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A socio-cultural organization from Benue State on Saturday honored Professor Sabastine Hon, a renowned Nigerian legal scholar, with the traditional title ‘Mule u Kwande’ in recognition of his philanthropy and advocacy for the Tiv people. The United People’s Organization (KWUPO) Abuja chapter decorated the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) at its 2025 special day celebration. KWUPO said, Professor Hon has remained a fearless voice for justice across the Middle Belt region, an area severely ravaged by increasing insecurity that has claimed thousands of lives. “KWUPO Abuja chapter rises today to honour a man whose intellect has guided nations, whose voice…

President Bola Tinubu’s senior aide on community engagement on Friday met with officials of the American Embassy in Nigeria to discuss measures being taken by the Federal Government to tackle increasing incidents of insecurity in the Middle Belt region. Dr. Abiodun Essiet who is the Senior Special Assistant on Community Engagement in the North Central region, recently visited communities in the region—which includes Benue, Niger, Kogi, Nasarawa, and Kwara States—an area ravaged by banditry, armed assaults, and kidnappings. During the visits, Dr. Essiet met with community leaders, Fulani representatives (Miyetti Allah), women, youth groups, religious leaders, and traditional leaders as…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday approved the establishment of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC) ahead of the January 1, 2026 take-off date of the new tax reform Acts. NewsQuest reports that Nigeria’s new Tax Reform Bills signed into law in June 2025, seek to simplify the country’s tax system, protect low-income earners, and boost the economy through various exemptions and administrative measures. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Startegy Bayo Onanuga in a statement said the committee, which is headed by Mr Joseph Tegbe as chairman will ensure the implementation of the administration’s landmark tax…

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has proposed partnering with Nigerian tertiary institutions to transform them into innovation hubs that could address real-world challenges. The chairman stated this while delivering the 2025 Distinguished Lecture at the University of Ilesa, Osun State, on the theme ‘Economic Resilience in an Era of Dwindling Revenue.’ NewsQuest reports that President Bola Tinubu’s government has been actively pursuing bold economic reforms aimed at stabilizing and strengthening Nigeria’s economy with key reforms including the removal of petrol subsidies, unification of the exchange rate, fiscal discipline, and monetary tightening to…

The current insecurity debate in Nigeria continues to center on rising violent crimes such as terrorism, banditry, kidnappings, and attacks on communities in various parts of the country. Amid these concerns, President Bola Tinubu consistently calls for national unity beyond political and religious divides, emphasizing that such unity would greatly enhance the government’s efforts to combat insecurity and safeguard all Nigerians. Recently, a senior presidential aide visited the North Central region—which includes Benue, Niger, Kogi, Nasarawa, and Kwara States—an area hard hit by banditry, armed assaults, and kidnappings. Dr. Abiodun Essiet, who is Senior Special Assistant to the President on…

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has declared that the establishment of the North-Central by President Bola Tinubu will help to bridge the infrastructural gap among the various regions of the country. SGF Akume said the Federal Government remains commited to deepening collaboration and support to the development goals of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC). The SGF stated this in a message delivered by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev at a stakeholders’ reception dinner held in honour of the Chairman, Governing Board of the NCDC, Barrister Cosmas Akighir. The…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, affirms his commitment to administering Abuja, the nation’s seat of power, without fear of intimidation and emphasizes his deep respect for institutions like the Nigerian Armed Forces, as he prides himself on being a dedicated and effective leader in this interview. NewsQuest presents the excerpts; Nature of life Nobody does the right thing without  stepping on toes. And nobody knows the day he will die or how he will die. If we know that this is the way we are going to die, we will probably go and stop it. But…

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Policy Communications on Friday marked one year in office since his appointment in November, 2024. Bwala, a Lawyer, who had formerly worked as the spokesperson for the Atiku Abubakar presidential campaign in 2023, had also been a public affairs analyst before his appointment. In a brief by the presidential aide made available to NewsQuest, he said “Today marks one year since Mr. President entrusted me with the responsibility of speaking for his administration. “I remain deeply grateful for his confidence, guidance, and unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s progress.” According to Bwala, over the…

The Federal Government on Wednesday said that it is considering to rehabilitate existing dams and construct new ones to boost irrigation farming and Hydropower generation in the country. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation Professor Joseph Utsev sated this when he led the Permanent Secretary of his  Ministry, Mr Richard Pheelangwah and some Technical Directors on assessment tour of Azere- Jere Irrigation Project and Gurara Multipurpose Dam in Kaduna State. NewsQuest reports that Nigeria’s dream to build more dams is aimed at boosting farming primarily through enhanced irrigation systems, a step that would enable year-round agricultural production rather than relying…

President Bola Tinubu has met with the Minister of Regional Development Abubakar Momoh and the leadership of seven development commissions in a step to foster deeper collaboration with the state governments in addressing insecurity and providing critical infrastructure including roads across the country. Speaking to State House Correspondents after a meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the Regional Development Minister said that although the commissions are not the chief executives of their respective regions, they are mandated to complement both federal and state efforts, particularly in addressing security challenges. He explained that existing commissions are already contributing…