The Presidency has dismissed allegations that the tax reform bills before the National Assembly were designed to impoverish certain regions. Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement clarified the bills aimed to enhance quality of life for disadvantaged Nigerians, rather than destroying economy of any section of the country. Onanuga emphasised that the tax reform bills would not make Lagos or Rivers more affluent at the expense of other regions. He accused some commentators of spreading misinformation and inciting the public against lawmakers. The Presidential aide explained that the bills did not…
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The Inspector-General of Police, Dr Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the allegations of police culpability during the Aug. 1 #EndBadGovernance protests. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Adejobi said the move was in response to a report by Amnesty International accusing the Nigeria Police Force of culpability in the death, arrest, and use of excessive force on protesters. According to Adejobi, the investigation aims to identify any deviations from the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and rules of engagement. “Commissioners of Police in the affected states have…
By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau Brazilian club Botafogo has completed the 32-team roster for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup slated for United States of America (USA) in the summer of 2025 after it beat Atletico Mineiro to win its first Copa Libertadores title, in Buenos Aries, Argentina on Sunday. Prompt News reports that the tournament which will take place in 12 stadia in 11 cities of USA from June 15 to July 13, 2025 will bring together the most successful 32 club sides from each of the six football confederations namely Asia (AFC); Africa (CAF); North/Central America &…
Oxford Languages has declared ‘brain rot’ as the Oxford Word of the Year for 2024, reflecting the evolving concerns surrounding online culture and its impact on mental well-being. This decision, made public on Monday through a press release on the Oxford Press website, marks a significant cultural moment as ‘brain rot’ surged in usage, especially among younger generations. Defined as “the supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as a result of overconsumption of material (now particularly online content) considered to be trivial or unchallenging,” the term gained prominence throughout 2024, resonating strongly with those worried…
Prof. Edoba Omoregie of the Faculty of Law on Monday assumed office as the 11th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin. In his inaugural speech, Omoregie pledged to revolutionise the university and create an environment where students, faculty, and staff feel valued and supported in their academic and career pursuits. The professor of Private Property Law, who took over from Prof. Lilian Salami, expressed optimism that innovative funding, prioritising access to public university education, infrastructural development, and improved staff welfare could help rejuvenate the system. He said, “What I will try to do is to revolutionise the school and…
Dr Olukayode Ajulo, Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of Ondo State, says Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa did not use state fund in the last governorship election. Ajulo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), said this in his keynote speech during a one-day colloquium on Ondo State Public Complaints Financial Crime And Anti-Corruption Law 2022 on Monday in Akure. The Anti-Corruption colloquium was organised by the Ondo State Public Complaints Financial Crime And Anti-Corruption Commission (SPFACC). The commissioner, who explained that the state government had taken proactive measures to tackle corruption, said that Aiyedatiwa would not siphone public fund for personal…
Founder of Mountain Top University (MTU), Dr. Daniel Olukoya, says the institution “is always at the back of the poor” to ensure they had access to quality education through a scholarship scheme. Olukoya, also General Overseer of Mountain of Fire (MFM) worldwide, disclosed this at the weekend at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, where he was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree in management. He emphasized that the university, like himself, recognises the huge financial burden in the way of the children of the poor in Nigeria to acquire university education and therefore places high premium in…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), on Monday, handed over two recovered ambulances that were diverted to the Hajia Rakiya Maternity Hospital, Sabon Birnin Local Government Area of Sokoto state.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) report that the vehicles were recpvered by the commission through its Constituency and the Executive Project Tracking Initiative (CEPTI).Mr Garba Tukur-Idris, the ICPC Resident Commissioner in charge of Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states, presented the vehicles to the community leader, Alhaji Aliyu Gobir, on behalf of the benefiting communities.Tukur-Idris said the vehicles were part of a health clinic project embarked on…
Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State on Monday presented the 2025 proposed budget amounting to N790 billion to the State House of Assembly .The Governor stated that N553 billion goes for capital expenditures, representing 70 per cent, with N553 billion while N 237 billion goes to recurrent expenditures, representing 40 per cent of the total budget.“The capital allocation reflects our continued focus on Infrastructure with particular emphasis on rural roads, healthcare facilities, education infrastructure and housing projects.“We have deliberately focused on projects that will have a massive impact on the economic well-being of our citizens,” he said .While giving a…
Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged dust haze on Monday in the northern region with good visibility over the region throughout the forecast period. “In the North Central region, dust haze with good visibility is anticipated over the region throughout the forecast period. “In the southern region, dust haze with good visibility is anticipated over the inland states of the South, while sunny skies with a hazy atmosphere anticipated along coastal areas during the morning hours. “Later in the day, isolated…