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Suspend Tax Laws or Face Nationwide Protest – NANS Warns FG
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has given the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to suspend the planned implementation of the newly enacted tax reform laws, warning that failure to do so will trigger coordinated nationwide protests. The students’ body raised concerns over what it described as a flawed, poorly communicated, and constitutionally questionable…
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Christian Genocide: Where does Nigeria go from here? By Abdul Mahmud
Nigeria enters this decisive moment carrying the weight of truths already laid bare. Last week’s conclusion made clear that the killings are known, the perpetrators identifiable, and the costs of silence intolerable. What confronts us now is what those realities mean for the future of Christians and for the survival of the Nigerian state itself.…
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Troops neutralise 80 terrorists, rescue 34 kidnap victims in Abuja, nine states
The Nigerian Army neutralised over 80 terrorists, rescued 34 kidnapped civilians, and apprehended dozens of criminals in coordinated operations between December 25 and 29. A credible Army Headquarters source told journalists that the successes were recorded across Borno, Adamawa, Sokoto, Katsina, Niger, Zamfara, Plateau, Delta, Cross River, and the FCT. The source said that in…
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Integrity Test Disqualifies 34 Judicial Nominees as NJC Shortlists 28 for Federal High Court Bench
No fewer than 34 lawyers nominated by the Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) for appointment as Judges of the Federal High Court have failed the public integrity and suitability test, following a barrage of petitions from members of the public challenging their character and professional conduct. The affected nominees were part of a list of…
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Peter Obi Sets to Quit Labour Party for ADC Amid Coalition, Zoning Crisis Ahead of 2027
Former Anambra State governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has concluded plans to leave the crisis-hit party and align with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as negotiations for a broad opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections continue to face hurdles over zoning and leadership. The Labour…
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Proposed Two-Year Pupillage for New Lawyers Divides Nigeria’s Legal Community
A bill proposing a mandatory two-year apprenticeship for newly qualified lawyers in Nigeria has sparked sharp debate across the legal profession following its passage of second reading at the National Assembly. The proposal forms part of a broader amendment to the Legal Practitioners Act, 2004. If eventually passed into law, it would require every lawyer…
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FG Breaks Silence Over U.S. Airstrikes in North-West, Says Operation Aimed at Terrorists
The Federal Government has reacted to the recent airstrikes carried out by the United States in Nigeria’s North-West region, confirming that the operation was conducted as part of ongoing counter-terrorism efforts. U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday night announced that American forces had executed what he described as a “deadly and perfect” operation against terrorists…
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Two Nigerian lawmakers die on Christmas eve
Governor Abba Yusuf has expressed profound shock and deep pain over the sudden death of two serving members of the Kano House of Assembly on the same day. In a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, on Thursday, Mr Yusuf described the near-simultaneous demise of Sarki Aliyu and Aminu Sa’adu as a dark…
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Varsity Student Dies After Collapsing During Examination in Lagos
A student of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Michael Coker, has died after he suddenly collapsed while sitting for an examination at the institution’s Victoria Island study centre in Lagos last Tuesday. According to PUNCH Newspaper, eyewitnesses and students at the centre alleged that Coker lay on the floor for several minutes, gasping…
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FIRS To Adopt CAC Registration Number, NIN as Tax IDs
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced that from January 2026, the National Identification Number (NIN) will automatically serve as the Tax Identification Number (TIN) for individual Nigerians, while Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration numbers will function as tax identifiers for registered businesses. The clarification, shared via a public awareness campaign on X, follows…
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