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Tax: Nigeria’s ‘Reset’ Is A Gamble, Great In Theory But People Are Bracing For The Impact In Their Pockets

Tax: Nigeria’s ‘Reset’ Is A Gamble, Great In Theory But People Are Bracing For The Impact In Their Pockets

By Cheta Nwanze Let's not mince words. Nigeria’s new tax regime, which landed on our heads this January, is the most ambitious attempt to reshape the state since, well, since the last time someone had a “bright idea” in Abuja. They’re calling it a “generational reset”. From where I sit, and from where millions of Nigerians actually sit – in traffic, in market stalls, in offices – wondering how to make ends meet, it feels more like a grand, high-stakes gamble. The economists and the “Africa rising” brigade are nodding sagely. The rest of us are checking our pockets and…
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2027: S’East Stands Solidly Behind Tinubu -APC Govs, Leaders, Stakeholders

2027: S’East Stands Solidly Behind Tinubu -APC Govs, Leaders, Stakeholders

By Sylvia Udegbunam, Enugu Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South East geopolitical zone have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office. They justified their decision, saying that pragmatic politics based on bridge-building, partnership, and aligning with the centre to sustain the gains accruing from the Tinubu administration had become imperative for the Igbo nation. They vowed to mobilise massive votes for his re-election in the 2027 general elections. The APC top shots said they are committed to promoting a collective rather than any individual's interest, pointing out that the latter option was…
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2027: Oluyole LG‘ll Triple Its Votes For President Tinubu -Former LG Boss Olaosebikan Pledges

2027: Oluyole LG‘ll Triple Its Votes For President Tinubu -Former LG Boss Olaosebikan Pledges

*Lauds Folarin, Party Leaders On Unity Rally A former Chairman of Oluyole Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo State, Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan, has pledged that Oluyole Local Government will triple its votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and ensure that all the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates win convincingly in the local government in 2027. "Politics is local. And I want to say that in addition to the mammoth crowd you see here today, we are working assiduously to see that more eligible voters register; that more registered voters collect their voters’ cards and, most importantly, at the appropriate time…
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E-Registration: Mbah Sets 2 Million Enugu APC Membership Target, Says Era of Fringe Politics Over

E-Registration: Mbah Sets 2 Million Enugu APC Membership Target, Says Era of Fringe Politics Over

By Sylvia Udegbunam, Enugu Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, said the State chapter of ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) aims to build a two million-member base, noting that the era of fragmented politics that denied the South-East State the benefits of the centre was over. Mbah stated this during the flag-off of the APC e-registration exercise at Owo, Nkanu East Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State, on Thursday, describing the exercise as a defining moment to concretise the movement from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to APC. “It was just barely two and a half months ago…
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Wike, Fubara And The Political Endgame In Rivers State

Wike, Fubara And The Political Endgame In Rivers State

BY ABRAHAM OGBODO The assumption is that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is enjoying the fellowship of Nyesom Wike. Without waiting for Bayo Onanuga to issue a confirmation or denial, I can go ahead and speak for the President on this. The man is not enjoying anything. If anything, he is thinking and very seriously too, of how to discharge Wike with minimum collateral consequences. To smash the tsetse fly that perches on the scrotum requires more tact than might. That is the constraint of Mr. President. But I can also tell you right away that President Tinubu, known for plotting…
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I Don’t Need International Law As POTUS, Only Me Can Restrain Me -Trump

I Don’t Need International Law As POTUS, Only Me Can Restrain Me -Trump

President of the United States (POTUS) Donald Trump has said that he does not “need international law” and that his power is limited only by his “own morality." In a new interview with the New York Times, Trump said the only constraint to his power as President of the US is “my own morality, my own mind." “It’s the only thing that can stop me,” Trump said, adding: “I’m not looking to hurt people.” He went on to concede “I do” in regards to whether his administration needed to adhere to international law, but said: “It depends on what your…
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Arsenal, Liverpool Draw, Rodrygo On Fire As Real Madrid Book Super Cup Final Sunday Vs Barcelona

Arsenal, Liverpool Draw, Rodrygo On Fire As Real Madrid Book Super Cup Final Sunday Vs Barcelona

Point proven? Well, not exactly. Just when Arsenal looked ready to lay down a real marker for their title aspirations, a rejuvenated Liverpool side that has been through the wringer since they were crowned champions last season, showed the Gunners remain fallible. It could have been even worse for Mikel Arteta’s side if Liverpool had been awarded one of two potential penalties or if Conor Bradley’s brilliant chip had not struck the crossbar in the first half. The Liverpool defender’s night ended with him departing on a stretcher after a frustrated Gabriel Martinelli tried to push him off the pitch…
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US’ Sokoto Christmas Day Airstrikes: Casualty Figures Emerge As Questions Linger Over Targeting, Impact

US’ Sokoto Christmas Day Airstrikes: Casualty Figures Emerge As Questions Linger Over Targeting, Impact

*100 Killed In Forest Camp, 200 Missing --Lakurawa Source *Many Fled Into Niger Republic On Motorcycles Two weeks after the US carried out Christmas Day airstrikes in North-West Nigeria on what it described as Islamic State (ISIS) fighters, questions remain over the specific group that was targeted and the operation’s impact. In the aftermath of the strikes, US President Donald Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform that “ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria, who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians” were hit with “numerous perfect strikes." The operation, coordinated with Nigeria, targeted an…
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Pro-Wike Rivers Assembly Claims Impeachment Notice Served On Gov Fubara

Pro-Wike Rivers Assembly Claims Impeachment Notice Served On Gov Fubara

*Battle Over 2027 Intensifies Teeth appear to have been given to moves by the Rivers State House of Assembly to impeach the State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Deputy Governor, Professor Ngozi Oduh, as the legislature revealed on Thursday that it has successfully served both top officials their impeachment notice. In a post on its official Facebook page,the assembly stated: “The impeachment notice has been successfully served on the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara." Addressed to the governor, the notice contained the signature of at least 19 lawmakers. It also contained about eight alleged acts of gross misconduct by…
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Pro-Wike Rivers Lawmakers Move To Impeach Gov Fubara, Deputy Gov

Pro-Wike Rivers Lawmakers Move To Impeach Gov Fubara, Deputy Gov

Renewed political crisis is rocking oil-rich Rivers State in the Niger Delta as lawmakers loyal to Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, the state's immediate past governor, have kicked off impeachment proceedings against the State governor, Sim Fubara. Fubara is the estranged political godson of the Minister. Recall that the crisis in the state has led to several political upheavals including the imposition of a state of emergency by President Bola Tinubu and subsequent suspension of Fubara, his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, and all elected structures for six months. However, following the lifting of the emergency rule,…
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