Otti suspends transport levies in Abia
The Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has suspended all transport levies imposed on commercial drivers in the state. This was contained in a statement by the special adviser to the governor on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, on Wednesday. He stated that the directive was in line with the campaign promise of the governor to […]
Reduce excise duties on all engineering components, NIEEE urges FG
The Acting President of the Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Engr Felix Olu has called on the Federal Government to reduce excise duties on all electrical and electronics components in view of the challenges faced by importers of renewable energy materials. Olu lamented that importers are made to pay avoidable demurrages due to […]
Daily Podcast: X-raying Tinubu’s plans for Nigeria’s economy
It’s no longer news that Nigeria’s economy is in a fragile state and unless something is done, the economic challenges will continue in this new government. On his fiscal policy, President Bola Tinubu has promised to review the federal budgetary methodology, embark on a national infrastructure campaign, drive an import substitution agenda, and reform the […]
JUST IN: Police return to seal Plateau Assembly
There was palpable tension on Wednesday morning at the Plateau State House of Assembly following the fresh sealing of the facility by the police. A member of the state House of Assembly, Gwottson Fom from Jos South Constituency confirmed the development to The PUNCH in Jos on Wednesday morning. Gwottson who condemned the action of the […]
Troops eliminate ISWAP top commanders, 55 terrorists in Borno
Over 55 Islamic State–West Africa Province terrorists, including top commanders, have been killed by the Multinational Joint Task Force in Arege, Malam Fatori, Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State. The Niger Ministry of Defence said that it conducted a 22-day operation tagged Operation HARBIN ZUMA, targeting ISWAP strongholds. The operation, it said, was coordinated […]
Martial suffers injury, to miss FA Cup final
Anthony Martial will not join the Manchester United squad for this weekend’s FA Cup final against Manchester City. This comes after his club confirmed that he is out of the game with a hamstring injury. Martial had hit a bit of form recently, scoring twice in his last four games in Premier League victories over […]
Benue gov appoints SSG, HoS, CPS, others
The new governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has announced the appointment of five new persons. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, the governor appointed Prof. Joseph Alakali as the Secretary to the State Government. Also appointed were Moses Agbogbo Ode as Head of Service; Paul Biam as Chief of […]
France, Kwara partner on livestock scheme
The Kwara State Government on Tuesday signed two major agreements with the French government on a strategic partnership involving the use of an innovation hub for knowledge transfer as well as the development of the Lata grazing reserve for large-scale livestock production. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq signed the MoU on behalf of the state government, while […]
Sudan army suspends truce talks with paramilitary groups
The Sudanese army has suspended its participation in US- and Saudi-brokered ceasefire talks with its paramilitary foes, a government official told AFP on Wednesday. The army took the decision “because the rebels have never implemented a single one of the provisions of a short-term ceasefire which required their withdrawal from hospitals and residential buildings, and […]
Kaduna gov retains El-Rufai’s SSG, appoints others
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has approved the appointment of senior government officials expected to fill key positions in the administration of the state. The immediate past Secretary to the State Government under Nasir El-Rufai’s administration, Balarabe Lawal was retained in view of his vast experience in governance to assist in the smooth take-off […]