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Lucky Aiyedatiwa has officially taken the oath of office as the Governor of Ondo State, marking the beginning of his first full four-year term. This follows his initial assumption of office in 2023 after the passing of former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. The swearing-in ceremony took place on Monday at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure, just two months after Aiyedatiwa secured victory in the governorship election under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Aiyedatiwa was sworn in at exactly 12:59 PM, shortly after his deputy, Olayide Adelami, took the oath of office. Following the ceremony, the…

The House of Representatives has announced a public hearing on four key Tax Reform Bills currently at the Committee Stage. The hearing is scheduled to take place from Wednesday, February 26, to Friday, February 28, 2025, at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. According to a statement released by the House Spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi, Jr., the hearing will be held at Conference Halls 028 and 231 in the House of Representatives New Building, commencing daily at 12:00 noon. The event will bring together key stakeholders, including government agencies, business leaders, tax experts, representatives from the private sector, and…

A Sokoto State lawmaker, Aminu Boza, has raised alarm over the resurgence of notorious bandit leader Bello Turji, accusing him of imposing a ₦25 million levy on each village in parts of the state’s eastern region. Boza, who represents Sabon Birnin Gobir in the Sokoto State House of Assembly, disclosed this during an interview with journalists on Tuesday. He revealed that Turji has reappeared in the Isa and Sabon Birni areas, demanding huge levies from local communities. According to the lawmaker, villages unable to pay risk deadly attacks, further worsening the insecurity already plaguing the region. Boza urged the…

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mrs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has urged the U.S. to adhere to established protocols when deporting immigrants from its territory. She made this appeal in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, following a visit by the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr., to the ministry. In a statement issued by Magnus Eze, her special assistant on communication and new media, Odumegwu-Ojukwu voiced concerns over the possible suspension of the U.S. Drop Box Visa. She highlighted the emotional and financial distress faced by many Nigerians in the U.S. since the new administration signalled its…

The Joint Public Service Negotiating Council (JPSNC) has assured federal workers that the government is addressing discrepancies in January salaries, which were reportedly lower than previous months. Mr Benjamin Anthony, National Chairman of the council said this while speaking with newsmen on Monday in Abuja. Anthony was reacting to concerns raised by some federal civil service workers about shortfalls in their January salaries. He disclosed that the shortfalls were traced to a “systematic error’’ in the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). “We received complaints, though not in writing, from workers about reductions in their January salaries compared…

National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu has strongly criticised the Canadian Embassy for denying visas to Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, and other senior military officials. Speaking on Thursday at the maiden annual lecture of the National Association of the Institute for Security Studies (AANISS) in Abuja, Ribadu expressed his displeasure, declaring that Canada “can go to hell.” Ribadu’s comments came in response to Musa’s revelation that he and other top military officers were supposed to attend an official event in Canada on Wednesday, but were denied visas. The event, according to the CDS,…

Edo State legislator and 2Baba’s new partner, Natasha Osawaru, has announced free provision of 150 free JAMB registration forms on a first-come, first-served basis to students of the state. Additionally, Natasha, in a video, said she will award scholarships to the top 5 students with the highest JAMB scores, covering their university education. She said: “The time has come again to push education into another level. With my fronts as a politician, I will be offering 150 JAMB registration forms for Edo State. It will be first come first serve. The 5 most intelligent students with the best score,…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced revised transaction fees for Automated Teller Machine (ATM) services, set to take effect on March 1, 2025. In a circular signed by John Onojah, Acting Director of the Financial Policy and Regulation Department, the CBN explained that the new charges are intended to address rising operational costs and improve the efficiency of banking services across the country. This adjustment marks the first review of ATM fees since 2019, when the withdrawal fee was reduced from ₦65 to ₦35. According to the CBN, the updated fees are in line with Section 10.7…

The House of Representatives is seeking life imprisonment for individuals involved in the production and importation of fake medicines. Lawmakers are asking Lateef Fagbemi, the Attorney-General of the Federation, to propose amendments to existing laws to impose stricter penalties on those found guilty of dealing in counterfeit medicine. The house passed the resolution during Tuesday’s plenary, following a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Muktar Shagaya, an All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker from Kwara state. The motion comes following an uptick in the circulation of counterfeit medicines and substandard products across Nigeria in recent years. In December 2023,…

The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) has engaged 40 contractors to keep the Federal Capital City clean. The Director of the Board, Mr Osilama Braimah, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday. Braimah said that the board was up to date in its payment obligation to the contractors, saying “we have paid them 100 per cent and no contractor is being owed.” He explained that the Board was responsible for handling waste management and city sanitation in Maitama, Asokoro, Garki, Guzape, Katampe, Wuse, Mabushi, Wuye and other districts within the…

An explosion has rocked an MRS filling station near Yola International Airport in Adamawa State, leaving several people feared dead. The blast, according to eyewitnesses, happened while a fuel tanker was discharging fuel. Two tankers laden with fuel exploded. “We heard a loud bang and the filling station went up into flames while a fuel tanker was offloading,” a nearby businessman explained the incident. The explosion led to massive flames which have engulfed the station and nearby areas. Several vehicles have also been caught in the fire. Meanwhile, firefighters from the Adamawa State Fire Service, Federal Fire Service, and…

West African regional bloc ECOWAS on Wednesday officially recognised the exit of three of its former members Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Republic which became effective today, January 29, 2025, upon the expiration of a one-year notice period. However, in “the spirit of regional solidarity”, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) asked its member countries to still recognise the national passports of the three exiting countries bearing the ECOWAS logo until further notice. In a statement, ECOWAS Authority also said its doors remain open for more engagements with the three countries and thus requested its member states…

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that he sustains himself financially through rental income from one of his two properties in Kaduna State, highlighting the importance of transparency and accountability in public office. At an All Progressives Congress caucus meeting on January 25 at the Presidential Banquet Hall in Katsina State’s Government House, Buhari shared insights into his finances and reflections on governance, delivered in Hausa. The former president disclosed that he owns only three houses: one in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, and two in Kaduna State. He explained that one of the Kaduna properties has been…

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says its operatives have rescued nine pregnant women from a baby factory in Abuja. This is contained in a statement by Mr Vincent Adekoye, Press Officer, NAPTIP, and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja. Adekoye revealed that the baby factory is situated at one of the sprawling estates in the Ushafa area in the Federal Capital Territory. He also disclosed that the raid on the facility followed a tip-off from a concerned citizen. He said the victims were locked up in an apartment inside the estate…

The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration, ARD FCTA, has commenced a three-day warning strike over unpaid salaries, allowances, and other demands. The strike has grounded activities in government hospitals in Abuja. The President of ARD FCTA, Dr George Ebong, disclosed this at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. Ebong said the strike came after a three-week ultimatum issued last year by the doctors had elapsed. He decried the neglect of hospitals and doctors’ welfare in the nation’s capital. He stressed that doctors in Abuja have become abandoned projects, calling on the Minister of FCT, Nyesom…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Federal Polytechnic in Gwarinpa District of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The institution, named Bola Ahmed Tinubu Polytechnic, Gwarinpa, aims to promote technological, vocational, and entrepreneurial education in line with Nigeria’s national policy on education. In a letter dated January 16, 2025, and addressed to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, confirmed the federal government’s approval of the institution. The letter, signed by Alausa, requested Wike to propose suitable locations for both the temporary and permanent sites of the polytechnic in Gwarinpa. A technical team…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja to represent Nigeria at the 2025 annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) scheduled for Davos, Switzerland. According to a statement by his spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, on Sunday, the Vice President will join world leaders, top business executives and representatives of development partners at the meeting to discuss the state of the world economy with the view to improving its conditions. While in Davos, the Vice President will hold bilateral meetings with other leaders as well as participate in workshops and forums slated for the annual gathering. The statement read: “Among…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced an upward review of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) prices, commonly referred to as petrol, in response to escalating global crude oil prices. The refinery announced the new pricing structure in a statement released on Friday, setting the new bulk purchase rate at N955 per litre for customers purchasing between 2 million and 4.99 million litres. According to the statement, bulk buyers acquiring 5 million litres or more will now pay N950 per litre. This price adjustment reflects a 6.17% increase, or N55.5 per litre, compared to the discounted rate of N899.50 per litre…

The Presidency has announced that starting from the end of January, local government areas across Nigeria will begin receiving their allocations directly from the Federal Allocation Account Committee (FAAC), marking a significant step towards local government autonomy. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, made this disclosure during an interview on Arise News on Thursday night. He reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to implementing the Supreme Court’s landmark July 2024 judgment, which declared state control over local government funds unconstitutional. In a unanimous decision delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agbim, the apex court ruled…

President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has told the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, that it does not need his help regarding the country’s economic reforms. On Wednesday that Sanusi, a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, stated that he would not help the government regarding Nigeria’s current economic challenges. He said this while speaking at the 21st anniversary of Fawehinmiism during the 2025 Gani Fawehinmi Annual Lecture held at the Lagos Airport Hotel in Ikeja. According to Sanusi, his decision stems from the government’s failure to behave like friends, despite their relationship. He also criticised…