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Breaking: Benue Assembly Suspends Four Lawmakers Over Alleged Speaker Impeachment Attempt

The Benue State House of Assembly has handed a six-month suspension to four of its members over allegations of plotting to remove the Speaker, Aondona Dajoh. Those affected are Alfred Berger (Makurdi North), Terna Shimawua (Kian), Cyril Ekong (Obi), and James Umoru

August 22, 2025

Economy·Headlines·Politics

Tinubu Launches Personal Income Tax Calculator Ahead Of 2026 Fiscal Reforms

President Bola Tinubu has unveiled a new Personal Income Tax calculator to help Nigerians estimate their tax obligations under the fiscal reforms recently signed into law by his administration. Announcing the tool in a post on his official X handle on Friday,

August 22, 2025

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Economy·Headlines

EFCC Declares Atiku’s Son-in-Law Wanted For Alleged Money Laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared businessman Bashir Haske, son-in-law to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, wanted over allegations of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. In a statement by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the commission

August 22, 2025

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Foreign News·Headlines

Breaking: FBI raids ex-Trump adviser John Bolton’s Maryland home

FBI agents on Friday morning stormed the Bethesda, Maryland home of former U.S. National Security Adviser, John Bolton, once a top official under Donald Trump but now one of his fiercest critics. According to the New York Post, which first reported the

August 22, 2025

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Nigeria’s Infrastructure Gap Stifling Growth, Investment — NESG

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has flagged the country’s infrastructure gap as a major obstacle to economic growth, warning that it hampers productivity and deters investment. The concern comes ahead of the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit (NES #31), scheduled for October

August 22, 2025

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Foreign News·Headlines

UN, AU Introduce Digital Platform To Tackle Africa’s Key Challenges

The United Nations Foundation, The Elders, and the African Union Youth Envoy have launched a new podcast series, The Future of Africa, aimed at amplifying young leaders’ voices in addressing global and regional challenges. In a statement, the organisers said the limited-episode

August 22, 2025

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Economy·Headlines

DMO Announces N200bn Savings Bonds Auction For Monday

The Debt Management Office (DMO) has unveiled plans to raise N200 billion through the issuance of savings bonds, with the auction scheduled for Monday and settlement set for Wednesday. According to details released on its website, the offer includes a reopening of

August 22, 2025

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Politics·Elections

INEC Explains Why PVCs Are Only Issued At Official Offices

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified that Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) can only be printed and collected at its designated offices, even if applicants complete their pre-registration online during the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. INEC’s Director of ICT, Bayode

August 21, 2025

Obidient Movement, El-Rufai Form Alliance Ahead of 2027 Elections

Supporters of Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, under the Obidient Movement, have met with former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, in a bid to strengthen alliances across political and regional lines ahead of the 2027 elections. The closed-door meeting,

August 21, 2025

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News·News Update

Soludo Fires 8 Security Operatives For Assaulting Corps Member

The Anambra State Government has dismissed eight members of the Agunechemba Security outfit for assaulting and stripping a female corps member, Miss Jennifer Elobor. Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s Special Adviser on Community Security, Ken Emeakayi, announced the decision on Wednesday in Awka. He

August 21, 2025

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Edo Assembly Confirms Eight Commissioner Nominees

The Edo State House of Assembly has confirmed eight commissioner nominees submitted by Governor Monday Okpebholo. The confirmation followed the report of the House Committee on Rules, Business, and Government House, which was adopted during plenary on Wednesday. Speaker Blessing Agbebaku described

August 21, 2025

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Finance, CBN, FIRS Chiefs Meet To Harmonize Policies

Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, met on Tuesday with Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso and FIRS Chairman Dr. Zacch Adedeji to align fiscal and monetary policies. The high-level meeting, held at the CBN headquarters in Abuja, focused

August 21, 2025

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Life & style·Grassroots

Olubadan-Designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, To Be Crowned September 26

The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, will be officially installed as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, September 26, 2025. Governor Seyi Makinde has approved his nomination, while a state government delegation met with Ladoja and members of the Olubadan-in-Council at his

August 21, 2025

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Ogun APC Suspends Gbenga Daniel, Kunle Folarin Over Misconduct

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State has suspended former governor Gbenga Daniel and Hon. Kunle Folarin over alleged misconduct and anti-party activities. APC state spokesman, Nuberu Olufemi, confirmed the suspension, explaining that it was based on reports from the wards

August 21, 2025

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Politics·Headlines

Governor Alia Suspends Three Benue Officials for One Month

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has approved the suspension of three top government officials, following resolutions passed by the State House of Assembly. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Kula Tersoo, on Wednesday, the governor said the decision reflects

August 21, 2025

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