Tribune Online Amidst public anger, Senate defends Cybersecurity levy Amidst anger from Nigerians, particularly the Organised Private Sector, regarding the 0.5% cybersecurity levy on electronic transactions, the Senate has defended the proposed implementation by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). By virtue of provisions of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) (Amendment) Act 2024, and under the provision of Section 44 (2)(a) of the Act, […] Amidst public anger, Senate defends Cybersecurity levy Tribune Online ..read more

Tribune Online Tinubu names Ekpo as co-chairman, NCDMB governing council President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), as the Co-Chairman of the Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). According to a statement issued on Thursday by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), the appointment is […] Tinubu names Ekpo as co-chairman, NCDMB governing council Tribune Online ..read more

Tribune Online Nigeria needs to be rescued — Northern elders forum Deputy Director-General of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Professor Sadiq Gombe, has stated that the nation needs leaders with character, competence, and capacity to rescue it from its current state. Gombe made this assertion at a gathering of leaders of ethnic nationalities organized by The Rebirth Group at the Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, to […] Nigeria needs to be rescued — Northern elders forum Tribune Online ..read more

Tribune Online Bayelsa ex-lawmaker petitions EFCC to probe NCDMB’s investments A former member of the House of Representatives, Honorable Israel Sunny-Goli, has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to probe multi-million naira investments made by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). Sunny-Goli, who represented the Nembe-Brass Federal Constituency in the 9th Assembly, stated that he is calling for a thorough investigation […] Bayelsa ex-lawmaker petitions EFCC to probe NCDMB’s investments Tribune Online ..read more

Tribune Online Edo Court admits BTC in suit challenging Oba of Benin’s right to suspend Enogies An Edo State High Court sitting in Benin, on Thursday admitted the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), as a party in the suit instituted by two suspended Enigie (Dukes), challenging the authority of the Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, to suspend them. This was just as the Edo State Government […] Edo Court admits BTC in suit challenging Oba of Benin’s right to suspend Enogies Tribune Online ..read more

Tribune Online Kalu rejoices with Awujale at 90 Chairman of the Senate Committee on Privatization and former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Kalu, has congratulated the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona Ogbagba II, on the occasion of his 90th birthday anniversary. Kalu, who emphasized the noble contributions of the monarch to nation-building in various capacities, extolled the outstanding and selfless leadership […] Kalu rejoices with Awujale at 90 Tribune Online ..read more

Tribune Online Suleja jailbreak: We’ve recaptured many fleeing inmates — FG The federal government revealed on Thursday that some of the fleeing inmates from the Suleja Custodial Centre have been recaptured and are now back in custody. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known in Abuja when he led top officials of the Ministry on an inspection of the ongoing rehabilitation and security projects […] Suleja jailbreak: We’ve recaptured many fleeing inmates — FG Tribune Online ..read more

Tribune Online NDPHC faces scrutiny over $800m Gbarain power plant The House of Representatives on Thursday urged the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima to summon an emergency meeting of the Board of Niger Delta Power Holding company (NDPHC) with a view to resuscitating the 252 Megawatts Gbarain Power Plant Station in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The resolution was passed sequel to the adoption of a motion […] NDPHC faces scrutiny over $800m Gbarain power plant Tribune Online ..read more

Tribune Online Bayelsa govt plans to re-engage Julius Berger, earmarks roads for construction Bayelsa State Government says it has secured a meeting with a construction giant, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, to finalise the completion of the dual carriage road linking Opolo Community in Yenagoa Local Government Area to Elebele Community in Ogbia Local Government Area to ease transportation of goods and services between Yenagoa metropolis and neighbouring communities. […] Bayelsa govt plans to re-engage Julius Berger, earmarks roads for construction Tribune Online ..read more

Tribune Online Edo LP youth leader dissolves excos, declares self new chair The turmoil within the Edo State chapter of the Labour Party, LP, ahead of the September 21 governorship election escalated on Thursday as the state Youth Leader, Ken Omusi, ousted the Kelly Ogbaloi-led State Working Committee. Ken Omusi, alongside Stanley Orobosa and another individual, proclaimed themselves as the new leadership of the party in the […] Edo LP youth leader dissolves excos, declares self new chair Tribune Online ..read more