Borno Mass Abduction: What we know so far

On Friday, Amnesty International said in its statement that over 400 persons were kidnapped in Borno State The post Borno Mass Abduction: What we know so far appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Trusted Bulletin is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s … Read more

Reps mull establishment of Tax Crime Commission

The House of Representatives is moving to establish a new National Tax Crimes and Oversight Commission aimed at combating tax evasion and related offences. A bill sponsored by Deputy Speaker Ben Kalu and eight others on the establishment of the commission passed a second reading in the House on Wednesday. The envisioned entity is to … Read more

Tinubu, Brazilian president meet, discuss bilateral interests

President Bola Tinubu and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Sunday, and had fruitful discussions on comprehensive strengthening of bilateral ties in all fields. Speaking at the meeting, President Tinubu emphasized the strength of Nigeria’s economic potential and influence, saying the country is witnessing a leap forward, … Read more

What Tinubu told African leaders about African Central Bank, ECOWAS crisis

President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is ready to host the African Central Bank in line with the vision of the Abuja Treaty. Addressing leaders at the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Saturday, President Tinubu said his administration will … Read more

Tinubu urges AU leaders to allow Nigeria host African Central Bank

President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is ready to host the African Central Bank in line with the vision of the Abuja Treaty. Addressing leaders at the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Saturday, President Tinubu said his administration will … Read more

Kano budgets N5.32 billion for renovations, meals at Government House

The Kano State Government has budgeted over N5.32 billion for meals and the renovation of the governor’s lodge and some other buildings at Government House. The amount is contained in the state’s 2023 supplementary budget and 2024 budget Governor Abba Yusuf signed into law last year. Mr Yusuf had presented to the State House of … Read more

Staple food items Nigerians can no longer afford

In recent years, the prices of major staple foods in Nigeria have risen significantly. The situation became more complex after President Bola Tinubu announced the end of fuel subsidy payments during his inauguration as president on 29 May 2023. The upward trend in the prices of these staples as well as other products has weakened … Read more

APC sympathiser sworn in as INEC REC

Nigeria’s electoral commission, INEC, has sworn in Etekamba Umoren, a known member and loyalist of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as a Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC). The commission also deployed him in Delta State where he would serve as REC for the next five years. INEC disclosed this in a statement by its spokesperson, … Read more

Stop illegal payment of ransom to kidnappers – Badaru

Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has urged Nigerians to stop the illegal payment of ransom to kidnappers and bandits. At a briefing after the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday in Abuja, Mr Badaru said the payment would only embolden the culprits to make more demand thereby jeopardising public safety. The minister spoke in response … Read more

Court refuses to suspend trial for EFCC to hunt fresh evidence

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday failed in its efforts to convince an Abuja court to put the Malabu case trial on hold to buy time to scout for fresh evidence against key defendants in the almost four years long proceedings. The commission, through one of its lawyers, Sylvanus Tahir, a Senior … Read more