Category: News
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Tax reform: We’ll show you our true colours, Bauchi governor threatens Tinubu Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, on Thursday, said President Bola Tinubu’s tax policies is “anti-northern” Nigerian and threatened that the region would show its “true colours.” According to him, the Tax Reforms Bills are aimed at favouring just a section of the country…
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Software Engineer Criticizes Verydarkman (VDM) Over Account Hack Claim and Missing ₦180M An acclaimed Senior Software Engineer has criticized Verydarkman (VDM), a popular social media commentator and activist, over claims that his account was hacked and ₦180 million stolen. According to the engineer, who stated that he has been in the field for over 15…
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Popular activist, Aisha Yesufu, has urged men to ensure a DNA test is conducted on their children. She, however, cautioned against publicising the results of DNA tests unless they indicate that the person is not the biological father of the child. Her comments came in response to the news of a user on X who…
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Nigeria has renewed its bilateral currency swap agreement with China, a move that underscores the deepening financial and economic cooperation between the two nations. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) announced the renewal of this arrangement on Friday, with the agreement amounting to 3.28 trillion Nigerian naira, equivalent…
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As several African nations continue to grapple with economic instability, many have turned to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for financial assistance, resulting in significant debt obligations. These loans, while intended to stabilize economies, often come with stringent conditions that can hinder long-term development. The latest data, updated on December 23, 2024, reveals the African…
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Nigerian singer Portable has thrown down the gauntlet to activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), challenging him to a wrestling match over the alleged mismanagement of NGO funds. This dramatic development follows VDM’s claim that hackers stole ₦180 million from his NGO’s website, leaving just ₦20 million intact. Portable, known for his…
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced plans to acquire 24 M-346 Fighter Ground Attack jets and 10 AW-109 Trekker Helicopters to boost its air capabilities in the fight against insurgency. The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar made this known at the Christmas luncheon with NAF personnel on Wednesday in Maiduguri.…
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The Federal Government has budgeted N6.21bn for salaries of workers of the moribund Ajaokuta Steel Company next year, according to the proposed 2025 budget. This is an increase of N1.92bn or 44.76 percent, from the N4.29bn allocated in the 2024 budget despite the inability of the company to produce a single sheet of steel since…
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A two-story building still under construction has collapsed at No. 20 Ozuitem Street, Umuahia, the Abia State capital. The building, said to be owned by a “very wealthy” resident of Umuahia, collapsed on Christmas Day when the site workers had taken the day off. The cause of the collapse has not yet been officially established,…
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As we were about to board our flight from Sana’a, about two hours ago, the airport came under aerial bombardment. One of our plane’s crew members was injured,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on social media. “At least two people were reported killed at the airport.” “The air traffic control tower, the departure lounge just a…