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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration over its plan to increase the value-added tax (VAT) from 7.5% to 10%, describing the move as a blow to the already struggling Nigerian population.   Atiku, in a statement released via his X handle on Sunday, September 8, …

Former US President Donald Trump has made a request to ensure a fair debate with Vice President Kamala Harris on September 10. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump stated that “no boxes or artificial lifts” will be allowed during the debate, as it would be …

 The Federal Government has implemented a N50 levy on electronic money transfers (EMTL) of N10,000 and above, targeting customers of fintech platforms like Opay and Moniepoint. The levy, mandated by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), will take effect on September 9, 2024, according to notifications sent by fintech companies …

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the deportation of 61 foreign nationals in August 2024 as part of its ongoing efforts to tackle irregular migration. This action is a significant step in enforcing the country’s immigration laws and ensuring stricter border control. According to an official report, the NIS …

The Edo State Government has announced the indefinite suspension of school resumption due to the recent increase in fuel prices, which has caused widespread hardship. Initially scheduled for September 9, 2024, the reopening of public and private schools across the state has been postponed, according to a statement issued by …

Nigerian nurses working abroad are facing an uncertain future following the deactivation of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria’s (NMCN) verification portal in February 2024. Without access to this crucial portal, many nurses are unable to renew their licenses or meet international regulatory requirements, leaving them in violation of …

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has raised alarm over the potential for petrol prices to skyrocket to as much as N5,000 per litre, citing the government’s failure to address the worsening economic crisis. In a recent interview, NLC spokesperson Benson Upah expressed the growing anger among Nigerians as prices of …

A British Airways pilot has been suspended following allegations of drunkenly assaulting three female crew members during a stopover between flights in Johannesburg, South Africa. The pilot, a married man in his 50s, reportedly became intoxicated after an argument with his 25-year-old lover, who had accompanied him on a discounted …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has implemented a new directive aimed at increasing the availability of foreign exchange (FX) in the market, approving the sale of dollars to bureau de change (BDC) operators at a rate of N1,580 per dollar.   In a circular signed by W.J. Kanya, the acting …

  The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has clarified that President Bola Tinubu did not extend the tenure of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, contrary to some circulating reports.   In a statement issued on Friday, September 6, Force spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi emphasized that the President simply followed the law …

Presidential Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, has announced an indefinite leave of absence to address pressing medical matters affecting his immediate family.  In a memo submitted to the Chief of Staff on Friday, September 6, Ngelale explained that after consultations with his family, he made the difficult …

In a bold move, Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has dissolved the 17 Local Government Transition Implementation Committee Chairmen, effective September 6, 2024.   The decision was announced in a statement issued by the Governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Gyang Bere.   However, the transition committees were initially …

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a prominent Islamic cleric, has dismissed allegations that politicians are behind the growing insecurity in northern Nigeria, particularly the rise of banditry in the North-West. In an interview with “Punch”, Gumi emphasized that violence is a “natural reaction” of people who have been neglected for centuries without …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over $180,300 and 53 vehicles, fraudulently obtained from Canadian citizens, to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.   During the ceremony on Friday, September 6, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede emphasized the importance of global collaboration in combating financial crimes around all countries.  The …

The Federal Government has announced that only Nigerians with National Identification Numbers (NIN) will be allowed to purchase subsidized rice as part of efforts to tackle the high cost of food in the country. Speaking at the flag-off event in Abuja on September 5, the Minister of Agriculture and Food …