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30Jun By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Family cries out over genocidal attacks

The EGBENTA ALADA family in Ugboro in Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River State has cried out loudly for fear of being wiped out in what has become a Christian genocide in Nigeria. A member of the family, FERDINAND EGBENTA AMU, who spoke to this paper complained that their ordeal was as a result of the family sharing a common boundary with Benue State where the Christian genocide has ravaged recently. He stated that during one attack, his family properties were destroyed by the gun-wielding invaders who chanted Allahu Akbar (May Allah be praised). As they fired shots to force people to obey them. According to Mr. Ferdinand Egbenta Amu, some members of the family had been taken captives over the years by Islamic extremists tagged Boko Haram. Mr. Amu claimed that he ha...

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30Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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2027 : Gov. Sule cautions APC aspirants against violating electoral act, overheating politics.

"… says he will make known to the public his choice successor at appropriate time without fear or favour…" ……….. As Sen. Adamu, Nasarawa Speaker, Women Affairs Minister, former Speaker Balarabe, SSG, others back Nasarawa Western Zone to produce the next Governor come 2027. Gov. Abdulllahi Sule of Nasarawa State says that he will make known who he will prefer to succeed him in 2027 known to stakeholders and people of the State at an appropriate time without fear or favour. This, the Governor warned aspirants to play the game by its rules and avoid overheating the political atmosphere. Sule stated this during stakeholders meeting of All Progressives Congress (APC) of Nasarawa West Senatorial Zone held in Keffi LGA today. The Governor said that he would ensure justice and fair...

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29Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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HON. DIKKO ZEPHANIAH KPAGU GBUSU EMERGES AS SDP FLAG BEARER FOR KUJE AREA COUNCIL CHAIRMANSHIP ELECTION

History was made on 28th June as Hon. Dikko Zephaniah Kpagu Gbusu, a revolutionary voice for the oppressed people of Kuje, emerged victorious in the just concluded Social Democratic Party (SDP) Chairmanship Primary Elections for Kuje Area Council. In his victory speech, Hon. Dikko dedicated this triumph to God Almighty and to the working people, grassroots communities, and all oppressed masses of Kuje, whose voices have long been silenced by elite domination and bad governance. He expressed deep appreciation to the party officials, the electoral committee, and the courageous delegates who, despite the pressures of the ruling class, stood firm to elect him as the SDP flag bearer for the 2026 general elections. His emergence symbolizes the people's resistance against political oppress...

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29Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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New Tax Laws: ICAN commends President Tinubu

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Nyanya-Mararaba District, has commended President Bola Tinubu for signing into law four new tax bills passed by the National Assembly.The new chairman of the district,  Mrs Kafilat Adeshola gave the commendation at her investiture ceremony on Saturday in Abuja.She said the laws would take Nigeria to greater heights.“It is a good step in the right direction. It is now for professional accountants and stakeholders to equip themselves, look at it and provide good advice to their clients accordingly.“The new tax law has brought good relief, not only to members of ICAN, but every tax paying Nigerian.“With the tax reform, all accountants are advised to encourage and advise their clients so as not to be ag...

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29Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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World Customs Organisation: NIPR felicitates Adeniyi on election as Chair 

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has felicitated the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adeniyi, on his election as Chairperson of  the World Customs Organisation (WCO). The President, Chairman of Council of NIPR, Dr Ike Neliaku, in a congratulatory letter signed by the Director, Public Relations, Mr Stanley Ogadigo on Saturday in Abuja,  lauded Adeniyi’s elevation to the top leadership of WCO. WCO is a intergovernmental organisation which serves as highest decision-making body in global customs with its headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. Adeniyi, the Immediate past vice president of NIPR was elected at the concluding session of the 145th/146th WCO Council Meeting held on June 28 in Brussels, becoming the ...

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29Jun By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Edo: Three killed, others injured in clash over chief priest position

By Samuel Aduloju It was a free-for-all in Ujabhole, Irrua municipal community of Esan Central Local Government area of Edo State, following fierce resistance to prevent the installation of a chief priest "from a wrong ruling house", to preside over annual Aba Festival. Community sources in Ujabhole confirmed to our correspondent that no fewer than three persons lay dead while several others were seriously injured. According to investigations, the Ehimen ruling house had been reputed for fielding a candidate aschief priest for the Aba Festival but that another family, reputed as rich and influencial, had sought to pervert the age-long tradition, thus drawing the anger of the locals. The Aba festival is one of the leading native event of Esan people in Edo State, drawing indgen...

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28Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Kaduna, SMEDAN partner on N1bn fund to boost small businesses

By Lucy Ogalue The Kaduna State Government and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) have signed a N1 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the state. The MoU, signed by Governor Uba Sani and SMEDAN’s Director-General, Mr Charles Odii, establishes a strategic partnership aimed at improving access to finance, strengthening entrepreneurship, and creating jobs in both urban and rural areas of Kaduna State. At the core of the partnership is a N1 billion Matching Fund, with N500 million contributed by each party. The fund is designed to provide affordable and accessible financing options for Nano, Micro, and Small Enterprises (NMSEs), enabling them to access working ca...

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27Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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IBB Golf members commend Wike, BOT for positive efforts towards reopening club

By Victor Okoye Members of the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja have expressed gratitude to the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and the Board of Trustees (BOT) led by Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem for their efforts to reopen the club. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the club was temporarily closed for renovations, which are expected to bring the facilities up to international standards. As a result of all the efforts of the Chairman and members of the BOT, the minister on Saturday visited the club to assess the facilities. Wike during the visit assured that the clubhouse will be renovated immediately, first under an emergency intervention, focusing on areas where golfers socialize and relax. The minister also promised thatother sections of the club woul...

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27Jun By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Oke-Odo Club, Kudeti, Ibadan Honored Late Dr. Victor Omololu Sowemimo Olunloyo As He Was Laid To Rest

The Oke-Odo Club, Kudeti, Ibadan, honored the memory of the late Dr. Victor Omololu Sowemimo Olunloyo, former Governor of Oyo State, as he was laid to rest. Dr. Olunloyo, who passed away on April 6, 2025, at 89 years old, is being celebrated for his remarkable contributions to academia, governance, and community development. The Club, in a press release signed by its President, Elder (Arc.) Kola Olawale, highlights the late Dr Olunloyo’s legacy who was born at Olunloyo Compound in Oke-Odo, Ibadan South East Local Government Area of Oyo State. Dr Victor Omololu Sowemimo Olunloyo is a illustrious son of Oke-Odo and a distinguished scholar, statesman, and mentor whose impact resonates deeply within Oyo State and across Nigeria. The Club extended sincere condolences to the Olunloy...

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27Jun By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Israel-Iran War Responsible For Increase In Oil Prices, Says IPMAN National President Chief Kolawole Adewoyin

The Supreme Court affirmed National President of Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Chief Kolawole Adewoyin has said that the conflict between Israel and Iran was a major factor behind the recent surge in global oil prices. Chief Kolawole Adewoyin stated this while speaking in an interview with Arise TV. He explained that despite recent efforts by the Nigerian government to promote local refining and introduction of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as an alternative fuel, international events continue to drive up the cost of petroleum products. “The war between Israel and Iran has caused a significant increase in crude oil prices globally,” Chief Kolawole Adewoyin said. “This, in turn, impacts the landing cost of petroleum products in Nigeria, even as ...

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27Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Agriculture ministry to support stakeholders in coconut industry

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the coconut industry to create employment and expand opportunities across the value chain.The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, made this known at the launch of the 2025 coconut planting season held in Abuja.The theme for the season is “Coconut Revolution in Nigeria: Globally Competitive Advantage for the Actualisation of Coconut Sufficiency in Nigeria (COSIN).”According to Ogunbiyi, the event marked a significant milestone in the nation’s collective efforts to promote agricultural development, economic growth, and environmental sustainability.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the minister was represented by Mr Abdulrahman Balarabe, ...

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27Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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World Soccer Legends to partner NAN in fighting cancer

By Victor Okoye The Organisers of the World Soccer Legends (War Against Cancer) International Charity Football Match are set to partner the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in fighting cancer in the country. Jacob Onu, the National Coordinator of the charity match, made the remarks during a courtesy call on NAN’s Editor-in-Chief, Mufutau Ojo, by members of the Main Organising Committee (MOC). NAN reports that the charity football match has been scheduled to be held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, on Oct. 4. The Charity football match is in collaboration with the Federal Miistry of Health, National Institute for Cancer Rescarech and Treatnent (NICRAD), National Sports Comission (NSC) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Onu told the EIC that the goal of the ...

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26Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Power institute working assiduously to eradicate energy poverty

By Constance Athekame The Chartered Institute of Power Engineers of Nigeria (CIPEN) says it is working assiduously with stakeholders in the power industry to eradicate energy poverty from the country. Mr Israel Abraham, President and Chairman in Council, CIPEN said this in Abuja on Thursday while briefing newsmen to commemorate the institute’s 2nd Anniversary. Abraham said that as a regulator and a professional, the institute would not relent until energy sufficiency is achieved. ``I urge all major stakeholders in the power sector to partner with CIPEN in transforming the power engineering landscape by instilling a sense of sanctity, foster professionalism, eradicate mediocrity in Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). ``This is necessary for driving sectorial perform...

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25Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nigeria committed to national sugar master plan objectives – FG

By Lucy Ogalue The Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh, says Nigeria’s sugar industry must meet its domestic production target in line with the objectives of the National Sugar Master Plan (NSMP). Enoh made this known during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting on Wednesday in Abuja. The National Sugar Master Plan, introduced in 2012 and currently in its second phase, aims at achieving self-sufficiency in sugar production, creating jobs, and conserving foreign exchange Enoh reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to the full implementation of the master plan as the guiding framework for the sugar industry’s operations. He said the core goals of the NSMP remained the significant ramp-up of local raw sugar production and a corresponding reduction in the countr...

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25Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NECA hails Tinubu’s economic reforms

By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA) says the President Bola Tinubu’s reforms in the economic sector align with the desires of the Organised Private Sector(OPS). Mr Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, the Director General of NECA said this on Wednesday in Abuja, at the 2025 edition of the Employers Summit, organised by NECA The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the summit is themed, “Enabling Sustainable Enterprise in a Transiting Economic: Aligning Fiscal,Trade and Regulatory Reforms for Rapid National Development. ” Oyerinde said the reforms being undertaking by the federal government are in alignment with the desires of employers. He said the summit was apt in bringing the critical stakeholders together to deliberate and agreed on the execution of ...

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25Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Stop the Collection of 7% Cost of Collection: Hon. Abejide directs Customs.

Marian Okpe-' AbunaHon. (Elder) Leke Abejide Chairman House of Reps Committee on Customs Having presented the 2025 budget of Nigeria Customs and Excise, the House of Representatives Committee on Customs directed the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to stop the collection of the 7 per cent Cost of Collection (CoC) from July 1, 2025, in line with the provisions of its 2023 Act. The committee instructed the agency to instead commence the collection of 4 per cent Free on Board (FoB) charges on imports. The resolution was arrived at during the 2025 budget defense session held within the confines of the Nigeria National Assembly Abuja. The Nigeria Customs team led by the Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs, Bello Jibo, represented Comptroller-General Bashir Adeniyi, who is currently ...

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25Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NNPCL’s “N210trn discrepancies”: Senate Public Accounts Committee Probes

Serious drama occurred at the senate public accounts committee penultimate Wednesday as it has launched an investigation into the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited over discrepancies totalling N210 trillion in the company’s audited financial statements.In the course of its last session, Aliyu Wadada, chairman of the senate committee on public accounts, submitted that external auditors were invited to assist in the probe.“We and NNPC and external auditors are here because of discrepancies that we have discovered from their audited financial statements, which is in the public domain already,” Wadada said.“So any document that contradicts what is contained in their audited financial statement is in abhorrence here. We have no question.“I mean, as far as we are concerned, it’...

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25Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nigeria Customs 2025 Revenue Target Raised to N10trn by Senate Committee

By Marian Okpe- Abuja At the 2025 Budget Defense, the Senate has increased the 2025 revenue target for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) from the proposed N6.584 trillion to N10 trillion, following a strong showing by the agency in its 2024 revenue performance.This unanimous decision was arrived at during the Nigeria Custom’s 2025 budget defense before the Senate Committee on Customs, chaired by Senator Isah Jibrin (APC, Kogi East), who commended the Service for exceeding its 2024 revenue target of N5.079 trillion by over a trillion naira.The Committee was impressed by the achievement, the committee in unity, approved the 2025 revenue target and expenditure proposal presented by the NCS. The agency’s 2025 expenditure was put at N1.132 trillion. These figures will be presented at the Se...

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25Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nigeria Customs 2025 Revenue Target Raised to N10trn by Senate Committee

By Marian Okpe- Abuja At the 2025 Budget Defense, the Senate has increased the 2025 revenue target for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) from the proposed N6.584 trillion to N10 trillion, following a strong showing by the agency in its 2024 revenue performance.This unanimous decision was arrived at during the Nigeria Custom’s 2025 budget defense before the Senate Committee on Customs, chaired by Senator Isah Jibrin (APC, Kogi East), who commended the Service for exceeding its 2024 revenue target of N5.079 trillion by over a trillion naira.The Committee was impressed by the achievement, the committee in unity, approved the 2025 revenue target and expenditure proposal presented by the NCS. The agency’s 2025 expenditure was put at N1.132 trillion. These figures will be presented at the Se...

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25Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NAPTIN to train 4,000 youths in meter installation – D-G

By Constance Athekame Abuja, June 24, 202The National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) has announced a collaboration with the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI) to train 4,000 Nigerian youths in electricity meter installation. The Director-General of NAPTIN, Mr Ahmed Nagode, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during a one-day Stakeholders Engagement Workshop. The workshop, themed “Building Bridges: Research, Internship and Innovation for a Sustainable Nigerian Power Sector,” was organised by NAPTIN in collaboration with 5 Creators Ltd. Nagode explained that the initiative aimed to equip young Nigerians with practical skills to install electricity meters across the country. “The training programme is a pathway to employment and financial independence, contrib...

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