50 naira stamp duty; PMB, how much was collected in 2016?
It is no longer news that the Central Bank of Nigeria had through a circular issued on Jan 15, 2016 directed Deposit Money Banks to deduct 50 naira stamp duty…
Akwa Ibom Assembly Reinstates 11 Lecturers Sacked in 2013
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly sitting on a motion that was moved by the House Leader, Mr Udo Akpan and seconded by the Chief Whip, Mr Emmanuel Ekpenyong…
Editorial: Cash Transfers to the Poor and Matters Arising
The needless altercation between the presidency and Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose over the N5,000.00 Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) paid by the federal government to the poor under the Social…
Southern Kaduna Killings: Buhari Orders Strong Actions To Curb Violence
After weeks of seemingly paying lips service to the killings in Southern Kaduna, Nigerian President Mohammadu Buhari has reiterated that he has ordered strong action to deal with the violence…
Presidency: Accidental Discharge: “Aso Villa is Safe”
The Nigerian Presidency has reassured Nigerian and Foreigners of the safety of Aso Villa, the seat of power in the country. The Presidency made this disclosure in a statement issued,…
Boko Haram: 1,400 Arrested By Military Between December And January
A total of 1,400 civilians were arrested by the Nigerian troops during all its operations conducted between 28th December 2016 – 4th January 2017, the military authorities have revealed. Residents…
FG To Resume Monthly Payment Of N65,000 To Former Niger Delta Militants
The Federal Government of Nigeria has resumed payments of stipends to former militants agreed under a 2009 amnesty programme in the country’s Niger Delta oil hub, a government official said…
Police Raid Patience Jonathan`s Home
The Police on Wednesday, raided a property in Maitama believed to be owned by former First Lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan. According to witness the policemen numbering about 20, stormed the…
Buhari Welcomes Recovery Of Another Chibok Girl
President Muhammadu Buhari welcomes the recovery of another Chibok schoolgirl, Rakiya Abubakar, in the Alagarno area of Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State. The President notes that the recovery…
Buhari Approves Guns For Security Personnel At Airports
The federal government has said that security personnel at the airports will now start bearing arms to guard against any terror attack, Hadi Sirika, Nigeria’s Minister of state for aviationhas…