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Tax reform bills: North is an asset, not liability to Nigeria – Ndume
Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has expressed strong opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills, citing concerns about their timing and impact on low- and middle-income Nigerians already burdened by economic policies. While the legislation aims to revamp Nigeria’s tax collection system, introduce exemptions for small businesses, and adjust the VAT revenue-sharing formula, Ndume argues that the reforms disproportionately target vulnerable groups and fail to address regional economic imbalances. Ndume emphasized that the North is a valuable asset to the country and rejected any notion of dependency. He called for the withdrawal of the bills, advocating for broader…
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NNPC reduces petrol price to N965/litre in Abuja
NNPC Limited has lowered the pump price of petrol at its retail outlets in Abuja to N965 per litre, down from N1,030 per litre. A visit to NNPC outlets in the Central Area and Nyanya suburb of the capital confirmed that the new prices are now in effect. This is the second price reduction by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company in two weeks, following an earlier
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“I hope you aren’t one of those women who lets herself go after having a baby?” – Woman recalls what her ex said when she was pregnant with their first child, says she has maintained same weight after four kids
An Australian woman, Angie Jones, has shared a memory of her ex-husband’s alleged remark during her pregnancy with their first child. She revealed that he subtly warned her not to gain weight after giving birth.
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Tinubu cancels Lagos events over stampede deaths in Abuja, Anambra
President Bola Tinubu canceled all his official Christmas holiday events in Lagos on Saturday in response to fatal stampedes in Abuja and Anambra State that claimed multiple lives. In Abuja, about ten people died, and several others were hospitalized after a stampede at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama. In Anambra State, at least 20 residents of the Okija community lost their lives during a rice distribution event. Expressing condolences to the victims’ families through his Special Adviser, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu canceled his planned appearance at a boat regatta in Lagos. The decision was made after he received briefings on the…
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I was offered performance-enhancing drugs at Chelsea – Mikel Obi
Former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, has revealed that he was once offered performance-enhancing drugs during his time at Chelsea. He shared this insight in response to Chelsea player Mykhailo Mudryk’s failed drugs test earlier this week, which led to his provisional suspension by the Football Association. Following the suspension, Mudryk issued a statement asserting his innocence, stating he had “not done anything wrong.” Reacting to the situation on the Obi One Podcast, Mikel emphasized that Mudryk is innocent until proven guilty. “For him (Mudryk) and his family, I hope he is innocent. I remember when we were playing, if…
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God will continue to punish you for the evil things you have said – Nigerian woman curses a friend who called her newborn son ugly
A Nigerian woman, Rakiyu Aliyu, has shared a memory of a friend who visited her after the birth of her second son and called him ugly. In a post on Friday, December 20, the mother of four revealed that the same friend had previously made a snide remark when she introduced her husband. “I remember when I gave birth to my second son and I posted his picture on my WhatsApp status a friend of mine reposted the picture and I acknowledged it and thank her for reposting. The next day she came to the house to see the baby…
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With the current situation of things in Nigeria, no lawyer should be paid less than N250k as basic salary – Deji Adeyanju
Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has expressed that, given the current state of the economy, no lawyer in Nigeria should earn less than N250,000, excluding additional benefits. He shared this opinion on his X handle earlier this morning, December 21.
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Court grants Dele Farotimi N30m bail
A Magistrate Court in Ekiti State has granted human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi bail of N30 million. The Chief Magistrate, Abayomi Adeosun, set the conditions, requiring two responsible sureties, surrender of Farotimi’s international passport, and a restriction on granting media interviews during the case. Farotimi, who arrived in court under heavy security, had been in custody since December 7, 2024, following his arrest on 16 counts of criminal defamation related to his book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System.
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BREAKING: Gov Yahaya Bello meets bail conditions, released from Kuje prison
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre after fulfilling the bail conditions set by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama, Abuja. His release was confirmed by Adamu Duza, the spokesperson for the FCT Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) Duza said: “Yahaya Bello has been released after meeting the bail conditions. He was released this evening. The Controller of NCoS FCT, Ajibogun Olatubosun, was on the ground to ensure his smooth release and that all protocols were observed.” On Thursday, Justice MaryAnne Anenih granted former Kogi State Governor Yahaya…
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Raining direct curses on someone online is a criminal offense – Police PRO
The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has stated that cursing people online amounts to cyberbullying, which is a punishable offense. He made this remark in a post on X on Friday, December 20. He wrote, “Raining direct curses on someone online is cyberbullying, not expression of freedom or criticism. “And cyberbullying, which is even different from defamation, is a criminal offence and punishable. Be guided.”
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Every time I watch him, I just think about me and the way I used to play – Obafemi Martins praises Ademola Lookman
Former Nigerian international Obafemi Martins has praised Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman, stating he has the talent to succeed at top Premier League clubs like Arsenal, Manchester United, and Liverpool. Martins commended Lookman for his consistency at both club and international levels and compared himself to the Atalanta star, who was recently named African Player of the Year by CAF. “He’s one of my favour players as well. My favourite striker, because every time I watch him, I just think about me and the way I used to play, but hes probably better with the techniques and everything. He knows…
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Tinubu and Shettima’s trips and refreshments to gulp N9.4bn in 2025 budget
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima plan to spend N9.36 billion on local and international travels, as well as refreshments, in 2025, according to the 2025 Appropriation Bill presented to the National Assembly. Tinubu’s allocation is N7.44 billion, with N6.14 billion for international trips, N873.9 million for local trips, and N431.6 million for refreshments. Shettima’s budget is N1.9 billion, including N1.31 billion for international travel, N417.5 million for local trips, and N186.02 million for refreshments. In 2024, over N5.24 billion was spent on travels by Tinubu, Shettima, and First Lady Remi Tinubu from January to March, as…
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