Of late, France has found itself in the throes of a diplomatic crisis in Africa, particularly in West Africa, where it has, for decades, maintained a stranglehold on its former colonies. Under the guise of granting paper independence, France has continued to exert an exploitative grip on Francophone African countries. These nations have their reserves tucked away in Paris, their currencies printed and controlled by France, and remain shackled by policies that leave them with little or no autonomy over their monetary and fiscal systems. However, after decades of this neo-colonial exploitation — aptly described by some as outright criminal…
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An Abuja-based journalist, Adebiyi Adedapo, has joined the people of Oyo State, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), and Nigerians in celebrating Governor Seyi Makinde’s 57th birthday. The journalist also lauded Governor Makinde’s decision to suspend the planned activities for his 57th birthday celebration in honor of the children who lost their lives in the December 18 funfair stampede in Ibadan, the state capital. Adedapo, CEO of Crust Intercontinental Ltd, publishers of The Verge Newspaper, in his birthday message to Makinde, described the governor as a compassionate leader, true democrat, and exemplary politician whose dedication to peace, unity, and democracy has…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has initiated enforcement action against five airlines — two international and three domestic operators for various violations of Part 19 of the NCAA regulations including non-payment of refunds within the stipulated time frame. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection (NCAA), Mr. Michael Achimugu disclosed this while speaking to journalists at the corporate headquarters of the Authority in Abuja on Tuesday. The sanctions also included non-responsiveness to the NCAA’s directives, missing luggage, manhandled luggage, short-landed baggage, delayed and canceled flights, amongst others. While the agency did not disclosed the airlines sanctioned, sources disclosed…
In spite of the stiff opposition mounted by northern leaders, President Bola Tinubu Monday said that the tax reforms embarked on by his administration were here to stay. The President made this known during his maiden media chat, saying while the reforms might not be embraced by everybody, there was no going back on it. The tax reform bills which have unsettled the polity are: Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill 2024, Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill 2024, and Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill 2024. His words: “The tax reform is here to stay. The reform…
The Inspector-General of Police (IG), Kayode Egbetokun, has expressed serious concern about the unorganised distribution of palliatives and relief items in the country during this festive period. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement issued Saturday expressed worry following a series of tragic incidents in Ibadan, Anambra and Abuja. He noted that the tragic incidents highlight the urgent need for a more structured and effective approach to delivering aid to vulnerable communities and members of the public in general. TheHintsNews reports that on the 18th of December, 2024, a tragic incident occurred in Ibadan, Oyo State, where…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has decried the alarming state of hunger and desperation in Nigeria. It blamed high rate of hunger in the land on poor governance and inadequate response to rising poverty levels. Reacting to the tragic stampedes that claimed dozens of lives across the country during food distribution events, the Executive Director of CISLAC, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani described the incidents as heartbreaking reflections of the severe hardship Nigerians are enduring. Rafsanjani in a statement issued Saturday noted that it was a clear indication that Nigerians are facing very difficult times under this administration. He said:…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso and the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi Friday shunned the House of Representatives panel investigating the planned retirement of over 1,000 staff of the apex bank. The Chairman of the Ad-hoc Committee, Hon. Bello Kumo expressed displeasure over the absence of the Dingyadi and Cardoso. Displeased by their absence, Kumo warned that the committee would be left with no choice but to sanction government officials who failed to honour the committee’s invitation. He added that a new date for the hearing would be communicated to them in due course. Kumo…
What amuses me about Badenoch is how Nigerian she is. True. Because we have a vibrant yabis culture in this country. I always say it – the fastest way to start a conversation with a total stranger in this country is to look at them, sigh deeply, and say, ‘Hmm, this country na wa o’. And, I tell you, from Area 1 to Zuba, you will be competing for who has the worst stories. If you say how they kidnapped your mother, they will answer, ‘You, you are even lucky. Me, that they kidnapped my mother on the same day…
When one laboured so hard to keep family and friends happy, but yet can’t live to eat the fruits of such sweet, sour, heart aching and sweat drenching experiences of life. I had wished that you live to eat the fruits of your hard labour in pursuit of great goals for your family, especially your special needs son-Ahmed. Your strength courage and resilience was an inspiration to many women. You never gave up on Ahmed, whom we call the Star Boy! Thanks to all your sacrifices to make an hero out of the child. You were kind, warmly, respectful and…
the federal government has revealed that no fewer than 340,000 passengers would benefit from free train ride across six corridors during the festive period. TheHintsNews reports that in a move to alleviate the burden of rising transportation costs following the removal of the petrol subsidy, the federal government had directed the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to offer free train rides. Speaking during a press briefing at Kubwa Station, the acting Managing Director of the (NRC) Mr. Ben Iloanusi said the initiative which began Friday was part of a broader effort to provide relief to Nigerians struggling with economic challenges. He…