by Uchechukwu Okoroafor, AbujaNigeria is once again at a critical crossroads in her economic journey.The ongoing tax reform introduced by the Federal Government has generated intense public debate, widespread confusion, and growing anxiety among citizens.Despite several official explanations and policy briefings, a large section of the population remains unconvinced, skeptical,
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An FCT High Court in Gwarinpa has struck out the criminal charges brought against Ghanaian investors and owners of JonahCapital Ltd led by Sam Jonah and four others over the River Park Estate dispute.Justice Modupe-Osho Adebiyi, on Tuesday, struck out the matter after the office of the Attorney General of
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Nigerians may be heading for another round of economic hardship, as the prices of cement produced by major manufacturers, including Dangote Cement and Mangal, have reportedly risen nationwide.Reports revealed that the price of a 50-kilogramme bag of cement climbed to as high as ₦10,500 in January 2026, from about ₦9,800
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described his son Abba Abubakar’s move to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a personal choice, stressing that it is not a cause for concern.In a statement released on Thursday via X, Atiku explained that political decisions made by family members are normal in
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Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised the Federal Government’s reported $9 million spending on foreign lobbyists, describing it as a symbol of Nigeria’s misplaced priorities amid worsening development outcomes.This is according to a statement he shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, where he reacted to reports
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Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni took a commanding early lead in Friday’s presidential election while opposition leader Bobi Wine was placed under house arrest, raising concerns over the fairness of the vote and ongoing repression.With roughly 25 per cent of votes counted, the Electoral Commission reported Museveni leading with 76.25 per
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The Supreme Court has set aside the decision of the Court of Appeal that discharged former Jigawa State governor Sule Lamido and his sons, Mustapha and Aminu, of money laundering charges.A five‑member panel of the Supreme Court handed down the decision in a unanimous judgment delivered on Friday in separate
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The federal government has unveiled a renegotiated agreement with Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), describing it as a turning point in the effort to restore stability, trust, and quality in Nigeria’s tertiary education system.The new deal yesterday received commendations from Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and Non-Academic
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Nigeria’s hopes of reaching a ninth Africa Cup of Nations final were dashed on Wednesday night after the Super Eagles fell to hosts Morocco in a tense semi-final decided by penalties in Rabat.Instead, it was the Lions who stayed on course for a first AFCON title in 50 years after
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The US State Department has said it is pausing all visa processing for 75 countries in an effort to crack down on applicants deemed likely to become a public charge or persons considered to rely primarily on public assistance for their living expenses.A State Department memo, seen first by Fox
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