Federal Government Finalizes Executive Order on Zero VAT for Pharmaceutical Products and Medical Devices
The Federal Government has finalized the Executive Order eliminating Value-Added Tax (VAT) and excise duties on pharmaceutical products and medical devices. According to a press statement by Alaba Balogun, Head of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, this move aims to: – Increase local production of healthcare products […]
Federal Government Disavows Responsibility for Petrol Price Hike
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) recently increased petrol prices across various regions: – Abuja: N1,030 per litre – Lagos: N998 per litre – North-East: N1,070 per litre – South-West (other states): N1,025 per litre – South-East: N1,045 per litre – South-South: N1,075 per litre Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, clarified […]
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Advocates for Workplace Mental Health Awareness
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has stressed the importance of prioritizing mental health in the workplace. Marking Mental Health Awareness Day, she emphasized the need for a supportive environment where individuals feel comfortable discussing their struggles. “This year’s theme, ‘It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace,’ couldn’t be more timely,” Tinubu said. “With […]
Sanwo-Olu Urges Youths to Join Military Amid Low Recruitment
The Lagos State Government has expressed concern over the state’s underrepresentation in military recruitment. Secretary to the State Government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, addressed this issue during a quarterly meeting with the Police Community Relations Committee in Ikeja. Salu-Hundeyin emphasized that national security is a collective responsibility and serving in the military is a vital contribution to […]
Nigeria Labour Congress Rejects Petrol Price Hike, Cites Deepening Poverty
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly condemned the recent increase in petrol pump prices, warning it will exacerbate poverty and economic hardship. In a statement, NLC President Joe Ajaero emphasized the hike’s devastating impact: “It will further deepen poverty, reduce production capacities, and lead to job losses with multidimensional negative effects.” Ajaero urged the […]
Centre for Truth and Justice Calls for Investigation into Rivers State Local Government Elections
The Centre for Truth and Justice (CTJ) has urged for an immediate and thorough investigation into the Rivers State local government elections, citing widespread irregularities and disregard for democratic principles. According to CTJ Executive Director Obinna Francis, the elections were compromised by Rivers State authorities to consolidate power. Francis highlighted that the state government overridden […]
National Hajj Commission of Nigeria Ends Subsidy for Pilgrims
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the federal government’s decision to discontinue subsidies for Hajj payments from 2025. This move ends the concessionary exchange rate provided by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), leading to a potential significant increase in Hajj fares, possibly reaching N10 million per pilgrim. NAHCON spokesperson Fatima Sanda […]
President Bola Tinubu Urges Calm in Rivers State Amid Election Tensions
President Bola Tinubu has appealed for restraint and adherence to the rule of law in Rivers State, following recent tensions stemming from the local government council election. In a statement issued on Monday through his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu expressed concern over reports of arson and explosions in the […]
“Some Lunatics Threatened to Kill My Daughter ” Femi Falana, Disclose Threat Over Lawsuit
Femi Falana, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has revealed that he received threats from unknown individuals regarding his lawsuit against social media influencer Martins Otse (Verydarkman). During a SaharaReporters TV interview, Falana stated that some individuals threatened to: 1. Burn his office 2. Harm his daughter if he proceeds with the lawsuit. He described […]
Bishop David Oyedepo Announces Federal Government Approval of Airstrip for Canaanland
Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Ministries, shared exciting news with his congregation during the Tehillah Night Special Edition at Canaanland, Otta, Ogun State. The Federal Government has approved the construction of an airstrip within the church premises. “This development means I can now travel directly from here to anywhere in the world without […]