The House of Representatives has directed Remita (SystemSpecs Ltd) to refund a total of N182.77 billion to the Federal Government of Nigeria, following findings from a forensic audit that revealed withheld funds from the Treasury Single Account (TSA) since 2015. The directive was issued on Wednesday by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) during a meeting…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has launched a decisive crackdown on expired and rebagged rice being sold at Utako Market in Abuja, following credible intelligence reports. During the operation, officials discovered that some traders were rebagging local rice into branded foreign sacks and even reselling expired rice, some allegedly dating as far…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has paid a heartfelt visit to victims of the recent deadly attacks in Bokkos LGA, Plateau State, offering condolences and support to survivors. He also donated ₦7.5 million to help with education and the essential needs of displaced persons. “These Killings Are Senseless and Unacceptable” – Peter Obi…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has responded to the Rivers State Government’s demand for a refund of N300 million, stating that the money was a voluntary gift and not payment for hosting rights to the 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC). The clarification came on Monday through a statement by Emeka Obegolu (SAN), Chairman of the…
The Rivers State Government has formally demanded a refund of N300 million from the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) following the controversial relocation of the 2025 Annual General Conference from Port Harcourt to Enugu State. In a strongly worded statement released by Hector Igbikiowubo, Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Sole Administrator, the state government…
In a dramatic protest, two masquerades led a group of angry youths in Omu-Aran, Kwara State, on Friday, to reject the recent hike in electricity bills and the controversial move from Band C to Band A electricity tariff by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC). The protest, which took place at Bareke Roundabout in Irepodun…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed concern over the persistent poverty in Nigeria, asserting that the nation’s abundant natural and human resources should guarantee prosperity for its citizens. Speaking at a dinner hosted in his honor by the Abia State Government on Friday at the Government House in Umuahia, Obasanjo emphasized that the country’s rich…
In a move aimed at easing the burden of rising fuel prices, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from ₦880 to ₦865 per litre. An official of the $20 billion refinery confirmed the price slash in a statement on Thursday,…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that personal remittance inflows hit $20.93 billion in 2024, marking an 8.9% year-on-year increase. This reflects stronger engagement from the Nigerian diaspora and improved economic conditions. This development was revealed in a statement released on Wednesday by the CBN’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali,…
Bashir Lanrewaju Oshodi, an aspirant for the Surulere Local Government Chairmanship under the All Progressives Congress (APC), has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for launching 8,000 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across Nigeria—a bold initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s healthcare system. In a statement released today, Oshodi described the development as a landmark achievement in…
