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Reps move to create National Youth Fund
The House of Representatives has received the report on a bill seeking to establish the National Youths Scheme Fund. The report, which was submitted to the House at plenary on Tuesday, was put together by the House Committee on Youth Development, chaired by Martins Esin from Akwa Ibom State. A copy of the report, exclusively
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The House of Representatives has received the report on a bill seeking to establish the National Youths Scheme Fund. The report, which was submitted to the House at plenary on Tuesday, was put together by the House Committee on Youth Development, chaired by Martins Esin from Akwa Ibom State. A copy of the report, exclusively
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Legal Aid Council handles 7,140 cases
The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria has reported that it handled no fewer than 7,140 cases in 2024 and a total of 6,709 in 2023. The council noted that 4,120 of the 2023 cases were concluded, marking a significant milestone in its 48-year history of providing free legal services to indigent Nigerians. A breakdown of
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The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria has reported that it handled no fewer than 7,140 cases in 2024 and a total of 6,709 in 2023. The council noted that 4,120 of the 2023 cases were concluded, marking a significant milestone in its 48-year history of providing free legal services to indigent Nigerians. A breakdown of
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EFCC ignores court ruling six months after businessman’s acquittal
Six months after the Lagos State High Court acquitted the Chief Executive Officer of Rianol Energy, Mark Obisesan, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has reportedly failed to release his confiscated belongings as directed by the court. The EFCC’s Lagos zonal office had arrested Obisesan for possession of a suspected fake traveller’s cheque worth $10,000.
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Six months after the Lagos State High Court acquitted the Chief Executive Officer of Rianol Energy, Mark Obisesan, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has reportedly failed to release his confiscated belongings as directed by the court. The EFCC’s Lagos zonal office had arrested Obisesan for possession of a suspected fake traveller’s cheque worth $10,000.
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Iheanacho scores first Boro goal in comeback
Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho scored his first goal for Middlesbrough to help spark a comeback in their 2-1 victory over Oxford United, strengthening Teesside hopes of a Sky Bet Championship play-off place, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 28-year-old Nigerian forward found the net just three minutes into the second half, cancelling out Michal Helik’s
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Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho scored his first goal for Middlesbrough to help spark a comeback in their 2-1 victory over Oxford United, strengthening Teesside hopes of a Sky Bet Championship play-off place, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 28-year-old Nigerian forward found the net just three minutes into the second half, cancelling out Michal Helik’s
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Human rights commission congratulates Tinubu
The International Human Rights Commission in Nigeria has felicitated President Bola Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, acknowledging his dedication to repositioning the country and guiding Nigeria through challenges toward prosperity. This is as the IHRC raised concerns about Nigeria’s security challenges, citing the mob action on the northern travellers in Edo State and the execution
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The International Human Rights Commission in Nigeria has felicitated President Bola Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, acknowledging his dedication to repositioning the country and guiding Nigeria through challenges toward prosperity. This is as the IHRC raised concerns about Nigeria’s security challenges, citing the mob action on the northern travellers in Edo State and the execution
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MRS, others raise petrol prices to N930 in Lagos, N960 in North
As a direct fallout of the recent suspension of sales of petroleum products in naira by the Dangote refinery, MRS filling station has effected a new price regime, raising its pump price to N930 per litre in Lagos and N960 for residents living in the northern part of the country. The new price regime, effective
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As a direct fallout of the recent suspension of sales of petroleum products in naira by the Dangote refinery, MRS filling station has effected a new price regime, raising its pump price to N930 per litre in Lagos and N960 for residents living in the northern part of the country. The new price regime, effective
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Senate to consider Tinubu’s tax reform bills after resumption
The Senate is set to prioritise the consideration and passage of President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills upon resumption from its recess on April 29. The four bills, Nigerian Tax Bill, Tax Administration Bill, Revenue Tax Board Bill, and Nigerian Revenue Service Establishment Bill were forwarded by the President as part of efforts to reform
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The Senate is set to prioritise the consideration and passage of President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills upon resumption from its recess on April 29. The four bills, Nigerian Tax Bill, Tax Administration Bill, Revenue Tax Board Bill, and Nigerian Revenue Service Establishment Bill were forwarded by the President as part of efforts to reform
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Rivers: Opposition, CSOs warn against erosion of democracy
Opposition parties and civil society organisations have cautioned President Bola Tinubu against the involvement of the military in democratic governance. They expressed concerns that Nigeria was witnessing a growing militarisation of democracy, citing the recent declaration of a state of emergency and the appointment of a sole administrator in Rivers State. Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi
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Opposition parties and civil society organisations have cautioned President Bola Tinubu against the involvement of the military in democratic governance. They expressed concerns that Nigeria was witnessing a growing militarisation of democracy, citing the recent declaration of a state of emergency and the appointment of a sole administrator in Rivers State. Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi
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Opposition restrategises as SDP rejects merger plans
Opposition figures seeking a formidable political platform ahead of the 2027 elections are reassessing their strategies following the rejection of merger terms by the Social Democratic Party. The National Secretary of the SDP, Olu Agunloye, confirmed on Monday that the party would not enter into any mergers or adopt external takeover models. He emphasised that
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Opposition figures seeking a formidable political platform ahead of the 2027 elections are reassessing their strategies following the rejection of merger terms by the Social Democratic Party. The National Secretary of the SDP, Olu Agunloye, confirmed on Monday that the party would not enter into any mergers or adopt external takeover models. He emphasised that
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Dangote, Adenuga, Rabiu, Otedola remain on forbes Africa’s billionaires List
Nigeria’s wealthiest businessmen, Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu, and Femi Otedola, have emerged as the only Nigerians on the 2025 ‘Africa’s Billionaires List’ compiled by Forbes, which was released on Saturday. Once again, Dangote topped the list for the 14th consecutive year, with an estimated net worth of $23.9 billion, up from $13.9 billion
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Nigeria’s wealthiest businessmen, Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu, and Femi Otedola, have emerged as the only Nigerians on the 2025 ‘Africa’s Billionaires List’ compiled by Forbes, which was released on Saturday. Once again, Dangote topped the list for the 14th consecutive year, with an estimated net worth of $23.9 billion, up from $13.9 billion
