The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has cautioned Nigerians against injecting regional or ethnic biases into discussions on the tax reform bills currently before the red chambers of the National Assembly. Abubakar Bagudu who gave the caution while speaking in Abuja at the close-out event of the ProjectTrust initiative, noted that the submission of the bills by President Bola Tinubu to the legislature demonstrates the government’s commitment to democratic principles and constitutional processes. He advised Nigerians to take a close look at the germane issues which the tax reform bills seek to address rather than viewing…
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A medical expert and Consultant at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) Dr. Alero Ann Roberts, has stated that Nigerians should be worried about the news of the resurgence of Covid disease with a new XEC Variant in the world scene. While speaking in an interview on ARISE News on Monday, Dr. Roberts said concerns regarding the Covid XEC variant should not be treated with levity. She explained that the XEC variant should cause serious public concern particularly due to its double mutation, which could lead to increased severity. “What makes this one interesting is that it is a double…
Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission EFCC, during the weekend arrested twenty-two suspected (22) internet fraudsters in Abia State. The Economic and Financial Crime Commission dropped the news in her social media handle today, Monday, December.6, 2024, and promised they will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded. According to EFCC, “the internet fraudsters were arrested on Friday, December 6, 2024 at Umuagu and Olokoro in Abia state in a sting operation and recovered Items recovered from them include six exotic cars, eight laptops and 36 mobile phones.”
In an exciting new development for tech education in Nigeria, Mita School Limited, a leading EdTech company in Akwa Ibom State, has entered into a strategic partnership with Precise Thinking TCT, a global tech training powerhouse based in Amman, Jordan, to bring world-class tech training to Nigeria. According to the founder of Mita School Limited, Lawson Godwin Hezekiah, the collaboration marks a significant milestone in the quest to bring high-quality, world-class tech training to Nigeria, focusing on equipping individuals, NGOs, and government organizations with essential skills for the digital economy. Speaking to newsmen in Uyo recently, Mr Hezekiah disclosed that…
By Shadrach Okon The operatives of Nigeria Police Force Akwa Ibom State Command recently recovered 5 stolen children in Ibiono Local Government Area, from an unknown gunman who took away the children on a motorcycle. The State Commissioner of Police, CP J.O. Eribo, revealed this recently during a press briefing in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. CP Eribo said the recovery was possible as operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in company with villagers from Mbiankpan Ikot Idim and Obio Ibiono swung into action when the mother of the children reported the case to the police. According to him, “the…
In a groundbreaking effort to introduce cutting-edge technology to the local community, Mita School, led by it visionary founder Lawson Godwin Hezekiah, hosted the “Experience Web3 Uyo” event. Speaking to newsmen in Uyo recently, Mr Hezekiah disclosed that the initiative was designed to enlighten, educate, and inspire the Uyo community about Web3 technologies—an innovative field set to redefine the way people engage with the digital world. “Web3 represents the evolution of the internet, where decentralization, blockchain technology, and user ownership take center stage. Unlike Web2, which is dominated by centralized organizations that control data, Web3 empowers users by allowing them…
Chelsea mounted an impressive comeback to defeat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 in a dramatic encounter at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday. The victory reduced Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League table to four points, although Liverpool have a game in hand against Everton. Tottenham started strong, taking a two-goal lead within the first 11 minutes. Dominic Solanke opened the scoring in the 5th minute, converting Brennan Johnson’s cross with a clinical finish. Moments later, Dejan Kulusevski doubled the advantage with a precise strike from the edge of the penalty area. Chelsea responded swiftly in the 18th minute when…
The Director- General of NAFDAC, Prof.Moji Adeyeye, has given Nigerians strong reasons why they should not patronize roadside drug stores and drug vendors scattered around the country. Prof Adeyeye while speaking with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during the weekend in Abuja, said most of the drugs sold in the roadside drug stores or peddled by drug vendors are either fake, or poorly stored which could which affect the potency and efficacy of the drugs. According to her, “Do not buy medicine in the corner store or just somebody that has a kiosk or hawks around.” Go to pharmacy store…
Following the confirmation of his appointment last week by the National Assembly, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede officially assumed command as the 24th Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) on Monday. Oluyede was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on Oct. 30 in acting capacity as th COAS following the death of his predecessor, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. However following the confirmation of his appointment by the Senate and the House of Representatives, the Nigerian Army on Monday, performed a symbolic lowering and hoisting of command flag at Army Headquarters to signify Oluyede’s assumption of office. The symbolic lowering and hoisting of the command…
The Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has granted a lawyer and human rights activist, Dele Farotimi a N50 million bail. The court’s decision was disclosed by the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore, via his X handle on Monday. “The first hurdle was crossed. #DeleFarotimi was granted bail of N50 million surety in the like sum with someone with landed property. The case was adjourned to January 29, 2025,” the tweet read. Details Soon