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SERAP Urges President Tinubu to Publish Certified Copies of Tax Laws
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to widely publish certified true copies of the tax bills passed by the National Assembly and the tax laws subsequently signed into law. In a letter […]
Ekiti State Approves N458.8 Million Severance for Former LG Officials
The Ekiti State Government has approved N458.8 million in severance benefits for former political officeholders at the local government level. The payment covers individuals who served between 2022 and 2023. Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Folorunso Olabode, confirmed the approval, noting that the beneficiaries include vice chairmen, secretaries, councillors, supervisors, and advisers from all […]
Troops Uncover Explosive Device, Arrest Suspected Logistic Suppliers In Borno
Troops of the North East Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, have uncovered an Improvised Explosive Device and arrested a suspected Boko Haram or ISWAP terrorist logistics supplier in Borno State. According to a statement signed by the JTF Media Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba the troops of 25 Brigade, under the Operations Desert […]
AFCON 2025 Winner to Receive $10 Million in Prize Money
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has announced that the winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Morocco will receive a record $10 million in prize money, marking a significant increase from previous tournaments. CAF President Patrice Motsepe revealed the new prize amount on Saturday, following a meeting of the CAF […]
ICPC Launches Probe into NMDPRA Ex-Boss, Invites Dangote Over $7m School Fees Allegations
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC has invited Aliko Dangote, a prominent businessman, to provide more information regarding his petition against Alhaji Farouk Ahmed, the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA. Dangote has accused Ahmed of corruption, misappropriation of funds, and economic sabotage, […]
Presidency Denies Alleged Alterations in New Tax Laws as Atiku, Obi Demand Suspension
The Presidency has strongly rejected claims that provisions in the newly enacted tax reform laws were secretly altered, insisting that all changes were made within the proper legal and legislative processes. This response follows allegations from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and several civil society organizations, who have […]
12 dead, 2 injured in Kogi road accident
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC has confirmed the death of 12 persons with two others injured in an auto crash that occurred on Friday along the Ejule – Enugu highway in Kogi. The FRSC Sector Commander in Kogi, Tenimu Etuku disclosed this to newsmen in Lokoja on Saturday. He described the accident as “fatal […]
NDLEA Seizes Over 1.3 Tonnes of Drugs in Major Adamawa Bust
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has seized more than 1.3 tonnes of illegal drugs in Adamawa State, marking a significant step in the ongoing national effort to combat drug trafficking and abuse. While speaking at the NDLEA State Headquarters in Yola, Adamawa’s NDLEA Commander, CN Aliyu Abubakar, provided details of the operation. […]
Troops Intercept Two Vans Supplying Logistics to ISWAP in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have intercepted two pick-up vans suspected of conveying logistics supplies to Islamic State West Africa Province terrorists in Borno State. The Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai, Lt Colonel Sani Uba, disclosed this in a statement. According to him, many items including two civilian vehicles, 31 spare […]
Bandits, criminals will not find it easy in 2026 – Guards Brigade Commander
The Commander, Guards Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Adebisi Onasanya, has warned that bandits and criminal elements operating within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and its environs will face sustained and intensified military pressure in 2026. Onasanya declared that they will not find the area conducive for criminal activities. He gave the assurance on Saturday in […]