Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has said President Bola Tinubu made it “quite clearly” known that he disagreed with concerns raised by members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) during a meeting at the State House, Abuja. The bishops met with Tinubu on July 28, where they…
• Recording studio burnt to ashes in 12-hour inferno From Noah Ebije, Kaduna For more than seven decades, the iconic Muhammadu Ladan House stood as a symbol of public broadcasting in Northern Nigeria, surviving political transitions, technological revolutions and the changing fortunes of the media industry. But in one devastating day, the historic…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the statutory publication of the personal particulars, academic qualifications and supporting documents submitted by candidates contesting the 2027 general election, marking the beginning of the public verification process required under the Electoral Act. Among the first documents placed on public display are those of President Bola Ahmed…
Security operatives have rescued a woman who was kidnapped at Okpuje in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State. The kidnap took place on Friday, THE WHISTLER gathered. According to a release by the Enugu State Police Command, signed by its Public Relations Officer, DP Daniel Ndukwe, the victim was kidnapped along Anuka Road, Okpuje….
By Beifoh Osewele There are reunions that simply bring old classmates together. Then there are homecomings that remind a university of the enduring power of its greatest asset—its people. The maiden reunion of the University of Lagos Department of English Alumni (UDEA), held on July 17 and 18, was unmistakably the latter. More than six…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has exempted the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) also known as cooking gas, Electricity Vehicle (EV) from 100 per cent payment of import duty and Value Added Tax (VAT). This was contained in the additional guidelines on Fiscal Incentives Under the Presidential Gas for Growth Initiative, which…
