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The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has revealed that nearly 70% of funds disbursed at monthly Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meetings now come from taxes collected by the agency. This milestone reflects a significant boost in Nigeria’s fiscal health, driven by enhanced tax collection efforts. Speaking in an interview marking his two-year tenure, Dr. Adedeji emphasized that the increase in tax revenue has […]

As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on all citizens to renew their commitment to building the nation of their dreams. In her goodwill message on Wednesday, she emphasized that every act of service to the country counts—and no sacrifice will be in vain. “Let us all play our part to build the Nigeria we all want to see. Your sacrifice will never […]

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country’s most difficult days are now behind it, declaring that his administration’s economic reforms are beginning to yield real and measurable progress. Speaking during a national broadcast to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary on Wednesday, the President said the government has made deliberate and sometimes painful decisions in order to secure a more prosperous future for all citizens. According to Tinubu, since […]

The Federal Government has announced the cancellation of the Independence Anniversary parade that had been scheduled to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The announcement was made in a press release issued on Monday and signed by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Imohiosen did not give a reason for the decision […]

Oyo governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, is leading other 4,050 delegates to elect the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Executive Council, Oyo, ahead of the November Convention of the party scheduled to hold in Ibadan. The state congress is taking place at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, with delegate accreditation being coordinated by the Electoral Committee, chaired by Senator Austin Akobundu. Security operatives, including Director of State Services, National Security, and Civil […]

As Nigeria marked its 65th Independence Anniversary on Sunday, the Federal Government appealed to citizens to be patient with the ongoing reforms of the Bola Tinubu administration, assuring that the policies would yield lasting benefits. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, who spoke at an inter-denominational church service at the National Ecumenical Christian Centre, Abuja, described governance as a “shared responsibility” and urged Nigerians to […]