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President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the presidential committee on fiscal policy and tax reforms. The inauguration ceremony was held at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday. The Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Dele Alake, in a statement on July 7 announced the establishment of the committee by the president. Alake noted that the committee would be chaired by Fiscal Policy Partner and Africa Tax Leader at PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Taiwo Oyedele. The committee comprises experts from both the private and public sectors and will be responsible for various aspects of tax law reforms, fiscal policy…
Senator Isa Jubril, the senator representing Kogi East Senatorial District has emerged the Senate Committee chairman on Custom even as Senator Gbenga Daniel head the senate committee in Navy. This is contained in a list released by the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday. Full text of the committees and chairmen: Senate Committees chairpersons below: Sen. Abdul-aziz Yari – Water resources Sen. Enyinaya Abaribe – Power Sen. Aliyu Wammako – Foreign & Local debts Sen. Adamu Aliero – Land Transport Sen. Gbenga Daniel – Navy Sen. Barinada Mpigi – Niger Delta Sen. Mohammed Monguno – Judiciary Sen. Yemi Adaramodu…
The Senior Pastor of Fountain of Life Church Pastor Taiwo Odukoya is dead. Odukoya was said to have died on Monday August 7 at the United States of America (USA). In a statement, the church said, “The fountain of Life Church Family, in tatal submission to the will of God Almighty announces the passing unto greater glory of our Father, Teacher; A great servant of the Most High God, Pastor Daniel Taiwo Odukoya, Founding Pastor of The Fountain of Life Church, who passed unto glory on the 7th of August 2023 in the USA. We are in total submission to…
Following the death of a medical doctor, Vwaere Diaso, inside an elevator at the Lagos General Hospital, Odan, the State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the immediate and indefinite suspension of the Lagos State Infrastructure and Asset Management Agency (LASIAMA) boss, Adenike Adekanbi. The governor also ordered that the facility managers be sacked and the firm blacklisted immediately. Also, the governor approved that the installation and maintenance contractors be investigated by the Lagos Police Command and prosecuted if they were found culpable. The police has been given directives by the Sanwo-Olu to also investigate anyone else that might have been…
The Acting Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi wrapped up his first official visits to Ilela and Jibia borders to inspect the full implementation of the recent ‘Border Closure Policy’ at the two stations with a visit to the Veteran Customs Officer, ACG Lawan Bagiwa (rtd), at his residence in Katsina townSpeaking to the ex-ACG Bagiwa, Ag. Comptroller General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR said that he decided to visit him out of respect and in view of his meritorious service to his fatherland. Speaking to the ex-ACG Bagiwa, Ag. Comptroller General of Customs Bashir…
A first-class traditional ruler in Nasarawa State, the Emir of Gurku, Jibrin Mohammed, and his wife, has been abducted. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, confirmed the incident to journalists. He disclosed that the Emir was taken away from his palace which is located a few kilometres from the Mararraba main town of Karu Local Government Area on Sunday night by kidnappers alongside his wife. He added that a combined Police team in collaboration with vigilante groups combed the surrounding bushes of the area after receiving a distress call but no trace of the abductees. Efforts to rescue…
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have failed to advance to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 quarter-finals after they lost to England following a dramatic penalty shoot-out over England. The two nations failed to find the back of the net in 90 minutes, and after 30 minutes of extra time, the scoreline remained goalless. The Nigerian stars looked most likely to score in the game even after the England side were reduced to 10 women following a red card to Lauren James for stamping on the back of Nigeria player Michelle Alozie. But A defensive display from England took to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar have commended the Super Falcons’s effort after crashing out of the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Falcons were defeated by England 4-2 on penalties at the Suncorp Stadium, Milton, Australia, on Monday. Desire Oparanozie and Michelle Alozie missed their penalties as Nigeria crashed out after a spirited performance against the Lionesses who went down by a player in the 87th minute. Nigeria qualified for the World Cup round of 16 after finishing second in Group B. Reacting after the match, President Tinubu on his Twitter handle said the efforts made by…
The National Assembly has denied former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir EL-Rufai confirmation on Monday for his failure to pass security checks. Out of the 48 nominations for ministerial positions that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu sent to the Senate, 45 have been confirmed. Nasir El-Rufai and two other candidates have not passed security checks, according to Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio. Malam Nasir El-Rufai (Kaduna), Stella Okotete (Delta), and Danladi Umar (Taraba) are those who have not been confirmed.
The immediate past Minister of State for Labour and Employment and a ministerial nominee, Festus Keyamo, SAN, on Monday, apologised to the Senate over his perceived disregard for the ninth Assembly. He also explained that he had in the ninth Senate apologised to both chairman Senate committee on Labour, Employment and Productivity, Senator Godiya Akwashiki and his counterpart in the House of Representatives. Keyamo said, “ I apologise to the Senate. I am sorry, I am sorry and I am sorry.” “Regarding that programme, the account was handled by the World Bank. So, we, the head of the agencies, never…