By Daniel Peters Nigerians have been advised to embrace the timeless ideals of patriotism, education, and public service to drive economic empowerment, inclusive growth, and opportunities. The Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite made the appeal in Abuja when she received the Committee for the 6th Dr Nnamdi […]
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Retirees Beg PenCom To Pay Full Pension Arrears To Beneficiaries
By Barth Ikiebe Retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme have appealed to the National Pension Commission to review its disbursement policy and pay the full arrears of retirement benefits directly into the accounts of beneficiaries. The appeal was made in an open letter addressed to the Director-General of PenCom by […]
FG Reaffirms Commitment To Expand Financial Inclusion Through Digital Identity.
By Barth Ikiebe L- RSemafor’s Yinka Adegoke and the Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding financial inclusion in Nigeria through digital identity and pro-growth regulation. This commitment was underscored by the Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, […]
Tinubu Appoints New Service Chiefs
By Barth Ikiebe President Bola Tinubu has appointed new Service Chiefs in furtherance of efforts of the Federal Government of Nigeria to strengthen the national security architecture. Special Adviser to the President, Media & Public Communication, Sunday Dare, said in a statement that the President appointed General Olufemi Oluyede to […]
Amupitan Sworn in as New INEC Chairman
Prof. Joash Amupitan has assumed duty as the New Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC after being sworn in by President Bola Tinubu Amupitan,who arrived at the state house in company of his wife and other prominent individuals took the oath of office on Thursday afternoon. The professor […]
FCT : CP REDEPLOYS DPO USHAFA OVER UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT.
By Ken Chiwendu The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, psc, has ordered the immediate redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Ushafa back to the State Headquarters. In a statement on Thursday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh said “This decision follows the circulation […]
NNAMDI KANU; ALL SENIOR ADVOCATES WITHDRAW FROM CASE
Leader of the proscribed Indigenous people of Biafra, IPOB ,Nnamdi Kanu has challenged the jurisdiction of the federal high court to continue his trial. The development followed the sacking of his legal team and withdrawal of all Senior Advocates representing the defendant from the matter. In his oral presentation before […]
Police Arrest Sowore At Federal High Court in Abuja
By Daniel Peters Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has been arrested by the Police in Abuja. Sowore was picked up shortly after leaving the Federal High Court, where he had appeared on Thursday. According to information obtained by SaharaReporters, the arrest was ordered by the Commissioner […]
Tanker Explosion: 30 Feared Dead While Scooping Fuel In Essa, Agaie LGA, Niger State
Thirty persons were feared dead while forty others sustained various degrees of burns while scooping petroleum products from a petrol tanker involved in an accident . The incident occurred on Tuesday morning along Essa and Badeggi communities, between Bida and Agaie in Katcha Local Government area of Niger State. Current […]
Leaked DSS Memo Highlights ISWAP Plot To Attack Ondo and Kogi States
The Department of State Services (DSS ) has raised concerns over a potential coordinated attack by members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) on parts of Ondo and Kogi States. A leaked memo addressed to the Brigade Commander, 32 Artillery Brigade, Owena Cantonment, Akure.indicated that ISWAP operatives […]