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Sugum Mai Mele, Commissioner for Local Government and Emirati Affairs in Borno, has revealed that one of the suicide bombers involved in the recent attacks in Gwoza local area begged for money before detonating his explosive device. On Saturday, June 29, four suicide bombers carried out attacks in various locations in Gwoza. Speaking to Channels TV on Monday, July 1, …

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Tinubu Approves New Withholding Tax Policy President Bola Tinubu has approved a new withholding tax policy to replace the old one introduced in 1977. The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, announced this on Tuesday, July 2. The new withholding tax policy introduces significant reforms designed to ease the heavy burden that the …

A Lagos federal court has criticized the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for declaring Margaret Emefiele, wife of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, a wanted man. On Friday, Justice Presiding Judge Deinde Dipeolu ruled in favor of Margaret’s fundamental rights case, ordering the EFCC to pay her N3 million in damages for violating her rights. …

Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed his retirement plans after Portugal beat Slovenia on penalties at the Euros to reach the quarter-finals. The former Real Madrid star broke down in tears after watching Slovenian goalkeeper Jan Oblak save his spot kick in extra time, before scoring his second in a triumphant shootout. “It’s definitely my last European Championship,” the 39-year-old, who has played …

A video has been released showing the moment a principal who sexually abused four girls was arrested at the secondary school where he worked. Neil Foden, who was head of Ysgol Friars in North Wales when he committed 19 shocking offences over a four-year period between 2019 and 2023, was convicted following a trial in May. The court heard how …

Evang. Ebuka Obi gives good reasons why he chose not to live with his wife after marriage Evang. Obi, a prominent figure in the Nigerian gospel circle, has defended his motivation for maintaining a separate apartment from his wife, saying it is strictly a matter of religion and purity and dedication. Obi further explained that living apart from his wife …

I am saddened, Nigeria is not investing in the future – Peter Obi. Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed concern that the Nigerian government is not investing in the future of its youth. He said the country needs changes, including free education for the youth, which he is ready to provide. Obi stressed the importance of eliminating wasteful …

Two suspects seize 150 wraps of cocaine at Lagos airport. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) announced on Sunday that its agents arrested two passengers bound for Doha on a Qatar Airways flight at the Terminal 2 checkpoint at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos after they tested positive for ingesting illicit substances on Friday, June 21. According …

Former CEO of Konga, Imudia did not commit suicide. The family of the late former CEO of e-commerce giant Konga, Nick Imudia, has denied reports that the D.light International Group CEO committed suicide. He said that investigations into the cause of his death are still ongoing, as suicide has been ruled out.