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4 dead, 105 rescued from building collapse in 2024 — Report

The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department, FEMD, said no fewer than 105 persons were rescued from the different cases of building collapse in the territory in 2024. Acting Director General of FEMD, Engr. Abdulrahman Mohammed disclosed this at a media parley, yesterday in Abuja. According to him, the cases occurred at the Prince and […]

DAILIES TOP STORIES: APC, opposition bicker over N27bn budget for ex-presidents

Tuesday 24 December 2024 No regrets removing subsidy, tax reform’ll go ahead — Tinubu N935/litre petrol: Labour faults new price, demands further reduction Plateau demands justice as 15 bandits’ victims get mass burial Courts convict 742 terrorists, free 888 392 Nigerians repatriated from Niger Bandits Kidnap Ekiti Travellers, Demand ₦30m Ransom I Meet Financial Obligations […]

Tinubu Blames Stampedes On Poor Organisation, Indiscipline

Some surviving victims of Abuja stampede: Photo: Sodiq Adelakun/Channels TV. President Bola Tinubu has claimed that indiscipline and poor organization were responsible for recent stampedes in Oyo, Anambra states and Abuja where people died during distribution of palliatives. Speaking during his first presidential media chat on Monday, Tinubu expressed the need for Nigerians to be […]

I won’t reduce size of my cabinet – Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has firmly stated that he has no intention of reducing the size of his cabinet, explaining that the current structure was designed to ensure efficient governance for a large nation like Nigeria. Speaking during his first Presidential Media Chat on Monday, Tinubu responded to suggestions to downsize his cabinet, emphasising that […]

Tax reforms here to stay, says Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has stated that his administration’s tax reforms have come to stay. The Nigerian leader stated this on Monday night while speaking during his first presidential media chat in Lagos State. The tax reform bills, which are before the National Assembly, have generated controversies and met push back especially from the Northern leaders, […]

We Won’t Control Prices To Reduce Food Costs –Tinubu

The President has said he does not support price control as a means of bringing down food prices. Tinubu, who spoke on Monday during the presidential media chat, said the forces of demand and supply would eventually force down the prices. Traveling across Quang Binh to stunning cinematic locations He added, “I don’t believe in […]

I have no regret removing fuel subsidy—Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that he has no regrets about removing the fuel subsidy, emphasising that the decision was necessary to secure Nigeria’s financial future. Speaking on Monday during a live presidential media chat broadcast nationwide, Tinubu explained that the subsidy was draining the country’s resources and jeopardizing future investments. He said, “We are […]

Uzodimma allocates N20bn to livestock ministry —but education gets only N7bn in Imo 2025 budget

Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma has presented a proposed budget estimate of 755.6 billion naira to the state House of Assembly for legislative consideration and approval. While presenting the budget, the governor revealed that the budget tagged, “Budget of expanded economic opportunities” is 27.6 percent higher compared to the 2024 budget. Governor Uzodimma said […]

Over 800 Terrorism Suspects Acquitted Over Lack Of Evidence

No fewer than 888 individuals charged with terrorism links have been discharged and acquitted by the court due to lack of evidence among other reasons, the federal government has disclosed, DailyTrust reports. Specifically, the government recorded a total of 1,743 prosecuted cases from phase 1 to phase 6 of terrorism trials that were carried out […]

Fresh attack in Plateau community claims many lives

At least 15 people have been killed, and several others injured, following an attack on the Gidan Ado community in Ganawuri, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The victims, primarily members of the Irigwe ethnic group from Bassa LGA, were targeted during a Sunday night assault that left the community in mourning. Despite efforts […]