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Senate and FG’s Tax Reform Team Meet to Resolve Controversies

The Senate and the Federal Government’s team, led by Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), met on Monday to address contentious points in the four Tax Reform Bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu....

China Deepens Military Collaboration with Nigeria

Strengthening Security Ties Between Africa and Asia China is providing CN¥1 billion ($130 million) to strengthen military and police forces across Nigeria and African nations. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced the...

Obi Visits Dele Farotimi, Commends His Dedication

January 3, 2025 Peter Obi praised lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi for his courage and resilience after Farotimi’s recent release. In a Friday tweet, Obi expressed admiration for Farotimi’s strength and support...

Activist Mahdi Sent to Prison Over Post on French Military Base

A Chief Magistrate Court in Kaduna has ordered the detention of Nigerian activist Mahdi Shehu following his controversial social media post. Shehu, arrested by the State Security Services (SSS), is charged with...

Borno CJTF Member Arrested for Supplying Food to Boko Haram

Arrest of Civilian Joint Task Force Member A member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Borno State, Muhammad Idrissa, has been arrested for allegedly providing cooking supplies to Boko Haram...

Nigeria Calls for Dialogue with Niger Amidst Accusation

General Abdourahman Tchiani accused Nigeria of collaborating with France to destabilize Niger, escalating tensions between the two nations. Nigeria responded by urging calm and reaffirming its dedication to addressing the conflict through...

IPOB Challenges Soludo on Kanu’s Release

IPOB Insists Kanu’s Release Will End Insecurity The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has strongly contested Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo’s recent statement about the release of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi...

NiMet Predicts Dust Haze Across Nigeria

Weather Outlook for the Week The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) forecasts dust haze nationwide from December 30 to January 1, 2025. On Monday, moderate dust haze will affect the northern region, reducing...

Tensions Between Nigeria and Niger Over France Collaboration

Niger’s Allegations Against Nigeria and France On Christmas Day 2024, Niger’s military leader, Brigadier General Abdourahmane Tchiani, accused Nigeria of collaborating with France to destabilize the junta-led government in Niger. Tchiani claimed...

Rehabilitation of Terrorists: FG Allocates N1.4bn Amidst Debates

Government’s Continued Investment in Terrorism Rehabilitation and Secret Trials Sparks Debate Government Invests N1.4bn in Terrorism Rehabilitation Centers In a recent report, the Nigerian Federal Government revealed a total expenditure of N1.4...

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