Many feared trapped in Abuja building collapse

A four-storey building attached to the Westbrook Hotel in the Garki area of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja collapsed on Monday night, trapping numerous individuals under the debris. An eyewitness reported that there may be fatalities, citing the lack of coordination among emergency responders hindering efficient operations. “There is a possibility that there could […]

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Lagos tackles cholera outbreak at Kirikiri prison

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration in Lagos State has confirmed the spread of cholera at Kirikiri prison. Providing updates on the situation, State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, reported that the government has received additional support from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to combat the infectious disease. Abayomi highlighted the government’s swift response with urgent […]

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FG approves deduction of tax at source

Presidential Tax Reforms Committee mulls Nigeria Revenue Service to replace FIRS The Federal Government has approved a simplified and business-friendly withholding tax regime, according to Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee. The new regime aims to address challenges with the existing withholding tax system, which was introduced in 1977 […]

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Borno suicide attacks: Death toll rises to 32

Vice President Kashim Shattima has announced that the death toll from the Gwoza suicide bombing has risen to 32, with 26 victims still receiving medical treatment. Initially, 42 victims were hospitalised, but two later succumbed to their injuries. During a visit to the victims at General Hospital in Maiduguri on Monday, the VP expressed shock […]

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Eminent Nigerians to assess Tinubu administration’s performance at Abuja forum Thursday

The performance of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR., since May 29 last year when he assumed office will be the subject of debate by eminent Nigerians at a public forum to be held in Abuja on Thursday. Particularly, the forum will appraise how the policies and programmes of the administration has impacted […]

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How govt policies, infrastructure deficit threaten Nigeria’s $6.5bn beer market

Why capital market may not be the way out — Expert The recent decision of Diageo to sell its 58.02 percent shareholding in Guinness Nigeria to Tolaram heightened the already palpable tension in the nation’s multi-billion dollar beer market. For many, the latest development represents the ailing status of the once thriving market, put at […]

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Atiku, Obi flay Borno bomb attacks, as US offers support, Tinubu assures citizens

Attack heinous crime against Nigeria —Northern governors Borno SEMA confirms more blasts, 18 people killed Attackers will have an encounter with justice —Tinubu FG’s failure to hold frontline responsible for attacks —Atiku Nigerians must be unrelenting in demanding security —Obi Senate Chief Whip tasks military to redouble its efforts US condemns attack The Northern States […]

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Pilot survives as NAF helicopter crashes in Kaduna

An Air Force helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) crashed in the early hours of Monday morning in Tami village, located in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Eyewitness reports said the incident occurred at approximately 5:00 AM, causing significant alarm among residents. The helicopter which was on a routine operational […]

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Fuel Scarcity: Ibadan commuters stranded as petrol stations halt sale

Commuters in some parts of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Monday were stranded at various Bus-Stops, following the inability of commercial vehicles, motorcycles, and tricycle operators to get fuel for their operations. Some of the commuters, the majority of who are civil servants were seen standing helpless at bus stops waiting for vehicles or […]

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Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s N1b suit against FG

A Federal High Court in Abuja has just dismissed a N1 billion suit filed by the. detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, against the Federal Government and the Department of State Services (DSS). In his judgment, the presiding judge, Justice James Omotoso held that the IPOB leader failed to show […]

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