83 m. ago Kawu, three others suspension by NNPP inconsequential — Factional chairman

The factional Chairman of the New Nigerian Peoples Party in Kano State, Senator Mas’ud El-Jibril Doguwa, has described the suspension of the Senator representing Kano South, Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila, and three members of the House of Representatives as inconsequential and of no effect. Recall that the state NNPP Chairman, Hashimu Dungurawa, accused Sumaila and the Read More

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3 h. 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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3 h. ago Ijaw youths hail Tinubu for boosting oil production, economic growth

The Ijaw Youth Consultative Forum has commended President Bola Tinubu for the increased oil and gas production and improved security in the Niger Delta. The youths also praised the President for the economic growth in the Niger Delta and the increased investment in infrastructure and human capital development. In a statement on Monday, the President Read More

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3 h. 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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3 h. 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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3 h. ago MultiChoice Announces New Price Hike For DStv, GOtv Packages

Subscribers of MultiChoice’s DStv and GOtv services will have to pay more for their packages as the the PayTV company has announced a price increase set to take effect from March 1, 2025. In a statement issued to customers on Monday, the company cited the need to maintain the quality of its service as the […]

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4 h. 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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4 h. 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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4 h. 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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4 h. ago Tax reform bill: Allow Sharia, customary laws to deal with section of inheritance, ACF urges NASS

Tribune Online Tax reform bill: Allow Sharia, customary laws to deal with section of inheritance, ACF urges NASS The mouthpiece of the North Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has submitted a report containing comprehensive set of observations and recommendations to the National Assembly, saying Sharia, customary laws should be given jurisdiction on religious matter of inheritance. Tax reform bill: Allow Sharia, customary laws to deal with section of inheritance, ACF urges NASS Tribune Online

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5 h. 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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6 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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7 h. ago We’re Aware Of Turji’s Hideout, Will Be Eliminated Soon – Nigerian Military Assures

Nigerian military has assured Nigerians that notorious bandits’ leader, Bello Turji, is being tracked and will be eliminated very soon. Disclosing this on Monday during an interview on Channels Television, Chief of Defence Operations, Major General Emeka Onumajuru, said that security agents are  aware of Turji’s current location. He said: “First, I need to let […] The post We’re Aware Of Turji’s Hideout, Will Be Eliminated Soon – Nigerian Military Assures appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago I’m doing DNA test to dispel media lies, not to convince Mohbad’s father – Omowunmi

Omowunmi, the wife of the late singer Mohbad, has stated that Joseph Aloba, her father-in-law, is fully aware that Liam, her son with Mohbad, is indeed his grandchild. In an interview snippet with BBC Pidgin that started trending on Monday, Omowunmi asserted that Aloba is “100% sure” of Liam’s paternity. She added that she agreed Read More

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7 h. ago Tanker drivers, marketers threaten to strike on protest N100bn debts, harassment

Tanker drivers and petroleum marketers under the aegis of the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) and the Independent read more Tanker drivers, marketers threaten to strike on protest N100bn debts, harassment

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7 h. ago LASG seeks partnership with residents to maintain State owned estates

By Maduka Nweke Lagos State government has enjoined residents of all State owned estates to ensure sustainability of infrastructure, housing assets and market value of their properties.  LASG said residents are expected to ensure regular maintenance and partner the State Government to provide constant improvement to the facilities. The Commissioner for Housing Moruf Akinderu-Fatai who […] The post LASG seeks partnership with residents to maintain State owned estates appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Truck owners, MWUN threaten service withdrawal over alleged exploitation by Lagos traffic enforcement

By Steve Agbota The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), and the Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) have issued a stern warning to the Lagos State Government over alleged exploitative and arbitrary enforcement actions by the Committee on Removal of Abandoned Vehicles and the Special Traffic Management […] The post Truck owners, MWUN threaten service withdrawal over alleged exploitation by Lagos traffic enforcement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Isaac Fayose to Nigerians: ‘Make we put VeryDarkMan as INEC chairman’

Tribune Online Isaac Fayose to Nigerians: ‘Make we put VeryDarkMan as INEC chairman’ Social commentator Isaac Fayose has proposed that activist and social critic Vincent Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), should be appointed as the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Isaac Fayose to Nigerians: ‘Make we put VeryDarkMan as INEC chairman’ Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Include private varsities in NELFUND, TETFund, McPherson VC Urges FG

The Vice-Chancellor of McPherson University, Ajebo, Ogun State, Professor Francis Igbasan, has urged the Federal Government to include students of private universities across the country in the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. Igbasan also called on the government to grant private institutions access to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund to support academic development in private universities. Read More

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8 h. ago Abducted Afenifere youth leader begs Nigerians for N100m ransom

The National President of the Afenifere National Youth Council, Prince Eniola Ojajuni has appealed to members of the public to help him in raising the N100 million ransom demanded by his kidnappers. Ojajuni’s abduction was confirmed by the council’s National Secretary, Abiodun Aderohunmu, who disclosed that the abductors are demanding the aforementioned sum. The kidnappers […] The post Abducted Afenifere youth leader begs Nigerians for N100m ransom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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