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CAPPA, WHO, Sugar Tax Coalition Urge FG To Raise SSB Tax Above N130 Per Litre

03.07.2025

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), in collaboration with the National Sugar Tax Coalition and the World Health Organization (WHO), has urged the Federal Government to increase the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) tax from the current ₦10 per litre to over ₦130 per litre in a bid to save lives and curb the rising...

Court Admits Evidence Against Otti’s Accuser

03.07.2025

A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Bwari, Abuja, on Wednesday, proceeded with the hearing of Abia State Governor, Alex Otti’s N50bn defamation suit against Facebook user and political commentator, Hon. Tobias Chukwudi Egeonu, otherwise known as Hon. Toby Chuks, despite the absence of the defendant and his legal counsel. This newspaper reports...

Igbinedion, NAPTIP Laud NDLEA’s Anti-Drug Campaign In Edo

03.07.2025

The Esama of Benin Kingdom, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, and the Benin Zonal Commander of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Barrister Sam Offiah, have commended the Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for its sustained efforts in curbing drug trafficking and abuse in the state....

Customs Seizes N8.05b Contraband At Tincan Port

03.07.2025

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tincan Island Port Command, has intercepted contraband items, including illicit drugs, arms, and ammunition, valued at N8.05 billion in the first half of 2025. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Oscar Ivara, said the service made significant progress in its efforts to safeguard the country...

LJLA Fellows Enhance Pedestrian Safety With ‘Brighter Bridges, Safer Lagos’ Project

03.07.2025

The 2024/2025 Fellows of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA), a flagship youth leadership initiative of the Lagos State Government, have launched a bold safety initiative titled “Brighter Bridges, Safer Lagos” aimed at improving nighttime visibility and pedestrian safety across the state. The project addresses growing concerns over insecurity and poor lighting conditions on pedestrian...

Why Atiku, Peter Obi, El-Rufai Remain In Their Parties Despite Joining ADC – Abdullahi

03.07.2025

….ADC Spokesman Clarifies Strategic Political Alignments Ahead of 2027 Spokesman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has clarified why prominent political figures including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Nasir El-Rufai are still affiliated with their respective parties, despite being part of the broader ADC coalition. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Thursday,...

FG Launches Digital Platform To Track Progress

03.07.2025

The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has unveiled a digital platform to monitor and evaluate the implementation of its ₦19.5 billion AgGrow Farm Support Programme, which targets 50,000 smallholder farmers across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. The programme supports farmers in the maize, rice, cassava, and soybean value chains, offering 50% subsidies on essential inputs such...

Disregard Alleged Ultimatum On Peter Obi – LP

03.07.2025

The Labour Party has dismissed reports that its 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has been given a 48-hour ultimatum to resign from the party over his involvement in the unveiling of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as an opposition coalition platform ahead of the 2027 general elections. Acting National Chairman of the party, Senator...

Agama, Ashade Rally Stakeholders To Close Nigeria’s Investment Knowledge Gap

03.07.2025

The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has called for a coordinated national effort to deepen financial inclusion by expanding access to capital markets, describing Nigeria’s vast population of unbanked and investment-excluded citizens as “untapped economic energy.” Speaking at the second edition of United Capital Asset Management’s flagship Investment...

Wike Declares Peace In Rivers, Says Enemies Of Progress’ Oppose Fubara Truce

03.07.2025

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that peace has returned to Rivers State following his reconciliation with the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, adding that those he described as “enemies of progress” are disappointed by the truce. Speaking during a media chat on Thursday in Abuja, Wike said the political...