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ICPC PUSHES FOR WHISTLEBLOWER BILL, SEIZES BILLIONS IN ASSETS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has called on the National Assembly to fast-track the passage of the Whistleblower Bill, saying it will protect citizens
ZAMFARA ASSEMBLY CALLS FOR SUSPENSION OF ZAROTA CHAIRMAN By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Zamfara State House of Assembly has urged Governor Dauda Lawal to suspend the Chairman of the Zamfara Road Traffic Agency (ZAROTA), MB Musa, over alleged misappropriation of more than
SOKOTO ASSEMBLY APPROVES N38.8bn BUDGET ADJUSTMENT By; Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Sokoto State House of Assembly has approved Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s request to adjust the 2025 budget by N38.8 billion. The amendment, presented by the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, aims
KOGI LAUNCHES CNG TRICYCLES TO CUT TRANSPORT COSTS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Kogi State Government has rolled out 50 Compressed Natural Gas, powered tricycles under President Bola Tinubu’s subsidy relief initiative. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, represented by the Commissioner for Transportation,
KEYAMO CALLS FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION ON AVIATION IN TAX REFORMS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has urged caution in implementing Nigeria’s planned tax reforms, stressing that the aviation sector operates under global standards that prioritize cost recovery over profit.
ABIA LAUNCHES MINI-GRID POLICY FOR RELIABLE POWER By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Abia State has taken a bold step toward reliable electricity with the signing of the Mini-Grid Regulation Framework in Umuahia by Governor Alex Otti. He said the new policy will open
KANO PENSION TRUSTEES HAND OVER 324 HOUSING UNITS TO KSHC By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Kano State Housing Corporation (KSHC) has officially taken over 324 housing units from the Kano State Pension Funds Trustees. Managing Director of KSHC, Alhaji Abdullahi Rabi’u, said
KWARA MONARCH CALLS FOR MILITARY BARRACKS TO END BANDITRY By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The traditional ruler of Babanla in Kwara State, Oba Adegboyega Alabi, has urged government to convert the vast forest in his community into a military base or agricultural hub
REPS QUERY SLOW 2024-2025 BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The House of Representatives has raised concerns about the pace of the 2024–2025 budget implementation. After a closed-door meeting with Finance Minister Wale Edun and Budget Minister Atiku Bagudu, lawmakers stressed that
NASARAWA NLC PUSHES FOR BETTER PAY AMID RISING HARDSHIP By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Nasarawa State has urged the government to urgently review workers’ welfare, saying the current minimum wage no longer matches the rising cost of