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In an exclusive interview with Channels Television, Chairman of the Presidential Tax and Fiscal Policy Reform, Taiwo Oyedele, has revealed a groundbreaking proposal to train area boys as tax officers and pay them decent salaries, aiming to transform tax collection and alleviate the burden on...
Nobel laureate and prominent Nigerian intellectual, Prof Wole Soyinka, expressed deep concern over the deteriorating state of social media in Nigeria, describing it as overrun by what he referred to as "barbarians." Speaking at the 48th President’s party and his investiture as an honorary...
In a significant development following the launch of the Special Intervention Squad (SIS) by Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, law enforcement authorities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have arrested 16 notorious criminals. Among the paraded suspects were three kidnappers...
The four remaining siblings of the late Nabeeha Al-Kadriyah, who was tragically killed by her abductors, have now been freed. Initially abducted alongside their father in the Zuma 1 area of Bwari Area Council on January 2nd, the family faced a grim situation when the kidnappers, dissatisfied...
In a surprising twist, a single mother of three, dating her partner Chris for a decade, orchestrated a proposal at a family birthday party with the help of her children. Each family member wore shirts with endearing messages, asking, "Uncle Chris, A.K.A Dad, will you marry mummy?" Despite the...
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) finds itself in the midst of controversy as it deletes a tweet containing a prophecy from its General Overseer, Pastor E.A. Adeboye. In the now-removed tweet, Pastor Adeboye prophesied, "Before this time next year, your colleagues will be coming to...
Abdullahi Sabo, a resident of Abuja, fell victim to the escalating insecurity plaguing the nation's capital as he was abducted while driving home with his wife. The incident occurred on Sabon-Lugbe, Airport Road, when gunmen intercepted his Ash color Lexus Jeep, deflating its tires after opening...
In a bizarre incident in Pumula suburb, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, a thief was caught in the act and faced a unique form of justice. Claiming desperation due to "January disease" – a term referencing financial strain after festive season spending – the thief's pleas were met with little sympathy. The...
Former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, has been released from Kuje Correctional Centre after meeting the bail conditions set by the FCT high court in Apo. Adamu Duza, spokesperson for the FCT command of the Nigerian Correctional Service, confirmed the release on Saturday, stating that...
A recently surfaced video depicts a dramatic rescue operation by soldiers in Abuja, saving kidnapped individuals, including a customs officer. The victims express gratitude as security forces intervene, ensuring their safe release. Watch the compelling video capturing the moments of the rescue.
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