The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas has stated categorically that the Green Chamber has not taken any definite position on the tax reform bills sent to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu. The bills are: the Nigeria Tax Bill, the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill. TheHintsNews reports that the Northern State Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and Northern Council of Traditional Rulers and Chiefs recently at their joint meeting in Kaduna expressed displeasure on the bills particularly the aspects concerning the derivation-based model for Value…
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Becky Enenche lied. You do not go back to square one because you do not pay your tithe. This woman and her husband and others like her have turned the faith that Yeshua (Jesus) gave us into a scam. They are Yahoo boys, girls, men and women on the altar. Their brand of Godliness as a means to financial gain, not as a way to grow in holiness and morals, has given Christianity in Nigeria an odious reputation. Yeshua’s pure teachings are the best Way to God to me. However, rather than this altered and monetised farce, Islam is far…
The National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) has donated 25 water-pumping machines to farmers in Taraba State. This is part of a pilot program of the agency to provide vital agricultural equipment to support dry-season farmers across the federation and address their irrigation-related challenges. The Executive Secretary of the agency, Tosin Adeyanju represented by Assistant Director, Monitoring and Evaluation, Sagir Mohd, while addressing the beneficiaries, said the agency was demonstrating its unwavering commitment to empowering rural communities through sustainable agricultural development. He noted: “This donation of water-pumping machines, aligns with our mission to promote good causes for citizens, communities, and the…
The Air Component of “Operation Fansan Yamma” has neutralised scores of terrorists in Kaduna. Director, Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Air Cmdr. Olusola Akinboyewa in a statement issued Saturday said the air strikes dismantled a major bandits’ enclave located within Dunya Hill and Batauna Forest in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. He revealed that the strategic airstrikes were conducted on November 12 in furtherance of the intense air interdiction campaign in North West nicknamed “Operation Farautar Mujiya”. Akinboyewa said: “The affected areas have long served as safe havens for bandit groups due to their dense…
Two Humanitarian workers held captive by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) for close to four years have regained their freedom after enduring years of trauma. Zagazola Makama reports that Ms. Alice Nggatah, 42, nurse and UNICEF staff member from Hawul Local Government Area of Borno State was abducted along with two International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) female staff during an attack on a UNICEF office in Rann, Kala Balge Local Government Area, on March 1, 2018. Following her abduction, Alice was initially taken to Tombumma, where she was held for two days before being moved to…
The Bwari Women Forum of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBAWF) Friday lamented what it termed discriminatory practices limiting career advancement, equal pay and opportunities of the female folks in the legal profession. It said that despite the rapid increase in the number of female lawyers, women have remained under-represented in top legal positions, even as it added that another barrier was insufficient mentoring opportunities. Justice Maryanne Annenih stated this at the 2024 NBA Bwari Women Forum Annual Summit, with the theme, “Breaking the Barriers: Empowering Female Lawyers”. She noted that women in the legal profession are redefining the field of…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced that it would close forum offices in seven states. The seven states according to a statement issued on Friday are: Enugu, Ekiti, Kogi, Edo, Ondo, Imo and Oyo states. It said: “In accordance with the Electricity Act 2023, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has officially transferred regulatory authority to the following seven states: Enugu, Ekiti, Kogi, Edo, Ondo, Imo and Oyo states. “As a result, the newly established State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) in those states will now oversee all aspects of electricity regulation. Consequently, NERC will be closing its 6…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a close ally of forner Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Daniel Bwala as Special Adviser, Media and Public Communications (State House). He also approved the appointment of three Nigerians as directors-general of various agencies and one special adviser on Public Communications and Media. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga said the new appointees are: Mr. Olawale Olopade — Director-General, National Sports Commission; Dr. Abisoye Fagade — Director-General, National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism; Dr. Adebowale Adedokun — Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement. He said Olopade, the new…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) said it has achieved and its partners have revved up crude oil and gas production to 1.8million barrels per day (mbpd) and 7.4standard cubic feet per day (scfd). The Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mele Kyari while addressing a press conference on Thursday in Abuja congratulated the Production War Room Team that anchored the production recovery process. He said the interventions that led to the recovery of production cut across every segment of the production chain with security agencies closely monitoring the pipelines. Kyari noted: “The team has done a great job in…
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has ordered the freezing of all State-owned bank accounts with immediate effect. The Governor in a statement issued Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua also warned commercial banks, heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to comply with the order immediately without any delays. Okpebholo warned that anyone, including heads of MDAs and civil servants who flout the order would be severely punished. He said: “All bank accounts in all the commercial banks have been frozen. Commercial banks must comply with the order and ensure that not a dime is taken out…