Borno Gov Backs Ndume, Vows to Oppose Tax Reform Bills with Northern Lawmakers Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has declared his intention to rally northern lawmakers against President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills, which he believes will harm the region’s economy. In an interview with the BBC, Zulum criticized the reforms, warning that their implementation would lead to increased poverty and hardship across the north. He expressed concern over the rapid pace at which the bills are being pushed through the National Assembly, describing them as skewed in favor of Lagos State, Tinubu’s political stronghold, to the detriment of…
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World Bank Expert Advocates Privately Driven Large-Scale Commercial Agriculture A Senior Agriculture Economist with the World Bank, Dr. Adetunji Oredipe, has called on governments at all levels to re-strategize to check the incidence of rising prices of foods in the country. He also advocated the development and immediate implementation of a National Food Prices Management Plan (NFPMP), rather than adopting food price control measures, to tackle the impact of the ongoing food crisis. Oredipe said to achieve these, decisive actions must be taken by the Nigerian authorities to create the enabling environment for privately driven large scale commercial agriculture enterprises…
*Okachi’s lone strike seals win for Shooting Stars over Bayelsa Utd* Anthony Okachi’s 15th minute goal was enough to earn Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), all points as the Oluyole Warriors beat Bayelsa United 1-0. It was the striker’s second goal in consecutive game, having scored the only goal in the team’s 1-2 loss to Ikorodu United last weekend. The Oluyole Warriors started the game on high, making an early push for the opener but were unable to hit the target, with Okachi and Samuel Ayanrinde unlucky.. The Stars’ relentless efforts paid off in the 15th minute as Okachi was…
Edo Governor Okpebholo, Defies Ganduje Directives, Moves to Probe Obaseki Administration Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the formation of a 14-member State Assets Verification Committee to investigate the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. This decision comes despite a previous plea from the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje to refrain from probing the previous administration. According to a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, Fred Itua, the committee’s primary task is to verify the state’s assets and liabilities under the previous administration. The committee, which is scheduled to…
*Wife of Senator Ladoja Loses Mother, Holds 8-Day Firdau in Abeokuta* Alhaja Wosilat Aduke Oluwole, mother of Alhaja Rashidat Olayinka Ladoja, has died at the age of 89. Alhaja Wosilat Oluwole died on Friday, 22nd November, 2024 in Ibadan, Oyo State and had since been buried according to Islamic Rites at her home in Abeokuta. A Statement by the Personal Assistant to her Daughter, Alhaja Rashidat Olayinka Ladoja who is a Wife of the Former Governor of Oyo State and the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Mr. Biodun Eleni said, 8-Day Firdau and final burial ceremony would…
Governor Abiodun Promises To Re-construct More Roads In The Hinterland By Ayonitemi Kareem Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has promised to prioritize the re-construction of more roads in the hinterlands so to open up rural communities and link them with major towns and cities for the overall development of the state The governor made the promise at the inauguration of the 4.65 kilometre Ojodu Abiodun, Denro Isashi Akute Road in IFo Local Government area of the state The governor, while urging the people to take ownership of the road by maintaining it, promised that his administration would prioritize the reconstruction…
We Commend Your Yeoman’s Job Over Arrest Of Osogbo Hardened Criminal ..Osun APC Tells Police The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the state command of the Nigeria Police for its proactive approach in ridding the state of criminal elements who have been hiding under the canopy of the government to disturb the peace of the state. It would be recalled that the police acting on information arrested one Wakeel Nurudeen Alowonle, the chairman, Osun State Transport Management System (OSTMS), together with other suspects accused of sundry crimes ranging from robbery, kidnapping and serial murder,…
Guber Poll: Governor Aiyedatiwa, Deputy, Reeive Certificate Of Return- We conducted credible, peaceful, conclusive election in Ondo, says INEC Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has promised more developmental strides across the state as a way of repaying the massive votes given him in the just concluded election by the people of the State. The Governor stated this at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja shortly after receiving his certificate of return from the electoral body. The Governor, who was presented the certificate alongside his deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami, thanked the people of the…
National Research Exhibition: Minister For Education Gives TETFund Pass Mark The Minister For Education, Tunji Alausa, has commended the Executive Secretary of TETFund for organizing a National Research/Fair Exhibition in tandem with President Tinubu’s agenda to domesticate local research results for job creation, wealth generation and economic growth. Speaking at the inauguration of the TETFund fair in Abuja, Alausa said that with the fair, TETFund is gradually encouraging research, which will go a long way in improving the manufacturing sector in Nigeria amd automatically improve Nigeria’s economy . In his remark at the fair, the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arch.…
Nigeria Leading Development Expert, Ale, Write FG, Chairman, Presidential Committee On Fiscal Policy And Tax Reforms, Oyedele A prominent development expert Micheal Ale on Tuesday said Mr Taiwo Oyedele’s comparison of Nigeria’s budget with those of Kenya and South Africa is incomplete. Ale in a rejoinder sent to Nigerian Alert stated that it is inadequate to reference only budget size without a comprehensive review of other development indices. He added that budgets alone do not drive national progress adding that countries like South Africa and Kenya Oyedele cited have integrated environmental, social, and economic sustainability into their development strategies.…