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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of six journalists from the NUJ Gombe State Council who lost their lives in a motor accident while on official duty. In a condolence message addressed to the leadership and members of...

The Coalition Against Terrorism and Corruption (CATC) has announced plans to organise a one-million-man march to protest any attempt to secure the release of former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement issued by its...

In fulfillment of its humanitarian mandate, the Chief Victor Uwajeh Foundation (CVUF) has secured the payment bail and release of eight inmates from the Nigerian Correctional Facility, Ogwashi-Uku Custodial Centre, Delta State. The gesture, earlier announced by the Foundation, marks a significant step in its commitment to rehabilitation, community welfare,...

The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has thrown its weight behind calls to suspend the implementation of the controversial tax reform laws, amid allegations that the gazetted versions were fraudulently altered after passage by the National Assembly and assent by President Bola Tinubu. In press release issued on...

Three years after Kogi State’s declaration as an oil-producing state, Ibaji Local Government Area, the hub of this newfound wealth, remains mired in neglect. Despite the 13% derivation fund, a lifeline for oil-producing areas, Ibaji’s residents continue to suffer without basic amenities – no roads, no hospitals, no schools. The...

United States President Donald Trump revealed that American forces had carried out what he described as “powerful and deadly” airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists operating in Northwestern Nigeria. He warned that further attacks would follow if the group continued killing Christians. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social...

The House of Representatives Adhoc Committee investigating alleged discrepancies in the gazetted Tax Reform Acts has resolved to conclude its assignment and submit its report to the House within the shortest possible time. The committee, chaired by Muktar Aliyu Betara, met for the first time on Tuesday, December 23, 2025,...

The China Mining Federation of Nigeria has strongly denied allegations of “Chinese infiltration” in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector, describing the claims as false and unfounded. .. The allegations, recirculated by some media outlets, accuse Chinese nationals of engaging in illegal mining activities, seizing critical mineral resources, hindering the country’s economic...

Oma Life Rescue Foundation on Saturday, December 20, brought relief and festive cheer to no fewer than 1,000 vulnerable homes during its annual Food and Clothes Fiesta held at Chibiri, Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The humanitarian outreach saw the distribution of essential food items and...

19th December, 2025 The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has expresses concern over credible allegations that the versions of Nigeria’s recently passed Tax Reform Acts published in the official Gazette differ materially from the versions debated, approved, and passed by the National Assembly. These concerns were formally raised...