Category: EDITORIAL
Tinubu, Other Political Office Holders Seeking Higher Salaries Should Resign— Stakeholder
Founder of Follow The Money, Hamzat Lawal, has called on politicians in public office seeking an increase in their salaries to resign and join the private sector. Lawal stated this while reacting to the plan by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to review the salaries of political office holders in Nigeria, including…
RMAFC Dares Nigerians, Meets To Review Remuneration For Tinubu, Others
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has commenced a strategic retreat in Kano State, aimed at harmonising reports in the bid to review the remuneration packages for political, public, and judicial office holders across the country. Declaring the retreat open, the Chairman of RMAFC, Mohammed Usman, who also serves as the Federal Commissioner…
ASUU Faults FG’s Approval Of New Private Universities
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has faulted the approval of licences for new private universities by the Federal Government. The union, while recalling the recent seven-year moratorium announced by the government, questioned the rationale behind the new licences if access to university education in the country was not a problem. “ASUU also watched…
ASUU Threatens Fresh Strike, Says FG Has ‘Destroyed Trust’ On 2009 Agreement
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned of a possible nationwide strike, accusing the Federal Government of failing to honour longstanding agreements on the revitalisation and proper funding of Nigeria’s public universities. Speaking during a press conference at the University of Jos on Thursday, ASUU President, Christopher Piwuna, said lecturers have endured over…
Court Freezes Four Accounts Linked To Ex-NNPCL Boss, Kyari
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the temporary freezing of four Jaiz bank accounts linked to the immediate-past Group Managing Director (GMD) of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr Mele Kyari, over allegations of fraud. Justice Emeka Nwite made the order after counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),…
Nigerians Reject Pay Rise For Tinubu, Shettima, Akpabio, Others
The Nigerian Government is considering an upward review of salaries for political office holders, following concerns that their current earnings are inadequate and outdated. The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Mohammed Shehu, disclosed this at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday. Shehu noted that President Bola Tinubu presently earns…
FG Mulls Pay Rise For Political Office Holders, Says Tinubu Earns ₦1.5m Monthly
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC)has announced that plans are underway for the review of the salaries of political office holders in Nigeria, describing their current earnings as inadequate, unrealistic, and outdated in the face of rising responsibilities and economic challenges. The Chairman of the commission, Mohammed Shehu, disclosed that President Bola Tinubu…
Unconvincing Win: ‘The Sign Of Champions’ Or Reasons To Worry For Arsenal?
Arsenal have started their season with three points and a win at Old Trafford, but their performance has led to a discussion about what their season could hold. Mikel Arteta accepted his side were not at their best and it is only the first game of the campaign, with new players settling in – but…
FULL EPL FIXTURES: Arsenal Face Revamped Man United, Liverpool Battle Bournemouth
Arsenal face an immediate test of their title credentials against a revamped Manchester United, while a new-look Liverpool launch the new Premier League season at home to Bournemouth on Friday. Newcastle are set to be without wantaway star striker Alexander Isak for a tough trip to Aston Villa. Hifoxnews looks at the key talking points…
Hey Hey Premier Is Back As Liverpool Splash Out To Secure Status
Fresh from storming to a record-equalling 19th English top-flight title, Liverpool have not held back in transforming Arne Slot’s squad in pursuit of an era of Premier League dominance. On top of retaining veteran stars Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah to new contracts, the Reds have splashed out £260 million ($350 million) and are…