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By Ojoawo Awolola Olamilekan ABUJA – The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced its intention to fill 80% of its roles with internal staff by the end of the Executive Chairman’s tenure, aiming to reduce its dependence on external contractors. In a statement released on Wednesday and signed by the Special Adviser on CommunicationsContinue reading “FIRS Targets 80% Employee-Driven Workfor”

By Ojoawo Awolola Olamilekan Prominent leader of the APC in Delta State and former Commissioner of Finance, Olorogun Bernard Okumagba, has welcomed the momentous decision of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the entire PDP structure in Delta State to join the APC. In a statement issued today, Okumagba stated that this development marks a significant milestoneContinue reading “Okumagba welcomes Governor Oborevwori Into APC”

By Tajudeen Maryam Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered 54 banks to immediately return a total of N9,329,322,870 fraudulently transferred by hackers from an unnamed old generation bank. The judgment, delivered on April 15, 2025, follows an ex parte motion filed in suit number FHC/L/CS/629/2025. The court directed theContinue reading “Court Orders 54 Banks To Return N9.3bn Stolen By Hackers”

By Tajudeen Maryam The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has assured Nigerians that the former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, will be investigated in response to growing public demand. This assurance was delivered on Wednesday by Winifred Adekunle, a DeputyContinue reading “$2bn Crude-For-Loan: AGF Promises Kyari Probe Amid Rising Protests”

By Olayide Zainab The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has said that polio transmission is still active in Nigeria, adding that all necessary measures were needed to stop the disease. This came as a total of 17 cases of circulating poliovirus type 2, otherwise known as cVPV2, have been recorded so far thisContinue reading “Polio Transmission Still Active In Nigeria, Says NPHCDA”

By Olayide Zainab Amid rising insecurity across the country, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday ordered the immediate deployment of a special squad to tackle the growing wave of violence. The police chief also directed all Police Mobile Force squadrons to keep at least one fully equipped, combat-ready unit on constant standby. EgbetokunContinue reading “Insecurity: IGP Deploys Special Anti-Bandit Squads Nationwide”

By Mustapha Aminat Bisola The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing monthly, quarterly, and yearly rent payments, limited to a maximum of one year. Mr Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, Commissioner for Housing, revealed this in a statement he jointly signed with Mr Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, Special Adviser to the Governor on Housing, on Wednesday. Akinderu-FataiContinue reading “Lagos Decries Indiscriminate Rent Increases, Fees, Pledges Commitment To Monthly Payment”

By Mustapha Aminat Bisola Mr Dele Oye, the President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce Industries, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has said the current economic situation of Nigeria has brought the country to a crossroad, where strategy is required for success. Oye, who is the Chairman of Vanguard 2025 Economic Discourse said itContinue reading “Vanguard Economic Discourse: Our Adversity Can Give Rise To Opportunity  — NACCIMA President”

By Temitope Samuel ASABA—The Delta State Police Command has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Chief Love Shimite, Special Adviser to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State on Trade and Export. Meanwhile, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed sadness over the sudden passing of Chief Shimite Love, describing her as an accomplished,Continue reading “Police Probe Death Of Oborevwori’s Aide, Shimite”

By Ayodele Victor Tension has gripped the Ogwashi-Uku community in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State following the reported abduction of four children on Sunday, allegedly by suspected child traffickers. Among the abducted children are two siblings identified as Ebube and Miracle.  The incident reportedly took place in the Umuokwe quarters of theContinue reading “Police Arrest Landlady After New Tenant Disappeared With Four Children”