The President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Festus Osifo has kicked against the federal government’s proposed 15 per cent import duty on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel. He warned that such a policy could further worsen the living conditions of Nigerians already struggling under rising fuel prices and inflation. Osifo while speaking on Channels Television Wednesday said the union was currently studying the policy and consulting with stakeholders to understand its full implications. He stated: “The first impression was a no, no, no. Why are we imposing tax when our refineries are not producing. “The Dangote…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that 2,802,790 voters will elect a new governor of the Anambra State in the election scheduled to hold on Saturday. TheHintsNews reports that the front runners in the governorship election include the incumbent, Governor Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Nwosu of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and George Moghalu of the Labour Party (LP). Addressing a press conference on Thursday in Abuja, the Chairman of the commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan reiterated that the mission of the commission was to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has once again sought the Senate’s approval for another round of domestic borrowing — this time to the tune of N1.15 trillion — to finance the deficit in the proposed 2025 national budget. The request, officially conveyed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during plenary on Tuesday, comes against the backdrop of mounting concerns over Nigeria’s escalating public debt and the sustainability of the administration’s fiscal strategy. According to the President, the new loan is intended to “bridge the funding gap and ensure the full implementation of government programs and projects.” The Senate has…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has told President Donald Trump that the claim by his government that there is a Christian genocide in Nigeria as untrue. Keyamo in a post on his verified X handle said being a Christian, it would have been most unconscionable for him to associate with – let alone accept to serve or continue to serve – a government if truly there is any iota of truth in the assertion that Christians are specifically targeted in Nigeria for persecution, killings or harassment on account of their faith, saying “it is simply…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of five new Permanent Secretaries to fill existing vacancies in the Federal Civil Service. The new appointees are: Ibrahim Abdulkarim Ozi, Federal Capital Territory; Ezemama John Chidiebere, Imo State; Garba Abdul Sule Usman, North Central Geo-Political Zone; Mohammed Musa Ishiyaku, North East Geo-Political Zone; and Ukaire Binyerem Chigbowu, South East Geo-Political Zone The Director of Information and Public Relations, Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Eno Olotu, on Tuesday said the appointments followed a rigorous and transparent selection process in line with the present administration’s commitment…
The association of former All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) members have demanded for greater inclusion of its members in the current administration, while reaffirming its support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. A communiqué at the end of its leadership meeting held in Abuja on Monday, the group expressed concern over what it described as the non-inclusion of former ANPP members in federal appointments and decision-making since the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) despite their contributions to the formation and development of the APC. Addressing journalists after the meeting, the National Coordinator of the association, Prof…
The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali, has paid a condolence visit to the Bala Waja, Muhammad Muhammad, at his Palace in Talasse, Balanga LGA, Gombe State following the death of his son, the Commissioner for Internal Security, late Col. Abdullahi Bello (rtd.). Bello passed away in a ghastly motor accident alongside his police orderly, Sergeant Adamu Husaini recently. Alkali, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser Media, Umar Jibril in Abuja, extolled the legacies of the late commissioner, which was characterised by hard work and the love for humanity. He added that the passing of a…
The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has unveiled plans to provide comprehensive Loss of Licence Insurance Cover for all Nigerian pilots and aircraft engineers. The initiative NAAPE disclosed, marked a significant milestone in strengthening the welfare and professional security of aviation personnel across the country. The scheme, developed in partnership with First Standard Insurance Brokers, was designed to protect pilots and engineers who lose their professional licences due to medical incapacity or other qualifying conditions that render them unable to continue flying or maintaining aircraft. It said it would also provide financial compensation, based on policy terms,…
Troops of Joint Task Force Operation MESA have neutralised 19 bandits in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State. Assistant Director Army Public Relations 3 Brigade, Capt. Babatunde Zubairu in a statement issued Monday said following a tip-off on movement of bandits around Ungwan Tudu, Ungwan Tsamiya, Goron Dutse axis of Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State at about 5:00pm on 1 November 2025, the troops of 3 Brigade supported by other security agencies raided the bandits and pushed them out of Shanono resulting in a heavy fire fight. He explained that the intervention commenced when gallant troops…
Business magnate and Chairman of Geregu Power PLC, Femi Otedola has described the 15 per cent import tariff on petrol and diesel as a crucial move towards safeguarding local industries that have made substantial investments in domestic production and refining capacity. Otedola in a post on his verified X handle commended President Bola Tinubu for his bold and decisive step in implementing the tariff. He said: “This policy represents a crucial move towards safeguarding local industries that have made substantial investments in domestic production and refining capacity. “For decades, Nigeria’s industrial base has suffered from the unchecked importation of cheaper…