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Tax Reform Bill Not Against the North – Presidency Insists
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration has clarified that the proposed tax reform bills are designed to benefit all states, addressing concerns raised by Northern governors. The…
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BREAKING: Senate confirms all seven of Tinubu’s new ministerial nominees
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the seven ministerial nominees recently submitted by President Bola Tinubu. The decision followed an expedited screening process by the upper chamber,…
Strike: FG, SSANU, NASU in close door meeting
The Federal Government is set to meet with the Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions and the Senior Staff…
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Reps propose bill to increase membership from 360 to 366
The House of Representatives has introduced a bill to amend Section 49 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) to allocate…
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Insecurity:”Nigerians should carry arms for self-defence” Ned Nwoko insists
Ned Nwoko, the lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District, again has called for Nigerians to bear arms for self-defence. Speaking on Channels Television the senator defended…
Governors Move to Establish Constitutional Role for Traditional Rulers
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and traditional rulers have agreed to form a committee that will work on creating a clear constitutional role for traditional rulers…
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Why Tinubu Appointed New Acting Chief of Army Staff – Presidency
President Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as acting Chief of Army Staff. Oluyede will stand in for the substantive Chief of Army Staff,…
FG restores Power to Northern Nigeria after days of blackout
The Federal Government has fulfilled its promise to restore power to the northern part of the country that has been in darkness for more than 10…
Africa & World
Israel Experiencing Shortage of Soldiers After One Year of War in Gaza
Over a year into the Gaza war, Israel’s military reservists are experiencing exhaustion, and the army faces challenges in recruitment as it opens a new front…
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan Heads AU Mission to Observe Botswana’s General Elections
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, in his capacity as head of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM), was seen visiting polling stations across Gaborone, the…