3 h. ago Halt new tax laws, start nationwide awareness campaign – NLC tells FG

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the federal government to suspend the implementation of the newly enacted tax read more Halt new tax laws, start nationwide awareness campaign – NLC tells FG

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7 h. ago Christmas: Kogi Lawmaker Abejide Flags Off N1bn Food Distribution To Widows, Others

The member representing Yagba East, Yagba West and Mopamuro federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Leke Abejide, has flagged off the distribution of food items and other relief materials valued at about N1 billion to widows and others of his constituents as part of activities to mark the Christmas and New Year festivities. […]

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13 h. ago Customs Seizes N82.1m Smuggled Goods, Reaffirms Zero Tolerance For Contraband

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘D’ has intercepted smuggled goods valued at N82,114,567 in an operation aimed at enforcing compliance with trade laws and curbing illicit imports across Northeastern Nigerian land borders. The seizures, carried out over two weeks from December 8 to 19, 2025, covered a wide range of items, […]

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13 h. ago Christmas: Trust God to fulfil promises, Bishop tells Christians

Bishop James Odedeji urges Christians to trust in God’s promises, citing the birth of Jesus Christ as their ultimate fulfillment and a message of hope. Read More: https://punchng.com/christmas-trust-god-to-fulfil-promises-bishop-tells-christians/

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13 h. ago PICTORIAL: Police Arrest 22 Suspects, Recover Firearms, Vehicles, Drugs In Nationwide Operations

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the arrest of 22 suspects linked to a range of violent and organised crimes across several states, following a string of intelligence-led operations carried out by the Force Special Tactical Squad (STS). This was revealed in a statement posted by the Force on its Facebook handle on Thursday. […]

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15 h. ago CITN demands transparency amid concerns over Nigeria’s 2025 tax legislation

The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has raised concerns over the integrity of Nigeria’s recently enacted 2025 tax read more CITN demands transparency amid concerns over Nigeria’s 2025 tax legislation

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15 h. ago Senator Jika Endorses Plan To Convert ATBU To Conventional Varsity

A former lawmaker, Senator Haliru Jika, has expressed support for a proposed legislation to convert Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, from a university of technology to a conventional university, saying the move was important for human capital development, fair access to education, and economic growth in the region.   He stated his position at […]

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16 h. ago At Christmas, Kaigama urges govt. to lead with integrity, tells Nigerians to reject violence

Ignatius Kaigama, the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, has called on the government to lead with integrity and courage, in read more At Christmas, Kaigama urges govt. to lead with integrity, tells Nigerians to reject violence

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16 h. ago Ireland college to honour Nigerian student with distinction award

Trinity College Dublin will honour Nigerian student Oluwajomiloju Adeparusi with the Trinity QQI Distinction Award for exceptional academic performance. Read More: https://punchng.com/ireland-college-to-honour-nigerian-student-with-distinction-award/

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20 h. ago “Taxation must not punish the poor,” Katsina’s Bishop Musa tells FG at Christmas

Gerald mamman, the Catholic Bishop of Katsina Diocese, has called on the Federal Government to urgently provide targeted support for read more “Taxation must not punish the poor,” Katsina’s Bishop Musa tells FG at Christmas

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20 h. ago Police arrest prison escapee, 21 others in nationwide crackdown

Nigerian police arrest a prison escapee and 21 others in a nationwide police crackdown, recovering firearms, vehicles, and illicit drugs. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-prison-escapee-21-others-in-nationwide-crackdown/

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20 h. ago Borno Attack: Terrorists Will Face Full Weight Of Law — VP Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has vowed that perpetrators of the explosion that rocked a mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, Borno State, will not go scot-free but face the consequences of their act. Shettima also strongly condemned the Christmas Eve bomb explosion that claimed five lives and left scores of others injured, describing the incident as […]

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20 h. ago Amorim tells Man United players to step up in Bruno Fernandes’ absence

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has challenged his players to raise their performance levels in the absence of captain Bruno read more Amorim tells Man United players to step up in Bruno Fernandes’ absence

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24 h. ago Otu signs 2026 budget into law, reaffirms commitment to inclusive growth

Bassey Otu, governor of Cross River State, has formally signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, describing the budget as read more Otu signs 2026 budget into law, reaffirms commitment to inclusive growth

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25 h. ago Councils’ Allocation: Obey Supreme Court Order, Atiku Tells Tinubu

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of not obeying a Supreme Court order directing the federal government to implement direct FAAC allocation to local governments. Atiku said the president should instruct the Attorney-General of the Federation to enforce the judgment immediately, adding that anything short of that is a failure of […]

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31 h. ago Christmas messages: Tinubu, govs preach unity, NLC rejects unfair taxation

Read the 2025 Nigerian Christmas messages from President Tinubu and governors, who preach unity. The NLC addresses economic hardship and tax justice. Read More: https://punchng.com/christmas-messages-tinubu-govs-preach-unity-nlc-rejects-unfair-taxation/

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32 h. ago Osun Assembly raises 2026 budget, Jigawa, C’River govs sign bills

Osun Assembly raises its 2026 budget, while Jigawa and Cross River governors sign their state budgets 2026 into law, focusing on economic transformation. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-assembly-raises-2026-budget-jigawa-criver-govs-sign-bills/

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32 h. ago COAS Shaibu Pledges To Address Soldiers’ Accommodation Challenge

  The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has pledged to address soldiers’ accommodation challenges nationwide. He made the pledge on Wednesday while performing the ground-breaking ceremony for Phase 2 of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks in Asokoro, Abuja. A statement by the Army Spokesperson, Colonel Appolonia Anele, said the flag-off marked […]

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33 h. ago Diallo seals winning start for Ivory Coast in AFCON 2025 opener

Ivory Coast began their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title defence with a narrow 1–0 win over Mozambique at read more Diallo seals winning start for Ivory Coast in AFCON 2025 opener

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33 h. ago Katsina governor flags off ₦2.6bn bursary, to establish scholarship trust fund

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State on Wednesday flagged off the 2024/2025 bursary allowances and awards presentation, reaffirming his read more Katsina governor flags off ₦2.6bn bursary, to establish scholarship trust fund

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