5% tax on Petroleum products won’t be implemented till 2026 – Edun
Following the backlash and criticisms trailing the proposed 5 percent tax on petroleum products, the Federal Government has said implementation of the new surcharge would not take effect until 2026. Besides condemnations from several quarters given the already high cost of living and hardship in the country, the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) had […]
Dangote Refinery bows to pressure, signs MoU recognising unionisation
There are strong indications the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) would direct members to resume work immediately, as Dangote Refinery has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), granting recognition for unionization. After a breakdown of talks on Monday night, all parties had reconvened on Tuesday at the instance of the Ministry […]
No Nigerian should die due to power interruptions – Tinubu
Hospitals spend N180m monthly to pay for power – Minister President Bola Tinubu has said the government was determined to pursue innovative solutions that would ensure no Nigerian lose their life as a result of power interruptions in medical facilities. Tinubu who reiterated his commitment to ending the persistent power crisis that has endangered lives […]
Ex-Benue guber candidate petitions Pope Leo over Alia’s alleged misconducts
The All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) gubernatorial candidate in the 2023 polls in Benue state, Joseph Waya, has written a petition to Pope Leo XIV, calling his attention to the alleged misconducts of the state governor, Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia. A copy of the petition dated September 1, 2025 and made available to Our correspondent […]
Donations: Yelewata group writes Governor Alia open letter
AN OPEN LETTER TO HIS EXCELLENCY, REV. FR. HYACINTH IORMEM ALIA, THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF BENUE STATE, NIGERIA. A Call for Transparent Reconstruction and Justice for Yelewata Your Excellency, We address you today as the resilient survivors of one of Nigeria’s most devastating terrorist attacks; the brutal massacre that befell our beloved Yelewata community on […]
Controversy as Benue lady tattoos businessman’s name on her laps, solicits money
Controversy has erupted on the Benue Facebook circle as a young businesswoman, Mercy Ngumimi tattooed a business man’s name on the inner recess of her laps as a sign of loyalty to solicit financial support for her business. Both Ngumimi and the business man Haayav Tombu Peter are from Benue state. Ngumimi in the tattoo […]
Benue speaker resigns after failed impeachment plot
The Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Aondona Dajoh, has resigned. His resignation was contained in a handwritten letter he personally signed, dated August 24, 2025. Parts of the letter read: “I write to resign my position as the Speaker, Benue State House of Assembly, effective today, August 24, 2025. “This is done […]
NEITI cautions as Kaduna, Ogun, Bauchi, C’River listed highest debtors
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has cautioned state governments to consider the adverse effects of heavy borrowing on their capacity to fund essential services, local infrastructure, and poverty reduction initiatives constrained by debts servicing obligations. The policy backed caution from NEITI on what it describes as a “silent fiscal emergency” quietly undermining the […]
Sowore: NLC demands unconditional release
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) hhas condemned the frequent arrest and detention of Nigerian activist, Omoyele Sowore. President of NLC, Joe Ajaero in a statement on Thursday, warned that such actions of government were giving the country a bad image before the international community. He said: “We strongly condemn the frequent arrest and long spells […]
NASS to engage governors, LG chairmen on ECS enrolment and compliance
… As NSITF resolves to prioritize workplace accident prevention Members of the National Assembly have resolved to engage their respective state governors and local government chairmen to ensure full participation and compliance with the Employee’s Compensation Scheme (ECS). The lawmakers gave this assurance, even as the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) said it would […]