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As the National Assembly considers the proposed tax reforms bills, the Citizens Network for Peace and Development in Nigeria (CNPD) has rejected the Nigeria Governors Forum's (NGF) proposed VAT sharing formula, which allocates 50% based on equity, 30% based on derivation, and 20% based on population. CNPD's National Coordinator, Mr Okorie Ikechukwu Raphael, at a…
19 Jan
The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Saturday expressed sorrow over the victims of the tragic tanker explosion at Dikko Junction
17 Jan
Northern youths, under the umbrella of the Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (AYCF), have said that the 19 Northern governors should be held responsible for the negative controversies that are trailing the Tax Reform bills in the region, saying that it is the only policy, when implemented effectively, that will bail out the region from…
16 Jan
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has rejected any immediate increase in the Value Added Tax (VAT), citing potential economic pressure on businesses and households already dealing with inflation. The decision was made during a meeting with the Presidential Tax Reform Committee in Abuja on Thursday. In a communique issued after the meeting, the governors expressed…
14 Jan
Elder statesman Chief Edwin Clark has urged the immediate suspension and reform of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), accusing the body of undermining democracy and constitutional governance.
13 Jan
In a passionate and reflective open letter to Nigerians, elder statesman Chief (Dr.) E. K. Clark has called for the immediate suspension and reform of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), citing its evolution into a body that undermines democracy and constitutional governance. Clark, who has been a vocal advocate for democratic principles, criticized the NGF…
1 Jan
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday in Lagos State, emphasised the critical role of state governors in driving Nigeria's development and prosperity. According to a statement by the president's media aide, Dada Olusegun, Tinubu said the leadership of the governors at the subnational level is central to achieving food security, economic prosperity and rapid national growth.…
13 Dec
With the endorsement of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, a social development consultant, Fatima Sadiq Mohammed, has announced the launch of an entrepreneurship initiative – Naija Entrepreneurship Academy (NEA), as part of the efforts to curb youth unemployment.
12 Dec
For about an hour on Wednesday night, governors from the 36 states of the federation, under the auspices of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF
21 Nov
Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, says the House Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has received proposals for amendments in approximately 161 areas. Kalu stated this in an interview with newsmen shortly after his presentation with state governors at the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) meeting in Abuja. The News Agency…
21 Nov
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) is currently holding a meeting in Abuja to discuss the ongoing Constitution amendment and stamp duty. The meeting, led by NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, aims to address pressing national issues. READ ALSO:FG has turned economy around, says Uzoka-Anite According to the 11th physical meeting agenda, the…
6 Nov
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has joined President Bola Tinubu and the country in mourning the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. According to a statement by the group's chairman and the governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq: “We send our profound condolences to Mr. President, the Nigerian…
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The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has decorated Aminu Sanusi with his new rank of Superintendent of Police. SP Sanusi, a dedicated police officer who has served in various police formations, including the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Lagos, is presently serving in the office of the NSA. The officer, with an impeccable…
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Troops on the frontline have eliminated top terrorist commanders, Mallam Umar, Abu Yazeed, Talha, and 70 others during clearance operations at Timbuktu Triangle. No fewer than 22 soldiers were slain by the terrorists. Defence Headquarters authorities urged the media to desist from publishing the names of the slain troops. Spokesman of Defence Media Operations (DMO),…
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Ange Postecoglou admitted he does not know if he will avoid the sack after Tottenham hit a new "low" with a dismal 2-1 defeat against struggling Leicester on Sunday. Postecoglou's side crashed to a sixth defeat from their last seven Premier League matches to increase the pressure on the under-fire Australian. Richarlison's 33rd-minute header gave…
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The Ondo State Deputy Governor, Dr. Olayide Adelami, has urged residents of Owo to assist the police with critical information following recent clashes between rival cult groups that left five people dead. The violence, which occurred over the past fortnight in the ancient town, has prompted the state government to impose a dusk-to-dawn curfew,…
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The Niger State Police Command has disclosed that there was an explosion of some suspected dynamites at Sabon-Pegi in Mashegu Local Government Area of the state on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at around 7:30 am. The command spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Minna, explained that the…
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Popular Nigerian socialite and nightlife entrepreneur, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has dismissed claims from a Kenyan woman alleging that he fathered her child. He described the entire saga as a deliberate attempt to destabilize his marriage. The controversy, which has been making headlines, surfaced when the woman, identified as Helen, accused…
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Gender specialists and advocates of women’s rights have called for a review of the National Gender Policy in Agriculture to address gaps in the policy, such as grassroots-driven climate action for rural women, among others. At an event organized by the International Centre for Environmental Health and Development (ICEHD), in partnership with the Federal…
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Gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers, abducted a young lady in Garo town, Kabo Local Government Area of Kano State, after extorting a sum of N8 million from her family. The gunmen, numbering 10, were said to have invaded the sleeping community in Garo town in the early hours of Sunday, with sporadic gunshots. It was…
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The Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), Muhammed Abu Ibrahim, has said that the Fund has continued to spearhead transformative initiatives aimed at redefining agriculture in Nigeria by leading the development of agricultural sustainability and economic prosperity in line with President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda. This was disclosed by Ibrahim at…
44 mins ago
Rising from a one-day gathering in Kaduna, participants at the annual House of Justice Summit have called on the federal government to go after the financiers of insecurity in the country. They also urged the government to ensure the protection of civilian informants who provide vital information to completely cripple terrorist activities in Nigeria.…