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Ekiti High Court suspends installation of male regent in Aisegba
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has ordered the suspension of the proposed installation of a male regent and third-in-rank chief in Aisegba Ekiti, following a suit challenging the process over alleged violations of custom and tradition. The order was granted after members of the Ajia Oloketuyi Ruling House approached the court with an…
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Why President Tinubu deserves our support, by Kayode Oyedeji
Nigeria has a poverty problem that has endured for decades. He inherited a food crisis that he is doing well to address by ensuring adequate food supply. His determination is to ensure that food is available and affordable. He inherited infrastructural crises. No good road anywhere. Building infrastructure requires massive capital beyond what routine budgets of tokenism can provide.Nigeria is…
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JUST IN: KPMG misunderstood key provisions of new tax laws, says Presidency
By Kunle Sanni – The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has refuted concerns raised by global advisory firm Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG) regarding Nigeria’s newly enacted tax regime, dismissing many of the criticisms as misunderstandings of the law’s intent and structure. In a statement released on Saturday, the committee said it is open to feedback that enhances…
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Trump seeks $100bn for Venezuela oil, but Exxon boss says country ‘uninvestable’
US President Donald Trump has asked for at least $100bn (£75bn) in oil industry spending for Venezuela, but received a lukewarm response at the White House as one executive warned the South American country was currently “uninvestable”. Bosses of the biggest US oil firms who attended the meeting acknowledged that Venezuela, sitting on vast energy reserves, represented an enticing opportunity.…
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Response to KPMG: Observations on Nigeria’s new tax laws
—𝘉𝘺 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘍𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘢𝘹 𝘙𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘦 We welcome all perspectives that contribute to a shared understanding and successful implementation of the new tax laws. We acknowledge that a few points raised by KPMG are useful, particularly where they relate to implementation risks and clerical or cross-referencing issues. However, the majority of the publication reflected a misunderstanding of the…
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Oluyole LG will triple votes for Tinubu in 2027, says ex-chairman Olaosebikan
A former Chairman of Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State, Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan, has pledged that the local government will triple its votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and ensure a sweeping victory for all All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the 2027 elections. Olaosebikan explained that the strategy would focus on grassroots mobilisation, voter registration and collection of…
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Iran leader says protesters are vandals trying to please Trump
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called anti-government protesters “troublemakers” who are trying “to please the president of the US”. Iran also sent sent a letter to the United Nations Security Council blaming the US for turning the protests into what it called “violent subversive acts and widespread vandalism” in Iran. Trump, meanwhile, said Iran was “in big trouble”.…
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Osun govt rejects Sally Tibbot Payroll claims, alleges inflation of ghost workers
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Government has dismissed allegations of a cover-up in its payroll verification exercise, accusing Sally Tibbot Consulting (Nig.) Ltd, a private firm hired to audit government staff and retiree records for ghost workers, of inflating figures to force what it described as a fraudulent audit report on the state. In a statement signed…
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Lagos listed among seven art destinations to visit in the world in 2026
Lagos, Nigeria, has been listed as one of the seven must-visit art destinations worldwide in 2026, according to Artsy, an online platform connecting art enthusiasts, artists and museums while showcasing global art events and exhibitions. The recognition highlights Lagos’ emergence as West Africa’s leading hub for contemporary art. The city will host the fifth edition of the Lagos Biennial from…
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Super Eagles coach Chelle dismisses revenge talk ahead of Algeria tie
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s Super Eagles return to the pitch this evening to face Algeria as they continue their campaign in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Ahead of the quarter-final clash at the Stade de Marrakech, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has dismissed any notion of revenge, insisting his focus is solely on preparation and performance.…
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