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The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (Oyo branch), on Tuesday, announced the indefinite postponement of its plan to inaugurate a Sharia court in Oyo town. The postponement followed widespread outcry against the planned Sharia Court inauguration earlier scheduled for January 11, 2025. In a broadcast on Tuesday, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, acknowledged the…
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The Special Adviser to the President Bola Tinubu on Economic Matters, Tope Fasua, has said a weaker currency for the country was one of the best policies of the government. Tope Fasua said the country’s currency’s low performance in comparison to other currencies has focused the attention of businesses on sourcing local raw materials. In…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has insisted that the tax reform of his administration has come to stay. He stated this on Monday night during the presidential media chat aired by NTA. The tax reform bills, which are before the National Assembly, have generated controversies and met push back especially from the Northern leaders, forcing the…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said he does not regret removing the fuel subsidy immediately he assumed office on May 29, 2023. He said made the swift decision to preserve Nigeria’s future and that of generation yet unborn. The President stated this during the first presidential media chat aired by NTA on Monday. Asked if…
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The Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) has resumed trucking out of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, after a one-week halt in operations. The refinery had abruptly stopped loading petrol a fortnight ago without providing any explanation, leaving many marketers stranded. According to sources, the Port Harcourt Refinery Depot was inactive last Thursday,…
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Telecom tariffs to rise in 2025 as NCC greenlights price increases. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a long-pending proposal for telecom tariff hikes, with new rates for calls, SMS, and internet bundles expected to take effect in January 2025. [b]This marks the end of over a decade of lobbying by telecom giants like…
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The community predominantly inhabited by Irigwe Natives from Bassa was attacked in the night without any provocation by yet-to-be-identified gunmen, who invaded the hamlet and killed 15 persons Fifteen persons including a one-year-old boy were reportedly murdered in cold blood by assailants on Sunday night at Ri Do, also known as Gidan Ado a hamlet…
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The President has said he does not support price control as a means of bringing down food prices. Tinubu, who spoke on Monday during the presidential media chat, said the forces of demand and supply would eventually force down the prices. He added, “I don’t believe in price control. I’m sorry. What we have to…
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The Nigeria Labour Congress and Civil Society Organisations have called for further reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), stressing that the recent drop in price to N935/litre is not satisfactory. Dangote Petroleum Refinery in partnership with MRS recently announced a reduction in petrol price to N935/litre. Before the announcement, the commodity…
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) has recovered nearly N52 billion, $966,900.83, and other assets in the past year. Dr. Musa Aliyu, SAN, the Anti-graft Agency’s Chairman, who made the revelation, credited the firm dedication to the rule of law for the noteworthy milestone accomplishment. He gave a speech on Tuesday…