Tax Reforms in Nigeria Long Overdue – Tinubu’s Minister Declares

Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris has said the tax reforms being put out by President Bola Tinubu are long overdue for the country. The minister made the disclosure on Saturday in an event themed “Tax Reforms: The Role of Public Relations in Fostering Constructive Dialogue for National Economic Renaissance,” which was organized … Read more

Rivers Government to Begin Demolitions, Issues 7-Day Warning

The Rivers State Government has issued a seven-day warning to residents of Port Harcourt ahead of its planned demolition of shanties. The notice was issued by Mr. Evans Bipi, Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, on Saturday in Port Harcourt. Bipi expressed concern about the activities of scavengers at the Trans-Amadi industrial area, who … Read more

More Details Emerge as Port Harcourt Refinery Struggles with Non-Operational Conversion Units, Fail to Produce Petrol

Despite claims by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) that the Port Harcourt Refinery is back and running, emerging details suggest that the Conversion Units of the refinery, responsible for producing high-value products like jet fuel and Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, are not functional. The reason behind the intention of … Read more

FG Issues Warning to Hospitals Over New COVID-19 Variants

The federal government has sounded the alarm over the newly detected XEC COVID-19 variant. Findings reveal that the variant has spread to 29 countries globally. In a circular dated December 5, 2024, the government directed all chief medical directors and medical directors of tertiary hospitals to activate alert systems for a high index of suspicion … Read more

Tinubu makes new appointments in South East Development Commission [LIST]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejigged his list of nominees for the South East Development Commission (SEDC) board, replacing the initial chairman, Hon. Emeka Atuma, with Dr Emeka Nworgu. The President replaced all the three executive directors initially nominated and named two additional executive directors. The President also removed one of the board members, Donatus … Read more

Wike still PDP member, Adeyanju fumes over Ikenga’s expulsion for anti-party activities

Lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has condemned the expulsion of Ikenga Ugochinyere by the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party in Imo State. Ugochinyere, a serving lawmaker was expelled on Friday over allegations of anti-party activities among others. However, in his reaction, Adeyanju said it is unfortunate that the PDP swiftly move to expel the … Read more

PDP expels Reps member Ikenga Ugochinyere, gives reason

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled the lawmaker representing Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Ikenga Ugochinyere. The expulsion of the lawmaker, who serves as the spokesperson for the Coalition of United Political Parties was announced in a statement issued on Friday by the Imo PDP Publicity Secretary, Lancelot Obiak. According to … Read more