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By Oziegbe Okoeki Lagos State Authorities has cancelled the 2018 land use cost and reverted to pre-2018 land use prices. The Authorities introduced this at an ongoing press briefing by Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Rabiu Olowo. The federal government additionally waived penalties for land use cost for 2017, 2018 and 2019, which in keeping with the Commissioner interprets to a …

From Gbenga Omokhunu, Abuja Islamic and Christian leaders have expressed disappointment over killings within the nation. Additionally they raised the alarm over proliferation of arms and ammunitions. Christian Affiliation of Nigeria (CAN) President Rev. Samson Ayokunle and the Sultan of Sokoto Sa’advert Abubakar spoke on Tuesday by way of the platform of the Nigerian Inter-Spiritual Council (NIREC). They’re co-chairmen of …

Our Reporter Govt Secretary, Nationwide Universities Fee (NUC) Prof. Abubakar Rasheed on Tuesday introduced that 32 federal, state and personal universities are conducting completely different phases of analysis to deal with direct and collateral impacts of COVID-19. Prof. Rasheed, who was represented by Dr. Suleiman Yusuf, Deputy Govt Secretary, Lecturers, acknowledged this in Abuja at a information convention on the …

Our Reporter A cultural dimension has been added to the raging political battle of wits in Edo State forward of the September 19 ballot, following an accusation that Governor Godwin Obaseki dedicated a taboo by standing earlier than Oba Ewuare of Benin sporting a cap. The allegation was made by his predecessor and now estranged political mentor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, …

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic raises a number of challenges throughout totally different sectors of the financial system. No sector from banking, telecoms, manufacturing, e-Commerce amongst others are exonerated from the uncertainty and rising prices of operations triggered by the pandemic. Due to this fact, getting the financial system and companies working post-COVID-19 would require collaboration with personal sector operators on …

From John Ofikhenua, Abuja and Tajudeen Adebanjo, Lagos With N138.62 accepted by the Petroleum Merchandise Pricing Regulatory Company (PPPRA) as ex-depot worth for a litre of petrol, the stage is ready for Nigerians to pay extra for petrol. Many filling stations in Lagos have been shut on Tuesday in anticipation of the value hike. Nationwide Vice President of the Impartial …

By AbdulGafar Alabelewe, Kaduna Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has challenged conventional rulers in southern a part of the state to point out any piece of land that has been forcibly acquired of their area or being illegally occupied by anyone or group. The governor challenged the monarchs within the space to help safety businesses in restoring peace their communities. …

From Rasaq Ibrahim, Ado-Ekiti Second Republic Senator Ayorinde Fasanmi departed on Tuesday, showered with eulogies by leaders within the Southwest, the area the place he operated as one of many politicians of the progressive hue. Fsanmi died final week at 94 in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. His stays had been interred at his dwelling city Iye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, contained …

A number of faculties in Nigeria resumed on Tuesday to allow pupils to jot down the Senior College Certificates Examination, report KOFO BELO-OSAGIE, OGOCHUKWU ANIOKE, SIMON UTEBOR, MOSES EMORINKEN, NWANOSIKE ONU, CHRIS OJI, TOBA ADEDEJI,  JUSTINA ASISHANA, TONY AKOWE, NSA GILL, ELO EDREMODA, JOEL DUKU, CHRIS NJOKU AND ERNEST NWOKOLO. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Tuesday launched the …

From Bisi Olaniyi, Benin   The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has stated Governor Godwin Obaseki has uncovered his failure with the promise to make Edo nice once more. Ize-Iyamu, on Tuesday in a press release by the Chairman of Edo APC Media Marketing campaign Council, Prince John Mayaki, stated Obaseki all of the sudden …

From Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja Non secular leaders name for finish to arms rise Governors meet on safety, economic system A rejig of the nation’s safety operations has commenced in response to the rising insecurity in lots of components of the nation. Nationwide Safety Adviser (NSA) Main. Gen. Babagana Monguno, said this on Tuesday after the Nationwide Safety Council assembly on …

By Emmanuel Oladesu  Some members of the Peoples Democratic Occasion (PDP) underneath the aegis of Involved Edo PDP Stakeholders, have petitioned the Impartial Corrupt Practices and Different Associated Offences Fee (ICPC), over alleged diversion of funds by Governor Godwin Obaseki. They alleged that the governor ought to be investigated over the alleged award of contracts to his agency, AfriInvest Ltd. …

By Sampson Unamka Controversial Nigerian singer, Caroline Sam aka Maheeda, is just not able to delete her bare movies on pornographic websites even after turning a brand new leaf. Maheeda made this comment whereas responding to questions from followers after she introduced that she has embraced Christianity and shun her controversial and raunchy life-style. A fan requested ‘Maheeda, you continue …

Seeks Refund of N4.923bn to company’s coffers Says company ought to revert to SGF for supervision By Sanni Onogu, Abuja The Senate on Thursday referred to as on President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the Professor Kemebradikumo Pondei-led Interim Administration Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Growth Fee (NDDC) over alleged monetary recklessness. The Senate additionally advisable that the NDDC ought …

By Tony Akowe, Abuja The Minister for Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio has denied accusing members of the Nationwide Meeting of amassing 60 % of the contracts on the Niger Delta Improvement Fee (NDDC). Akpabio, in a letter learn on the ground of the Home throughout Plenary by the Speaker on Thursday stated the one reference he made to …

By Alao Abiodun   A 20-man choice committee has been inaugurated in Lagos state to pick out 20,000 individuals anticipated to be engaged by the Federal Authorities throughout the 20 native authorities areas of the state for the prolonged social public works programme. Chairman of the Committee, Alhaji Mutiu Are who spoke on the state workplace of the Nationwide Directorate …

By Tony Akowe, Abuja The Home of Representatives has initiated strikes to sue Minister for Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio for perjury. Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila stated at plenary on Thursday he has instructed the Clerk to have interaction legal professionals to file the swimsuit after the Minister failed to reply to the Home request to publish the checklist of …

By Okodili Ndidi, Abuja The stays of Nigeria’s first feminine fight helicopter pilot, Tolulope Arotile, have been buried amidst tributes on the Navy Cemetery in Abuja. She was accorded full Navy honours because the heirarchy of the Nigerian Navy led by the Chief of Defence Employees, Normal Gabriel Olonisakin paid tributes. The stays have been lowered into the grave at …

Photographs: Abayomi Fayese Arrival of the physique of Late Flying officer Tolulope Arotile at Navy cemetery Abuja

By Okodili Ndidi, Abuja Stays of deceased first feminine fight helicopter pilot, Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile, have arrived the Navy Cemetary for interment. The ambulance conveying the physique arrived the Cemetery at precisely 8.38 am. There’s tight safety alongside the stretch of Airport street the place the Cemetery is situated with heavy deployment of armed Navy males, together with the …