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Opposition to the implementation of Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws intensified on Monday as the Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives and the National Association of Nigerian Students demanded an immediate suspension of their rollout, while a Federal Capital Territory High Court ordered accelerated hearing in a suit challenging the authenticity and proposed commencement of the legislation on January …

ENIN CITY – The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, on Sunday, led his Palace Chiefs, members of the Benin Royal family and eminent personalities on a special thanksgiving service at the Holy Aruosa Cathedral, Benin to climax the 2025 Igue Festival. The service was also attended by the royal family members, Dukes, village heads, and …

ENIN CITY – The University of Benin has concluded the first phase of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Artisan Training Programme, reinforcing its commitment to skills acquisition, vocational education, and national development. In a statement on Sunday, the University’s spokesperson, Dr Benedicta Ehanire said that the close-out ceremony brought together the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Edoba Omoregie, members of the university …

BUJA – Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that the southern part of Nigeria must complete its two full terms of eight-year presidential slots in the spirit of fairness and equity. Senior Special Assistant to the minister on Public Communications and Social Media, Mr Lere Olayinka said Wike stated this position on Sunday, during his …

BUJA – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a notorious drug trafficker previously convicted of dealing in 30.10kg methamphetamine in 2023 following the seizure of 75 parcels of cocaine weighing 1.50 kilograms. This was contained in a statement by the NDLEA Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that the drugs, …

By Idahosa Musa do State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a 43-year-old man, Eghosa Osas, who was visiting for Christmas celebration and arrested his childhood friend, Amadin William, alleged to be responsible for the murder in Oben community of Edo State, Nigeria. The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Eno Ikoedem, who disclosed this on Sunday, said that the …

Mr Ndume said the North-east region hosts major insurgent strongholds and called for expanded military cooperation, including intelligence sharing, training, and aerial support. Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, has urged President Bola Tinubu to extend ongoing United States-Nigeria operations against terrorist groups to the north-east region of Nigeria. Mr Ndume, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said the …

President Bola Tinubu departed Lagos for Europe on Sunday, continuing his end-of-year break ahead of his official trip to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy) disclosed this in a statement. According to him, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, has invited …

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Bayo Ojulari, on Sunday assured Nigerians that ongoing price competition in the downstream petroleum sector will ultimately benefit consumers. He described current market tensions as a natural consequence of Nigeria’s transition from total import dependence to domestic refining. “Where there is healthy competition, the buyers are the ultimate …

In a statement on Saturday, Nigeria said it “unequivocally” supports the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Somalia. Nigeria, Jordan, Algeria and more than 20 other countries have rejected Israel’s decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent state, warning that the move violates international law and threatens peace and security in the Horn of Africa. PREMIUM TIMES reports that Israel …