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Those with penchant for luxury products may have to have a rethink as they may soon be paying more for their high taste. The federal government plans to impose special taxes on such products, including luxury cars and alcohol. The special taxes are designed to raise more revenue from non-oil sector to generate additional N1 […]

Hypocrisy may be the hallmark of political culture in Nigeria. It was evident when Chief Obafemi Awolowo was called to Higher Realm, as we lamented the “greatest President we never had”. With Dr. Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme, gentleman, intellectual and great champion of fairness and balance in public life, it is even more sad watching the […]

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described Ekiti State Governor, Chief Ayodele Fayose, as a trail-blazer and somebody who has set new standards in innovative governance. According to a press statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Idowu Adelusi in Ado Ekiti on Saturday, President Jonathan stated this in a goodwill message he […]

At least 10,000 indigent children in Ekiti State will be provided Christmas dress made from ankara and other materials during the yuletide season. The State Governor, Chief Ayodele Fayose, disclosed this during a meeting with tailors in Ado-Ekiti. In a press release by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Idowu Adelusi, on Friday, the sewing and […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that the Administration is taking the necessary measures to end the suicide bombings by Boko Haram terrorists, saying the attacks are like the last kicks of a dying horse. Speaking at the commissioning of the Pulaaku Radio in Yola, Adamawa State, on Sunday, the President, who was represented by […]

Worried by incessant cases of punitive actions against patriotic Nigerians who volunteer information about corrupt individuals, stakeholders have called on the Federal Government to as a matter of urgency prioritise safety and security of whistle-blowers. Aside security of those who provide information, the federal government has also been urged to expedite action in paying whistle-blowers […]

Barely three years after he led the split of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to join All Progressives Congress (APC), former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar is on the move again. To this end, Mr.Atiku has officially resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a letter he wrote to the APC, Atiku said that […]

The Nigerian government has compiled the list of 500 Nigerians, some of them prominent citizens who have homes abroad and who have been tax dodgers. Finance Minister, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, informed the National Economic Council today that the list of about 500 Nigerians, who also have trusts abroad has been obtained to determine their tax […]

Deworming of children has been identified as a major determinant of children’s growth and development. This was stated during the deworming exercise organized by Future Assured Programme and conducted at Babasidi and Shadawanka Primary schools in Bauchi metropolis. The exercise is part of Future Assured Programme’s health screening and awareness exercise at Bauchi Specialist Hospital, […]

President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday expressed delight with the stabilising roles that the Eweka Dynasty of Benin Kingdom had been playing in the affairs of the country. Speaking while receiving the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II at the State House, the President said that Nigerians have reasons to […]

President Mohammadu Buhari has inaugurated the audit committee on the recovery and management of stolen assets within and out Nigeria. The committee, which was announced on Wednesday is expected to judiciously undertake an audit of all recovery accounts established by government agencies from the date of opening such accounts up to 10th April, 2017 and […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a military crackdown on bandits operating in rural communities in Zamfara State, following fresh attacks on some communities in Shinkafi and Maradun Local Government Areas. To enable the army carry out this new mandate, the President has approved the request of the Minister of Defence, Brig-Gen. Mansur Dan Ali (rtd) […]