By Ray Umukoro Call them President Bola Tinubu’s kids; then Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s children. You won’t be wrong. For in reality, that sums up the story of five young Deltans who left Nigeria as national champions to compete in Qatar and returned to the country as global champions. They brought honour and fame to Nigeria, to Delta state and to their respective schools and families. Take a bow: Wisdom Chukwuma of Government College, Ughelli; Otorvo Uyoyou of Alegbo Secondary School, Effurun; Abraham Honour of Okpaka Secondary School, Okpaka; Ekhamateh Splendour of Government Model Secondary School, Asaba; and Alika Daniel of…
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By Tony Obiechina Abuja A total sum of N2.001 trillion, being July 2025 Federation Account Revenue, has been shared to the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils. The revenue was shared at the August 2025 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting held in Abuja. The N2.001 trillion total distributable revenue comprised distributable statutory revenue of N1,282.872 trillion, distributable Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N640.610 billion, Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue of N37.601 billion, Exchange Difference N39.745 billion. A communiqué issued by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) indicated that total gross revenue of N3,836.980 trillion was…
It is easier to talk if you don’t think, but if you think you will think thoroughly before talking, and when you talk, you will work. By now, if they have been thinking, it should be clear to President Bola Tinubu and operators of his government that ‘Emilokan’ (it’s my turn) is not an economic policy. They claimed to understand the problem at hand, and the President himself told us not to sympathise with him: “don’t sympathise with me, don’t pity me. I know what I am getting into.” It is tragic that government officials and their media surrogates have…
ITREALMS Media has officially joined the PREVENT Waste Alliance, a global network of organizations committed to minimizing waste, eliminating pollutants, and maximizing the reutilization of resources in the economy. Anika Schumann on behalf of the global Secretariat of the PREVENT Waste Alliance based in Bonn, Germany, confirmed ITREALMS Media’s membership via email, stating: “First of all, I would like to officially inform you that your membership has been confirmed by the Steering Committee and that your organisation is a member of the PREVENT Waste Alliance now. Welcome!” As a member of the PREVENT Alliance, ITREALMS Media will work closely with…
By Tony Obiechina Abuja In a significant move towards the implementation of one of its core mandates, the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has commenced a strategic retreat in Kano aimed at harmonising reports in a bid to review the remuneration packages for political, public, and judicial office holders across the country. Declaring the retreat open, the Chairman of the Remuneration and Monetisation Committee (RMAFC), Hon. Mohammed Kabeer Usman, who also serves as the Federal Commissioner representing Gombe State, underscored the importance of the assignment to the stability and growth of Nigeria’s governance structure. Hon. Usman reminded participants…
The National Information Technology Development Agency said on Wednesday that big tech companies, including Google, Microsoft, and TikTok, deactivated more than 13.5 million accounts in 2024 as part of compliance with Nigeria’s Code of Practice for online safety. The announcement followed the submission of the 2024 compliance report under the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms and Internet Intermediaries, a framework jointly issued by NITDA, the Nigerian Communications Commission, and the National Broadcasting Commission. The Code outlines clear obligations for large service providers to register in Nigeria, comply with local laws, meet their tax obligations, and adopt measures…
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday called for reforms at the United Nations (UN) to give Africa permanent representation on the security council. Speaking at the plenary session on peace and stability during the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama, Japan, Tinubu argued that Africa deserves two permanent seats with full privileges. The President said the continent also deserves additional non-permanent seats in line with the Ezulwini consensus and Sirte declaration. “It is the view of Nigeria that Africa’s quest for fair and equitable representation in the UN Security Council is a just and fair demand,”…
The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) Wednesday, presented an Award of Excellence to the Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) Ronald Adams, even as it commended Shell for supporting Nigerian content development in the energy industry. The award which was handed over by PETAN Chairman Wole Ogunsanya during a courtesy call at SNEPCo office, describes the managing director as an “astute and visionary technocrat,” in apparent reference to his efforts to sustain the achievements of SNEPCo in deep-water production since he came into the role in October last year. Wole said on Shell’s efforts…
***To be completed in 10 years, says Dr. Michaels By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau In a landmark move for Abuja’s infrastructure, Centenary City management has officially engaged construction giants, Messers Julius Berger Nigeria Plc better known as Julius Berger for the provision of infrastructure to the Centenary City. Speaking at a world press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, Managing Director of Centenary City, Abuja, Dr. Odenigwe Ike Michaels Jr. disclosed that the signing ceremony between his outfit and management of which took place on Friday, August 15, 2025, signified the official relaunch of the project. According to him the…
The Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has commended the National Security Adviser (NSA) as well as the head of the Department of State Services (DSS) for the recent arrest of two leaders of Al-Ansaru and Mahmuda terrorist groups. Prompt News reports that the groups have been operating in Nigeria for some years. The Executive Director of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), gave the commendation in a statement on Monday, August 18, 2025. The statement reads: “Terrorism suffered a major blow in recent time. It was revealed on Friday, 15th August, 2025 that the two leaders of…