MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas BEIJING, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) — China welcomes and congratulates Nigeria on joining BRICS as a partner country, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday. Mao made the remarks at a daily press briefing after Nigeria joined BRICS as the bloc’s ninth partner country. Nigeria is a major developing country and […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas TELECOM subscribers in Nigeria will pay higher costs for data and airtime as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a 50 per cent tariff adjustment for telecom operators. The regulatory body cited rising operational costs and the need to sustain the industry as key reasons for the hike. The tariff hike was the […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Dangote Petroleum Refinery says the recent adjustment in its ex-depot price of petrol is directly related to the significant increase in global crude oil prices. The ex-depot price of petrol has been adjusted from N899.50 to N950 per litre, marking a 5% increase. However, Dangote Refinery emphasised that this increase is notably […] Read more
By Farooq A. Kperogi MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas In this week’s Saturday column, I lay bare Emir Muhammadu Sanusi’s grouse with Tinubu and point out that contrary to what many people have said, his Wednesday speech in Lagos actually still defended the government’s cruel economic policies: Emir Sanusi’s Quid Pro Quo for His Friends Turned Fiends […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The Northern Patriotic Coalition for Democracy (NPCD) has disagreed with critical remarks attributed to the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, regarding the economic reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The group’s convener, Mohammed Yahaya, criticized the former Emir during a press conference on Friday. Sanusi had spoken at the 21st memorial […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas *Charges N’Assembly to speed up legislative action Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) following their unanimous endorsement of the four Tax Reform Bills currently under consideration by the National Assembly. The President, in a statement issued yesterday, by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas They claim the governor’s statements are defamatory, damaging their reputation, and are demanding evidence to back up his claims. The Oyomesi, traditional kingmakers in Oyo, are taking a strong stance against Governor Seyi Makinde, threatening legal action over allegations of bribery in the selection process of the new Alaafin. They claim the […] Read more
Monday Lines MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas By Lasisi Olagunju The oba under our law is not a king; he is a chief. That is why the law governing the appointment and removal of the oba and his ìjòyè is called Chiefs Law. The colonial government made it so. The oba was not recognised as king by […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Adejobi described the action as unprofessional, insisting that it is illegal for operatives on routine patrol to inspect citizens’ phones. The spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has appealed to Nigerians to expose its operatives engaging in illegal stop and search of citizens’ phones. Recall that the Force had […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Abbas said as the lawmakers engage with the budget and other legislative priorities, they must remain meticulous in their scrutiny. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen has given an update on the controversial tax reform bills. He said the House wil ensure the passage of the Appropriation Bill and […] Read more
