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An angry mob has set ablaze two yet-to-be-identified revenue collectors of the Anambra State Government for causing a tipper driver to ram and kill a bystander at the Old Market Road along Venn Road by Egerton Bus Stop in Onitsha, Anambra State. The incident, which occurred on Friday, caused confusion, thereby leading to gridlock in
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An angry mob has set ablaze two yet-to-be-identified revenue collectors of the Anambra State Government for causing a tipper driver to ram and kill a bystander at the Old Market Road along Venn Road by Egerton Bus Stop in Onitsha, Anambra State. The incident, which occurred on Friday, caused confusion, thereby leading to gridlock in

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Former Senator Shehu Sani has charged Nigerians to read and understand issues before expressing their minds in the public domain According to him, people do not read anything more than a page to understand the content; they rely on social media to make decisions. Senator Shehu Sani who said this on his verified Facebook page
Tax reform bill will not increase taxes or impoverish Northern Nigeria – Shehu Sani

Former Senator Shehu Sani has charged Nigerians to read and understand issues before expressing their minds in the public domain

According to him, people do not read anything more than a page to understand the content; they rely on social media to make decisions.

Senator Shehu Sani who said this on his verified Facebook page noted that a man who did not read the content of a tax reform bill before the National Assembly claimed it was aimed at increasing taxes on Nigerians, impoverishing the North and enriching Lagos.

He wrote “A man told me that the Tax Reform Bill before the National Assembly is aimed at increasing taxes on Nigerians, impoverishing the North and enriching Lagos.

“I got a hard and soft copy of the Bill from NASS. I invited him for breakfast and gave him a copy of the Bill to show me where those issues are factored or written. He couldn’t.

“Then he said he just overheard people saying it and that’s why he also said it. Now that is the danger of reading nothing but social media. Many people nowadays don’t read anything that is more than one page whether it’s an article or a document.”

Tax reform bill will not increase taxes or impoverish Northern Nigeria – Shehu Sani

The Jigawa State Government has flagged off the departure of 30 newly recruited master technicians to China for specialised training in agricultural mechanisation in a bid to revolutionise its agricultural sector. This move is part of the state’s broader strategy to modernise agriculture and enhance productivity through advanced technology and capacity building. PUNCH Online reports
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The Jigawa State Government has flagged off the departure of 30 newly recruited master technicians to China for specialised training in agricultural mechanisation in a bid to revolutionise its agricultural sector. This move is part of the state’s broader strategy to modernise agriculture and enhance productivity through advanced technology and capacity building. PUNCH Online reports

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Six years after former Governor Ibikunle Amosun inaugurated the MITROS rice project with grand promises to revolutionise and position Ogun State’s agricultural landscape as a farming powerhouse, the N4bn initiative lies in ruins. Investigations reveal that two abandoned rice mills, sitting on 1.2 million hectares of arable land, stand as silent monuments to the state’s
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Six years after former Governor Ibikunle Amosun inaugurated the MITROS rice project with grand promises to revolutionise and position Ogun State’s agricultural landscape as a farming powerhouse, the N4bn initiative lies in ruins. Investigations reveal that two abandoned rice mills, sitting on 1.2 million hectares of arable land, stand as silent monuments to the state’s

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The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reserved judgement in a case filed by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, challenging a Federal High Court ruling that barred the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, from releasing monthly allocations to the state. The initial ruling, delivered on October 30 by Justice Joyce AbdulMalik of the Federal High
Appeal Court reserves judgement in Rivers State FAAC allocation dispute

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reserved judgement in a case filed by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, challenging a Federal High Court ruling that barred the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, from releasing monthly allocations to the state.

The initial ruling, delivered on October 30 by Justice Joyce AbdulMalik of the Federal High Court, faulted Governor Fubara for presenting the 2024 budget to a four-member Rivers State House of Assembly.

Justice AbdulMalik ruled that this action violated constitutional provisions and deemed the disbursement of monthly allocations by Fubara since January a breach of the constitution.

The ruling also issued an injunction restraining the CBN, the Accountant General of the Federation, Zenith Bank, and Access Bank from granting Rivers State access to funds from the Consolidated Revenue and Federation Accounts.

During Friday’s proceedings, a three-judge special panel, led by Justice Hamma Barka, heard submissions from the parties involved.

Fubara’s appeal sought to overturn the lower court’s decision and lift the restriction on state allocations.

The panel also consolidated five related appeals stemming from the initial judgement.

Justice Barka announced that the judgement would be reserved and communicated to all parties at a later date.

Appeal Court reserves judgement in Rivers State FAAC allocation dispute

The European Union on Saturday raised an offer by rich nations to help poor countries worst hit by climate change to $300 billion a year in a bid to salvage talks that the developing world warned were on the brink of collapse. Negotiators worked through the night in a windowless sports stadium in the Caspian
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The European Union on Saturday raised an offer by rich nations to help poor countries worst hit by climate change to $300 billion a year in a bid to salvage talks that the developing world warned were on the brink of collapse. Negotiators worked through the night in a windowless sports stadium in the Caspian

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The English Premier League has unveiled the official dates for the 2025/26 season in a statement released late Friday. The new campaign will kick off on Saturday, August 16, 2025, with the final match round slated for Sunday, May 24, 2026, ensuring a thrilling season from start to finish. In a move designed to prioritise
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The English Premier League has unveiled the official dates for the 2025/26 season in a statement released late Friday. The new campaign will kick off on Saturday, August 16, 2025, with the final match round slated for Sunday, May 24, 2026, ensuring a thrilling season from start to finish. In a move designed to prioritise

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NATO chief Mark Rutte held talks with US President-elect Donald Trump in Florida on the “global security issues facing the alliance”, a spokeswoman said Saturday. NATO’s Farah Dakhlallah said the meeting took place on Friday in Palm Beach. In his first term, Trump aggressively pushed Europe to step up defence spending and questioned the fairness
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NATO chief Mark Rutte held talks with US President-elect Donald Trump in Florida on the “global security issues facing the alliance”, a spokeswoman said Saturday. NATO’s Farah Dakhlallah said the meeting took place on Friday in Palm Beach. In his first term, Trump aggressively pushed Europe to step up defence spending and questioned the fairness

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Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe, as he celebrates his 79th birthday, describing the first-class monarch as an exemplary leader, who has been supportive of development efforts in the state. The governor, in a statement on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode,
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Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe, as he celebrates his 79th birthday, describing the first-class monarch as an exemplary leader, who has been supportive of development efforts in the state. The governor, in a statement on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode,

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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has said no airline has launched a nationwide awareness campaign to sensitize travelers and airlines on their rights and obligations. The campaign is aimed at bridging the gap between passengers and airlines while ensuring adherence to aviation regulations. The Director General of NCAA, Chris Najomo, in a press briefing
NCAA reiterates commitment to consumers’ rights

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has said no airline has launched a nationwide awareness campaign to sensitize travelers and airlines on their rights and obligations.

The campaign is aimed at bridging the gap between passengers and airlines while ensuring adherence to aviation regulations.

The Director General of NCAA, Chris Najomo, in a press briefing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja stressed the significance of informing passengers about their entitlements and responsibilities.

“This awareness campaign is to let passengers know their rights and obligations, and to ensure airlines uphold their duties. It’s not about always siding with passengers or airlines but ensuring fair treatment for both,” he said.

While highlighting common issues such as flight delays, Najomo noted that after 2 hours of delay, airlines must provide snacks and refreshments, adding that passengers are entitled to refunds, either in cash or processed online within two weeks.

According to him, after 4 hours, airlines must provide hotel accommodations for overnight delays, urging airlines to communicate potential delays promptly to passengers through SMS or other channels and allow them to adjust their plans.

“No airline wants to delay a flight intentionally. There are often external factors, but timely communication can reduce frustration,” Najomo remarked.

Najomo said that the NCAA campaign, which has already commenced at major airports such as Port Harcourt, will expand nationwide to increase public awareness, assuring travelers of improved experiences this festive season, citing the addition of several new aircraft to the fleets of airlines.

NCAA reiterates commitment to consumers’ rights