Tag: politics
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Federal Govt releases guidelines for transition to new tax regime
Editor The Federal Government has unveiled comprehensive guidelines to facilitate Nigeria’s transition to a new tax regime under the Tax Acts 2025. The guidelines, issued by the Ministry of Finance, are intended to provide clarity for taxpayers, revenue agencies, tax consultants, and other stakeholders as the country implements sweeping tax reforms. Speaking on the development,…
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Athletes hit Lagos for Commonwealth Games Trials
Admin The stage is set for an exciting showdown as athletes from across Nigeria continue to arrive in Lagos ahead of the Commonwealth Games Trials scheduled to take place at the Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex. The event has been scheduled for June 20th through 22nd, starting in the morning. With the trials fast…
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Nigeria’s ex-petroleum minister Alison-Madueke cleared of all charges in UK corruption trial
EDitor Former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke was found not guilty of six bribery charges by a London jury on Wednesday, after a rare corruption trial of a high-profile former energy official. The verdicts are a major blow to British authorities, who began their investigation into corruption allegations against Alison-Madueke more than a decade ago.…
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Appeal Court stays execution of judgment deregistering ADC, four others
Editor The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ordered a stay of execution of the judgment that directed the Independent National Electoral Commission to deregister the African Democratic Congress and four other political parties. In a unanimous decision on Tuesday, a three-member panel led by Justice A. B. Mohammed condemned Justice Peter Lifu of the…
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Ofili leads quality Nigerian showing at LA Grand Prix
By Maxwell Nigeria’s athletes delivered an impressive display across the track and field events at the LA Grand Prix, with sprinter Favour Ofili headlining the country’s performances by securing her first 200m victory of the 2026 season. Ofili showed her class in challenging conditions, powering to victory in the women’s 200 metres in 22.45 seconds…
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Court orders INEC to deregister ADC, Accord Party, 3 others
Admin A Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), over their alleged failure to meet constitutional requirements for continued registration. Justice Peter Lifu delivered the judgment on Monday in a suit filed by the National Forum of Former…
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ADC officially picks Rotimi Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate
Editor The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has picked former Rivers State Governor and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as its vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, pairing him with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on what party leaders describe as a “unity and rescue ticket.” Announcing the decision, ADC National Publicity Secretary, Mallam…
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Terrorists attack Kogi school, kill vice principal, six-year-old
Editor Bandits have again attacked, and this time they invaded Government Secondary School, Iluke Bunu in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, killing three persons, including a vice principal and a 6-year-old child. The attack, which occurred at about 10:00am on Wednesday, threw the community into mourning and heightened concerns over security in the…
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Trump says US ‘must’ respond after Iran shot down US Army helicopter
Editor President Donald Trump blamed Iran on Tuesday for shooting down a U.S. Army helicopter close to the Strait of Hormuz and said the United States must respond. Iran’s top diplomat said foreign military forces near the country’s territory “are at constant risk.” In the first known operation of its kind by the American military,…
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Itemuagbor hails Okpebholo for Okpekpe Road Race 2026 global success
Editor Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has been praised for providing the enabling environment that ensured the successful organisation of the 11th edition of the World Athletics Gold Label Okpekpe International 10km Road Race, held on Saturday in Okpekpe, Etsako East Local Government Area. Mike Itemuagbor, Chief Executive Officer of Pamodzi Sports Marketing, organisers of…
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