Tax reform: Akume plays down northern opposition as Senate meets AGF

Tax reform: Akume plays down northern opposition as Senate meets AGF

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has dismissed claims that the northerners were against the proposed Tax Reform Bills. He said he had consulted senior citizens, leaders and religious leaders from the region who expressed their supports for the bills. The bills, including the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2024, the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, 2024, and the Nigeria Tax Bill, 2024, […]

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Lakurawa: Nigeria, neighbours begin offensive against new terror group

•DHQ vows to block security gaps as Nigeria, Chad, Niger hold joint military operations The Nigerian Army and their counterparts in Chad, Niger, and other neighbouring countries have commenced joint patrols to contain cross-border threats posed by the Lakurawa terrorist group, fresh findings The collaborative effort aims to restrict the movement of the group, which has been linked to heinous criminal activities in the northern part of Nigeria and its […]

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RCCG donates food items, clothing to 2,000 vulnerable Abuja residents

No fewer than 2,000 vulnerable Abuja residents on Sunday received food items, shoes and clothing from the Everlasting Arms Parish, Redeemed Christian Church of God in Garki. The annual alms programme known as ”Tabitha Tent”, which began in 2007 is designed to support the poor and vulnerable with food items, clothes, and shoes among other humanitarian materials. Some of the beneficiaries in an interview with newsmen, expressed their satisfaction and […]

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Project Mbappé: Stop pushing kids to be like me, Madrid star warns parents

Kylian Mbappé, one of the world’s most celebrated footballers, has urged parents to rethink their approach to pushing their children into rigorous training regimes in hopes of creating the next football superstar. Speaking in an interview with Clique TV as reported by sports journalist Fabrizio Romano on Monday, the French forward addressed the popular trend of “Project Mbappé,” where parents document intense training routines for their young children in an […]

December 9, 2024 10

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Foster unity, peace, Olubadan tells new chiefs

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has urged newly installed chiefs in the state to use their present position as traditional title holders to foster unity, peace and progress in Ibadanland as the accredited representatives of Olubadan of Ibadanland. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Gbenga Ayoade, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Sunday, stated that the Olubadan gave the charge when he conferred honorary Chieftaincy titles […]

December 9, 2024 9

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2027: Rhodes-Vivour hints at gov bid, knocks Lagos spending

Labour Party’s governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has hinted at running again for the position, stating that he is learning from past mistakes and working to strengthen his political movement. Speaking during an interview on Iyabo Ojo tv on YouTube and published on Sunday, Rhodes-Vivour emphasised the importance of staying visible and active in opposition politics, unlike what he described as the usual practice of going silent after […]

December 9, 2024 7

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Okonjo-Iweala reappointed WTO Director-General

The General Council of the World Trade Organisation has reappointed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for a second term as its Director-General. Her new four-year tenure is set to commence on September 1, 2025. In a statement issued on Friday, Okonjo-Iweala thanked the WTO’s 166 member nations for their continued trust and support.

November 29, 2024 25

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Political Party Performance Index (PPPI)

Ladies and gentlemen of the press, esteemed stakeholders, distinguished guests, and the Nigerian public, we warmly welcome you to this historic event where we unveil the Political Party Performance Index (PPPI), a pioneering initiative designed to assess, improve, and enhance the operations of political parties in Nigeria. Today’s press conference is more than a launch—it is a call to action to strengthen democracy in Nigeria through the revitalization of our […]

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60-year-old man drowns in abandoned Kano well

Residents of CBN Quarters on Hadejia Road, Kano Metropolis were on Saturday thrown into deep shock following the drowning of a 60-year-old man, Sabi’u Yusha’u Unguwa Uku, who slipped into an abandoned well and drowned. The Public Relations Officer, Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, confirmed the tragedy to newsmen late Saturday night. According to him, the victim was driving a car belonging to the first wife of the […]

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