Category: Nigeria news
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Tax Reforms Key to Strengthening Nigeria’s Finances, Says FIRS Boss
President Bola Tinubu’s bold tax reform initiatives are central to Nigeria’s strategy for economic resilience, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has said. Speaking at the maiden lecture series of the University of Ilesa, hosted by Vice Chancellor Professor Taiwo Olufemi Asaolu, Adedeji addressed academics, policymakers, students, and industry
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Tension Mounts as PDP Factions Battle for Wadata Secretariat
The two factions claiming leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are set for a showdown at the party’s National Secretariat in Wadata, Abuja, today. While the newly elected National Chairman, Alhaji Tanimu Turaki, SAN, has scheduled the inaugural meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC), the faction loyal to Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister,
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Take-It-Back Movement Confirms Release of Activist Abiyos Who Exposed ‘Wheelbarrow Empowerment’ by Jigawa LG Chairman
The Take It Back (TIB) Movement, Jigawa State Chapter, has confirmed the release on bail of activist and scholar Abba Mu’azu Abiyos, following his recent detention in Dutse, Jigawa State. In an official statement issued Monday and signed by Engr. Sani Aminu Taura, TIB Jigawa State Chapter Co-ordinator, the group said: “We are pleased to
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US Government Petitioned to Impose Visa Ban, Freeze Assets of Niger Governor Bago Over Human Rights Abuses
A coalition of civic groups in Niger State has petitioned the United States government to impose a visa ban and freeze the assets of Governor Umar Mohammed Bago, alleging a “persistent pattern of human rights violations, abuse of power, and total disregard for democratic principles.” The petition, submitted to the U.S. Secretary of State by
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NCAA: VeryDarkMan, Mr Jollof to Face Probe and Sanctions Over In-Flight Brawl
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced a formal investigation into the in-flight altercation involving social media influencers Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, also known as Mr Jollof. The agency says sanctions will follow based on the outcome of the probe. A viral video of the incident shows
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Court Jails University of Calabar Dean, Prof. Cyril Ndifon, for Sexual Harassment of Students
The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted and sentenced the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Professor Cyril Ndifon, to five years imprisonment for sexually harassing his female students. Delivering judgment on Monday, Justice James Omotosho found Prof. Ndifon guilty on two of the four counts brought
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“This Is Not the Nigeria We Should Accept”: Peter Obi Condemns Kebbi Schoolgirls’ Abduction, Zamfara Killings
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the recent attacks in Kebbi and Zamfara States, which resulted in the abduction of several schoolgirls and the killing of multiple residents. In a statement issued from Monaco, Italy, Obi described the incidents as “devastating and unacceptable losses,” extending his condolences
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Bandits Abduct Catholic Priest, Several Residents in Southern Kaduna, Kill Cleric’s Brother
Bandits launched a deadly attack on the Southern Kaduna region of Kaduna State early Monday, abducting a Catholic priest and several residents, and killing one person. According to the Kaduna Catholic Archdiocese, the assailants invaded Kushe Gugdu village in Kagarko Local Government Area and stormed St. Stephen Parish, where they abducted the Parish Priest, Rev.
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Amnesty International Condemns Abduction of Kebbi Schoolgirls, Blames Government for Security Failures
Global human rights organisation Amnesty International has condemned the abduction of more than 25 schoolgirls from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School (GGCSS), Maga, in Kebbi State, describing the incident as another tragic consequence of Nigeria’s persistent failure to protect its citizens from armed groups. In a statement issued on Monday, Amnesty International said the early-morning
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Tinubu to Duke of Edinburgh: “Our Goal Is to Use Education to Drive Down Poverty”
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed that his administration’s economic and institutional reforms are anchored on using education as a primary tool to reduce poverty and secure a prosperous future for Nigerian youths. Tinubu made the remarks on Monday during a meeting with the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, at the State House in Abuja. The
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