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NSCDC pledges smooth Eid-el-Fitr celebration
The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr Ahmed Audi, has assured the public of a peaceful and secure Eid-el-Fitr celebration. NSCDC has deployed a large number of personnel across the country for the celebration. A statement on Saturday, by the NSCDC spokesperson, Afolabi Babawale, confirmed that the corps had activated
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The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr Ahmed Audi, has assured the public of a peaceful and secure Eid-el-Fitr celebration. NSCDC has deployed a large number of personnel across the country for the celebration. A statement on Saturday, by the NSCDC spokesperson, Afolabi Babawale, confirmed that the corps had activated
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Ife chief, Odeyemi, clocks 86
The Obasewa of Ile-Ife, Chief John Odeyemi, will mark his 86th birthday on April 4, 2025. This was disclosed in a statement made available to Sunday PUNCH. According to the statement, the renowned accountant, industrialist, and philanthropist, has left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s corporate and economic landscape. The statement said, “Born in Ile-Ife, Osun
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The Obasewa of Ile-Ife, Chief John Odeyemi, will mark his 86th birthday on April 4, 2025. This was disclosed in a statement made available to Sunday PUNCH. According to the statement, the renowned accountant, industrialist, and philanthropist, has left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s corporate and economic landscape. The statement said, “Born in Ile-Ife, Osun
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Nigerians spent N21tn on food importation – Report
A total of N21.51tn was spent on the importation of various goods, including foodstuffs and other items, by Nigerians over the past four years, data from the National Bureau of Statistics has revealed. The data indicates that despite efforts to boost local production, Nigeria’s dependence on imports continues to rise across multiple sectors. Of the
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A total of N21.51tn was spent on the importation of various goods, including foodstuffs and other items, by Nigerians over the past four years, data from the National Bureau of Statistics has revealed. The data indicates that despite efforts to boost local production, Nigeria’s dependence on imports continues to rise across multiple sectors. Of the
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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
