Sen. Ndume: Nigerian Military Lacks Adequate Equipment to Combat Boko Haram
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has expressed concerns over the Nigerian military’s insufficient equipment in the ongoing fight against Boko Haram. Speaking from his Maiduguri residence after visiting families of victims of recent terrorist attacks in Ngoshe, Kirawa, Ashigashiya, and other communities in Gwoza Local Government Area, Ndume highlighted the need for better resources […]
Hurricane Milton updates: Storm passes into Atlantic as Category 1 after slamming Florida
Hurricane Milton made landfall in Siesta Key, Florida Wednesday night as a Category 3 storm with 120 mile per hour winds. The storm is now heading out to the Atlantic Ocean as a Category 1 hurricane, having completed its swing across Florida. The Tampa Bay area, home to more than 3.3 million people, faced the possibility […]
President William Lai Reaffirms Taiwan’s Sovereignty, Pledges Peace Amid Rising Tensions with China
In his most significant address since taking office, President William Lai reaffirmed Taiwan’s commitment to self-governance, vowing to resist any attempts at annexation. Without directly naming China, Lai stated his intention to uphold Taiwan’s sovereignty while maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. He also expressed a willingness to collaborate with Beijing on global […]
Oyo State Reaffirms Commitment to Reducing Out-of-School Children
The Oyo State Government has renewed its efforts to decrease the number of out-of-school children, according to Professor Salihu Adelabu, Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology. Speaking in an interview, Adelabu emphasized that while the state successfully returned 20% of out-of-school children to classrooms during Governor Seyi Makinde’s first term, ongoing migration from other regions […]
Governor Lucky Dismiss Forestry Assistant Amid Bribery Allegations
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has swiftly dismissed Adeboye Taofiq Ewenla, his special assistant on forestry for the central senatorial district, effective immediately. This action follows serious allegations of bribery and intimidation raised against Ewenla by timber merchants operating within the state. A statement from the governor’s press secretary confirmed the dismissal, emphasizing Aiyedatiwa’s […]
NLC Condemns FG Over New Fuel Price Hike, Calls for Immediate Reversal
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly criticized the federal government following the recent increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), demanding an immediate reversal. On Wednesday, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited announced a fresh hike across its retail outlets, sparking public outcry. NLC President Joe Ajaero, in his response, expressed […]
Minister of Solid Minerals Establishes Committee to Resolve Osun State Mining Dispute
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has inaugurated an eight-member fact-finding committee to investigate and resolve the ongoing conflict between the Osun State government and Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), a subsidiary of Thor Explorations Limited. The committee, led by Imam Ganiyu, the ministry’s Director of Mining Inspectorate, is tasked with completing its […]
Health Ministry Finalizes Framework for Zero VAT on Pharmaceutical Products
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has announced the completion of the Executive Order Harmonised Implementation Framework, which enables the enforcement of zero Value Added Tax (VAT) and excise duties on pharmaceutical products and medical devices. The framework has been approved for gazetting, allowing the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and Nigeria Customs […]
Minister Umahi Issues Ultimatum to RCC Over Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Contract
Minister of Works David Umahi has warned Reynolds Construction Company (RCC) that their contract for the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway will be terminated if they do not mobilize to the site within the next seven days. This warning was issued during his inspection of a section of the Lagos-Calabar coastal road that had previously been cleared of […]
Senate Backs Supreme Court Ruling on Local Government Financial Autonomy
The Senate has voiced strong support for the Supreme Court’s ruling that grants financial autonomy to Nigeria’s 774 local governments. Senate President Godswill Akpabio made this announcement on Tuesday, following a closed session where the Senate discussed a motion by Senator Tony Nwoye (LP-Anambra). Nwoye’s motion raised concerns about attempts by certain state governments to […]
