Tinubu Approves $20,000 Medical Allowance, Other Perks For Retiring Military Chiefs, Generals

ADEOLA YUSUF

President Bola Tinubu has approved a new retirement package for service chiefs and generals, including a $20,000 annual medical allowance for foreign treatment, bulletproof SUVs, and domestic staff. According to the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service for Officers and Enlisted Personnel in the Nigerian Armed Forces (HTACOS), signed by President Tinubu on December 14, 2024, retiring Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDS) and service chiefs will receive a bulletproof SUV (replaced every four years and maintained by the military), a Peugeot 508 or equivalent backup vehicle, five domestic aides (two…

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JAMB Generated N22.9bn, Remitted N6bn To Nigerian Govt – Board

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced a remittance of over N6bn to the coffers of the Nigerian government in 2024. According to the board’s weekly bulletin released on Monday by its Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin, JAMB generated a total income of N22,996,653,265.25 in 2024, out of which N6,034,605,510.69 was remitted to the government. Additionally, the board noted that the reduction of N1,500 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination form fees for candidates, multiplied by the number of beneficiaries, increased the effective remittance to N9,013,068,510.69. The board…

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Tax Reform Fantastic, Nigeria About to Change If It Pulls Through – Emmanuel

ADEOLA YUSUF

Wealth creation coach, Olumide Emmanuel, beams a searchlight on macro and micro economic issues for the year 2025. In this interview, he speaks on critical matters including Nigeria’s 2025 budget of N49.7 trillion, petrol deregulation, tax reforms (among others), and how Nigerians can create wealth in the new year and beyond. Excerpts;   How realistic is the N49.7 trillion budget for 2025 and how do you think it can revive the economy? Our budgeting system needs to still go through a lot of review but one of the things I…

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Four Planets to Align Each Night of January 2025 In World’s Major Celestial Event

ADEOLA YUSUF

See-it-yourself: Here are the tips on how to watch the spectacular convergence of Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars; a rare four-planet conjunction, a dazzling meteor shower, and Mars shining bright at opposition on January 17 and 18   The Rare Planetary Alignment of January 25, 2025! What happens during a planetary alignment? How does this alignment influence Earth and the solar system? Why is Jupiter’s role so important in this event? What makes this alignment a unique opportunity for science and photography? The night sky this January offers celestial wonders…

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EFCC Sacks 27 Officers For Fraudulent Activities, Misconduct

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed 27 officers from its workforce. The action was taken to enforce integrity and rid the anti-graft agency of fraudulent elements. The officers were dismissed in 2024 for various offences bordering on fraudulent activities and misconduct. EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, in a statement made available on Monday, January 6, 2025, stated that the officers’ dismissal, following the recommendation of the Staff Disciplinary Committee of the EFCC, was ratified by the Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede. Olukoyede reiterated the commitment of the Commission…

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Don’t Undermine State Refineries, Focus On Nation-Building – Group Tells Obasanjo

ADEOLA YUSUF

A civil society organisation, the Movement for Anti-Corruption, Integrity, and Transparency Initiative, has criticised former President Olusegun Obasanjo for his recent remarks about state-owned refineries and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). The group alleged that Obasanjo’s comments were driven by personal grievances stemming from the reversal of refinery privatisations during his administration. In a statement on Sunday signed by National President Comrade Goodway Jackson and Secretary General Comrade Mohammed Kuda, the organisation contended that Obasanjo’s persistent criticism of state refineries was influenced by his failed attempts to privatise…

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Fubara Can Transact Business With 3 Lawmakers — Court

ADEOLA YUSUF

A Port Harcourt division of the Rivers state high court has ruled that the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara is legally empowered to transact business with the three lawmakers who have not vacated their seats in the state house of assembly. This was contained in a court decision given on the 20th of December during which presiding judge, Sika Aprioku dismissed a suit seeking to compel the governor to represent the 2024 budget to the Martin Amaewhule-led assembly. The said suit marked PHC/3552/CS/2024 was filed by the Registered Trustees of the…

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‘Involve Army’ What President Tinubu Should Do After Refineries’ Revamp – Activist

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘My personal confirmation of the veracity of the stories about Port Harcourt and Warri Refineries’ rehabilitation,’ Read-for-yourself open letter Deji Adeyanju penned for Bola Tinubu     A right activist and constitutional lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has tasked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to block all illegal exploitation of the nation’s oil resources by non-state actors as he next phase after he had successfully revamping refineries in Port Harcourt and Warri. Adeyanju, who, in an open letter to the President sent to Platforms Africa, declared that he had personally confirmed the veracity…

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WAEC Introduces Resit Exams For Candidates

ADEOLA YUSUF

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced a new initiative, which will allow students to resit their WASSCE papers as early as January and February 2025. This marks a significant shift from the previous system, where candidates had to wait for the next private exam cycle. The Head of Public Affairs at WAEC, John Kapi, disclosed this while speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show in Ghana on Tuesday, December 31st. He explained that the new programme, referred to as WASSCE PC1, provides a faster route for students to improve their…

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