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target=_blank>Tax experts dispels anxiety over reform, say not harmful
By Henry Uche The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has reassured Nigerians that the new tax regime kicking off from January 2026, is not targeted against anyone in particular, but geared towards strengthening the national economy. Urging the public to stay calm, the President /Chairman of Council of the Institute, Mr. Innocent Ohagwa
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target=_blank>Plateau: UNIJOS alumni chairman condemns women’s protests for and against Mutfwang joining APC
From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Chairman of the Alumni association of the University of Jos, Gad Peter Shamaki, has condemned protests by various women groups in Jos for and against the Governor of the state, Caleb Mutfwang, joining the All Progressives Congress (APC). Two separate women groups had, on Tuesday, staged protests in Jos, with one
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target=_blank>How much do Kiwis spend on gambling: An overview of NZ expenditure
Do you know how gambling is integrated into the New Zealand lifestyle? Kiwis are engaged in a variety of gambling activities, including pokies in local pubs, lotteries, and online casinos. Nevertheless, according to official documentation, gambling in New Zealand is well-regulated and responsible. As reported by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) NZ, the total
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target=_blank>NDLEA busts illicit drug warehouse, recovers N6.7 billion opioids, arrests baron, 5 others
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled an opioids cartel in an intelligence- backed operation that led to the arrest of a baron Onyekachi Pius Nwanagu and five members of his gang with illicit substances worth over N6.7 billion recovered from their secret warehouse in a residential
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target=_blank>Police dismiss viral video of herdsmen invasion in Rivers
From Tony John, Port Harcourt Rivers State Police Command has debunked a trending video on the social media, claiming of an attack by Fulani herdsmen in the state The command, through its spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, a Superintendent of Police (SP), on Wednesday, said, in the viral video, it was alleged that the herdsmen were repelled
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target=_blank>RHP tackles Otti over sealing of Abia office
From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja A political pressure group, the Renewed Hope Partners (RHP), has berated the Abia State governor, Alex Otti,over the sealing of its office in Umuahia, the Abia State capital. The RHP, in a statement by its spokesman, Elton Onwu, questioned the timing and the motive of the Abia State government in sealing
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target=_blank>2026: Osogbo youths, women give APC condition
From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Some days after the withdrawal of National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Ajibola Basiru, from the governorship race in Osun State, a coalition of youths and women’s groups from Osogbo has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) to prioritize aspirants of Osogbo origin as screening begins for the
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target=_blank>Troops foil ambush by bandits, rescue victim in Kogi
From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lokoja yesterday foiled an ambush by armed bandits and rescued a kidnapped victim during a coordinated operation around Oshokoshoko and Obajana in Lokoja Local Government Area. According to a press statement by Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade Nigerian Army ,Lt Hassan Abdullahi,
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target=_blank>Military hands over 24 rescued GGCSS Maga schoolgirls to Gov Idris
…We identified Magiga Forest as location of students held in captivity —Theatre Commander From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Military has officially handed over the 24 rescued students of the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga, who were abducted by bandits last week over to the Governor of Kebbi State, Dr. Nasir Idris. The
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target=_blank>Kebbi schoolgirls: No ransom was paid – Gov Idris
Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has confirmed the release of the 24 abducted schoolgirls of Comprehensive Secondary School, adding that no ransom was paid for their return. Daily Sun reported that the schoolgirls regained their freedom through a non-kinetic approach adopted by the Federal Government. Speaking on their release, Governor Idris said neither the federal
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target=_blank>EFCC Insists On Continuation Of Obiano’s N4bn Fraud Trial Before Justice Ekwo
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to allow the trial of former Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano, to continue before Justice Inyang Ekwo, rather than begin afresh before another judge. Obiano is currently facing a nine-count charge bordering on alleged embezzlement and money laundering involving N4…
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target=_blank>Fidson Names Two Female Independent Non-Executive Directors
Nigeria’s leading pharmaceutical company, Fidson Healthcare Plc, has announced the appointment of two (2) new female Independent Non-Executive Directors, Dr Mrs. Amina Mohammed-Baloni and Mrs Hannah Emanehi Oyebanjo, to its Board. This strategic decision, reached at a recent Board meeting, is aimed at enhancing corporate governance and leveraging diverse, high-level expertise to support the company’s…
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target=_blank>Sokoto Govt, UNICEF Train 90 Youth As Behaviour Change
The Sokoto State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), has trained 90 youth to become champions of behaviour change across the state. This was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Alhaji Sambo Bello Danchadi, at the Youth Summit for Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) in Sokoto…
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target=_blank>Man Bathes Girlfriend With Acid In Edo
The Edo State Police Command on Wednesday said it has mounted a search net for Timothy Gilbert, who bathed his girlfriend, Angela Ogah, 40, with acid in Edo State. The Command’s spokesperson, Moses Yamu, who confirmed the incident, said the suspect committed the crime at Ihovbe quarters, in Ikpoba Hill and fled. He said, “The…
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target=_blank>Foundation Targets 100 Patients For Free Medical Surgeries In Edo
The Dr Paddy Emmanuel Foundation has targeted not less than 100 patients for its free medical surgeries in Benin City, Edo State. The targeted patients are to be operated on for ailments ranging from Fibroids, Hernia, Liponia breast lump and others. The Foundation, which has been operating its free medical surgeries for the last ten…
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target=_blank>Rescued Maga Schoolgirls Arrive Kebbi Gov’t House For Official Handover
The 24 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, have on Wednesday arrived at the Kebbi State Government House for their official handover to their parents. The girls, who were rescued on Tuesday after days in captivity, are being formally received by state authorities before being reunited with their families. State officials, security…
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target=_blank>Take Advantage Of Population, Stable Electricity To Invest In Abia, Otti Urges Investors
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has urged investors, participants and partners at the Abia-Turkiye Investment Summit and Product Exhibition in Umuahia to take advantage of the large population of skilled and resilient workforce, regular and reliable electricity supply, especially in Aba, the best networks of roads and the peaceful atmosphere of the State to expand…
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target=_blank>St. Mary School Attacks: Two Parents Die Of Heart Attack
About a week after the abduction of 265 children from the St. Mary Private Catholic Primary and Secondary school, Papiri Agwarra Local Government Area of Niger State, two parents of some of the abducted children have died of a heart attack. The Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, Most Rev. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, who is also…
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target=_blank>Bankers Games 2025: Sterling, FCMB, UBA, Wema Reach Semis As Competition Heats Up
The race for honours at the 2025 Nigeria Bankers Games is entering its decisive stage, with defending champions Sterling Bank, FCMB, UBA and Wema Bank securing their places in the men’s football semifinals after an intense round of group and knockout matches. This year’s edition has been marked by strong rivalries, tight scorelines and impressive…
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target=_blank>Obasa Games 2025: High Expectations As Preliminary Stage Ends
The preliminary stage of the Obasa Games 2025 has been concluded to set the stage for the crucial stage of the respective events in the days to come. The developmental initiative event aimed to unearth sports talents that are to be nurtured to represent the state and country in the future was held on Monday…
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