•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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Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has declared that justice must be served in the death of the 35 children in the December 11, 2024 Christmas funfair stampede in Ibadan, regardless of the closeness of the organisers to him. Governor Makinde stated this in a viral video on social media, where he noted that no […]

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The lawmaker representing Delta Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Ede Dafinone, has called on Nigerians to “Continue to pray and support President Bola Tinubu’s administration to succeed.” Dafinone noted that Tinubu’s administration “Came into power when Nigeria was at a crossroads and will, therefore, need our collective efforts and support for the Read More

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Tribune Online Yuletide: Passengers stranded as water disrupt Lagos waterways transportation Many passengers travelling from Badore Jetty to Ikorodu area of Lagos State through the waterways were stranded on Xmas day due to water hyacinths disrupting passenger boat movements. Speaking with the Nigerian Tribune, some passengers expressed disappointment at the disruptions to waterways transportation on Lagos waters. According to one of the passengers, Mr. Rufai Olatunji, […] Yuletide: Passengers stranded as water disrupt Lagos waterways transportation Tribune Online

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Tribune Online Yuletide: Passengers stranded as water hyacinths disrupt Lagos waterways transportation Many passengers travelling from Badore Jetty to Ikorodu area of Lagos State through the waterways were stranded on Xmas day due to water hyacinths disrupting passenger boat movements. Speaking with the Nigerian Tribune, some passengers expressed disappointment at the disruptions to waterways transportation on Lagos waters. According to one of the passengers, Mr. Rufai Olatunji, […] Yuletide: Passengers stranded as water hyacinths disrupt Lagos waterways transportation Tribune Online

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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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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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Tribune Online US: Mega Millions jackpot surges past $1bn after Christmas Eve drawing The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed past the $1 billion mark after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Christmas Eve. The estimated prize for the next drawing on Friday is $1.15 billion, making it potentially the fifth-largest jackpot in the game’s history. The lead director for the Mega Millions Consortium, Joshua Johnston in […] US: Mega Millions jackpot surges past $1bn after Christmas Eve drawing Tribune Online

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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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The Borno State Police Command has mobilised over 3,000 officers to ensure safety and security at churches and other critical locations throughout the state during the Christmas celebrations. The coordinated effort, which involved the police, military, Civilian Joint Task Force, and fire services, aimed to provide a peaceful and secure environment for worshippers. In a Read More

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