Senate approves N215.8bn budget for FIRS in 2022
The Senate on Wednesday approved the sum of N215,811,290,243 as budget for the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) for the 2022 fiscal year. The approval followed the consideration of a report by the Committee on Finance at plenary. The Chairman of the Committee, Senator Olamilekan Adeola (APC-Lagos), in his presentation, said out of the amount approved, N119,684,218,735 is for Personnel Cost,...
Resuscitate four refineries before subsidy withdrawal, NLC tells FG
President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr. Ayuba Wabba, has urged the federal government to resuscitate the nation’s four refineries and build new ones before withdrawing fuel subsidy. Wabba, represented by National Auditor, Benjamin Anthony, stated this on Wednesday in Jos while addressing Plateau Executive Council of NLC, following the suspension of pump price increase by the federal government. The NLC said...
Kumuyi to Nigerians: Don’t just pray, vote also in 2023
Pastor William Kumuyi, Founder and General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, has urged Nigerians, especially Christians, not only to pray for the 2023 elections but also vote. Kumuyi gave the advice on Wednesday in Ibadan while addressing newsmen on a forthcoming crusade organised by Deeper Christian Life Ministry. The crusade will hold in Ibadan from Jan. 27 to Jan. 30. He urged Christians to...
APC convention: Buni denies zoning of party offices
Ahead of the forthcoming convention slated for February 26, 2022, the All Progressive Congress (APC) has denied some media reports that it has zoned the party offices. Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, who is the Chairman of the APC Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), said the publication is just a figment of the authors’ imagination. Buni spoke through...
Sex Scandal: Dunamis Church removes Sammie Okposo from Ministers’ list
Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Abuja, has yanked off embattled gospel singer, Sammie Okposo from the list of artists participating in the Church's music concert billed for Friday following the adultery scandal. A new flyer posted on the Ministry's Instagram page shows that the singer whose name was previously listed to perform has been removed. This comes after the singer confessed and...
Okorocha declares for 2023 Presidency
Former governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha, has declared to vie for the presidential ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2023 general election. Senator Okorocha made the declaration via a letter to the Senate President, a copy of which was read by Ahmad Lawan at the plenary on Wednesday. The immediate past governor noted that...
For impregnating another lady, wife murders hotelier husband
For impregnating another lady, the wife of a popular hotelier in Lagos has murdered her husband. The deceased, known as Bama, was the owner of the popular Bama Hotel and Suites, Abule-Egba, Lagos. Bama was reportedly stabbed in his sleep after being drugged by his wife of eight years and mother of his three children on Monday night. The wife took the...
CBN to Nigerians: You’re at risk patronising loan sharks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned Nigerians against patronising loan sharks. CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, said those who patronise places other than microfinance banks or recognised institutions for loans are at greater risk. Loan sharks offer loans at extremely high rate returns, strict terms of collection upon failure, and generally operates outside the law. Emefiele explained that vulnerable Nigerians...
Buhari tasks security institutions to leverage on 5G, allays fears over safety
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja directed all the security institutions to immediately leverage on Fifth Generation (5G) technology, when deployed, to enhance security in the country. Launching the National Policy on 5G for Nigeria's Digital Economy, the President said the Federal Government will take full advantage of the opportunities that 5G provides for the economy, security and well-being...
Reps’ Leader welcomes 28th child, plans polling unit in his residence
The Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado-Doguwa, has welcomed his 28th child. He had 27 children until now but one of the wives was delivered of a girl this week. It was an unexpected conversation on the floor of the House when Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila asked the House Leader if he had any personal explanation or announcement...
