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Nigerian Convicted Over Security Licence Fraud In UK

A Nigerian, Dada Taofiki Olaniyan, has been convicted after allowing somebody else to work with his Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence in the United Kingdom. Recall that the SIA is the organisation responsible for regulating the private security industry in the UK. Olaniyan, who lives in London, was found guilty at Kingston Crown Court on...
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Army Presents Houses To 20 Wounded Soldiers

The Nigerian Army has presented houses to 20 wounded in action soldiers in Abuja. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Christopher Musa presented the keys to the beneficiaries on Wednesday during the inauguration of the Nigerian Army Housing Units under the Affordable Home Ownership Option for All Soldiers Scheme . He urged other services...
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Court Grants Farotimi N30m Bail

On Friday, the Magistrate Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State Capital granted bail to the human rights activist and Lagos-based Lawyer, Dele Farotimi over the alleged defamation suit against him. Ruling on the case on December 20, the magistrate, Abayomi Adeosun said the defendants must provide two sureties with one of them a house...
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FG Reduces Interstate Transport Fares By 50% 

In a significant move to alleviate the financial strain on Nigerians during the festive season, the Federal Government has announced a 50% reduction in interstate transport fares for the 2024 Yuletide season. The initiative is aimed at reducing travel expenses for citizens travelling to celebrate Christmas and New Year. The Director of Press and Public...
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Atiku Mourns Ibadan Stampede Victims

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has joined other eminent Nigerians to mourn the victims of the stampede at a funfair held at Islamic High School, Orita Bashorun, Ibadan. New Telegraph had earlier reported that the Oyo Police confirmed 35 children dead, several critically injured, and seven suspects arrested for their roles in the tragedy. Reacting...
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Tax Reform Bills Should Align With Constitution, Religious, Cultural Practices –LND

The League of Northern Democrats (LND) has advised that the Tax Reform Bills should align with constitutional provisions and respect religious and cultural practices, particularly inheritance taxation. Chairman Bala Na’Allah said the four tax reform bills were “inelegantly crafted,” adding that they followed the South African model. Na’Allah noted that the Tax Administration Bill intends...
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