immediate removal of Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Ondo State, ahead of the upcoming governorship election on November 16. He urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to appoint a new […]
Peter Obi Calls Nigeria’s Power Grid Collapse a “National Shame”
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has condemned the recent collapse of Nigeria’s national power grid, labeling it a “national shame” and indicative of the country’s leadership failures. In a statement on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, Obi underscored the vulnerability of Nigeria’s power infrastructure, asserting that the recurring blackouts […]
PDP Confident of Victory in Ondo Governorship Election – Gov. Bala Mohammed
Bala Mohammed, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum (PDPGF) and Governor of Bauchi State, expressed strong confidence in the PDP’s prospects for victory in the upcoming Ondo State governorship election on November 16. He made this assertion during the official flag-off of the PDP’s campaign in Akure, the state capital. Addressing a […]
Economic Concerns Drive Nevada’s Latino Voters to Consider Trump as Election Nears
With the U.S. presidential election fast approaching, Kamala Harris is intensifying her efforts to connect with Black and Latino voters. Although she holds a significant lead with both groups, some Democrats have expressed concerns that she needs to do more to energize them and ensure high voter turnout in November. This push comes in light […]
North Korea Destroys Cross-Border Roads Amid Rising Tensions with South Korea
South Korea’s military reported on Tuesday that it had detected explosions on two cross-border roads linking the country to North Korea, signaling a further deterioration in inter-Korean relations. The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) stated that North Korean forces detonated explosives on the Gyeongui Line and Donghae Line, likely to block the connection […]
Gov. Newsom Signs Law to Prevent Gas Price Spikes, Criticizes Oil Industry for Blocking Efforts
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law on Monday aimed at preventing spikes in gas prices, marking his latest move in an ongoing battle with the oil industry over energy costs and climate change. California consistently has the highest gas prices in the U.S., largely due to taxes and environmental regulations. As of Monday, […]
Justice Ricardo Gonçalves Elected President of ECOWAS Court of Justice
Honourable Justice Ricardo Claúdio Monteiro Gonçalves from Cabo Verde has been elected as the new President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice for a two-year term, following an election among the Court’s five judges. The announcement was made on Monday, October 14, 2024, marking the start of Justice Gonçalves’ tenure, succeeding Hon. Justice Edward Amoako […]
15-Year-Old Files Lawsuit Against Age Limit for University Admissions
Master Chinaemere Opara, a 15-year-old Senior Secondary School student, has initiated a lawsuit against the Federal Ministry of Education, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), and the National Universities Commission (NUC). The suit challenges the government’s policy that restricts university admissions to applicants aged 18 and above. Opara, represented by his father, Mr. Maxwell […]
Obidients Movement Urges Electoral Reforms for Fair 2027 Elections
The Obidients Movement, supporters of Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, is advocating for electoral reforms to guarantee a free and fair election in 2027. During a Labour Party stakeholder meeting in Lagos, coordinator Yunusa Tanko stressed the importance of implementing the Uwais Electoral report to tackle Nigeria’s electoral issues. […]
