Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine will lead the 21-member government, with generals from the new military governing council. The military leaders in Niger who seized power in a coup last month have formed a new government, according to a decree read out on national television on Thursday. Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine will…
The Lagos State government has been taken to task on an investigation launched into the forceful snatching of hijab from the head of a school girl in December 2022. An Islamic human rights advocacy group, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has demanded for the update on the matter whose outcome is still unknown eight months…
The Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has handed over the leased site at the Continental Shipyard Limited (CSL) of the Nigerian Ports Authority to the technical partners, Melsmore. NIMASA, in a statement signed by the assistant director on public relations, Osagie Edwards,which was obtained by newsmen stated that the technical…
The Governor of Osun State, Sen. Ademola Adeleke has ordered the reopening of Kajola Market in Atakumosa West Local Government of the State. The Governor also issued warning to stakeholders at the market to desist from unlawful acts that could disrupt the peace of the town. In a press statement signed by Rev. Bunmi Jenyo,…
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Tax Policy and Fiscal Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has said that the Value Added Tax on Automotive Gas Oil also known as diesel should be suspended. Oyedele said the VAT suspension will cushion the harsh economic effects of the fuel subsidy removal, as directed by President Bola Tinubu. Oyedele,…
Niger Coup: Military intervention could still happen – Tinubu’s spokesman The special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, has said military intervention is “not off the table” as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) seeks to ensure that democratic rule returns to Niger Republic. Ngelale revealed this during…
The Director General of the World Trade Organization, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, says the World Trade Organisation (WTO) will intensify working with women and Nigerians to support and alleviate the impact of the current economic downturn. Dr Okonjo-Iweala revealed during a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday after she visited with President Bola Tinubu, that her…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called for the establishment of a regional task force to track and curb cross-border criminality in the South West and other areas under the Command of 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, Ibadan. Adeleke stated this while receiving in his office, the General Officer Commanding, 2 Division of the…
An increase of 1,000 steps a day was associated with a 15% reduction in the risk of dying from any cause, and 500 more was linked to a 7% reduction in dying from cardiovascular disease. If you thought 10,000 steps always sounded like more of an epic quest than a casual stroll, researchers have good…
The Deputy Minority Leader of the Senate, Distinguished Senator, Akogun Lere Oyewumi has been named as the Vice Chairman Committee On Finance of the 10th senate. This was revealed in a press statement signed and issued by Akogun media hub on Wednesday. The statement partly reads: The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio…
