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Amazon Lists Dele Farotimi’s Book as Number One Bestseller Worldwide Amazon has listed Dele Farotimi’s book, "Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System," as the number one bestseller in global politics. This surge in popularity came after…
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Borno Deputy Governor, Over 100 Passengers Escape Plane Incident Borno State Deputy Governor Umar Kadafur and over 100 passengers on Wednesday evening escaped a disaster when a Max Air plane developed engine trouble some few minutes…
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Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election, 15 governors have reportedly joined a coalition led by prominent opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. This coalition aims…
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International streaming giant, Netflix, is reportedly set to exit the Nigerian market due to economic challenges in the country. The move comes according to reports by Peoples Gazette, following the release of recent inflation…
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The FBI has arrested Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade for allegedly orchestrating a racist attack on himself to influence the election outcome. This development has led the FBI to refer Mobolade for prosecution for making false…
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Peter Obi, Labour Party’s presidential candidate in 2023, has strongly condemned the arrest of his political ally, Dele Farotimi, over a defamation petition. In a statement on Tuesday, Obi described Farotimi’s arrest as a grave…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered 753 duplexes and other apartments on Plot 109 Cadastral Zone C09, Lokogoma District, Abuja, from former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor Godwin Emefiele, according to…
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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed deep concern over the arrest of human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi on allegations of libel, as well as the reported invasion of his law firm and harassment of lawyers and staff. The NBA…
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In a significant move to bolster bilateral relations and economic cooperation, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a major change in visa requirements for Nigerian travelers. Speaking at the 11th session of the…
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The House of Representatives has given President Bola Tinubu a 72-hour ultimatum to unfreeze all National Social Investment Programmes Agency (NSIPA) accounts. On Tuesday, the lower legislative chamber asked the Nigerian leader…
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President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Ministry of Justice to collaborate with the National Assembly to address concerns raised about the tax reform bill. This directive aims to ensure that all genuine issues are resolved before the…
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The Nigerian Police have arrested prominent human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, just nearly 24 hours after he reported an alleged threat to his life. Farotimi, known for his outspoken criticism of President Bola Tinubu, was taken into…
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Joe Igbokwe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has alleged that the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, owns the newly seized Abuja estate with 753 duplexes, which the Economic and Financial…
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The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has voiced cautious support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills, while urging transparency, inclusivity, and broad public participation in the process. In a…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has named Adeboye Adeyinka, alias Zulu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development. Zulu is a well-experienced sports administrator who was until his appointment, the Special…
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Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the presidential committee on tax policy and fiscal reforms, has refuted any plans to employ Alpha-Beta Consulting or other consultants for tax collection. During a town hall meeting hosted by Channels…
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The presidency on Monday shed more light on the tax reform bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu, currently before the National Assembly. A statement from the presidency explained that Tinubu proposed the reforms to…
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The Federal Government's proposed tax reform bill, championed by President Bola Tinubu, has drawn fierce opposition from prominent northern political and thought leaders. They argue that the reforms could worsen regional economic…
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1000 staff will be sacked to Create Room for Cronies. In the absence of any last-minute adjustments, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is expected to dismiss approximately 1,000 of its workers before the end of the year, according to…
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Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has warned President Bola Tinubu about the consequences of the proposed tax reform bills. During an interview with Channels Television on Sunday, December 1, Zulum acknowledged Tinubu’s…
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