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The Senate clarified on Thursday that the debate on the contentious tax reform bills had not been suspended, refuting claims of a pause in deliberations. This statement followed an emergency meeting by the South-South caucus, aimed at garnering suppoTax Reform: Southern Senators Meet As Tax Debate Continuesrt for the bills, particularly amidst disagreements over the … Read more
The Labour Party (LP) has vowed to pursue legal actions to declare vacant the seats of four lawmakers who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing their actions as unconstitutional and a betrayal of public trust. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has criticized the federal government’s student loan program, disbursed through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), arguing that it should be replaced with grants for the children of the poor rather than loans. ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, expressed his concerns on Thursday during an appearance on Channels … Read more
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced plans to meet with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in January 2025 in an effort to resolve the ongoing crisis within the opposition party. The announcement was made by PDP BoT Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, during an … Read more
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ordered the Nigerian government to pay ₦5 million in compensation to Oluwatimilehin Adebayo for the violation of his right to freedom from torture. In its judgment, delivered by Justice Dupe Atoki and shared with our correspondent on Thursday, the court directed the Nigerian authorities to conduct a thorough, impartial, … Read more
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has refuted allegations that Lagos will gain disproportionately from the proposed tax reforms, urging Nigerians to thoroughly study the provisions before making conclusions. Speaking during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the Africa Investment Forum Market Days 2024 in Morocco, Sanwo-Olu responded to concerns raised by … Read more
Prominent legal expert and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Afe Babalola, has filed a petition against activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi, accusing him of defamation in connection with a Supreme Court judgment on a land dispute. In a petition dated November 19 and addressed to the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Babalola alleged that Farotimi … Read more
Members of the Nigerian Armed Forces retirees, under the Coalition of Military Pensioners, staged a protest on Thursday, effectively shutting down the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos Over N5m Donation EFCC Alleges Nigerian Banks … Read more
Global video streaming giant Netflix has refuted speculations suggesting that it plans to exit Nigeria, affirming its dedication to the country’s thriving creative industry. The rumors gained traction after Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan shared a video expressing disappointment over Netflix’s decision to cancel several commissioned projects. He recounted his excitement over a three-film deal signed … Read more
The Senate has temporarily halted discussions on the controversial Tax Reform Bills, directing its Committee on Finance to pause public hearings pending resolutions to public concerns. This decision was announced during Wednesday’s plenary, presided over by Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau. A special committee has been set up to engage the executive arm and address … Read more
The Senate has revised a bill seeking to prohibit the export of unprocessed maize in commercial quantities, introducing a minimum one-year jail term for violators. The amended bill, originating from the House of Representatives, was passed on Wednesday after the Senate’s Committee of the Whole reviewed its clauses. Through a voice vote, the senators approved … Read more
The Federal Government has dismissed civil servants who obtained degrees from private universities in Benin Republic and Togo between 2017 and 2023, following concerns over fraudulent academic practices. The directive was confirmed on Wednesday by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation … Read more
The Obidient Movement has issued a stern warning of nationwide protests if human rights lawyer and activist, Barr. Dele Farotimi, remains in detention. Farotimi was reportedly arrested on the orders of a magistrate court following allegations of defaming Chief Afe Babalola, SAN. In a statement signed by the movement’s National Coordinator, Dr. Tanko Yunusa, the … Read more
his vocal criticism of Nigeria’s corrupt system and his calls for a complete overhaul of the country’s constitution and governance structures. He is the founder of Dele Farotimi & Co., a legal firm now known as DF Legal. Early Life and Education Dele was born on April 27, 1968, and is currently 56 years old. … Read more
Dele Olawanle, the solicitor for controversial United Kingdom-based Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, has dismissed claims that the clergyman is facing deportation. The reports, initially covered by EKO HOT BLOG stated that an immigration tribunal had ruled that the 44-year-old pastor, who is also a cousin of Star Wars actor John Boyega, would be deported to Nigeria … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has passed a crucial bill that aims to provide a legal framework for the establishment and formalization of training institutions for the Nigerian Police Force. The bill was approved after the Committee on Police Affairs presented its report during the plenary session on Wednesday. Senator Abdulhamid Ahmed (APC-Jigawa), who chairs the committee, … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified that its Early Exit Package (EEP) is voluntary, with no negative consequences for eligible staff members who choose not to participate. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos Over N5m Donation EFCC Alleges Nigerian … Read more
President Bola Tinubu’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, has outlined how the controversial Tax Reform Bills are designed to enhance states’ revenue generation and economic growth. The bills – the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill – have … Read more
In a bid to ensure seamless access to cash through Over-the-Counter (OTC) transactions and Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released a nationwide directory for reporting instances of cash unavailability. The directive, effective from December 1, 2024, aims to improve currency circulation and address challenges affecting cash availability. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the retirement of over 1,000 staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the associated N50 billion payoff scheme. The decision was reached during Tuesday’s plenary session following a motion of urgent national importance moved by Kama Nkemkama, representing the Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo Federal Constituency of Ebonyi State. … Read more