RETHINK REFORM STRATEGIES, IMF ADVISES TINUBU GOVT Against the backdrop of frustrations faced by the general public in Nigeria and some other Sub-Saharan African countries undergoing economic reforms, the International Monetary Fund, IMF, has rolled out a set of recommendations on how to make the reforms acceptable and supported by the citizens.The IMF, in its latest Regional Economic Outlook for …

PRESIDENCY DOWNGRADES DANIEL BWALA’S ROLE AFTER HE DECLARED HIMSELF TINUBU’S SPOKESMAN Hours after Daniel Bwala declared himself as the official spokesman of President Bola Tinubu, the presidency has adjusted his role. At his first briefing in the State House, Presidential Villa, Abuja, Bwala told journalists he is the president’s official spokesman. A few hours later, Special Adviser Information and Strategy …

PETROL PRICE CUTS MAY FORCE NIGERIA’S INFLATIONARY PRESSURES DOWN – ECONOMIST Nigerian economists and financial analysts say the recent drop in price of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) upon direct fuel purchase deal between Dangote Refinery and Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria may force inflationary pressures down in the coming months.Former President of the Council of the Chartered Institute of …

l NORTHERN REPS RAISE FRESH CONCERNS OVER TAX REFORMS BILLS Members of the House of Representatives from the northern part of the country have raised fresh concerns over the four tax reform bills currently under consideration in the National Assembly.They spoke at an interactive session organised by the House of Representatives with the members of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal …

TAX REFORM BILLS: GOVS THREATENING TO DENY US RETURN TICKETS – REPS DEPUTY SPOKESMAN The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has disclosed the readiness of the lawmakers to support President Bola Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills despite opposition from State Governors. According to Agbese, some of the Governors have threatened to deny lawmakers from their states the …

NIGERIAN FAMILY DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR DOCTOR WHO DIED IN JORDAN, CRIES TO WHO The circumstances surrounding the death of Dr Chukwuemeka Agbo, a Nigerian polio specialist, working with the World Health Organisation (WHO), have sparked concerns among his family and friends in medical profession.Agbo, who was found dead on June 9, 2024, in Amman, Jordan, where he was working for …

INSIDE STORY OF ALLEGED JUDICIAL CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA, BY JUSTICE DATTIJO MOHAMMED Justice Dattijo Muhammad served in the judiciary for over 40 years before exiting the Supreme Court in October 2023. In his valedictory speech, Dattijo criticised the over-concentration of powers in the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) office and judicial corruption in the polity. We are republishing his reflections …

NERC WARNS ELECTRICITY FIRMS AGAINST MAKING CUSTOMERS FUND REPLACEMENT OF FAULTY METERS The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has warned electricity distribution companies (DisCos), against illegally forcing electricity consumers to apply and pay for the replacement of faulty and obsolete meters within their franchise areas. The Electricity Regulatory Commission issued the warning in a statement issued on Monday following reports …

OBASANJO NOT AN IDEAL LEADER TO EMULATE – BAYO ONANUGA Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has come under sharp criticism following his recent remarks on leadership and governance in Nigeria. Speaking at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum at Yale University, the former leader alleged that subsequent administrations had failed the nation, describing Nigeria as a “failing country.” However, a statement issued …

WE’VE NOT TAKEN ANY POSITION ON TAX REFORM BILL – ABBAS Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, says the green chamber is yet to take a stand on the Tax Reform Bills. He stated this in his opening remarks at the interactive session on Tax Reform Bills being held at the National Assembly, Abuja, on Monday. He, however …

PETER OBI EULOGISES CHIDIMMA ADETSHINA ON MISS UNIVERSE CONTEST Labour party Presidential Candidate is 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has commended the First Runner in the just concluded Miss Universe contest held in Mexico, Chidimma Adetshina, for her excellent performance during the competition. In his verified X handle, Peter Obi said though Chidimma did not win the ultimate prize, but …

OBASANJO, IMF SLAM TINUBU GOVT, PRESIDENCY KEEP MUM The Presidency has kept silent on the criticisms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reforms by former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).Obasanjo had, according to a statement by his media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, alleged that Nigeria is currently under a state capture and that the country’s situation is bad.The …

GOD IS WATCHING YOU – CARDINAL ONAIYEKAN TELLS TINUBU TO SHUN NEPOTISM The Emeritus Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has called on President Bola Tinubu to stop rewarding party politicians with high political offices. The respected cleric made the allegations of nepotism against the president when he appeared as a guest on a Channels Television programme on Sunday. He …

LAGOS WANTS TO COLONIZE NORTH WITH TAX REFORM BILL- KWANKWASO Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano, has asked the national assembly to reject any attempts to “cheat” the north with the proposed tax reform bills. Kwankwaso spoke on Sunday at the convocation ceremony of Skyline University held at the Ammani Centre, Nassarawa GRA, Kano state. Kwankwaso alleged that Lagos is …

FIVE FEARED KILLED AS SIT-AT-HOME ENFORCERS ATTACK ANAMBRA COMMUNITIES Communities in Anambra Central Senatorial Zone are in tension as gunmen said to be enforcing the outlawed sit-at-home order wreaked havoc on Monday morning. It was gathered that the attacks which happened between 8am and 10am in Abatete, Abagana and Ukpo left no fewer than five persons dead. A source told …