5 m. ago Nigerian footballer, Abubakar Lawal, falls to death in Uganda

Ugandan police said Monday they were investigating the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal who fell from a shopping mall balcony in Kampala. The 29-year-old striker played for local premiership club Vipers. He fell from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade early on Monday, police said in a statement. He had been visiting a Read More

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13 m. ago IPMAN threatens to shut down operations in S’West over 30 arrested tankers in Lagos

By Oluseye Ojo The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) in the South West Zone has threatened to shut down operations in the zone, if the 30 arrested fuel-laden tankers in Lagos are not released. Chairman of IPMAN’s Western Zone, Chief Joseph Akanni, during an encounter with journalists in Ibadan on Monday, said the […] The post IPMAN threatens to shut down operations in S’West over 30 arrested tankers in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 m. ago Abducted Afenifere Youth Leader Pleads For N100m Ransom In Viral Video

Eniola Ojajuni, the National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, has made a desperate plea for help after being kidnapped by unknown gunmen. In a distressing video circulating on social media, Ojajuni is seen begging Nigerians to contribute towards the N100 million ransom demanded by his captors. “Nigerians, please help me! Your donation, N100,000, N50,000, […] The post Abducted Afenifere Youth Leader Pleads For N100m Ransom In Viral Video appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 m. ago Less than 30% Nigerians pay tax but 100% want good infrastructure – Akpabio

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senate President Godswill Akpabio has blasted Nigerians for demanding infrastructure such as good roads and trains when not up to 30 percent of them pay their taxes. He, therefore, stressed the need for urgent reforms to modernise the country’s tax system to enhance revenue generation and collection for infrastructural development across […] The post Less than 30% Nigerians pay tax but 100% want good infrastructure – Akpabio appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 m. ago VeryDarkMan Unveils Evidence Against Mercy Chinwo In Ongoing Lawsuit With Former Label Boss

VeryDarkMan, a controversial critic, has presented evidence against Mercy Chinwo amid her ongoing legal battle with her former label boss, Eezee Tee. This new development adds a complex layer to the case, with Mercy Chinwo accusing Eezee Tee of fraud and financial exploitation. The amount involved in the dispute is around $345,000, which Mercy Chinwo […] The post VeryDarkMan Unveils Evidence Against Mercy Chinwo In Ongoing Lawsuit With Former Label Boss appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 m. ago Nigeria, Belgium strengthen economic ties to boost food security

Tribune Online Nigeria, Belgium strengthen economic ties to boost food security Niger Governor Mohamed Umaru Bago has suspended three of his close aides with immediate effect. Nigeria, Belgium strengthen economic ties to boost food security Tribune Online

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38 m. ago Reps chair on FERMA laments poor compliance with project designs

Tribune Online Reps chair on FERMA laments poor compliance with project designs charges contractors on project specifications  The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Honourable Aderemi Oseni, has urged contractors to adhere strictly to project specifications, saying poor quality work had been a major factor in road failures across Nigeria. Oseni, an engineer representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency of Oyo […] Reps chair on FERMA laments poor compliance with project designs Tribune Online

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47 m. ago Coalition lauds Seyi Tinubu over philanthropic, youth empowerment initiatives

Tribune Online Coalition lauds Seyi Tinubu over philanthropic, youth empowerment initiatives A pro-democracy group, Alliance for Better Nigeria (ABN), has hailed the son of the Nigerian President, Seyi, for his philanthropic, humanitarian and youth empowerment efforts in Nigeria over the years. Coalition lauds Seyi Tinubu over philanthropic, youth empowerment initiatives Tribune Online

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48 m. ago Tinubu to Senate: Tax reform bills not skewed against any section of the country

Tribune Online Tinubu to Senate: Tax reform bills not skewed against any section of the country President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has once again reassured Nigerians that the proposed tax reform bills before both chambers of the National Assembly are not skewed against any section of the country. The Senator representing Niger East and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Sani Musa, restated President Tinubu’s assurance on Monday while speaking at […] Tinubu to Senate: Tax reform bills not skewed against any section of the country Tribune Online

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65 m. ago Nigeria secures $5.5bn in FIDs, targets more investments in 2025

The Special Adviser on Energy to President Bola Tinubu, Olu Verheijen, has stated that Nigeria is poised to secure an increased number of Final Investment Decisions, a move that reinforces investor confidence and drives sustained economic growth in the energy sector. Verheijen, speaking at the Nigeria International Energy Summit 2025 on Monday, noted that Nigeria Read More

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66 m. ago Six contentious clauses lawmakers may amend in tax reform bills

The four tax bills before the National Assembly intended to reform Nigeria’s tax system, which has been described as one read more Six contentious clauses lawmakers may amend in tax reform bills

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91 m. ago Nigeria Customs Rescinds Suspension Of 4% FOB Levy On Imports

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the reversal of its previous suspension of the 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) charge on imports, affecting all declarations made during the initial implementation period. The NCS, in a press release issued on Monday, stated that the decision to rescind the import declarations was taken to ensure clarity, maintain consistency […]

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93 m. ago Reverse decision erasing 45 months’ Abia pensioners’ pension, NUP tells Otti

Tribune Online Reverse decision erasing 45 months’ Abia pensioners’ pension, NUP tells Otti THE Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has written to Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, appealing for a reversal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that led to the erasure of 45 months’ worth of pension arrears and gratuities owed to retirees in the state. In a letter signed by NUP National President, Comrade Godwin […] Reverse decision erasing 45 months’ Abia pensioners’ pension, NUP tells Otti Tribune Online

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1 hour ago Kano Lawmakers Reject NNPP Suspension, Accuses Kwankwaso Of Dictatorship

Susupended federal lawmakers elected on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have publicly rejected their suspension by the party’s leadership in Kano State. In a joint statement issued shortly after the announcement of their suspension by the NNPP state chairman, the suspended lawmakers, including Senator Suleiman Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila, Hon. Aliyu Sani […]

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1 hour ago Reinstated chairmen resume in Osun LGs, staff to return to work

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Chairmen of Local Governments reinstated by the court of appeal have resumed to their various offices across the council secretariat in Osun State. They stormed the local governments amidst heavy security who had stationed their vehicles at various councils since last week. Some of the chairmen who directed local government workers […] The post Reinstated chairmen resume in Osun LGs, staff to return to work appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago NCAA DG warns against compliance shortfalls in Nigerian ATOs

By Chinelo Obogo Nigerian Aviation Training Organisations (ATOs) are under increasing pressure to uphold stringent compliance standards amid rapid technological advancements, evolving regulations, and operational complexities, Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has said. Najomo said this at a stakeholders’ workshop in Lagos on Monday titled, ‘Managing Approved Organisations’ […] The post NCAA DG warns against compliance shortfalls in Nigerian ATOs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Nigeria Moves Closer To Fresh Census As Tinubu Plans Review C’ttee

Nigeria took a step closer to conducting a new national population and housing census with biometric and digital components. LEADERSHIP reports that Nigeria last held a census exercise in November 2006. President Bola Tinubu, at a meeting at the State House with officials of the National Population Commission (NPC) on Monday, said he would set […]

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3 h. ago My Instagram followers are reducing – Kanayo O. Kanayo calls out Meta

By Seyi Babalola Nollywood veteran, Kanayo O. Kanayo has spoken out against Meta, the parent company of the social media site Instagram. In a video message shared on the network, the actor bemoaned that his followers had been reducing for months rather than increasing. He said that it was impossible for him not to have […] The post My Instagram followers are reducing – Kanayo O. Kanayo calls out Meta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Private varsity students may sue FG over NELFUND exclusion — MacPherson VC

Tribune Online Private varsity students may sue FG over NELFUND exclusion — MacPherson VC Students of private universities nationwide may form a joint association to challenge the Federal Government in Court over the decision to exclude them from the list of beneficiaries of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), the Vice-Chancellor of MacPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, Prof. Francis Igbasan said. This is as the management of the […] Private varsity students may sue FG over NELFUND exclusion — MacPherson VC Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Customs cancel import declarations under suspended 4% FOB charge

Following the earlier press release announcing the suspension of the 4 per cent Free-on-Board charge on imports, the Nigeria Customs Service has said that all import declarations made during the initial implementation period have been cancelled. The National National Public Relations Officer of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada, announced this in a statement on Monday. Maiwada Read More

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