The Senate Committee on Public Accounts, chaired by Aliyu Wadada, has raised serious alarm over discrepancies involving trillions of naira in the audited financial statements of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), describing the revelations as mind-boggling and worrisome. During an investigative session held on Wednesday, the Senate committee raised concerns over the lack…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a former Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Moses Thomas Sule, alongside 14 former lawmakers, over allegations of money laundering and abuse of office. The suspects were arrested by operatives of the EFCC’s Makurdi Zonal Directorate on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, following petitions from concerned…
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday ordered security chiefs to apprehend those responsible for last Friday’s deadly attack in Yelewata community, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Addressing the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, during a town hall meeting with political leaders in Benue, Tinubu said:“Christopher… We need to be vigilant. Let’s go…
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has asked the Federal Government to establish state police and an intervention fund following the fresh wave of killings in the North-Central State. The governor appealed on Wednesday when President Bola Tinubu visited Benue State over the recent killings in the area. According to Alia, the establishment of state…
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday visited the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) in Makurdi to offer condolences and support to survivors of the recent armed herdsmen attack in Yelewata community, located in Guma Local Government Area. Arriving at the Nigeria Air Force Base Airport in Makurdi at approximately 12:58 pm, the President was warmly…
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, amid growing concerns over recent violent attacks that have resulted in multiple fatalities. The President landed at Makurdi Airport, situated within the Nigerian Air Force’s Tactical Air Command base, at around 12:58 pm on Tuesday. He is set to hold meetings with key…
Guaranty Trust Bank is set to join other banks in implementing a new billing model for its USSD banking transactions starting today, Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Customers have been informed that the N6.98 transaction fee for USSD services will now be deducted directly from their airtime balance instead of their bank accounts. The message sent…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) recently engaged stakeholders to focus on the practical application of the 2024 Withholding Tax (WHT) Regulations. The event brought together a diverse group of professionals, including tax consultants, representatives of professional bodies, and compliance experts, to delve into the details of the newly updated WHT framework. According to a…
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday directed the swift commencement of all sanctioned infrastructure projects across Nigeria. Speaking at the 2025 Nigeria Public-Private Partnership Summit in Abuja, he emphasized the administration’s commitment to delivering sustainable, inclusive infrastructure while cutting through bureaucratic delays. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu vowed to fast-track project approvals and enhance…
Defending champions Liverpool will launch the 2025/26 Premier League season at Anfield on Friday, August 15, as they host Bournemouth in the first match of the new campaign. The game marks the beginning of Arne Slot’s quest for a record-breaking 21st top-flight title. A blockbuster showdown awaits on Sunday, August 17, as Manchester United welcome…
