The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised strong objections to the proposed salary increases for Nigeria’s political office holders, describing the move as tone-deaf and an affront to the struggling Nigeria people. Naija News reports that the proposed review by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), would see the President, Vice President, governors, and other top officials receive substantial pay increases. The ADC lamented that this is coming at a time when millions of Nigerians are grappling with the effects of inflation, rising fuel costs, and an inadequate minimum wage. In a statement by the ADC’s National Publicity Secretary,…
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Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has advised the erstwhile president, Goodluck Jonathan, against contesting for the 2027 presidency. He warned that such a move would undermine the respect and honour he currently enjoyed within and outside the country. Speaking during an interview on the BBC, Sani argued that internal wrangling within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the defection of some of its governors and lawmakers to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) were strong reasons he should resist the temptation of returning to partisan politics. “Even in previous election cycles like 2019 and 2023, similar calls were made…
Al-Nassr manager Jorge Jesus has hailed Cristiano Ronaldo as “a great example for world football,” praising the Portuguese icon’s remarkable consistency at the age of 40. Cristiano Ronaldo, who joined Al-Nassr in 2022 after his high-profile exit from Manchester United, showed flashes of selflessness in the Saudi Super Cup semifinal against Al-Ittihad. Instead of taking a shot on goal, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner set up teammate Joao Felix for a simple finish. That unselfish moment highlighted a different side of the man often associated with ruthless finishing. Speaking after the victory, Jesus underlined Ronaldo’s influence not only on the…
Aston Villa are exploring the possibility of signing Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea, but the club are only prepared to make a transfer offer if the striker’s asking price drops below £60 million due to financial restrictions (Telegraph). Unai Emery is keen to add firepower to Villa’s frontline in this summer transfer window and the 24-year-old Senegalese forward is seen as the club’s major target for the role. Meanwhile, Chelsea are intensifying their push for RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons. The 22-year-old Dutchman is one of the brightest young talents in Europe, but Chelsea’s pursuit has been delayed as Bayern Munich’s…
A lawyer representing an assaulted female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Jennifer Elobor, has alleged that vigilante operatives in Anambra State threatened to rape and kill her during a violent encounter in Oba community. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday, counsel Cyrus Onu narrated how the incident unfolded when members of the Operation Udo Ga-Achi (popularly called Agunechemba Vigilante Group) stormed the corps members’ residence. According to him, the operatives failed to identify themselves, branding the corps members as ‘Yahoo boys’ before attempting to drag them out. “They [security agents] were banging the door, and Jennifer…
Ace Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, has asserted that he cannot do anything to disrespect his colleague, Kate Henshaw. Naija News reports that Jim Iyke, in an interview with Pulse TV, stated that many social media users misunderstood his controversial social media birthday message to Kate. According to him, the post was designed to shock and disrupt everything. The movie star explained that the post was just a communication between two people who have known each other for decades and have become accustomed to each other. Jim Iyke described Kate Henshaw as his sister and questioned how many people have two…
The Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has approved the resolutions of the Benue State House of Assembly to suspend three government officials. The decision of the Governor was conveyed in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, following the resolutions passed by the House and conveyed to him. According to the statement, Governor Alia has affirmed the suspension of the Executive Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area, Maxwell Ogiri, for a period of one month. Similarly, the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Mrs. Grace Adagba, has been suspended for a period of one month…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has condemned the assault of a female Corps Member by operatives of the Anambra State Vigilante Group in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, describing the attack as ‘unacceptable and dehumanising.’ Naija News reports that the Scheme made this known in a statement on Wednesday by its Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu. The NYSC stated that there is no justification that could warrant such treatment of a Corps Member. “Management wishes to assure the general public that it believes in, and supports the ongoing investigation by the…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the scrapping of the controversial 5% excise duty, which applied to mobile voice and data services in the nation’s telecommunications services. This development was disclosed by the Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Aminu Maida, during a media briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. He confirmed that the excise levy, which was initially suspended in 2023, has now been officially removed under revised national tax laws. Naija News understands that the total removal of the tax is aimed at easing financial pressures on consumers and businesses in Nigeria’s digital economy. “The 5% excise duty is no…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly placed a former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, on its watchlist. Naija News reports that the former NNPC boss was placed on the watch list over the ongoing probe into the $7.2 billion refineries’ turnaround maintenance, Daily Trust can report. Recall that the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday ordered a temporary freezing of four bank accounts linked to him over allegations of fraud. Speaking to Daily Trust, multiple sources at the EFCC disclosed that investigations into the activities of…
