For several years, I have consistently maintained the position that the fuel subsidy had to go. This once beneficial measure had outlived its usefulness. The subsidy cost us trillions of Naira yearly. Such a vast sum of money would have been better spent on public transportation, healthcare, schools, housing and even national security. Instead, it was being funnelled into the deep pockets and lavish bank accounts of a select group of individuals.
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
The Niger Republic military officers who ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, have warned the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Commission of West African States (ECOWAS) to steer clear of the internal affairs of the country, and against any military intervention.
The Kaduna state government, on Monday, unveiled a health care financing policy and strategy document, as part of efforts to improve health care service delivery in the state.
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) Chairmen’s Forum has elected AGN Chairman, Enugu State, Brown Ene, as the new chairman of the forum.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday decorated the Chief of Defense Staff, Maj Gen Christopher Musa, and the service chiefs with their new ranks.
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL), Mele Kyari says the company will aggressively pursue its gas development and gas transportation projects.
The Head of Service of the Federation (HoSF), Mrs. Folashade Esan, has indicted desk officers of Integrated Payroll and Personnel information System (IPPIS) in Ministries Department and Agencies (MDAs) of Government for perpetrating fraud in recruitment exercise.
ASHENEWS reports that a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and UK-based Critical Infrastructure Management Consultant, Dr. Yakubu Abdallah has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and party stalwarts across the country, to hand over the affairs of the party to former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha.
A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. John Jonathan, has advised couples against divorce, saysing it is not just a big mistake, but a grievous sin in the sight of God.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Nigeria Police, the judiciary, and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), have launched a probe over an alleged N125 billion fraud involving a 24-year concession agreement with the Nigerian Army Shopping Complex – The Arena at the Ikeja Cantonment, Lagos.