Abuja: The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has called for the implementation of local government autonomy to strengthen grassroots governance structure. ALGON National President, Mr Bello Lawal, made the call during the 2nd Quarter Stakeholders and Citizens Engagement Forum, organised by the Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs in Abuja. According to […]
Month: July 2025
Bank CEOs Donate Relief Materials to Mokwa Flood Victims
Abuja: The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Body of Banks’ CEOs, has donated relief materials to alleviate the suffering of flood victims in Mokwa, Niger State. The donation was announced in Abuja by its Chairman, Mr. Oliver Alawuba, who is also the Group Managing Director/CEO of United Bank for Africa (UBA). He stated […]
RMAFC Applauds President Tinubu for Signing Groundbreaking Tax Reform Bills
Abuja: The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has expressed its profound appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for the recent signing of the tax reform bills and the commission’s bill. Dr. Muhammed Shehu, Chairman of the commission, conveyed this commendation in Abuja, highlighting the significance of these legislative achievements. According to News Agency of […]
Federation Cup Runner-Up Abakaliki FC Players Rewarded N1 Million Each by Governor
Abakaliki: Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has rewarded 34 registered players of Abakaliki Football Club with N1 million each after emerging the runners-up in the 2025 President Federation Cup on June 28. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the team lost the finals 3-4 on penalties to Kwara United after regulation time scores […]
Lawyer Challenges Constitutionality of EFCC and NSCDC Enabling Acts
Abuja: A constitutional lawyer, Joshua Ijaodola, has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to nullify the Acts enabling the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) as being unconstitutional. Ijaodola, in two fresh suits, argued that the acts violated Section 214 of the 1999 Constitution (as […]