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By Kamil Opeyemi Nigerian advocacy group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has approached the Federal High Court in Lagos to stop the House of Representatives from taking delivery of N57.6bn 360 sports utility vehicles (SUVs) for its members. The organization made the request pending the hearing and determination of the applications for injunction filed by it. SERAP’s applications for interim and interlocutory injunction followed reports that the lawmakers are set to procure and take delivery of N57.6 billion SUVs. According to reports, each of the SUVs would cost taxpayers at least N160 million. In the applications filed last…
By Halimah Olamide The Nigerian Army on Sunday said it’s men have apprehended a suspected drugs trafficker who escaped from the Jos prison break. The Army said the arrest was Made during a joint operation with the Directorate of State Security Service. A statement made available to the NPO Reports on Sunday and signed by the spokesperson of the Joint Task Force Operation UDO KA11 Jonah Unuakalu said apart from the arrest of the drug dealer, various items used by the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra and its affiliated group Eastern Security Network were recovered. It said, “Troops of Sector…
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has accused some Nigerians of body shaming it’s newly recruited officers. The agency denied recruiting underaged Nigerians into its service. This was sequel to a photograph which emerged on social media of a new recruit of the agency who looked underage. The photograph was said to have been taken during the passing out parade of 2,500 NDLEA officers. Reacting, Nigerians accused the anti-narcotics agency of recruiting a teenager. In its statement NDLEA said such claims by Nigerians would amount to “body-shaming.” This was contained in a post on NDLEA official X page titled:…
Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) has continued the demolition of shanties and illegal markets within the FCT due to the level of insecurity experienced in recent times. Mr Osi Braimah, Director AEPB said this on Sunday while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during the ongoing demolition of all shanty stores built in a market at Area 11 popularly called (the COVID-19 market) in Abuja. “Removal of shanties and illegal settlements in Area 11 and some parts of the city is to curb the incessant insecurity faced by residents. “This is an ongoing exercise by various agencies of the…
A major financial institution in Nigeria, Polaris Bank has partnered Evolve Charity, a non-profit organization, to mobilise support for girls education in the country. In fulfilling that mission, Polaris Bank has presented educational materials to more than 400 students in Ikeja and Surulere areas of Lagos State. A statement made available to the NPO Reports said the donated materials include school uniforms, school bags, pens, sandals, and various books. The materials were presented to the students of both Opebi Junior Secondary School, Opebi, Ikeja Lagos, on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 and Gbaja Junior Girls High School and Gbaja Senior Girls…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says it has secured the release of one of the eight Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) abducted in Zamfara State, through the help of security agencies. The Director, Press and Public Relations, Mr Eddy Megwa, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that eight PCMs and the bus driver were abducted in August in Zamfara by gunmen on their way from Uyo, Akwa Ibom, to Sokoto. They were going for the commencement of the one-year national service orientation course. According to Megwa, the PCM, a female,…
The Lagos State government on Saturday demolished an illegal structure on Banana Island, constructed on unauthorised reclaimed land to obstruct drainage paths. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr Oluyinka Olumide, who led the exercise also ordered the demolition of illegal fences. Olumide was accompanied by the General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Mr Gbolahan Oki, who decried the rate at which property owners and developers disregarded building code, hence, the demolition to compel compliance. LASBCA is an agency supervised by the ministry Physical Planning and Urban Development. The commissioner warned against illegal reclamation of land…
A heavy downpour on Friday evening claimed the life of a 31-year old motorcyclist identified as Yakubu Lucky, at Dogon Gada in Lokogoma District of the FCT, Abuja. The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which confirmed the incident in a statement in Abuja on Saturday, said the deceased defied warnings, drove into a pool of water and drowned. The statement, signed by FEMA’s Head of Public Affairs, Mrs Nkechi Isa, said that the deceased defied warnings from the local divers stationed in the area by FEMA. It added that the deceased also navigated through the barricade placed by…
The Group Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, United Bank for Africa, Mr Oliver Alawuba, has urged the banking industry to play a vital role in helping to revive the nation’s economy. Alawuba gave the advice on the sidelines of the 2023 Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) Fellowship Investiture on Saturday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event had: “Harnessing Nigeria’s Economic Potential for Growth and Development: Strategic Imperatives,’’ as its theme. Alawuba who was among the honorary fellowship awardees at the event noted that the banking sector has been playing a great role…
By Zacch Adedeji I am honoured to stand before this eminent gathering of distinguished senators today to give a goodwill address on this critical matter of fiscal policy and tax reforms in Nigeria. Your dedication to the welfare of our nation and its citizens is commendable, and I appreciate the opportunity to share the perspectives of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) on this vital subject. As the Ag. Chairman of the FIRS, I am acutely aware of the profound importance of a sound fiscal policy and well-thought-out tax reforms in our country. Nigeria, with its vast potential and…