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He said the government is genuinely concerned about Nigerians' plight and is releasing policy instruments to lift many out of poverty without adding to their burdens. Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday in Abuja, said the implementation of new tax reforms will eliminate the burden of multiple levies and charges on small businesses and low-income earners in Nigeria, thereby helping to reduce poverty. Shettima noted that the planning and implementation of the tax reforms were carefully designed to improve livelihoods, contrary to the claims of political detractors. The Vice President spoke on behalf of President Bola Tinubu at the interfaith breaking of fast for Ramadan and Lent held at the State House. Attendees included members of the Federal Executive Council, the Centra...

The United States Embassy in Abuja has announced the temporary closure of its routine consular services following concerns over potential protests in Nigeria’s capital city. The United States Embassy in Abuja has announced the temporary closure of its routine consular services following concerns over potential protests in Nigeria’s capital city. The Embassy had on Wednesday announced the cancellation of all visa appointments scheduled for Wednesday, March 4. However, in a notice issued on Thursday, the embassy stated that it would remain closed for routine business until Monday, March 9, 2026, as a precautionary measure. According to the embassy, several appointments previously scheduled for this week have been rescheduled. The affected services include visa appointments ori...

Meanwhile, Agbonika assured residents of Edo State that the Command remains vigilant, proactive and committed to protecting lives and property. Operatives of the Command Intelligence and Rapid Response Squad (CIRRS) of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a 35-year-old medical doctor, Dr Kingsley Dele, for allegedly being in unlawful possession of a prohibited firearm. The suspect was apprehended at about 10am on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Obaretin Community following what police described as credible and actionable intelligence. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, said officers carried out a discreet but swift operation which led to the recovery of a Beretta pistol from the suspect. “The Command views the illegal possessio...

Eligible Nigerians who wish to vote in upcoming elections can register for a Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) through the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) system introduced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The process begins online but must be completed physically at designated registration centres. INEC confirmed that the current nationwide voter registration exercise started on August 18, 2025, and will run until August 30, 2026, giving eligible citizens time to obtain their PVCs ahead of future elections. (SNOW TV NEWS) Who Can Register According to INEC guidelines, a person must meet the following conditions to register: Be a Nigerian citizen Be 18 years or older Reside, work, or originate from the area where they intend to register Not be l...

The Chief Executive Officer of NetNaija Media Enterprises, Emmanuel Analike, has been remanded in the Kuje Correctional Centre after being arraigned over alleged copyright infringement. Analike was brought before the Federal High Court in Abuja by the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) on charges including possession, reproduction, and distribution of pirated works. Presiding judge, Suleiman Liman, ordered that the defendant remain in custody at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending a ruling on his bail application scheduled for March 9. The date was fixed after Analike’s lawyer, Nnemeka Ejiofor, informed the court that a bail application had already been filed. According to him, the motion—submitted on Monday—was supported by a 23-paragraph affidavit and a written address. Howeve...

The Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Bola Tinubu has approved the demolition of Carter Bridge in Lagos and its reconstruction with over N5billion.  Minister of Works, David Umahi disclosed this on Wednesday, March 4. Umahi confirmed that the President also approved several major road projects across the country. Umahi noted that six major projects received approval. those approved by the council includes the completion of the Suleja-Minna Road, which had earlier been awarded to Salini Construction Company but later terminated due to poor performanceAccording to him, only about 10 kilometres of the project had been executed before the contract was cancelled. Umahi explained that after reviewing the project, the government resolved to complete the remaining 71 kilo...

President Bola Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Professor Ayo Omotayo as the Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru. The renewal was confirmed in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, Omotayo will serve a final four-year term. The statement recalled that former President Muhammadu Buhari first appointed Omotayo in November 2021, with the Senate confirming the appointment in February 2022. A Professor of Environmental Sustainability, Omotayo earned his PhD in Geography from the University of Ibadan, where he studied between 1980 and 1990. He began his academic career at Lagos State University in 1985 and became a Senior Lecturer in 199...

President Bola Tinubu has approved the construction of six major road projects across the country. He also approved the proposed demolition of the Carter Bridge in Lagos and the redesign of a new bridge. This was disclosed by the Minister of Works, Dav Umahi, on Wednesday. According to Umahi, the road projects approved for construction include: The Suleja–Minna Road, which was originally awarded to Salini Construction Company but later terminated due to poor performance. Umahi said only 10 km of the road was completed before the contract was cancelled. He said the government has now resolved to complete the remaining 71 kilometres of the dual carriageway, with one carriageway awarded to China Geo-Engineering Corporation (CGC) at a cost of ₦91 billion. The second carriageway,...

The Federal Government has approved N9.99 billion for the purchase of antiretroviral (ARV) medicines for people living with HIV/AIDS and the upgrade of cancer treatment facilities nationwide. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, disclosed this on Wednesday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House, Abuja. Salako said the approval addresses earlier concerns about a possible shortage of ARV drugs in the country. “At the beginning of the year, there were fears that Nigeria might run out of ARVs. With this approval, that concern has been resolved,” he said. He revealed that the contract for the procurement of ARVs under the presidential treatment programme has been awarded to Fidson Healthcare at a cost of N9.99 billion. A...

The Anambra State Government has approved and awarded various contracts totaling about ₦604 million for road and other key infrastructural projects aimed at driving social cohesion, economic growth, and improving the lives of its citizens across the state. This is just as the state government also approved the three primary events for the swearing-in of the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo and his deputy, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, for a second term and established several subcommittees to ensure smooth execution. According to a press statement released on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, said the three events are an interdenominational service to be held on Sunday, March 15; a swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, March 17; and a thanksgiving service on Sunday, ...