RMAFC clarifies legislators’ N13.5m monthly salaries, allowances
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), has cleared the air on the salaries and allowances being paid to members of the National Assembly. This is contained in a statement signed by the chairman of RMAFC, Mr Mohammad Shehu in Abuja on Tuesday. According to him, the clarification has become imperative. Shehu said that […]
Young Buck Finally Able To Repay His $250,000 Debt To 50 Cent
A report from AllHipHop has it that Nashville rapper Young Buck, former G-Unit member, is now able to repay 50 Cent. This of course stems from the longstanding dispute between these two mortal enemies over failing to meet contractual obligations. Meanwhile, Young Buck had to file for bankruptcy in May of 2020 due to severe […]
President Tinubu signs Judicial Office Holders Salaries into Law
The Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado CON, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja (today) Tuesday. According to Lado, the new Act “prescribes salaries, allowances, etc., for Judicial Officers to reflect the changing realities and consequentially amend the provisions of the Certain Political, Public and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries […]
Nigeria Athletes Begin Training for 2024 Paralympics
24 Nigerian Paralympic athletes are set to represent the country at the 2024 Paralympic Games in France, scheduled for 28th August to 8th September. Nigeria will be represented in four sports at the 2024 Paralympics, namely: Para Athletics, Para Badminton, Para Powerlifting, and Para Table Tennis. As they prepare to represent the nation in Paris, […]
President Tinubu unveils locally-made CNG buses
President Bola Tinubu has commissioned the first set of Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, buses locally manufactured by Innoson Motors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking at the commissioning of the first batch of 20 set of CNG buses at the end of the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja, President Tinubu who acknowledged the difficulties […]
FG Orders Mandatory Patronage of Defence Industry Corporation
The Federal Government (FG) has said that following the new DICON Act signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, it is now mandatory for all government organisations and agencies to procure military hardware from the Military Industrial Complex at the Defence Industry Corporation, Kaduna. While addressing a news conference in Abuja ahead of the 60th […]
President swears in New Head of Civil service
President Tinubu speaking at the swearing-in ceremony performed before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting at the presidential Villa, Abuja, charged the new Mrs Walson-Jack to uphold the legacy of the outgone Head of Civil Service, Mrs Folashade Olayemi Esan. Cue In: PBAT to New HOS) Speaking to newsmen after her inauguration, […]
Paris Olympics 2024 – USA tops the table with 126 medals
Stars of sport, screen and music came together at the Paris 2024 closing ceremony to bring the 33rd Olympic Games to an end. Actor Tom Cruise descended from the roof of Stade de France to collect the Olympic flag as part of the handover to the American city of Los Angeles, which will host the […]
NYSC- No Directive For Payment Of N70,000 To Corps Members
The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has denounced what it described as misleading information circulating in the media regarding the payment of ₦70,000 minimum wage to corps members. A statement signed by the Director, Information and Public Relations of the Corps, Eddy Megwa, said corps members, parents and members of the public […]
LASG Introduces 25% Discount Fare On Off-Peak Blue Rail Travels
The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line will from Monday, 12th August 2024 increase its number of trips from 54 to 72 per day, as the state government introduces a 25 per cent discount for commuters travelling within the off-peak period set at 10.00 am and 4.00 pm daily. The Managing Director of Lagos […]
