The Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying the removal of fuel subsidy and foreign exchange reforms are helping to stabilise Nigeria’s economy. Adedeji made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. He said the Tinubu administration inherited an economy weighed down by…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed 10,000 personnel from 10 state commands for the Osun State governorship election. The Commandant-General of the NSCDC, Prof. Ahmed Audi, ordered the deployment ahead of the August 15 poll. The move is part of efforts to strengthen security and ensure a peaceful election. The NSCDC spokesman,…
The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, has defended President Bola Tinubu over concerns about the lifestyle of political office holders amid the economic hardship facing Nigerians. Adedeji said Tinubu does not live extravagantly despite occupying the highest political office in the country. The NRS boss spoke during an interview with Channels…
Reno Omokri, Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Mexico, has explained why Christians can use the Arabic expression “Alhamdulillah” and refer to God as “Allah”. Omokri gave the explanation in a post on X on Saturday while responding to criticism over his use of “Alhamdulillah”, an Arabic expression that means “Praise be to God”. The former presidential aide…
The lawmaker representing Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency of Delta State, Benedict Etanabene, has accused many politicians of focusing more on impressing President Bola Tinubu than serving Nigerians. Etanabene, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, made the statement during an interview on Arise Television on Saturday. His comment followed the recent passage of the State…
President Bola Tinubu has met with about 76 leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The late-night meeting reportedly followed an intelligence report from National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. The report raised concerns about growing discontent among some APC leaders in the state. Sources who attended…
Fear has gripped parts of Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election, with residents avoiding party-branded caps, shirts and other political symbols over fears of violence. The development follows a series of politically linked killings across the state. The Nigeria Police Force has put the number of politically motivated deaths at 30. The…
Former spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar, Segun Showunmi, has described Seyi Tinubu as a young man worthy of admiration, saying every father would be grateful to have a son like him. Showunmi, the convener of The Alternative movement, shared the remarks in a Facebook post after visiting the City Boy Movement office, where Seyi Tinubu personally…
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Auwalu Mahmuda, has directed soldiers deployed for the Osun State governorship election to stay away from polling units and maintain the highest level of professionalism. Mahmuda gave the directive on Friday while addressing troops at the Engineer Construction Command in Ede, Osun…
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has linked poor electricity supply in rural communities to population growth, saying the lack of power leaves residents with few recreational options after dark. Fayose made the remark on Friday in Abuja shortly after his inauguration as Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) board. According to him, improving…
