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FG, 21 STATES EYE N2.5TN VAT REVENUE IN 2025 Nigeria’s federal government and 21 out of the 36 states in the federation have targeted a combined Value Added Tax revenue of N2.5 trillion for 2025 in their respective budget estimates. This figure was derived from financial reports released by the Federation Account Allocation Committee between October 2023 and March 2024. …

FG BEGINS TO DIRECT ALLOCATIONS TO LGS THIS MONTH The federal government will this month begin direct payment of monthly allocations to the 774 local governments. The commencement marks the termination of an age-old practice whereby the allocations are channelled through states. In furtherance of the new development made possible by a Supreme Court judgment passed over five months ago, …

ENUGU RANGERS: STILL FANNING THE FLAMES Mazi Jaka captured the situation in Igbo land after the civil war thus: “At the end of the war, the leadership class in Igbo land was in tatters and lacking in confidence. Many had died or been killed during the war. Some others had fled into exile and what was left in the country …

ENUGU MONARCH SUSPENDED OVER ILLEGAL MINING The traditional ruler of Akpakwume Community of Enugu State, HRH Ekwueme Odenigbo, has been suspended indefinitely by the Enugu State government over his alleged involvement in illegal mining activities. The traditional ruler’s suspension was conveyed in a letter entitled “Letter of indefinite suspension” signed by the state commissioner for the Ministry of Local Government, …

IPMAN OPTIMISTIC OF IMMINENT DROP IN FUEL PRICES The National Publicity Secretary of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Ukadike Chinedu, has expressed optimism about the declining price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in Nigeria. He attributed this trend to improved pricing, accessibility, and procurement processes within the petroleum sector. Speaking on Saturday, January 11, 2024, Chinedu noted …

LESSONS FROM OHANAEZE NDIGBO ELECTION, BY ATIKU ABUBAKAR Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has shared his thoughts on the recent Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide election, highlighting key lessons that can be applied to Nigeria’s progress. Atiku, in a statement issued by his media aide Paul Ibe, congratulated the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Senator John Azuta-Mbata, on his victory. He agreed …

NATIONAL GRID TRIPPED OFF, DIDN’T COLLAPSE —TCN The Transmission Company, TCN, of Nigeria has clarified that the National Grid did not collapse but rather tripped off on Saturday, January 11, 2025. The spokesperson of TCN, Ndidi Mbah, made this clarification in a statement on Saturday. This comes as it emerged that the National Grid recorded its first collapse in 2025 …

HOW POOR REGULATION OF INSTANT PAYMENT SYSTEM FUELS CRIMINALITY IN NIGERIA.‘”When they announced that we had been kidnapped, at first, I was just laughing. I was busy looking for a hidden camera because I thought it was a prank. You know, the usual pranks on social media,” Kemi Gbadamosi* recounted her ordeal at the hands of a criminal gang operating …

NIGERIAN ARMY REDEPLOYS SENIOR OFFICERS In a strategic move to enhance operational effectiveness and administrative efficiency, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has approved the posting cum appointment of some senior officers of the Nigerian Army (NA) to various command, staff and instructional positions. A statement Saturday by army spokesperson Major General Onyema Nwachuckwu Saturday disclosed …

IDOLATRY FASTEST GROWING RELIGION IN SOUTH EAST – GOV SOLUDO, URGES CHRISTIAN LEADERS TO SALVAGE THE SITUATION Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has described idolatry as the fastest-growing religion in the South-East. The governor who made the statement while addressing over 170 Anglican bishops at their annual retreat in Awka, urged religious leaders to promote morals and eradicate criminality. …