Troops of Operation Fansan Yanma has killed the son of notorious bandits leader, Bello Turji and scores of his fighters in the ongoing operation in Zamfara State. The operation, led by special forces with support from the General Officer Commanding (GOC) was comeing after a series of successful missions that resulted in the destruction of multiple bandit camps in the Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The special forces are supplemented by personnel from the Navy’s Special Boat Service (SBS), provided by the Theatre Command. Checks revealed that recent coordinated military strikes have dismantled key hideouts in Fakai,…
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The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi Friday lamented that the sum of N800 billion allocated to his ministry in the 2025 budget proposal was inadequate to address the country’s road infrastructure needs. He said there was a need for adequate funding to enable the ministry to complete ongoing projects and initiate new ones across the country. He appealed to the House Committee on Works chaired by Hon. Akin Alabi to consider increasing the Ministry’s budgetary allocation for the 2025 fiscal year. Umahi disclosed this in Abuja during the 2025 budget defense session organized by the committee adding that the scope…
After its initial opposition, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has endorsed the Tax Reform Bills. It, however, recommended that there should be no increase in the VAT rate and offering significant recommendations The Chairman of the Forum and the Governor of Kwara state, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in a statement issued Thursday also recommended that there should be no terminal clause for TETFUND, NASENI, and NITDA in the sharing of development levies in the bills. It said: “The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has endorsed the Tax Reform Bills, recommending that there should be no increase in the VAT rate and offering significant recommendations.…
The Supreme Court has confirmed that the name of impeached Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa is not in the record of legal practitioners in Nigeria. Obasa was on Monday impeached as Speaker paving the way for the first female speaker, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda. His offences bordered on gross misconduct and abuse of office. TheHintsNews reports that the revelation followed a document, which surfaced on social media indicating his name was missing. Checks revealed that an anonymous person had on July 23, 2020 wrote the apex court seeking to confirm if the name of Obasa…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has revealed that it has remitted N10 trillion to the Federation Account as of September 2024. Its Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, disclosed this Wednesday during a budget defence session before the Joint Finance Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives in Abuja. He informed the joint committee that revenue projection for 2025 will be made after the meeting of the board of directors of the company in two weeks’ time. He added that NNPCL is the highest tax payer in the country, highest payer of royalty and dividends. Kyari stressed…
Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde has said that Oyo kingmakers otherwise known as Oyomesi may face prosecution over bribery allegations. The governor disclosed this on Monday in Ibadan during the presentation of Instruments of Office to the new Alaafin of Oyo at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office. Makinde, however, added that he was willing to forgive them if they seek forgiveness from the Alaafin-designate, Oba Akeem Owoade. He stated: “Let me also say briefly that those that are still hell-bent on destabilising the traditional institution in Oyo, the government is not letting down. We will prosecute them. “The…
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has been impeached as the Speaker. Obasa was replaced by his Deputy, Hon. Mojisola Miranda, as the new speaker of the Assembly. The lawmakers removed from office for alleged gross misconduct and abuse of office by his fellow lawmakers. Obasa had been having a running battle with the Governor of the state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Against this background, his removal as the speaker is believed to have the backing of Sanwo-Olu. Obasa has represented Agege Constituency 1 in the Assembly since 2007 and has been the Speaker since 2015.…
The troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have delivered a crushing blow to banditry in Zamfara State, through a devastatingly well-coordinated air-ground assault executed on 10 January, 2025. Director Public Relations and Information, AVM, Olusola Akinboyewa in a statement issued Sunday said air strikes and synchronised ground assaults at Fakai Hills decimated scores of bandits, leaving many others gravely wounded. He noted that the operation underscored the unwavering resolve of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to restore peace and security to the region. Akinboyewa revealed local intelligence reports confirmed that the bandits, loyal to notorious leade, Kachallah Bello Turji suffered heavy…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested thechief priest of the Igunuko shrine, Alpha beach Ajah Lekki, Lagos state where 2,760kg skunk was recovered on 25th October 2024. Its Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi in a statement issued Sunday said the Chief Priest, Bariu Aliu (alias Malo) was arrested by NDLEA operatives after over three months of manhunt for him. He said: “Though two of his accomplices were earlier arrested at the shrine last year and had since been charged and convicted in court, Bariu was said to be the leader of the syndicate.” Babafemi added that…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized a 40ft trailer load of skunk, a strain of cannabis, weighing 2,217.6 kilograms while being distributed into six vehicles at an abandoned fuel station in Kagini, Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja for onward distribution to some Northern states. Its Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi in a statement issued Sunday said the intelligence-led operation, which took place at 1:20am on Saturday 11th January 2025 led to the seizure of not only the large illicit consignment but also the trailer and the six vehicles: Toyota Van, Toyota Camry…