The House of Representatives has declared that the ad-hoc committee on altered tax law constituted by the Minority Caucus of the House lacked institutional recognition. It added that no political caucus, whether majority or minority, possesses the procedural authority to establish a committee that carries the status of a parliamentary body. The Green Chamber said it considered the action attributed to the minority caucus to be procedurally improper, inconsistent with parliamentary norms, liable to set an unwholesome precedent, and to create unnecessary public confusion, particularly since the matter has already been addressed through established parliamentary mechanisms. TheHintsNews reports that…
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Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have continued their relentless and determined offensive against terrorist elements within Sububu Forest neutralising several terrorists. Its Media Information Officer, Capt. David Adewusi in a statement issued Sunday said troops of Sector 2, 8 Division, while advancing into identified terrorist hideouts engaged hostile elements in Indulumu and Ruduno villages, decisively neutralised several terrorists during fierce encounters. He noted that in the course of the operations, the gallant troops recovered 2 x AK-47 rifles, one magazine loaded with 28 rounds of ammunition, and a pair of woodland camouflage uniforms, while two motorcycles used by the terrorists…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, Friday in Abuja, received in audience, the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo who paid him a visit to advance discussions on the immediate activation of indigenous airline for Edo State. Okpebholo, who was accompanied by key members of his cabinet, stressed the urgency of establishing a homegrown airline to operate from Benin Airport, describing aviation as a critical driver for Edo State’s economic revival, investment inflow and job creation. According to the Governor, The State Government is already exploring several partnership options, including engagements with South African investors who…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, Friday formally signed the concession agreement for the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. This marked a major milestone in the federal government’s drive to modernise Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure through strategic public-private partnerships. The signing ceremony took place at the Ministry in Abuja, where the minister received a combined delegation of Enugu State Government officials and representatives of Aero Alliance, the concessionaire. Keyamo explained that the concession of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, was part of the federal government’s broader aviation sector reform agenda aimed at attracting private investment, improving infrastructure,…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the posting of three ambassadors-designate, out of the 68 confirmed by the Senate last December. The Special Adviser to the President on information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in a statement issued Thursday said Tinubu confirmed the postings of Ambassador Ayodele Oke as the ambassador-designate to France, and Colonel Lateef Are as the ambassador-designate to the United States of America. Also confirmed by the President is the posting of Amb. Amin Dalhatu, former ambassador to South Korea, as the high commissioner-designate to the United Kingdom. In a memo to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tinubu urged…
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) operating under Operation Desert Sanity V have neutralised 10 terrorists in Sambisa forest, Borno state. Its Media Information Officer, Lt. Col. Sani Uba in a statement issued Thursday said the troops made contact with the terrorists along the Sambisa and Mandara Mountains axis on 22 January 2026. He noted: “The insurgents attempted a well-planned ambush with Roadside Improvised Explosive Devices (RSIED) and heavy gunfire, but impressively troops under Sector 1 responded with superior firepower, neutralizing 10 terrorists including 2 senior commanders identified as Basulhu and Ubaida. “Follow-up…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, Thursday approved the appointment of two Assistant Corps Marshals (ACM) as Deputy Corps Marshals (DCM), for the South East and North East geopolitical zones of the country. The appointment of the seasoned officers, Akume said, wass part of a decisive move aimed at strengthening leadership depth, enhancing operational effectiveness and consolidating road safety management. The newly appointed Deputy Corps Marshals are; DCM Hyginus Omeje who presently heads the Operations Department and DCM Mark Sabiya, in charge of the Department of Finance and Accounts both at the national headquarters.…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, Thursday launched and unveiled the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) Application Portal. The launching he disclosed, marked a historic step in Nigeria’s long-awaited journey to operationalise structured financing for indigenous ship ownership. Declaring the portal open on in Lagos, Oyetola described the occasion as a deliberate and strategic step in repositioning Nigeria’s maritime sector as a central pillar of national development. He noted that the launch aligned with the broader national objective of diversifying the economy and unlocking the vast potential of Nigeria’s maritime domain, coastal resources and inland waterways.…
On a shared commitment to strengthening systems that support children, women, adolescents, and vulnerable families, a delegation from the European Union (EU) in Abuja, together with the United Nations (UN) agencies have concluded a mission to Sokoto State. The EU-Sokoto partnership in support from UN agencies (UNICEF, UNFPA, ILO, and partners: Plan International Nigeria, Action Against Hunger Nigeria (ACF Nigeria), CARE, and Danish Refugee Council (DRC), gave the hint Thursday during their visit to the Sokoto Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, to underscored the State’s determination to deliver essential services to communities. Aliyu in his remarks noted that his administration was…
Concerned All Progressives Congress (APC) Stakeholders Forum has demanded the retention of the current zoning formula as the ruling party prepares for its 2026 National Convention. To this end, the stakeholders, therefore, called on the National Executive Committee (NEC), President Bola Tinubu, and party elders to uphold the existing zoning arrangement in the interest of unity, equity, and justice. Its Convener, Dr. Dominic Alancha, while addressing a press conference on Thursday in Abuja with the theme: ‘2026 APC National Convention in view, Retaining the Zoning Formula, Ensuring continuity and Strengthening party communication’, said he considered it patriotic, and timely to…