61 m. ago VIDEO: Police probe officers over harassment of Delta polytechnic SUG president

The Delta State Police Command has commenced an investigation into an incident where policemen allegedly slapped and shot at the Student Union Government’s President of the Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Eruru Christian, over N500 ‘settlement.’ According to the videos shared by an X.com user, #ChuksEricE, the SUG president was allegedly approached by police officers who Read More

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3 h. ago Lawmakers criticised for stepping down N15tn FAAC revenue probe

Former Secretary General of the Arewa Consultative Forum, Mr Anthony Sani has condemned last week’s decision by the House of Representatives to step down a motion to investigate the sum of N15tn unaccounted revenue with the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee. The motion stepped down by the Green Chamber last week was sponsored by the member Read More

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10 h. ago Tax hikes: Tinubu’s aggressive revenue extraction will stifle growth

As Lagos State governor, Bola Tinubu had a reputation for squeezing water from a stone by extracting taxes from even read more Tax hikes: Tinubu’s aggressive revenue extraction will stifle growth

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11 h. ago Senate queries SEC’s N1.4bn electricity allocation in 2025 budget

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The  Senate Committee on Capital Market has queried the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the allocation of expenditure profile in the 2025 budget, with N1, 464 billion earmarked for only electricity. It, however, applauded the revenue profile of the budget. On Thursday, February 13 passed the N54.99 trillion 2025 budget […] The post Senate queries SEC’s N1.4bn electricity allocation in 2025 budget appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Zelensky offers to resign in exchange for Ukrainian NATO membership

Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday — the eve of the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion — that he was ready to quit as Ukraine’s president if it meant Kyiv would be admitted to the NATO military alliance. Zelensky, who has faced fierce criticism from the new US administration, said he wanted to meet Donald Trump before Read More

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21 h. ago I’m willing to join NATO, step aside as Ukraine’s President — Zelenskyy

Tribune Online I’m willing to join NATO, step aside as Ukraine’s President — Zelenskyy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed his willingness to relinquish his position if it would secure peace for Ukraine, suggesting this could be in exchange for the country’s accession to NATO. Speaking on the eve of the third anniversary of Russia’s large-scale invasion, he acknowledged growing pressure from Washington to engage in peace negotiations. “If […] I’m willing to join NATO, step aside as Ukraine’s President — Zelenskyy Tribune Online

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25 h. ago Energy Transition: Minister Lauds Federal Govt’s €7.6bn Deal With China Firm

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, has applauded the federal government over its commitment to gradual diversification from fossil fuels to clean energy in line with global best practices. Towards this end, major step towards achieving green hydrogen in Nigeria was taken in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, when APPL […]

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30 h. ago “Marlian Records Was Like Prison To Me” – Fabian Blu Speaks On His Time At The Label

Fabian Blu, a former Marlian Records signee, has revealed the challenging experiences he faced while signed to the controversial record label owned by Naira Marley. In a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, shared on Instagram on Saturday, the singer criticised the label he was signed to from 2020 to 2022. Blu described his […] The post “Marlian Records Was Like Prison To Me” – Fabian Blu Speaks On His Time At The Label appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Customs To Facilitate Trade, Generate Revenue At Industrial Command

Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has approved the appointment of Compt. Sarah Wadinda as the Customs Area Controller of the Lagos Industrial Command. According to the Command’s public relations officer, J.D Tomo, the newly appointed CAC took over from Compt. Rebecca Chokor, who retired in December 2024. According to Tomo, […]

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32 h. ago Lagos Police Arrest Man, Accomplice For Defiling, Impregnating Stepdaughter

A 38-year-old man and his friend have been taken into custody by the Lagos State Police Command on charges of defiling and impregnating his 14-year-old stepdaughter. CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed this in a statement released in Lagos on Saturday. Hundeyin claimed that the suspects colluded to sexually defile the girl in the […] The post Lagos Police Arrest Man, Accomplice For Defiling, Impregnating Stepdaughter appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Zacch Adedeji: Nigeria tax collector’s ambitious 2025 revenue target

Tribune Online Zacch Adedeji: Nigeria tax collector’s ambitious 2025 revenue target WHEN the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zaccheus Adedeji, and his team set N19.4 trillion as revenue target for the year 2024, many people would have seen him as a tall dreamer. More so that the N19.4 trillion target was a significant increase of 56.9 percent from the 2023 revenue. […] Zacch Adedeji: Nigeria tax collector’s ambitious 2025 revenue target Tribune Online

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37 h. ago Explosions: FRSC to monitor tanker drivers with onboard cameras

The Federal Road Safety Corps is stepping up efforts to ensure tanker safety on Nigerian roads by introducing advanced technology and safety measures, including the installation of onboard cameras to monitor driver behaviour in real-time. Fuel tanker explosions have become an alarming and recurring phenomenon across Nigeria. In the past four years alone, over 400 Read More

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42 h. ago DSS Arrests 3 Over Alleged Assault On Own Operatives At Lagos Assembly

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested three persons linked to alleged assault on its officers during the uproar which greeted presence of security operatives at the Lagos State House of Assembly earlier in the week. LEADERSHIP investigation showed that lawmakers had mobilised supporters to the Assembly complex, who attacked some DSS officers who […]

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44 h. ago I Didn’t Mean To Offend Lookman, Says Atalanta Coach Gasperini

Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has clarified that he didn’t intend to offend his player Ademola Lookman. Gasperini infuriated Lookman after criticising the Nigerian international for taking a penalty in Tuesday night’s home loss to Club Brugge. The Italian declared that the striker was “one of the worst penalty kick takers” he had ever seen. […]

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48 h. ago Abacha’s Son Defends Late Father Amid Controversy Over June 12 Annulment

Sadiq Abacha, a son of former Nigerian military ruler, General Sani Abacha has defended his late father’s legacy, insisting that history would judge him favourably despite persistent criticism. In a recent social media post, Sadiq described his father as a leader whose impact remains significant despite years of scrutiny. “The man Abacha—you have always been […]

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51 h. ago EFCC Restitutes Over $130,000, N70m, Properties To Foreign Fraud Victims

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken a step in restoring justice to foreign fraud victims. As a gesture of its commitment to tackling economic and financial crimes and offering restitution to victims of fraudulent practices, the EFCC, handed over a total sum of $132,362.43 and N78,566,324.81 to American, Spanish and Swiss victims of […] The post EFCC Restitutes Over $130,000, N70m, Properties To Foreign Fraud Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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52 h. ago ‘You’re always envied,’ Abacha’s son defends late father amid renewed criticism

Son of General Sani Abacha, Nigeria’s former military ruler, Sadiq Abacha, has expressed admiration for his late father, stating that his leadership remains significant despite persistent scrutiny. Sadiq, in a Facebook post on Saturday, suggested that his father was a victim of jealousy and subtle betrayal but insisted that history would ultimately be kind to Read More

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53 h. ago 2024 Tax bill could trigger capital flight, undermine free zone revenues, NACCIMA warns

calls for protection of FTZs amid proposed tax reforms The Nigeria Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture read more 2024 Tax bill could trigger capital flight, undermine free zone revenues, NACCIMA warns

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53 h. ago Enhanced Oil Production Key To Nigeria’s Economic Diversification – Elumelu

Founder of Heirs Energies, Tony Elumelu, has said Nigeria must ramp up oil production to generate revenue for economic diversification. “We want to take it to over 2 million. We know that we need oil money to diversify Nigeria away from oil. And we need to have the money to help develop our country at […]

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57 h. ago FG To Harness N33trn Revenue Potential In Livestock – Minister

The federal government has unveiled measures to rejig the livestock sector to harness its full potential and check wastages in the industry. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, who gave account of his stewardship yesterday in Abuja, said the ministry had begun the implementation of major reforms in the sector to harness its N33 […]

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