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NSCDC commends Governor Aiyedatiwa for support of security operations in Ondo
The National Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Abubakar Ahmed, has praised Governor Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa for his strong support of security agencies in Ondo State. Prof. Ahmed made the commendation on Sunday while leading a delegation of NSCDC officers on a courtesy visit to the Governor at the Presidential Lodge of the Government…
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Setting the record straight on capital gains tax, by Taiwo Oyedele
Public debate is vital for reform. But debate must be anchored on facts, not misrepresentation. Recent reports by Nairametrics and BusinessDay on Nigeria’s capital gains tax (CGT) reform mischaracterised both the policy and my engagements with key stakeholders. Given their reach and credibility, it is important to set the record straight. 𝐎𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦: (Nairametrics): Foreign investors were frustrated…
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How Benjamin Kalu’s rise haunts Abia’s seat of power, by Elton Onwu
The ghost of a state that does not yet exist is haunting the government house in Umuahia. It is a spectre conjured not by any sorcery, but by the potent political alchemy of one man: Benjamin Okezie Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives. His recent, audacious resurrection of one of South East’s oldest and most aching aspirations, the…
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Lessons from bad bosses, by Hakeem Subair
We often speak of the great mentors who shaped us – the wise, the generous, the visionaries. But some of our greatest teachers were the villains of our story: the bad bosses. They were the ones who stole credit for work they never lifted a finger to do, who basked in the glow of others’ brilliance while dimming it behind…
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One dead, 26 rescued after building collapse in Lagos
By Adeola Ogunrinde – An individual has been confirmed dead, while 26 others were rescued following the collapse of a two-storey building in the Oyingbo area of Lagos State. The incident, which happened on Monday, left several occupants trapped under the rubble. Those rescued, who sustained varying degrees of injuries, were admitted to the Federal Medical Center, Ebute-Meta, and the…
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CPPM congratulates Amupitan on INEC chairmanship, urges commitment to electoral integrity
The Committee for the Protection of Peoples Mandate (CPPM), a civil society and election observer organization, has congratulated Prof. Joash Amupitan on his confirmation by the Senate and assumption of office as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement signed Monday by its Executive Director, Nelson Ekujumi, CPPM described Prof. Amupitan as a “distinguished lawyer and…
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Cameroon President Biya declared election victor; challenger protests
Ninety-two-year-old incumbent reportedly secures 53.66 percent; opponent reports gunfire targeting supporters. Cameroon’s Constitutional Council has declared that President Paul Biya, leader of the country since 1982, has won re-election in a vote accompanied by deadly violence. The council announced on Monday that the 92-year-old incumbent had secured 53.66 percent of the vote in the October 12 election. Opposition candidate Issa…
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Sule Lamido declares bid for PDP national chairmanship
Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has formally declared his intention to contest for the position of National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Lamido, a founding member of the party and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, made the announcement on Monday via a post on his official Facebook page. He expressed confidence in his ability to rebuild…
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National Assembly committee proposes creation of six new states
By Kunle Sanni – The Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives on Constitution Review has reportedly proposed the creation of six additional states across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. According to The Nation newspaper, the proposal emerged as one of the key resolutions from a two-day retreat held in Lagos, co-chaired by Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin and…
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Nigeria’s student loan scheme: light in a time of burden, by Olabode Opeseitan
When a parent like Professor Emmanuel Oyemilo publicly thanks NELFUND for lifting the weight of school fees for his three university children, it’s not just a personal relief—it’s a national signal. This is what reform looks like: practical, measurable, and deeply humane. Undoubtedly, criticism is vital for societal transformation. It keeps leaders accountable and policies honest. But there’s a difference…
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