3 hours ago Tax Reform Bill: Opposition on basis of undue favour to some states unfounded – Senate Leader

•Says it’ll alter derivation model in Lagos Rivers, Ogun, Zamfara By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti Central), has called on Nigerians to support the Tax Reforms Bills under consideration in the National Assembly, saying it will make adjustments to derivation sharing formula that will improve finances of states across the […] The post Tax Reform Bill: Opposition on basis of undue favour to some states unfounded – Senate Leader appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 hours ago UniAbuja protest: SERAP urges Tinubu to probe police assault on Channels TV crew

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the Inspector General of Police to launch a thorough investigation into the alleged assault on Channels Television crew by security operatives during a protest at the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) on Tuesday morning. The Channels TV crew was reportedly covering a Read More

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6 hours ago Police clarify Abuja stampede probe, deny targeting church’s almsgiving

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command on Wednesday dismissed allegations by the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, that the police were attempting to demonise the church’s almsgiving or humanitarian efforts. Describing the claims as baseless and disappointing, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, clarified that the police did Read More

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7 hours ago Tax reform bill will alter derivation model in Lagos Rivers, Ogun, Zamfara – Senate Leader

Says opposition to bill on basis of undue favour to some states unfounded By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti Central), has called on Nigerians to support the Tax Reforms Bills under consideration in the National Assembly, saying it will make adjustments to the derivation sharing formula that will […] The post Tax reform bill will alter derivation model in Lagos Rivers, Ogun, Zamfara – Senate Leader appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 hours ago Clark advocates national unity, harps against nepotism at Christmas service

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Elder statesman Edwin Clark has reiterated his call for national unity, asserting, “Nigeria belongs to us all” during the Christmas service at his residence, by St. James Anglican Church Asokoro. He emphasised that any perception of being a second-class citizen undermines the collective identity of Nigerians. Clark pointedly criticised President Bola […] The post Clark advocates national unity, harps against nepotism at Christmas service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 hours ago Cancer awareness charity match: Ronaldo, Drogba, Eto’o to tackle Okocha, Kanu, Mikel

Health ministry endorses programme From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The organisers of a cancer awareness charity match have hinted that world football stars and legends like Cristiano Ronaldo, Didier Drogba, Mark Fish, Samuel Eto’o, and Abedi Pele, among several others, will trade tackles with Nigerian stars like Austin Okocha, Kanu Nwankwo, and Mikel Obi, among others, […] The post Cancer awareness charity match: Ronaldo, Drogba, Eto’o to tackle Okocha, Kanu, Mikel appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 hours ago Ogunbiyi assumes duty as perm sec in Agric Ministry, pledges to drive Tinubu’s agenda on food security

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Dr. Marcus Olaniyi Ogunbiyi, has assumed duty as the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. Speaking during the handover ceremony recently in Abuja, Ogunbiyi thanked the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Abubakar Kyari and his colleague, Abdullahi Sabi, for the warm reception accorded him on […] The post Ogunbiyi assumes duty as perm sec in Agric Ministry, pledges to drive Tinubu’s agenda on food security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 hours ago NCAA Sanctions Five Airlines For Flight Disruptions, Violating Regulations

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has initiated enforcement action against five airlines, including two international and three domestic operators, for violating regulations related to flight disruptions and passenger treatment. The agency disclosed this to journalists at the corporate headquarters of the Authority in Abuja on Tuesday. According to Michael Achimugu, NCAA’s Director of Public […] The post NCAA Sanctions Five Airlines For Flight Disruptions, Violating Regulations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 hours ago Bishop Kukah to FG: Tackle unemployment, religious extremism to curb insecurity

Tribune Online Bishop Kukah to FG: Tackle unemployment, religious extremism to curb insecurity Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Mathew Kukah has called on both the Federal and the State Governments in Nigeria to address the issue of unemployment and that of religious extremism to tackle rising case of insecurity in the land. Kukah in his Christmas message for the year 2024 identified insecurity as the first child of […] Bishop Kukah to FG: Tackle unemployment, religious extremism to curb insecurity Tribune Online

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