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Joshua Gears Up For Surprise Comeback Fight In 2025
Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua looks set to be back in the ring before the close of 2025. The announcement was made by his promoter Eddie Hearn on Monday. Joshua has recently undergone elbow surgery in the aftermath of his September 2024 knockout loss to Daniel Dubois. The defeat prevented Joshua from becoming a three-time […] The post Joshua Gears Up For Surprise Comeback Fight In 2025 appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Severing diplomatic ties with US would be grave for Nigeria – lawyer
A lawyer and public issues analyst, Justice Osai Ahiakwo, has cautioned against calls for Nigeria to cut diplomatic relations with the United States of America. This follows a verbal threat by President Donald Trump to take military action against terrorist enclaves in Nigeria over alleged genocide against Christians. One of those calling for severance of
Severing diplomatic ties with US would be grave for Nigeria – lawyer
A lawyer and public issues analyst, Justice Osai Ahiakwo, has cautioned against calls for Nigeria to cut diplomatic relations with the United States of America.
This follows a verbal threat by President Donald Trump to take military action against terrorist enclaves in Nigeria over alleged genocide against Christians.
One of those calling for severance of relations with the US, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, urged President Bola Tinubu to summon the US Ambassador and demand a retraction of former President Donald Trump’s alleged threat of military action against Nigeria.
Gumi went further to insist that if the threat was not withdrawn, Nigeria should sever diplomatic relations with the United States.
But Ahiakwo cautioned that, “Severing diplomatic ties with the US would be a grave mistake. It could lead to the loss of foreign aid, intelligence sharing networks, and investment opportunities, further weakening Nigeria’s already fragile security and economic systems.
“Such an abrupt and confrontational action would likely escalate tensions and be interpreted by Washington as a hostile gesture, worsening relations rather than repairing them.”
The lawyer advised that instead of issuing ultimatums like ‘retract the threat or sever ties’, Nigeria should pursue a what he called calibrated diplomatic response.
Ahiakwo stated that summoning the U.S. Ambassador for clarification, engaging through established diplomatic channels, and leveraging multilateral platforms such as the African Union and the United Nations would project Nigeria as a mature and responsible member of the international community.
He advised that in times like these, diplomacy must triumph over emotion, stating that Nigeria’s foreign policy should be guided by national interest.
The lawyer advised against what he termed as populist outbursts, saying true patriotism demands measured reasoning.
He disclosed that Nigeria’s strength lies not in cutting ties but in cultivating partnerships that secure its people and protect its future.
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Trump: We don’t want unsolicited military intervention – Southern, Middle Belt leaders
The National Caucus of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum, SMBLF, says it does not want any form of foreign military intervention in Nigeria, despite escalating attacks by terrorists across the country. The Forum stated this in a communiqué jointly signed by HRM Oba Oladipo Olaitan (Afenifere), Dr Bitrus Pogu (Middle Belt Forum),
Trump: We don’t want unsolicited military intervention – Southern, Middle Belt leaders
The National Caucus of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum, SMBLF, says it does not want any form of foreign military intervention in Nigeria, despite escalating attacks by terrorists across the country.
The Forum stated this in a communiqué jointly signed by HRM Oba Oladipo Olaitan (Afenifere), Dr Bitrus Pogu (Middle Belt Forum), Senator John Azuta-Mbata (Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide), and Ambassador Godknows Igali (PANDEF),
This is coming after the recent threat by the US President Donald Trump to deploy American military forces to Nigeria over what he described as the persecution and mass killing of Christians.
The SMBLF described the US designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, CPC, as a serious warning signal.
“While the SMBLF affirms its opposition to any unsolicited foreign military intervention in Nigeria, we consider the CPC designation a wake-up call to the Federal Government to urgently halt the ongoing mayhem and killings,” the communiqué partly read.
The Forum urged the government to confront the issues head-on by disarming and prosecuting militias, killer herdsmen, and extremist groups responsible for violence, and to restore occupied ancestral lands to rightful owners across communities in Benue, Plateau, Southern Kaduna, Taraba, Gombe, Southern Borno, Southern Kebbi, and other affected states.
Trump: We don’t want unsolicited military intervention – Southern, Middle Belt leaders
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Spotify’s active monthly users hit 713 million in Q3 2025
Global music streaming platform Spotify reported an 11% year-on-year increase in monthly active users, reaching 713 million in the third quarter of 2025, marking a significant milestone for the world’s largest audio streaming platform. The post Spotify’s active monthly users hit 713 million in Q3 2025 appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Tinubu seeks Senate approval for fresh N1.15 trillion domestic loan to fund 2025 budget
President Bola Tinubu has requested the approval of the Senate for a fresh N1.15 trillion domestic loan to help finance the deficit in the 2025 budget. The post Tinubu seeks Senate approval for fresh N1.15 trillion domestic loan to fund 2025 budget appeared first on Nairametrics.
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FG’s Tax Reforms ’ll Boost IGR, Strengthen Subnational Economies, Says Adedeji
FG’s Tax Reforms ’ll Boost IGR, Strengthen Subnational Economies, Says Adedeji
The Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr Zacch Adedeji, has said the Federal Government’s ongoing tax reforms are designed to boost Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and strengthen subnational economies across the country.
Adedeji stated this on Tuesday in Kano at the Northern Revenue Conference, themed ‘Readiness, Reforms, and Digital Transformation’.
Represented by the Secretary, Joint Tax Board (JTB), Mr Adesokan Olusegun, Adedeji said the reforms aimed to simplify tax processes, promote voluntary compliance and create a fair and transparent tax system.
He said the Nigeria Tax Administration (Provisions) Act was one of the country’s most significant fiscal reforms, targeted at improving efficiency, transparency and equity in tax administration.
According to him, the act would simplify compliance, reduce bottlenecks and promote a predictable, technology-driven tax environment powered by digital tools.
Adedeji highlighted the integration of Tax Identification Numbers (TINs) across federal, state and local governments as a major step towards harmonizing taxpayer databases and enhancing real-time data sharing.
He said the joint tax board was working with state governments to align local tax laws with the new Act to curb multiple taxation and support subnational economies.
The FIRS chairman disclosed that the service had developed a Tax Harmonisation and Evaluation Framework and initiated capacity-building programmes for state revenue authorities to enhance institutional efficiency.
He urged state governors to grant autonomy to their revenue agencies as provided in the new tax law, describing it as key to building a fair, efficient and transparent tax system.
Earlier, the Chairman, Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS), Dr Zaid Abubakar, said the conference marked a new phase in tax administration in Northern Nigeria.
He urged state revenue agencies to embrace digital transformation and institutional reforms in line with the evolving national tax system.
Abubakar said the 2025 reforms required precision, digital competence and bold leadership to enhance efficiency and service delivery, adding that the era of guesswork in tax administration is over.
The KIRS boss urged the participants to use the forum to exchange ideas and strengthen collaboration for a more efficient and taxpayer-friendly system. (NAN)
The Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr Zacch Adedeji, has said the Federal Government’s ongoing tax reforms are designed to boost Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and strengthen subnational
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Shettima jets out to Brazil for UN climate summit
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday jetted out to Belem, Brazil, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference. This was contained in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Communication, Stanley Nkwocha. DAILY POST reports that the two-day summit, hosted by Brazilian
Shettima jets out to Brazil for UN climate summit
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday jetted out to Belem, Brazil, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference.
This was contained in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Communication, Stanley Nkwocha.
DAILY POST reports that the two-day summit, hosted by Brazilian President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in partnership with international stakeholders, is scheduled to be held in the Amazonian capital of Pará state.
The statement revealed that Shettima will join several world leaders, global development partners and business executives for the high-level sessions.
“On the first day of engagements in Belem, Senator Shettima will attend the general plenary of leaders where he is expected to present Nigeria’s climate action address,” the statement read.
According to the statement, Shettima will also participate in the launch of the Tropical Forest Forever Fund and join a roundtable on Climate and Nature chaired by President Lula.
He will also hold bilateral meetings aimed at securing Nigeria’s participation in global carbon markets.
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Anambra Guber: Don’t Dare Security Operatives, IGP Warns Thugs
Anambra Guber: Don’t Dare Security Operatives, IGP Warns Thugs
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a stern warning to political thugs ahead of the November 8 Anambra governorship election not to undermine security or compromise the credibility of the exercise.
Egbetokun gave the warning on Tuesday in Abuja at the Cleen Foundation 2025 Anambra Governorship Election Security Threat Assessment (STA) Dissemination.
The IGP, represented by the Acting Commissioner of Police, Umar Hadejia from the Operations Department, vowed that security agencies would not tolerate any act capable of undermining the credibility of the poll.
Egbetokun also cautioned political parties, their candidates and supporters to strictly adhere to electoral rules, particularly the provisions of the peace accord they signed, warning that any breach would attract decisive sanctions.
“We have made all the necessary arrangements to provide security at the Independent National Electoral Commission offices, for officials, international and local observers, as well as all the law-abiding citizens.
“We assure you that with the security arrangements which have been placed, we are very optimistic that the election will be conducted devoid of any incident.
“We urge party leaders to remember there is a peace accord that was signed by all the political parties to actually abide by what they have signed.
“Anybody who breaches or tries to cause any problem, the law will actually be applied on the person or persons,” he said.
Egbetokun warned that anyone caught attempting to disrupt the electoral process would be promptly arrested, thoroughly investigated and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Audi, represented by the ACG of Operations, David Ojelabi, also cautioned the electorate against any form of disorderly conduct during the election.
Audi urged the electorate to abide by electoral guidelines and cooperate fully with security personnel to ensure a peaceful exercise.
“With the number of our personnel on ground, alongside operatives from other security and intelligence agencies, we are confident that Anambra will witness a violence-free election on Saturday.
“We have been planning, training and engaging with stakeholders and I am confident that when we converge in Anambra, we will work together to ensure a peaceful election,” he said.
The Director of Programmes at Cleen Foundation, Mr Salaudeen Hashim, said the organisation’s Security Threat Assessment (STA) being disseminated was designed to support security agencies in strengthening their operational strategies and ensuring safe, credible elections.
He explained that the assessment also reinforces the foundation’s commitment to election security while highlighting emerging areas of concern and providing evidence-based insights to guide proactive response measures.
“There has been a slight shift in the threat landscape from our initial STA report previously released.
“This updated assessment is intended to guide stakeholders in preventing violence, strengthening accountability and identifying security risks that could threaten the credibility and safety of the election.
“Our findings indicate a high likelihood of pre-election violence, which requires urgent and proactive measures to mitigate risks.
“Security concerns remain the most significant threat ahead of the Anambra 2025 election, driven largely by distrust in the neutrality of security personnel and identified coordination gaps,” he said.
Hashim recommended the retraining of security personnel on neutrality, de-escalation and human-rights-based policing.
He also called for the establishment and effective use of public complaint mechanisms, urging security agencies to remain impartial, accountable and professional throughout the process.
He further encouraged the media to counter misinformation, promote factual reporting and exercise moderation in their coverage to avoid inflaming tensions.
According to him, the 2025 Anambra election will serve as a critical test of the state’s ability to balance security and democratic values.
Hashim noted that the conduct of security agencies and the tone of media reportage will significantly shape the credibility and outcome of the poll. (NAN)
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a stern warning to political thugs ahead of the November 8 Anambra governorship election not to undermine security or compromise the
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N13.2 debt: Workers stay home as Abia community locks up National Library for three months
The National Library of Nigeria, Abia State branch has remained closed for three months, following the sealing of its temporary office in Ohokobe Mbaocha Hall, Umuahia North LGA of the State. The situation, according to the Director of the branch, Mr. Enang Ikpi Efoli , is because of the inability of successive administrations in Abia
N13.2 debt: Workers stay home as Abia community locks up National Library for three months
The National Library of Nigeria, Abia State branch has remained closed for three months, following the sealing of its temporary office in Ohokobe Mbaocha Hall, Umuahia North LGA of the State.
The situation, according to the Director of the branch, Mr. Enang Ikpi Efoli , is because of the inability of successive administrations in Abia State to pay accumulated debt owed the Ohokobe Mbaocha community which now stands at N13.2 Million.
Consequently, all staff of the the National Library working in the office have been at home redundantly as the community insists that the complex would only be unsealed when the debt is cleared.
Explaining the situation to DAILY POST, the Director of National Library of Nigeria, Abia State branch, Mr Enang Ikpi Efoli said that the previous administration of former Governor Theodore Orji rented the office for the Library at N1.2 Million per anum with a further arrangement to provide a land where the Federal government would build a permanent site in the State.
According to to him, administration of Ex-Governor Orji paid N6 Million covering five years rent , leaving one year arrears.
He regretted that Orji’s successor, Okezie Ikpeazu allegedly refused to pay a dime to the Ohokobe Mbaocha community, making the debt to increase.
He added that the management team of the Library in Abia has also approached concerned authorities in the current administration of Governor Alex Otti to help in defraying the debt to enable the staff return back to work, saying that their appeals have not yielded anything.
Mr. Efoli who said that judiciary staff, information scientists , Lawyers, University lecturers, international researchers, are being denied the opportunity of accessing important documents in the Library, threatened that the Library may relocate to another State where their service is are better appreciated.
Confirming the development to Journalists ,the Chairman of Ohokobe Mbaocha community in Umuahia North LGA, Mr Nduka Awomukwu said his community still maintained cordial relationship with the Library but would only reopen the place unless the large debt is payed.
He also said that his community would also take the National Library of Nigeria to the Court to recover their ‘trapped’ money from the Federal agency.
When the matter was brought to the attention of Goveernor Alex Otti at Government House during his monthly media chat with Journalists in September, he said he was not aware of the situation but directed the concerned authorities to immediately look into it and get back to him.
However, when DAILY POST visited the Ohokobe Mbaocha community Hall housing the National Library of Nigeria on Tuesday at 2:pm: , the place was still sealed by the host community.
N13.2 debt: Workers stay home as Abia community locks up National Library for three months
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Tinubu Seeks Senate’s Approval of N1.15trn Domestic Loan
Tinubu Seeks Senate’s Approval of N1.15trn Domestic Loan
President Bola Tinubu has sought the approval of the Senate for a fresh N1.15 trillion loan from the domestic debt market to finance the deficit in the 2025 budget.
Tinubu’s request was contained in a letter addressed to President of Senate Godswill Akpabio and read during plenary on Tuesday.
According to the letter, the proposed borrowing is aimed at bridging the funding gap and ensuring the full implementation of government programmes and projects under the 2025 fiscal plan.
Following the reading of the letter, Akpabio referred the request to the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debt for further legislative input.
The committee is expected to report back to plenary in one week.(NAN)
President Bola Tinubu has sought the approval of the Senate for a fresh N1.15 trillion loan from the domestic debt market to finance the deficit in the 2025 budget. Tinubu’s request was contained in
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