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The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, on Saturday warned Benue State youth to stand firm against attempts by politicians to engage their services as thugs in the forthcoming 2027 general elections. SFG Akume stated this during the 2025 Tiv Day celebration held in Gboko. The SGF was earlier nominated by the Tiv Area Traditional Council (TATC), a key governing body of the Tiv people of Benue State, for the chieftaincy title of ‘Taghertagher-Wan u Tiv’. Our correspondent gathered that the nomination of SGF Akume, Senatate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives…
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, said his administration is laying the foundation for a youthful digital workforce that will power Nigeria’s next chapter of growth and shared prosperity. President Tinubu spoke at the State House Conference Centre as he chaired the 3 million Technical Talent (3MTT) National Impact Summit and launch of the 3MTT Digital Skills Fund. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, represented him. President Tinubu said his administration’s determination to build a trillion–dollar economy is hinged on the understanding that the future will be driven by technical skills, productivity, innovation, and a…
Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji has said that Nigeria needs urgent reforms to address its dwindling revenue, a current condition, which many rather see as a national disaster. Dr. Adedeji said the unfortunate situation should rather be seen as an opportunity to redesign the economy, strengthen institutions and modernise the country’s tax system. NewsQuest reports that Nigeria’s dwindling revenues, particularly from crude oil and gas sales, have sharply declined, dropping 43 percent to ₦1.08 trillion in 2024 despite an increase in production volumes. Speaking at the University of Ilesa’s founders’ day lecture Dr. Adedeji…
The Nigerian Customs will host a high-level conference next week, Customs-Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (C-PACT) uniting customs leaders from 30 African countries as the nation pushes to establish itself as a key trade hub on the continent. C-PACT reflects a Nigeria-led push to anchor AfCFTA in everyday business reality, with the strong backing of the AfCFTA Secretariat, Afreximbank, and the World Customs Organization—which Adeniyi currently chairs. Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, who disclosed this while briefing State House Correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said the gathering comes with huge potential for unlocking new…
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji on Monday commended the Nigerian judiciary for its consistency and balanced ruling in tax-related cases. Dr. Adedeji was a special guest at the Training Workshop for Justices of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, and Judges of the Federal High Court – where he delivered a goodwill message on new tax laws. In a statement on the FIRS’ official Facebook page, Dr. Adedeji commended the National Judicial Institute (NJI) for organizing the training, which he described as timely and relevant, as it fosters collaboration between the judiciary and…
By Jacob EDI Governance, in its truest sense, is no tea party. It demands courage, clarity, and the moral stamina to make hard choices—even when those choices are unpopular. Since assuming office, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has come face to face with the full weight of that reality. The honeymoon of campaign promises is over, and what stares him in the face is the burden of governance — raw, unfiltered, and relentless. Unargueably, Tinubu, inherited a nation on the edge, fractured by insecurity, weakened by economic hemorrhage, bruised by years of inconsistent policy direction where corruption was almost a directive…
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode at the weekend described Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State as a ‘God-sent leader’ raised by divine intervention to heal the state from years of division, bloodshed, and discrimination. Fani-Kayode stated this at the 35th Anniversary Synod of the Diocese of Kafanchan, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), where he said Governor Sani’s emergence marked the beginning of a new era of peace and inclusion in Kaduna, especially for Christians. According to him, Christians in the State, before the coming of Governor Sani had suffered unbearable persecution in the past. “The Governor that you have…
The appointment of General Olufemi Oluyede by President Bola Tinubu on Friday as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) has ushered in a fresh wave of hope, excitement, and greater confidence in the Federal Government’s dedication to decisively address the country’s numerous security challenges. Nigeria sadly still confronts security issues including terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, ethnic tensions, and conflicts such as the farmer-herder clashes. These existential threats are not strange to General Oluyede who unquestionably is a seasoned Army officer with a distinguished military background, renowned for his leadership in internal security and counter-insurgency operations, feats that have since garnered…
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to fast-track tailored electrification strategies and a sustainable decentralized solar power solution across unserved and underserved communities in the State. The Governor disclosed this on his official Facebook page after presiding over a Renewable Energy Roundtable, organized jointly by the REA and the Kaduna State Government. The roundtable was convened under the theme: ‘From Policy to Impact: Sustaining the New Kaduna State Electricity Market for Access, Investment & Industrial Growth’. Governor Sani said, “To this effect, a Memorandum of Understanding…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Nyesom Wike has approved a partner with the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace to host Nigeria’s first-ever international airshow in Abuja. A statement by the Assistant Director of the Press Office of the FCT Minister, Rabiu Umar, said the landmark event will attract global aviation powerhouses. Minister Wike and the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Festus Keyamo agreed on the partnership for the event on Wednesday when Keyamo visited FCTA’s Wike with a delegation. The FCTA Minister congratulated the Aviation Ministry for bringing the airshow to Abuja and recognized the event as…