Author: statereporter
The Nigeria Police has confirmed that armed internet fraudsters fatally attacked an officer of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Anambra, leaving another critically injured. State reporters, reports that the incident occurred on Friday when the EFCC team came under fire during an operation targeting suspected cybercriminals, commonly referred to as Yahoo Boys. The unexpected gunshots caused the officers to retreat for safety. The team had traveled from their zonal headquarters in Enugu to carry out the assignment. The slain officer, identified as an assistant superintendent, had recently passed a promotional examination. Meanwhile, the injured officer remains in…
The Federal Government has unveiled the Youth Farmers Enrollment Portal, a strategic initiative designed to address the growing challenges of unemployment and food insecurity across Nigeria. The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, said this in a statement by the Director, Information & Public Relations, Omolara Esan on Friday. Olawande emphasised its importance in creating economic opportunities for young Nigerians and strengthening the agricultural sector. The initiative, he said was part of the Nigerian Youth Economic Engagement and De-Radicalisation Programme. “This intervention is designed to align young people with the economic agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, promoting active…
The Nigeria Police Force has secured an order from the Chief Magistrate Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Wuse Zone 6, Abuja to remand a social media influencer, Mr Reno Omokri, in prison custody along with a former Dunamis Church Pastor Abraham Daniel along with two others – Mr. Enenche Enenche and Alexander Enenche. Therefore, the police are looking for Reno Omokri, who was special assistant to then President Goodluck Jonathan on New Media, for them to remand him in prison like Pastor Abraham Daniel and the Enenche brothers. The court presided over by His Worship, Chief Emmanuel A. Iyanna,…
According to security sources, he was dropped off at the Nigeria-Benin border on Thursday evening by a family member. Oba Otudeko, former Chairman of First Bank, has reportedly fled Nigeria ahead of his scheduled arraignment on fraud charges this Monday. The sudden departure comes amidst a slew of financial disputes and allegations surrounding Otudeko, 81. According to TheCable Newspaper, Otudeko’s exit from the country is linked to the mounting legal pressures and financial disputes he is facing. The newspaper reported that the businessman left the country via one of the land borders. According to security sources, he was dropped off…
Presidency has announced that starting from the end of January 2025, local government areas across Nigeria will begin receiving their allocations directly from the Federal Allocation Account Committee (FAAC), marking a significant step towards local government autonomy. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, made this disclosure during an interview on Arise News on Thursday night. He reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to implementing the Supreme Court’s landmark July 2024 judgment, which declared state control over local government funds unconstitutional. In a unanimous decision delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agbim, the apex court ruled that…
Pastor William Kumuyi of the Deeper Life Church has been invited as a guest to Donald Trump’s inauguration. Reports disclosed that the man of God will attend the event and later carry out other key engagements, Dr. Kumuyi will join other global leaders to witness Trump’s second and final inauguration as US president on January 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C The General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor William Kumuyi, will attend United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration in Washington, D.C. on Monday, January 20. A. Larry Ross Communications, a U.S.-based communications outfit, revealed this in…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has published a list of names showing those that have had their land revoked. State reporters understands that among those affected include Bayelsa State Governor Senator Diri Douye, Imo State Governor Senator Hope Uzodimma, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, and the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu. These individuals are part of the 568 landowners in Maitama II, Cadastral Zone A10, Abuja, whose allocations were withdrawn. The Minister’s media aide, Lere Olayinka explained that the revocation was due to the expiration of an extended two-week grace…
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has rejected any immediate increase in the Value Added Tax (VAT), citing potential economic pressure on businesses and households already dealing with inflation. The decision was made during a meeting with the Presidential Tax Reform Committee in Abuja on Thursday. In a communique issued after the meeting, the governors expressed support for the ongoing legislative process to modernise Nigeria’s tax laws but opposed a hike in VAT from the current 7.5%. They endorsed a revised VAT sharing formula that allocates 50% of revenue based on equality, 30% on derivation, and 20% on population. “We recognise…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has set its sights on a new revenue target of N25 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year, a bold ambition following a record-breaking performance in 2024. This ambitious goal was set during a landmark session at the National Assembly on Wednesday, where lawmakers commended the FIRS for exceeding its 2024 revenue target of N19.4 trillion. The FIRS, under the leadership of Executive Chairman Zacch Adedeji, reported a remarkable N21.6 trillion in revenue collection for 2024, surpassing its target by a significant margin. This achievement drew widespread praise from members of the Joint Finance Committee…
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has declared Friday, January 17, 2025, a public holiday to enable residents to participate in the upcoming local government elections. The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) has scheduled the elections to take place on Saturday, January 18, 2025, across the state’s 18 local government areas. In a statement issued by Ebenezer Adeniyan, the governor’s chief press secretary, the holiday is aimed at giving citizens the opportunity to travel to their respective local government areas to cast their votes. “The local government election in Ondo State has been scheduled by the Ondo State Independent…