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Fuel Subsidy: NNPCL Have No Justification Importing More Fuel Into Nigeria – APC Group

NewsDeskNgOct 30, 2024October 30, 20240

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has no justification for continuing to import fuel into Nigeria despite Dangote Refinery’s capacity to meet local demand, the APC Prosperity Group has stated. According to a statement signed by Usman Abubakar, this continued importation perpetuates Nigeria’s reliance on foreign fuel, exacerbating foreign...

The Kano Debacle; Between an Impenetrable Judge and A Stoic Establishment

NewsDeskNgOct 30, 2024October 30, 20240

By Abdullahi O. Haruna Haruspice In the heart of Kano, a relentless judge finds himself at the epicenter of a mounting storm. Known for his unyielding commitment to justice and unwavering pursuit of truth, Justice Simon Amobeda has long stood as a formidable figure in Nigeria’s judiciary. From his earlier...

Reps deny FIRS’ extra budgetary report

NewsDeskNgOct 30, 2024October 30, 20240

*Pledge readiness to review MTEF/2025 budget proposal The House of Representatives has dismissed a report in a national daily claiming it had uncovered extra budgetary expenditure by the Federal Inland Revenue Service. A national newspaper Aljazeera had in its last weekend editor published a lead story titled, “Fraud: Reps Uncover...

Appreciating Adedeji’s Efforts On Nigeria’s Tax Landscape

NewsDeskNgOct 30, 2024October 30, 20240

By Ainoko Idoko As President Bola Tinubu’s administration charts a bold course towards economic diversification, one man stands out as a driving force behind Nigeria’s vision for a financially robust future: Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman and CEO of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Since assuming office in September...

Nigeria Finally Gets it Right with Yilwatda as Humanitarian Affairs Minister – Group

NewsDeskNgOct 29, 2024October 29, 20240

Professor Nentawe Yilwatda’s appointment as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has been hailed as a significant step towards addressing Nigeria’s humanitarian challenges. The Coalition of Lawyers for Truth and Justice (CLTJ) hailed President Bola Tinubu for Yilwatda’s nomination as strategic to uplift Nigeria’s most vulnerable citizens. In a...

Arewa Group Lauds Rt. Hon. Bichi’s Doctorate As Well Deserved

NewsDeskNgOct 29, 2024October 29, 20240

The Arewa Good Governance Coalition (AGGC) has congratulated Rt. Hon. Abubakar Kabir Bichi on his honorary doctorate from the Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, citing his exemplary leadership and tireless efforts in promoting good governance and development in Nigeria. The group said Hon. Bichi has demonstrated commitment to his constituents...

Tinubu’s cost-cutting measures deceitful, mere window dressing, says Timi Frank

NewsDeskNgOct 29, 2024October 29, 20240

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Tuesday, dismissed President Bola Tinubu’s cost-cutting measures, describing them as superficial and mere widow dressing. Frank in a statement in Abuja described the austerity measures purportedly aimed at reducing cost of governance as fake and...

African Nationalists Hail FIRS Boss for Unprecedented Revenue Growth

NewsDeskNgOct 29, 2024October 29, 20240

The Nationalist Front of Africa (NFA) has commended the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, for his outstanding leadership and achievements in Nigeria’s tax management and administration. Under Dr. Adedeji’s leadership, the group said the FIRS achieved record-breaking revenue growth of 12.36 trillion Naira...

Observers Condemn Kano LG Elections As Sham, Comedy Taken Too Far

NewsDeskNgOct 28, 2024October 28, 20240

The National Patriotic Coalition (NPC) has strongly condemned the recently conducted local government elections in Kano State, labelling it as a sham and a blatant disregard for democracy. Despite a Federal High Court ruling that sacked the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) candidates, the group of observers said Governor Abba...

Energy Advocates, APC Group Write Tinubu Over Port Harcourt, Other Local Refineries

NewsDeskNgOct 28, 2024October 28, 20240

*Call for Probe Over Turn Around Maintenance Contracts Awarded by NNPCL The Energy Reforms Advocates, ERA and the APC Youth Vanguard for Change, APCYVC has urged President Bola Tinubu to investigate the persistent failures of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to restore the Port Harcourt and other local...