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The Enugu State Government has introduced a daily tax of N40 on corpses kept in mortuaries within the state. The Executive Chairperson of the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service, Emmanuel Nnamani, revealed this in a circular issued on September 17. Mr. Nnamani stated that the tax was in accordance with Section 34 of the Births, Deaths, and Burials Law Cap 15 Revised Laws of Enugu State 2004. “The sum of N40 is to be paid by the relatives or owners of a corpse if it is not buried within 24 hours. The amount continues to accumulate daily,” he explained in…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has advised Nigerians to take advantage of free food whenever they encounter it. He made the remark in a recent video of him presiding over a plenary session in the Senate. In the video, Akpabio is seen laughing with his colleagues after making the comment. This advice comes amidst the ongoing economic difficulties faced by Nigerians, largely resulting from President Bola Tinubu’s policies, including the removal of the fuel subsidy. Recently, Nigeria’s state-owned oil company, NNPC Ltd, raised petrol prices by over 15%, marking the second increase in less than a month. The product is now…

Some consumers of eggs and meat have decried the persistent rise in the price of eggs and various kinds of meat, especially livestock. Some of them, who spoke to journalists in Abuja on Sunday, said the price increase affected consumption, especially for children who needed the protein. They appealed to the government to assist in curbing the high prices to meet the purchasing power of consumers. A consumer, Christiana Agede, said a kilo of cow meat, formally sold between N4,500 and N5,000, now goes for N6,500 and N7,000. Ms Agede said she rarely patronised the sellers because of her low…

Aisha Yesufu, a prominent Nigerian human rights activist, has clarified that her support for Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, is not unconditional. During an interview on the “Mic On” podcast with Seun Okinbaloye, Yesufu stated that she is open to backing a different candidate in the 2027 presidential election if someone better emerges. She made it clear that she is not a Labour Party member but supported Obi in the last election because she believed he was the most suitable candidate at the time. Yesufu stressed that her priority is Nigeria’s future, not loyalty to any party…

Chijioke Ihunwo, Chairman of Obio Akpor LGA in Rivers, has scrubbed Nyesom Wike’s name off the administrative block of the council secretariat. Wike, who is the minister of the federal capital territory (FCT) and former governor of Rivers, hails from Rumuepirikom in Obio-Akpor LGA of the state. His name was boldly engraved on the administrative building of the council secretariat. The minister’s name has now been replaced with Obi Wali’s, a former politician and activist in the state, who died in 1993. Ihunwo posted videos on X on Sunday, showing the process of erasing Wike’s name from the block. The…

Press Statement: NACJ TO HONOUR MEN AND WOMEN OF INTEGRITY.   The Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ), is proud to announce the upcoming Annual Integrity Lecture and Award, scheduled to take place Saturday, October 26, at Sheraton Hotel Ikeja Lagos. This prestigious event aims to champion the values of integrity and patriotism, essential for fostering a prosperous and harmonious society. Integrity and patriotism are fundamental pillars in the development of any nation. Integrity encompasses honesty, transparency, accountability, and moral uprightness, while patriotism embodies loyalty, dedication, and selflessness towards one's country. These virtues are crucial in promoting good governance, economic…

Faisal Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, the son of the former Governor of Kaduna State, Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, has passed away. A family source, who requested anonymity, confirmed his death to Daily Trust, stating that the deceased was involved in a road accident. Reports gathered by Daily Trust indicate that the accident occurred along the Kaduna-Zaria highway on Saturday evening. “The accident happened along the Kaduna-Zaria highway this evening. He was taken to an undisclosed hospital, where he was declared dead. His father was at the hospital, and his body has since been taken home for burial arrangements,” the source said. Makarfi,…

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has come down hard on former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, accusing him of inciting the youths against the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In an interview earlier in the week, Amaechi, a former governor of Rivers State, had flayed Nigerian youths for not protesting against political leaders over nationwide hardship. He had said: “I’m angry with the citizens. I have said it several times. You can see a group of people stealing your money, impoverishing you, you cannot buy fuel and anything. “The people should be angry. There should be protests. Not…

The lawmaker representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa (Oke Abba Ohafia), has commiserated with Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL), over the demise of his daughter, Fatima. Osonwa in a statement personally signed by him on Friday said: “In the face of profound loss, we extend our deepest condolences to Mele Kyari, CEO of NNPCL, during this painful time. The passing of a loved one leaves an irreplaceable void, and we stand in solidarity with you and your family as you navigate through this…