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The Tax is unfair at struggling Nigerians – ADC Bolaji Abdullahi
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has sharply criticized the Federal Government for imposing a new 5% tax on petrol, labeling it an extra burden on Nigerians already struggling with the removal of fuel subsidies In a statement released on Thursday, ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, called the timing of the tax deeply insensitive. He urged the government to suspend the measure until Nigerians start seeing real benefits from ongoing economic reforms. Abdullahi also challenged the government’s claims of increased revenue, stating that these assertions don’t match the country’s current financial situation. The ADC spokesman pointed out that despite reports…
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Tinubu proceeds on holidays, departs Abuja for UK, France
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will begin a 10-day working vacation in Europe on Thursday as part of his 2025 annual leave. The announcement was made in a brief statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, who disclosed that the president will spend the period between France and the United Kingdom before returning to Nigeria. This trip comes less than two weeks after Tinubu’s return from Brazil.
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Tinubu supporter in Bauchi pledges September salary to fund Oluremi Tinubu’s 65th birthday project
A strong supporter of President Bola Tinubu in Bauchi State, Khamis Musa, has pledged to donate his September salary to mark First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s 65th birthday. Mrs. Tinubu, who turns 65 on September 21, 2025, had asked well-wishers to forgo gifts, cakes, and newspaper greetings, and instead contribute to the completion of the National Library project. She described the initiative as the most meaningful gift she could receive. Responding to her appeal, Musa commended the gesture as a genuine effort to promote education in Nigeria and urged other citizens to support the cause.
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Don’t throw Nigerians into debt and despair – Peter Obi tells FG
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has urged the federal government to end policies that worsen debt and hardship for Nigerians. In a post on X, he called for more compassionate governance by directing resources toward job creation and critical sectors. Obi lamented that many key economic players and institutions are struggling financially, with some even protesting due to their inability to meet bank and staff obligations. “Why are retired public servants, including service men and women who have risked their lives for the nation, still protesting over unpaid gratuities and pensions? “It is shameful that those who…
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This is how the truth keeps setting us back everytime – Actress Shan George reveals how telling the truth to a very wealthy Nigerian man made her lose an investment opportunity
Actress Shan George has shared how speaking the truth once cost her an investment opportunity. She recounted that after producing a movie a decade ago, she met one of Nigeria’s wealthiest men and invited him to watch it. When he asked about the production cost, she honestly told him it was ₦6 million. According to her, this response made him dismiss her and continue to brush her off in subsequent encounters. Years later, the businessman admitted that he “doesn’t take any little person serious in business,” which made her realize why he refused to invest in her project. Shan noted…
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“If God wanted me to be Fela, I would have been Fela” – Femi Kuti opens up on breaking free from his father’s shadow
Afrobeat star Femi Kuti has reflected on the challenges of growing up as Fela Kuti’s son and how he carved out his own identity in music. Speaking on the Afropolitan podcast, he recalled the constant pressure from childhood to be like his father. At one point, he even lived and dressed like Fela, but eventually chose to break away and form his own band, a move that drew heavy criticism from fans and the press. Femi shared that a turning point came when he realized he could only succeed by being himself: “If God wanted me to be Fela, I…
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“If indeed the economy stabilises as you declared, then Nigerians must feel it in their daily lives” – Peter Obi tells President Tinubu
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his announcement that Nigeria has achieved its revenue target for the year. Tinubu, speaking on Tuesday, said the government had met its revenue projections and that ongoing reforms were stabilizing the economy. In response, Obi argued that true economic stability should reflect in the lives of ordinary Nigerians, stressing that the country should not still be resorting to borrowing if the economy is indeed on solid footing. In a post on X titled ‘What does Achieving Revenue Target mean to Nigerians?’, Obi wrote: “The President has announced…
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Police Spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi Removed from Office
The Nigeria Police Force has relieved its long-serving spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, of his role as Public Relations Officer at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. SaharaReporters reports that his deputy will assume the position as Adejobi is redeployed to the Delta State Command. Adejobi’s tenure, though notable for his visibility as the public face of the Force, was dogged by controversies ranging from allegations of shielding the police from accountability to personal scandals. Critics accused him of using his office to suppress dissent, act as a tool of political repression, and evade responsibility for misconduct. Despite these issues, Adejobi was elevated to…
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Nigeria Now Respected Globally – Tinubu says reforms yielding positive results
President Bola Tinubu says his administration’s bold economic reforms, aimed at restoring Nigeria to its enviable position, are yielding positive results and earning the country renewed respect globally. Speaking at the State House while receiving His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Oladunni Olaoye, Orumogege III, the Soun of Ogbomosoland, alongside other royal fathers, the President noted that the economy is stabilizing and attracting international interest. In a statement on Wednesday, Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga quoted Tinubu as saying years of neglect, smuggling, fake records, corruption, and currency arbitrage had undermined Nigeria’s revenue and integrity, but recent reforms have halted the…
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I built everything from scratch, didn’t inherit my father’s wealth – Aliko Dangote
Nigerian billionaire and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has clarified that his fortune was not inherited from his father but built entirely from scratch. Speaking in a Bloomberg interview that resurfaced online on Tuesday, Dangote explained that although his father was “fairly wealthy” through business and politics, and counted among the richest men of his era, he made a conscious decision not to hold on to any inherited wealth. He revealed that whatever assets he did receive from his father were instead donated to charity. “One thing that I’m very, very proud of is that I did not inherit any…
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Illegal occupants will be thrown out, poverty is not an excuse – Wike says as he vows to demolish shanties in FCT
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his stance against shanties in Abuja, declaring them illegal and insisting that their occupants will be removed. Speaking during a live media chat on Monday, September 1, Wike argued that the makeshift settlements not only disfigure the city but also serve as hideouts for criminals. He dismissed poverty as an excuse for illegal occupation, stressing that crime and insecurity cannot be justified on those grounds. The minister cited past instances, including a March 2025 demolition order in Gishiri and Katampe, where occupants were given a three-month grace period…
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Thanks for making this journey look easy. You’re the best – Comedian, Okey Bakassi celebrates 24th wedding anniversary
Popular Nigerian actor and comedian, Okey Bakassi, is celebrating a beautiful milestone with his wife as they mark their 24th wedding anniversary. The entertainer took to Instagram to share a touching message, reflecting on their journey together since they exchanged vows in Port Harcourt, the very city where their love story began. “On this day 24 years ago, we went before God, family, and friends to exchange marital vows in Port Harcourt, the city we first met. We were young, excited, and oblivious to the enormity of the challenges ahead… The bills piled, Covid-19 happened… too many challenges. But with…
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