The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has called on the Senate to remove provisions in the proposed tax reform bills that conflict with Sharia law, particularly those related to marriage and inheritance. In a memorandum submitted to...

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Former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, has warned that democracy in West Africa is deteriorating due to poor governance and ineffective leadership. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday as the keynote speaker at the “Reflection...

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In response to a directive from the National Hajj Commission, the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has extended the deadline for Hajj seat payments via bank draft. The board’s Director General, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, announced the extension on...

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Falana to Challenge ‘Malicious’ Detention Under Babangida’s Regime Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has… The post Falana to Sue Babangida Over Detention for Opposing June 12 Annulment appeared first on The Bureau Newspaper.

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A spokesperson to the state government, Sagir Ahmed, announced the development following the state's Executive Council meeting, presided over by Governor Umar Namadi on Monday. The post Jigawa govt okays N1.5bn compensation for persons affected by road construction appeared...

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Mrs Tinubu, who served as the senator for Lagos Central district from 2011 to 2023, made this known at the flag off of the Organisation of African First Ladies For Development (OAFLAD) Free To Shine Campaign in the North...

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Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned Multichoice Nigeria to explain its proposed subscription price increase for DStv and GOtv, set to take effect on March 1, 2025. Exercising its mandate under Sections...

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The senator said the Tinubu administration has set a clear vision for economic growth, and tax reforms will serve as a significant pillar in realising the $1 trillion economy. The post Nigeria targets $1trillion economy through tax reform bills...

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Ekiti State High Court Sentences Two Teachers to 44 Years Imprisonment for Rape and Abuse of… The post Two Teachers Bag 44 Years Imprisonment for R@ping Minor appeared first on The Bureau Newspaper.

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Tunis, Tunisia – The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) 2025 African Clubs Championships which took place in Tunisia, has come to a victorious close, with Canaan Queens of the Canaan Table Tennis Club of Calabar, representing the Nigeria Table...

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The APC caucus meeting was held at the State House, Abuja. The post PHOTOS: Tinubu presides over APC caucus meeting appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has filed a lawsuit against the president of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and his senior legislative aide over alleged defamation, provocative, and disparaging remarks. The suit, which was filed at the Federal Capital...

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Kogi Hunan Free Trade Zone Takes Off with Major Chinese Investment By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh Lokoja,… The post Chinese Investors Kickstart Kogi Free Trade Zone Development appeared first on The Bureau Newspaper.

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Independent auditors raised significant concerns, cautioning that Unity Bank’s ability to continue as a going concern was at serious risk.

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The Senate on Tuesday referred Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi) to its Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions over alleged disorderly conduct during a recent plenary session. The committee, chaired by Sen. Neda Imaseun (LP, Edo), was mandated to...

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Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has appealed to Senate to remove sections of the controversial tax reform bills that conflict with Sharia law. NSCIA, in a letter submitted to the upper chamber on Tuesday, urged the lawmakers to...

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National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product growth rate in real terms grew by 3.84% in the fourth quarter of 2024 on a year-on-year basis. In a report on Tuesday, NBS disclosed that the growth...

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 The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned MultiChoice Nigeria to explain the company’s intended hike in DStv and GOtv subscription rates.   Ondaje Ijagwu, FCCPC director, corporate affairs, announced in a statement on Tuesday.   In...

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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed all electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to publish refunds made to customers who purchased meters under the meter asset providers (MAP) scheme.   The directive, published on its social media handles on...

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The federal high court in Lagos has ordered the remand of three workers of the state house of assembly for allegedly assaulting officials of the Department of State Services (DSS).   On Tuesday, Daniel Osiagor, the judge, ordered the...

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents the Kogi Central Senator will now face senate disciplinary panel over her seat reallocation outburst in the red chamber.The Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced this on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday, saying...

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Reno Omokri took to social media make claims against former Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai.

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Atiku, who described Abdullahi as an intellectual powerhouse, said the purpose of the visit is a courtesy call.

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In the suit, marked CV/737/25, Akpoti-Uduaghan, through her lawyer, Victor Giwa, alleged that defamatory statements were made by the Senate President and published by his aide on Facebook.

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The Kogi State government has secured an agreement with the People’s Republic of China for the takeoff of the Kogi Hunan Special Economic Zone, with the status of a Free Trade Zone.Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo disclosed this when he...

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that there will be no extension of the registration deadline for 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) beyond March 8. In a press release by JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin....

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This was allegedly part of a scheme that falsely labeled high-profile victims as members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) or Eastern Security Network (ESN) to extort them.

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By Phillip Alaga Ogoja, Cross River – A large number of traders in Ogoja metropolis stormed the office of the Urban Development Authority on Tuesday to protest the planned demolition of containers (shops) used by micro-business owners for their...

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s led government has advised Nigerians to seek additional sources of income amid economic hardship facing the country. Speaking on Tuesday, during a program on Channels Television, Special Adviser to President Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga stated that...

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Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has addressed speculations surrounding his potential presidential ambition in 2027. Speaking on Monday night, during an interview on Arise TV, El-Rufai said that his meetings with politicians from other parties had been...

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