From Abba Dukawa, Abuja The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for a ₦1.77 trillion ($2.2 billion) loan after a voice vote in favor of the proposal. Presiding over the session, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, alongside the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts—chaired by Senator Wammako Magatarkada (APC, Sokoto North)—presented the committee’s report, which led to the approval. The loan request, submitted by President Tinubu on Tuesday, forms part of a broader external borrowing plan aimed at partially financing the N9.7 trillion budget deficit for the 2024 fiscal year. In his letter to the National Assembly, Tinubu…
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By Nasiru Muhammad Muslims faithful have been advised to acquire practical knowledge on how to perform Hajj to get rewards from God Almighty. A team leader on practical Hajj in Nassarawa local government area, Malam Yau Garba Sulaiman, stated this while briefing the students of the Arabic department of Maryam Idris Umar College of Education, Kano, on excursion visit to the Kano Hajj Demonstration site. Malam Sulaiman explained that seeking knowledge of every aspect of Islam before practising them, especially the performance of Hajj and other related Ibadat, is very significant for the Muslim ummah. A statement signed by the…
By Ahmed Muazu The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), celebrated as a model for African Hajj operations, is now at the centre of national scrutiny. Allegations of financial mismanagement against some of its past leadership have led to growing public distrust, placing the commission under an uncomfortable spotlight. The dismissal of Malam Jalal Arabi as Chairman/CEO of NAHCON marked a significant turning point in the commission’s history. For an organization that is 18 years old since its formation and tasked with coordinating the journey of 95,000 Nigerians to the hajj, navigating challenges is not unfamiliar territory. However, recent allegations…
From Abba Dukawa, Abuja The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has clarified that the House has not yet taken any position on the tax reform bills transmitted to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu for consideration and passage. The bills—namely the Nigeria Tax Bill, the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill—have stirred some controversy. However, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, sought to allay concerns, clarifying that the proposed tax reform laws aim to address shortcomings…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Band A of Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) has announced the procurement of about 1,880 new meters under the Meter Acquisition Funds (MAF) program. Statement made available to newsmen, the communications officer of the company, Blessing Tunoh said the initiative, is part of the ongoing efforts by the company to provide accurate billing and improve customer satisfaction. “Following the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)’s approval of the MAF process, YEDC will deploy a total of 1,880 meters. “This allocation comprises 1,500 single-phase meters and 380 three-phase meters. “The Installation will be carried out by approved…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos In the wake of a devastating fire at Jos’s Katako Market early Monday, Plateau State Governor Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, alongside top government officials, visited the scene to assess the damage and offer support to affected traders. The fire, which ravaged several sections of the market, left millions of naira in property losses, but miraculously, no lives were lost. Governor Mutfwang expressed his deep sympathy for the traders, highlighting the hardship caused by the incident, and vowed to work with local leaders to remodel the market into a safer and more functional trading hub. The Governor’s…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Badaru Abubakar, has assured that the nation’s security challenges will soon be resolved. The Minister, alongside the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Bala Abubakar, made the assurance during the commissioning of two additional ATAK-129 Helicopters into Operation *Fansan Yamma* Sector 2 at the Airport Wing of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) base in Katsina State. He explained that these two helicopters have a distinct advantage over other fighter jets, ensuring that no enemy can escape justice. The helicopters were specifically deployed to combat bandits and other criminal…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja As preparations for the 2024 African Military Games Abuja (AMGA) continue, renowned Nigerian Afrobeat artist D’Banj and his musical team are set to showcase Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage at the opening ceremony of the games, scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 2024. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Group Captain Chris Erondu, on behalf of the Director of Defence Information, confirmed that D’Banj and his team would arrive in Abuja on Tuesday, November 19, in time for the highly anticipated opening event. The statement explained that D’Banj’s performance at the ceremony is designed to captivate visiting African…
…Commends President Tinubu for continued support and encouragement to the military From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has stated that the African Military Games, scheduled to take place from November 18 to 30, 2024, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, will not only demonstrate Nigeria’s commitment to hosting world-class events but will also bolster national pride, enhance global recognition, and contribute to economic and sports development in the FCT. General Musa shared this insight during a briefing with journalists in Abuja, outlining the event’s schedule, which will feature 25 nations, including…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State government has partnered with the National Institute of Transport Technology (NITT) in Zaria to train students at the state’s Youth Craft Centre on converting to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The coordinator of the Katsina State Youth Craft Village (KYCV), Kabir Abdullahi, revealed this in an interview with journalists in the state. He noted that the collaboration, which aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, will help to alleviate the transportation costs that Nigerians are facing due to the removal of fuel subsidies. “The collaboration also supports the initiative of Katsina State…