Anietie Udobit,AbujaFormer Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said former military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (rtd), admitted that the Late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola won the June 12, 1993 Presidential election.Osinbajo disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja while reviewing Babangida’s book titled, “A Journey in Service”.He quoted the former military
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaTensions flared during plenary on Thursday as a dispute over seating arrangements led to a heated exchange between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and the senate leadership.The controversy began when Senator Natasha’s seat was relocated upon resumption of the session, but she refused to comply with the change.The Chief Whip,
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Anietie Udobit,AbujaSenate Committee on Finance has finalised arrangements for a two-day public hearing on four key tax reform bills aimed at restructuring Nigeria’s tax administration and boosting Federal Government revenue.Barring last-minute changes, the House of Representatives will extend sitting for three days next week to enable Nigerians bare their minds
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Anietie Udobit,AbujaLibya’s Department for Combating Illegal Migration (DCIM), with support from Nigeria’s consular services and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has deported 48 Nigerian women and two children.The repatriation was conducted through Mitiga International Airport, ensuring their safe return to Nigeria.This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to support
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Anietie Udobit,AbujaTHE United States (US) Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has said that there is no evidence that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded Boko Haram or any other terrorist organisation.Mills said the US had strict policies in place to prevent diversion of funds to terrorist groups
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