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The first female army major general in Nigeria, Aderonke Kale, has answered the final call at the age of 84. Kale died in London, United Kingdom, on Wednesday, November 8. She was also the first to command the Nigerian Army Medical Corps. Kale was born on July 31, 1939. Her father was a pharmacist while her mother was a teacher. …

Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, on Thursday, severely condemned the misuse of tax breaks and exemptions. The speaker also pointed out that people who abuse tax waivers are sabotaging the economy and must be stopped. The Speaker made these comments at the inauguration of the Ad-hoc committee, which has been tasked with looking into claims of …

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has applauded Nigerians for their commitment to nation building and loyalty to the country despite the numerous challenges that has bedevilled the nation since independence. In his message to commemorate Nigeria’s 63rd Independence anniversary, Jonathan said Nigerians have been loyal to the country “in the face of the modest successes and developmental challenges the nation has …

Ardova Plc a Nigerian integrated energy company has announced that Olu Adeosun, its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), will be exiting the Company to pursue new interests and opportunities. Olu’s resignation as CEO, is effective today 31 August 2023, but he has committed to remaining involved with the activities of the company till 31 December 2023 to ensure a seamless transition …

Ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Bayelsa State, CellHub, an election management team, which has engaged in series of activities towards the election, has commended the performance of the security agencies involved in the pre-election operations, particularly the Military. This is even as the team has identified some security flashpoints in the State that may cause mayhem during the polls. …

President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu on Sunday October 1, 2023 announced salary increase for junior federal government workers as a way to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy. Tinubu who disclosed this in his address on Nigeria’s 63rd Independence anniversary said the provisional minimum wage increase will be N25, 000, and will be effected in the next six months. …

The Governor of Anambra State, Charles Soludo, has advocated for the strengthening of the Local Government based on the unique needs of each state. Soludo made this call on Friday, during an interview on Channels TV “Sunrise Daily.” The airwaves had been dominated with news of the suspension of the Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government area of Ogun State, …

[Press Rekease] The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly condemned President Bola Tinubu for his recent reversal of dialogue with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). HURIWA, in a statement, characterized this change as a glaring act of political opportunism, where President Tinubu, who had previously pledged to engage in dialogue with IPOB to address their legitimate …

With less than 48 hours to the governorship elections in Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo states, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ)  Thursday warned those planning to disrupt  the poll of the injurious consequences of their action. The warning came as the opposition Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) continued to bicker over the poll. While the PDP warned of dire …

To further cushion the effect on the removal of fuel subsidy, President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, promised that the distribution of cash palliatives will commence this month, October. President Tinubu stated this in his address to mark Nigeria’s 63rd Independence anniversary delivered in Abuja. Ripples Nigeria reports that Tinubu had announced removal of fuel subsidy payment on May 29th, 2023 …