Trump’s plan for Ukraine comes into focus: NATO off the table and concessions on territory
Advisers to Donald Trump publicly and privately are floating proposals to end the Ukraine war that would cede large parts of the country to Russia for the foreseeable future, according to a Reuters analysis of their statements and interviews with Read more…
CNG Rejects Tax Reform Bills Over ‘Lack Of Equity, Inclusion, Sustainability’
Having carefully observed and monitored the ongoing conversation on the Tax Reform Bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu administration, the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has categorically rejected the tax reforms in their current forms, saying they represented a shortsighted Read more…
Farotimi: Police shifting focus to cases that appear to stifle critical voices – Peter Obi
The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has chided the police over the handling of the defamation case against an ally and activist, Dele Farotimi. Farotimi was on Wednesday remanded in prison custody until December 10 by Read more…
Atiku Condemns Activist Farotimi’s Arrest, Calls It Reminder Of Military Dictatorship
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has has condemned the arrest of a civil rights activist, Dele Farotimi, describing it as a reminder of “the dark days of military dictatorship.” Farotimi was arrested on Monday over his book titled, ‘Nigeria and Read more…
CBN denies forced retirements, says early exit option voluntary
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), yesterday, categorically dismissed rumours of forced mass retirements, emphasising that its Early Exit Package (EEP) is entirely voluntary. According to the apex bank, the decision to extend the benefit to a wider range of staff Read more…
Court remands activist lawyer Dele Farotimi in prison, postpones bail hearing
A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, Wednesday, remanded a lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, in prison over alleged defamation of Afe Babalola, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and founder of Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti (ABUAD). Read more…
Self sponsored group sets to champion Gov Soludo’s reelection campaigns
From Ifeoma Ejiofor A self sponsored group, Anambra Patriots for Soludo(APS) has expressed her preparedness to champion Gov Charles Soludo’s reelection campaigns. The next Anambra gubernatorial polls has been fixed for November, 2025. The chairman of APS, Chief Ejiamatu Damian Read more…
TONY MUODIELU CONGRATULATES SLY EZEOKENWA; Says APGA Ready For All Forthcoming Elections
By Don Peter Okoro. The Chairman of Nnewi North Chapter of the All Progressive Grand Alliance Rotarian Tony Muodielu, aka Tony Class, has offered his congratulatory message to the National Chairman of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, Chief Barr Sly Read more…
More Ukrainian troops deserting – Polish minister
Ukrainian soldiers training in Poland are beginning to experience war fatigue and desertion is likely to grow, Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense, Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, told journalists on Monday. Asked to comment on the recent Financial Times Read more…
Ohanaeze To Hold Emergency Meeting Over Leadership Vacuum
Apex Igbo social-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has commenced moves to have an emergency meeting over crucial issues attempting to tear the body apart. Imeobi, the highest decision making organ and the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the body will take Read more…
EFCC explains why it won’t reveal owner of seized 753 duplexes in Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has reacted to the public outrage surrounding their failure to reveal the owner of the forfeited 753 duplexes and other apartments in Lokogoma District, Abuja. On Monday, the agency announced the record-breaking recovery Read more…
Why several sections of tax reform bills make me uncomfortable — Pantami
Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Pantami, has expressed discomfort with several sections of the proposed tax reform bills, citing ambiguities and potential constitutional conflicts that could hinder its implementation. The proposed legislation, which seeks to Read more…
Trump’s plan for Ukraine comes into focus: NATO off the table and concessions on territory
Advisers to Donald Trump publicly and privately are floating proposals to end the Ukraine war that would cede large parts of the country to Russia for the foreseeable future, according to a Reuters analysis of their statements and interviews with Read more…
Self sponsored group sets to champion Gov Soludo’s reelection campaigns
From Ifeoma Ejiofor A self sponsored group, Anambra Patriots for Soludo(APS) has expressed her preparedness to champion Gov Charles Soludo’s reelection campaigns. The next Anambra gubernatorial polls has been fixed for November, 2025. The chairman of APS, Chief Ejiamatu Damian Read more…
TONY MUODIELU CONGRATULATES SLY EZEOKENWA; Says APGA Ready For All Forthcoming Elections
By Don Peter Okoro. The Chairman of Nnewi North Chapter of the All Progressive Grand Alliance Rotarian Tony Muodielu, aka Tony Class, has offered his congratulatory message to the National Chairman of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, Chief Barr Sly Read more…
Ohanaeze To Hold Emergency Meeting Over Leadership Vacuum
Apex Igbo social-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has commenced moves to have an emergency meeting over crucial issues attempting to tear the body apart. Imeobi, the highest decision making organ and the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the body will take Read more…
Arch Paul Ileka (Solid Base) received appointment as Chairman of State Badminton Association
By Ezeakukwu Emmanuel Nsoedo Arch Paul Ileka (Solid Base) was recently appointed the State Chairman of Badminton Association by the Anambra State Sports Development Commission. The Commission, through a letter signed by its Chairman, Patrick Estate Onyedum, declared that Arch Read more…
Commissioners, Nkwoka Urge Ndi Anambra to Embrace Healthy Living With Nonye Soludo
..As Governor’s Wife Launch Weekly Exercise, Community Garden/Farmers Market at LGAs By Uzo Ugwunze The Commissioner for Information Dr Law Mefor, Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, Executive Chairman Idemili North Local Government Area INLGA, Chief Stanley Nkwoka (Ochendo) have Read more…
Heroic Eagles return home after 17 hours Libyan ordeal
It was a show of shame at the Al Abraq Airport in Al Abraq, Libya, from Sunday to Monday as players and officials of Nigeria’s senior men’s national team were held hostage by Libyan authorities upon their arrival in the country Read more…
LeBron James and son Bronny make NBA history by playing together
LeBron James and his eldest son Bronny James have claimed a piece of NBA history, making their long-awaited first appearance alongside each other for the Los Angeles Lakers. The duo appeared together on Sunday at the start of the second Read more…
CNG Rejects Tax Reform Bills Over ‘Lack Of Equity, Inclusion, Sustainability’
Having carefully observed and monitored the ongoing conversation on the Tax Reform Bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu administration, the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has categorically rejected the tax reforms in their current forms, saying they represented a shortsighted Read more…
CBN denies forced retirements, says early exit option voluntary
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), yesterday, categorically dismissed rumours of forced mass retirements, emphasising that its Early Exit Package (EEP) is entirely voluntary. According to the apex bank, the decision to extend the benefit to a wider range of staff Read more…
Why several sections of tax reform bills make me uncomfortable — Pantami
Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Pantami, has expressed discomfort with several sections of the proposed tax reform bills, citing ambiguities and potential constitutional conflicts that could hinder its implementation. The proposed legislation, which seeks to Read more…
Zulum Lied, Tax Reforms Won’t Scrap TETFund, NASENI, NITDA – Presidency
The Presidency has dismissed claims that the proposed tax reform bills before the National Assembly aim to abolish key national agencies, including the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), and the National Read more…
Alleged Coup Plot: I begged Abacha not to execute Obasanjo in 1995 – Gowon
Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon has revealed how he pleaded with late Gen. Sani Abacha not to execute former President Olusegun Obasanjo over the alleged coup plot in 1995. Gowon made this disclosure at the first edition of Read more…
APC is most active political party in Nigeria -Ikedife Jnr
From Ijeoma John Nnewi The South-East Zonal organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Mr Dozie Ikedife (Jnr) has said APC remained the most active political party in Nigeria. Mr Ikedife who made this known on Monday,25th of November, Read more…
VAT Controversy And Calls For Restructuring
By Richard Odu The opposition to the tax reform bill by some northern governors has reawakened the desire for restructuring Nigeria’s political system, especially as it concerns generation and distribution of commonwealth and amenities. The grouse of the governors was Read more…
Access Bank Tackles VeryDarkMan, Says No N500m Missing From Customer’s Account
media influencer, Vincent Martins Otse, a.k.a VeryDarkMan, that N500m was missing from a customer’s account domiciled with the bank. In a statement issued via its social media accounts on Sunday, the bank maintained that it doesn’t engage in unethical practices Read more…