Written by Today’s Headlines – At a Glance China Executes 11 Scammers:Chinese authorities have carried out the execution of 11 individuals linked to large-scale cyber-scam operations, reinforcing Beijing’s hard-line stance against online fraud networks operating across Asia. Nigeria Opens Oil Blocks for Auction:The Federal Government has announced a new round of oil block auctions, lowering entry barriers … Continue reading “China Executes 11 Scammers,Oil blocks Auction,NARD Ultimatum,Sterling Exits Chelsea,Ojora Dies @93”
Faith Meets Fintech: Is OPay the Secret to Halal Banking in Nigeria? For many Nigerian Muslims, the digital banking revolution has been a double-edged sword. On one hand, the speed of a 2-second transfer is addictive; on the other, the “daily interest” notifications on apps like OPay can feel like a spiritual hurdle. In Islam, … Continue reading “Nigerian Muslims ! Did you know Opay is Halal Compliant ? What About Kuda Moniepoint andthe Others ? Mallams.NG”
Written by LAGOS: The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that the 2027 general elections will be decided by performance and leadership, not political rhetoric. The party was reacting to comments credited to the National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, on defections … Continue reading “2027 Polls ‘ll Be Won On Performance, Not Rhetoric — APC Fires Back At Aregbesola”
BENIN CITY: In a bold move to strengthen food security and boost agricultural productivity, the Edo State Government has commenced the deployment of newly procured bulldozers to Ekpoma under the second phase of the ‘Back to Farm’ Initiative of Project SHINE. Also, the State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr Jerry Uwangue, has urged … Continue reading “Back To Farm: Edo Deploys Bulldozers, Urges Agric Ministry Staff To Deliver On Food Security”
ABUJA: Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria possesses the capacity to become one of the greatest nations on earth if its citizens embrace tolerance and peaceful coexistence. Shettima stated this on Wednesday in Jos, Plateau State, during a courtesy visit to the Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman of the Plateau State Council of Chiefs and … Continue reading “Nigeria Can Become World’s Greatest If We Live In Peace – Shettima”
The Okpe Interest Group has defended Sapele’s territorial status, describing it as ancestral Okpe land, amid controversy surrounding the proposed foundation laying of an Okpe Sub Palace in Sapele, Delta State. In a statement signed by Comrade Ejomafume Akpomevine, the group dismissed a recent publication credited to Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, the Alema of Warri … Continue reading “Sapele Is Okpe Land, Interest Group Insists Amid Palace Dispute”
ABUJA: Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed claims that the tax reform laws which took effect in January were adulterated. Akpabio clarified the issue during plenary on Wednesday, saying the four tax Acts had been properly passed, gazetted, signed by President Bola Tinubu and certified by the Clerk of the National Assembly. “There is no … Continue reading “Tax Reform Laws Intact, No Alteration – Akpabio”
By Vincent Ujumadu Governor Chukwuma Soludo has insisted that all markets and shops across Anambra State must remain open on every working day, including Mondays, stressing that the directive is critical to restoring and sustaining the state’s economy. The governor made the declaration during an interactive session with market leaders from across the state. The … Continue reading “Our Markets must open on Mondays for the sake of the state’s economy — Soludo”
After months of dallying and endless speculations, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State finally broke ranks with Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, his in-law, mentor and political godfather. Yusuf had been in Kwankwaso’s shadow for nearly two-and-a-half decades, serving in various roles, including an executive portfolio as commissioner in Kano State, until 2023, when Kwankwaso nominated him as … Continue reading “Yusuf’s Red Cap on Tinubu’s Red Carpet, by Azu Ishiekwene”
Much has been said and is being said about the Federal Government’s controversial tax reforms. They got off to a very bad start when some legislators claimed that the version of the law passed by the National Assembly was not the same as the document President Tinubu signed. Ali Ndume, the former Senate Leader, is one … Continue reading “Tax Reform Issues, by Donu Kogbara”