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MAN: Forex Now Easier To Source By Manufacturers

02.09.2025

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has said that manufacturers are satisfied with the stability of the naira in the forex market. Dr Adoga Inalegwu, Chairman, Cross River and Akwa Ibom chapter of the association, made the remark while interacting with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar on Monday. Inalegwu, who is also...

Adedeji: Fight Against Tax Evasion, Profit Shifting Necessary

02.09.2025

Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, on Monday, stated that cross-border tax crimes had undermined effort of countries to raise revenue for development. He added that cross-border tax crimes distorted fair competition because compliant companies pay a higher cost for business and appear less profitable. He also challenged global leaders...

Blasphemy: Ajadi Condemns Killing Of Female Food Vendor In Niger

02.09.2025

A South West stalwart of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi, has condemned the killing of a female food vendor in Kasuwan-Garba Town of Niger State on Saturday over an alleged blasphemous remark, saying no religion preaches and tolerates violence and jungle justice. The food vendor identified simply as Amaye was alleged...

Chain Reactions Africa Names Ozekhome As EVP

02.09.2025

Chain Reactions Africa Names Ozekhome As EVP

Edo Debunks Forcing Teachers Into Menial Jobs, Orders Probe

02.09.2025

The Edo State Government has debunked recent claims made by a civil society group, alleging that teachers across the state are being compelled to carry out menial tasks such as cutting grass and cleaning school premises under directives from the Ministry. A statement by the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Paddy Iyamu, said the Ministry disapproves...

No Second Class Nigerian In My Govt, Says Tinubu

02.09.2025

President Bola Tinubu has said that his administration prioritises equity in delivery of projects across the country, insisting that no Nigerian is a second class citizen. The President stated this in an X-handle yesterday following insinuations that his government was not equitable in distribution and delivery of projects in certain quarters. The President wrote: “Dear...

Ban On Vaping Could Protect Children From Irreversible Harm –Experts

02.09.2025

Experts at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2025 in Madrid, Spain, have called for a global ban on cigarettes so as to protect children from ‘irreversible harm’. The researchers speaking at the conference held from August 29 – September 1, also warned the impact of vaping on developing brains and hearts is likely...

Chinese Investors Plan $700m Agric Investment In Katsina

02.09.2025

A delegation of 25 Chinese investors has inspected some areas in Katsina State to explore large-scale agricultural and renewable energy opportunities worth more than $700 million. The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) Executive Secretary A’isha Rimi said this in Katsina yesterday after the inspection. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Rimi was represented...

Marafa Accuses Tinubu Of Marginalising Zamfara

02.09.2025

A few days after resigning his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), former lawmaker representing Zamfara Central Senatorial District, Senator Kabiru Marafa, has accused President Bola Tinubu of marginalising the state. Speaking on Channels Television programme, Politics Today, Marafa said he worked vigorously to ensure Tinubu won his election in 2023 in Zamfara State....

Biafra: AGF, Mahmud Hail Simon Ekpa’s Conviction By Finnish Court

02.09.2025

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) and a Public Interest and Constitutional Lawyer, Dr. Abdul Mahmud, yesterday hailed the conviction of Simon Ekpa by the Finnish Court. Recall that the PäijätHäme District Court in Finland had handed a sixyear prison sentence to proBiafra agitator Simon Ekpa after...

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I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

04.10.2024

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has apologised for saying that Christians who don’t pay tithe might not make it to heaven. Adeboye who had previously said that paying tithe was one of the prerequisites for going to heaven, apologised for the comment while addressing his congregation Thursday...

Protesters storm Rivers electoral commission, insist election must hold

04.10.2024

Angry protesters on Friday stormed the office of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, singing and chanting ‘Election must hold’. They defied the heavy rainfall spreading canopies, while singing and drumming, with one side of the road blocked. The protest came after the Rivers State governor stormed the RSIEC in the early hours of Friday...

Man who asked Tinubu to resign admitted in psychiatric hospital

04.10.2024

The Adamawa State Police Command has disclosed that the 30-year-old Abdullahi Mohammed who climbed a 33 kv high tension electricity pole in Mayo-Belwa last Friday has been admitted at the Yola Psychiatric hospital for mental examination. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command SP Suleiman Nguroje, told Arewa PUNCH on Friday in an exclusive...

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