Isu Community in Onicha local government of Ebonyi State was recently brought to a standstill, and human and vehicular movement momentarily brought to a halt in honour of the grand reception accorded one of the most celebrated illustrious sons of Ebonyi State, Dr. Amb. Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii – the Chairman, […]
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Kastina Government Orders Closure of Illegal Junctions and Roadside Motor Parks
The Katsina State Government has ordered, with immediate effect, the immediate closure of all illegal junction and roadside motor parks across the 34 Local Government Areas of the state. In a statement on Thursday, the Secretary to the Katsina State Government Mustapha Inuwa, stated that the owners of commercial vehicles […]
Buhari Meets With NMA Over Doctors Strike
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday met with members of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) at the State House, Abuja, urging the health workers to return to their duty posts and others contemplating strikes to opt for settlement by negotiation, no matter how long it takes According to a statement by […]
Appeal Court Orders Lagos and Rivers State to Maintain Status quo on VAT
In the latest development in the legal tussle between states and the FIRS over whose responsibility it is to collect VAT, the Appeal Court, sitting in Abuja has ordered all parties to maintain the status quo and refrain from taking action that would give effect to the judgement of a […]
Gunmen Assassinate Deposed Traditional Ruler
Gunmen have killed one of the traditional rulers allegedly deposed by Governor Willie Obiano in Anambra State. Alex Edozieuno, of Mkpunando, in Aguleri, was allegedly murdered around 10 an on Friday along Ezu Bridge, Otuocha in Anambra East Local Government Area. According to reports, he was shot in the head […]
Federal Government Assures of Security Ahead of Anambra Election, INEC Expresses Preparedness
Against the November 6 governorship election in Anambra state, The National Security Adviser (NSA), Maj.-Gen.Babagana Monguno, has said that the Federal Government would counter threat to the conduct of the election through deployment of security operatives.Monguno, made this known at the third quarterly meeting of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on […]
First civilian flight from Kabul since US exit lands in Doha
Around 100 passengers have arrived in Doha after flying from Kabul airport, the first flight ferrying out foreigners since a US-led evacuation ended. Doha, a major transit point for Afghan refugees, has said it worked with Turkey to swiftly resume operations at Kabul’s airport to allow the flow of people […]
Lagos Assembly Passes VAT, Anti-Open Grazing Bills
The Lagos State House of Assembly has passed the Value Added Tax (VAT) bill, along with a bill that prohibits the open grazing of cattle in the state. The two bills were passed after unanimous votes by the lawmakers during Thursday’s plenary after they were read for the third time. […]
Gunmen have abducted 18 travellers in Ondo State.
The victims were abducted on Wednesday night along the Ifira-Akoko/Idoani road in Akoko South East Local Government Area of the state. The abductors were said to have fired gunshots into the air to scare the passengers before taking them into a nearby forest. The Commander of Ondo State Security Outfit, […]
President Buhari Visits Imo State Says “He Wants To Be Remembered As a President Who Stabilized The Nation”.
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Owerri said that he would want to be remembered as the President who stabilised Nigeria in the area of security, economic prosperity and triumph over corruption. The President, who spoke at a town hall meeting with South-East leaders during his one-day official visit to Imo […]