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Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has voiced strong criticism of the tax reform bills currently under consideration, stating that their implementation would hinder the progress of the northern region and adversely affect other parts of the country.   The bills, introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in September, have sparked significant opposition, particularly in the north. Stakeholders, including …

Former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has been produced by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for arraignment before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting at Maitama.   Bello is billed to enter his plea to a 16-count charge bordering on his alleged complicity in a N110.4 billion fraud.  The former governor’s whereabouts remained unknown …

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the establishment of a 14-member State Assets Verification Committee to probe the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki.   Fred Itua, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, announced the development in a statement on Sunday, noting that the committee will be inaugurated on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Government House in Benin City. …

Ebonyi state governor, Francis Nwifuru, has ordered the arrest and prosecution of six workers at the state Ministry of Health for allegedly diverting materials intended for the State Ministry of Health.     During a project inspection, the Governor noticed a Toyota Dyana truck loading registers, books, and other materials from the ministry’s warehouse. Not satisfied with the initial explanations, …

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the suspension of all recruitment into the state’s civil service until further notice. The decision, disclosed on Friday, includes a directive for a comprehensive review of all recruitment exercises conducted by the Godwin Obaseki-led administration between May and November 2024.   In a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred …

Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Thursday, Nov. 21, relaunched the Sokoto state Hisbah and inaugurated its new office.  The Hisbah will be overseen by a board under the state ministry for Religious Affairs.   The operations had previously suffered setbacks due to neglect by the former government.  Governor Aliyu emphasised that the Hisbah’s activities would be monitored to prevent human rights violations.   He …

Gunmen attacked an army checkpoint in Abia State, issuing direct threats to Governor Alex Otti during the ass@ult.    The attackers, who were heard on the scene, made it clear that they would not tolerate the checkpoint and vowed to dismantle it. They also delivered a chilling message to Governor Otti, warning him that if the checkpoint was seen again, …

Newly inaugurated Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has issued an immediate and indefinite suspension on all revenue collection across the state, particularly in motor parks and similar areas. The directive, which aims to address ongoing concerns around revenue processes, will remain in place until further notice.   The announcement was made through a statement by Hon. Fred Itua, Chief Press …

Senator Monday Okpebholo has been sworn in as the sixth civilian governor of Edo State since the creation of the state on August 27, 1991. The swearing-in ceremony took place on Tuesday, November 12, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, the state capital, two months after the All Progressives Congress (APC) clinched the ticket to the Dennis Osadebay …

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has refuted claims of a rift with his long-time political mentor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement.    Addressing journalists in Kano, Yusuf dismissed rumors that Kwankwaso exerts excessive influence over his administration, calling the reports “baseless.”   Speculations had circulated within the Kwankwasiyya movement and the New Nigeria People’s Party …