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Tax Ombud to launch Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights
…Vows fairness, transparency in tax administration By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) is set to launch a Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights and Obligations
Africa must develop indigenous defence technology to stay ahead of future wars — Buratai
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai (retd.), has urged African countries to develop indigenous defence technologies and reduce their dependence on imported military
Tinubu: APC stakeholders warn against centralized campaigns
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC have called for the decentralization of campaign structures for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, insisting that political
Customs seizes cannabis sativa worth N2bn in Ogun
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, Idiroko, has intercepted and seized 6,035 wraps of cannabis sativa with a total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N2,087,603,186.76 in different
Okpebholo reshuffles cabinet, redeploys suspended commissioner to oil ministry
By Ozioruva Aliu, BENIN CITY The governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo carried out a minor reshuffle in his cabinet as he deployed the recently Commissioner Livestock Development, Professor
Northwest DSS directors mobilise against terrorism, banditry
Directors of the Department of State Services (DSS) in the Northwest have called for stronger intelligence sharing and operational synergy to defeat terrorism, banditry and other security threats in the
Benue hospital abduction: Police recover missing newborn, arrest suspects
By Adesewa Adewale The Benue State Police Command has recovered a newborn baby allegedly taken from his mother at a healthcare facility in Gboko, with suspects arrested in connection with
FG approves 35 new linear accelerators to boost cancer treatment
By Damilola Samuel The Federal Government has approved the procurement of 35 additional linear accelerators as part of efforts to improve access to cancer treatment across the country. The machines,
Onoh rejects South Africa’s $18.5m repatriation bill
…Calls for diplomatic review of expenses incurred by Pretoria By Dennis Agbo Former Enugu State House of Assembly member and former South-East spokesman for President Bola Tinubu, Denge Josef Onoh,
Rivers 2027: Ogoni diaspora backs ADC candidate Pidomson
…Unveils digital platform for campaign mobilisation By Daniel Abia PORT HARCOURT — The Ogoni Diaspora Coalition, North America, has endorsed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, Dr Gabriel Pidomson,
