Written by The Kano State Government has accused the Federal Government of involvement in the blockade of the Kano Emirs palace on Friday, December 6. Armed police officers and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) had reportedly sealed the palace entrance, creating a tense atmosphere in the area. Reports indicate that Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II was scheduled … Continue reading “Kano government slams FG over sealing of Emir Sanusi’s palace”
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has alleged that there are people benefiting from the insurgent activities of Boko Haram and will not want it to end. The governor, who disclosed this in an interview with BBC Hausa, lamented how some people, whom he claimed were profiting from the Boko Haram insurgency in the Northeast region … Continue reading “Those profiting from Boko Haram insurgency dont want it to end Governor Zulum”
As IGP Orders Investigation into Allegations The Nigeria Police Force has expressed serious concern regarding a recent 34-page report released by Amnesty International, which alleges police culpability in the deaths and arrests of protesters, and the use of excessive force during the #EndBadGovernance protests in August 2024. The Force categorically refutes these allegations as unfounded, … Continue reading “Amnesty International’s #EndBadGovernance Report Challenged by Nigeria Police”
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN), has revealed that 70% of Nigerians approached for a bribe in 2023 rejected it on at least one occasion. Dr. Aliyu disclosed this during a conference with State Attorneys-General from the North-West region in Kano, which focused on … Continue reading “70% of Nigerians approached for bribe in 2023 declined ICPC chairman”
The Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, has explained that the controversial Tax Reform Bills was quickly passed to allow the public to comment on them. Jibrin acknowledged that most people, including some lawmakers, do not understand its contents. Naija News reports that the bills, which were transmitted to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu … Continue reading “Tax Reform Bills: Some Lawmakers Do Not Understand Its Content – Barau”
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Sunday, 1st December 2024. 1. Tax Reform Bills: Some Lawmakers Do Not Understand Its Content – Barau The Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, has explained that the controversial Tax Reform Bills was quickly passed to allow the public … Continue reading “Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Sunday, 1st December, 2024”
Key ethnic groups, including Ohaneze Ndigbo, Afenifere, and the Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (ACF), have proposed regionalism and a parliamentary system of government as solutions to Nigeria’s lingering challenges. Under the aegis of the Rebirth Group (TRG), the organizations also recommended renaming the country United Regions of Nigeria (URN) to reflect the proposed restructuring. These … Continue reading “Ohaneze, Afenifere, Arewa Youths Want Nigeria Renamed”
In order to expedite the implementation of the plan for agro-industrial growth in the nation, the Nigerian government has called on international development partners to co-finance phase two of the…
The Lagos State Government has sounded a warning over the grave threat to its aquatic ecosystem caused by excessive and indiscriminate dredging of the lagoon in coastal areas by illegal operators. Commissioner for the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Ekundayo Alebiosu, raised the alarm during an emergency meeting with dredgers and tipper operators in Alausa, Ikeja, … Continue reading “Lagos aquatic ecosystem under threat due to illegal dredging Government raises alarm”
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has voiced strong criticism of the tax reform bills currently under consideration, stating that their implementation would hinder the progress of the northern region and adversely affect other parts of the country. The bills, introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in September, have sparked significant opposition, particularly in the … Continue reading “We wont be able to pay salaries if tax reform bills scale through Governor Zulum”