A university student, Soohemba Aker has prayed a Federal High Court, Abuja for an order of interlocutory injunction suspending the activities of Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). Aker, a final year Law student of Benue State University, Markudi, also sought same order suspending the operation of Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), including payment of the monthly allocation funds to 3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th and 10th respondents pending the hearing and determination of the suit. RMAFC is responsible for advising federal and state governments on fiscal efficiency and methods by which their revenue can be increased and determines remuneration packages of political…
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The Lateefah Moyosore Durosinmi Foundation has awarded scholarship to 40 pupils and students of Primary and Secondary Schools respectively, while 33 women from the South-West received grants. Prof. Fatimah AbdulKareem, the Chairperson, Board of Trustees (BOT), LMD Foundation, made this known at the foundation’s eighth Award Ceremony on Thursday in Ile-Ife. AbdulKareem, represented by Dr Jade Mohammed, a Board of Trustees member, said in spite of security and economic challenges across the country, the foundation was still able to awards the scholarship and give empowerment to some women. She said that additional awards were given to the previous beneficiaries as part of…
The Police Command in Benue on Thursday confirmed the death of six persons in a boat mishap which occurred in Guma local government area of the state. This is contained in a statement issued in Makurdi and signed by the command’s spokesperson, SP Sewuese Anene. The statement said that the command got information on Tuesday at 1.00pm that a boat transporting 40 passengers from Guma LGA to Buruku LGA for business capsized in the river around Fada Village in Guma LGA of the state. Anene said that the combined efforts of the police and fishermen in the area led to the rescue…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has cautioned Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government (MDAs) against contracting consultants and concessionaires to collect taxes due to the federal government or any of its agencies. This is contained in a statement by the chairman of the service, Muhammad Nami on Wednesday. According to him, the FIRS remained the sole agency of government saddled with the responsibility of collecting tax, while expressing worry that some MDAs engage in assessment, collection, accounting and enforcement of taxes and levies in their agreements with concessionaires and consultants. “It has come to the notice of the FIRS…
As the campaigns for the 2023 general elections kicks off on September 28, 2023, 15 local government chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto state, have decamped to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Chairmen, loyal to Senator Abubakar Umar Gada who announced their defection on Wednesday, include that of Binji, Bodinga, Goronyo, Gudu, Kebbe, Shagari and Silame local governments areas. Others are those of Sokoto North, Sokoto South, Ilella, Tambuwal, Tangaza, Tureta, Wamakko and Yabo local governments. Receiving the decampees, the deputy chairman of the party, Aliyu Muhammad FC assured them of equal treatment with the old members. He called on…
The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ekiti state, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi at the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting, held at the Aso Rock Villa Abuja on Wednesday, transferred power of the NGF to Sokoto state, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal. Tambuwal has served meritoriously and harmoniously as Vice Chairman of the Forum under Dr Fayemi in the last four years, a statement by the NGF’s spokesperson, Abdulrazaque Barkindo said. Dr John Kayode Fayemi who was only a few weeks ago elected as the President of the Forum of Regional and State Governments in Saidia in the state…
Saudi Arabia on Thursday said as part of its ambitious programme, it would send its first female astronaut into space in 2023. The Saudi Space Commission launched an astronaut programme designed to groom Saudis to go on long and short-term space flights. The monarchy’s state news agency SPA reported that the first flight scheduled for 2023 will carry two Saudi astronauts including a woman, without giving further details. “This will mark an important historic event by sending the first Saudi woman to space,” the SPA said. According to the agency the monarchy will unveil a detailed national space strategy in…
The Nigeria Army School of Physical Training Zaria has erected the fifth world highest Military Rappelling Tower to combat height phobia in trainees. Brig.-Gen. Abdurraheem Bello the Commandant of the school told newsmen on the sidelines of the National Conference of National Association of Physical, Health Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance, in Zaria on Thursday. He said the tower will enhance troops’ physical and mental fitness, professionalism and timely response to emergencies. The commandant said the tower would help soldiers overcome height phobia and develop confidence. “It is the only tower in the world that has lateral drift attached to…
Kastina State has bagged the best State Pilgrims Welfare Board Award for its consistent in ensuring welfare of pilgrims to the annual Holy Pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The award was presented to Gov. Aminu Masari, at the 2022 Hajj Lecture/Award, organised by the Independent Hajj Reporters on Thursday in Abuja. Presenting the award, Mr Muhammad Ibrahim, the National Coordinator of Independent Hajj Reporters, said that the award was based on the performance of the state from 2015 to 2022 in Hajj operations. Ibrahim said that the state government has been consistent in providing support for intending pilgrims from the onset…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Usman Baba has directed all police personnel in the country to be neutral in all processes for the 2023 general elections. Baba gave the directive on Thursday in Abuja at the opening of a conference for Strategic Police Managers, consisting of officers from the rank of Commissioners of Police and above. He also directed them to always be alert during security deployments for the elections and exhibit high degree of professionalism and fairness in dealings with all political parties. “We are also expected to adopt a professional orientation that emphasises democratic values and respect…