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The Nigerian Bar Association on Sunday took a swipe at the National Assembly over its decision on the electronic transmission of election results. The National Publicity Secretary of the NBA, Rapulu Nduka, in an interview with one of our correspondents, said the decision to attach conditions to the electronic transmission of election results had whittled down the powers of the …

The All Progressives Congress has said that all aspirants contesting for the position of youth leader must be aged between 18-35 years. While granting waivers to new members and returning executives to contest, the party also announced that aspirants of various offices must present evidence of financial membership. The National Secretary, APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee, John Akpanudoedehe, …

• Lagosians unaware of FreeTv as designated sales centres yet to begin The plan by the Federal Government to complete the country’s digital switchover (DSO) by December 7, 2022, might not be realised following the failure of the government to keep to the timelines set. Balarabe Shehu Ilelah, Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC)• Digital transition is on course, says …

Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered Murtala Nyako (rtd) to enter his defence in the alleged N29 billion money laundering charge preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC). Justice Abang gave the order on Monday while ruling on the no-case-submission filed by the former Adamawa governor, his son Abdul-Aziz …

The Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, has said those seeking international bodies and foreign powers to meddle in the internal affairs of Nigeria are unpatriotic Nigerians. He added that no responsible citizen, least of all those who are the foremost beneficiaries on the commonwealth, would encourage foreign powers to interfere in the internal affairs of their nation, regardless of …

There are strong indications that the Nigeria Police Force may abandon its appeal against a ruling of the Appeal Court on the recruitment of 10,000 constables filed at the Supreme Court last October. The PUNCH gathered on Sunday that the police high command was no longer interested in following up with the appeal, which sought to overturn the Appeal Court …

The Economic Community of West Africa States has canvassed an increase in the Value Added Tax on luxury items including perfume, wine and other alcoholic beverages, fuelling speculations about inflation on the items. According to ECOWAS, Nigeria remains the least VAT paying country in West Africa. The ECOWAS Director of Domestic Tax, Tiemtore Salifou, made the submission on the sideline …

Former Zamfara Governor Abdulaziz Yari said only a fighter who feels the pulse of the people with abundant experience in political battles can lead the party to success in 2023. He told newsmen in Abuja on Sunday he is such a leader and has what it takes to lead the ruling party to electoral victory in 2023. Yari, who spoke …

Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has tasked the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Trade Promotion Organizations (TPO) on the need to drive more inclusive trade initiatives and expand intra-regional trade in the sub-region. Osinbajo (SAN) made the call at the inaugural gala night of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Trade Promotion Organizations (TPO) …

Professor Julius Ihonvbere, the member representing Owan Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives in conjunction with the Taipei Trade and Investment Office in Nigeria is set to rebuild Oke-Old Community market. Oke-Old Community market has been abandoned for several years after a devilish wind blew off the roofs of what was left of the dilapidated stores. This disclosure which …