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Bauchi Finance Chief Gets N500m Bail in N4.6bn Laundering Case
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday granted bail to Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, who is facing trial over alleged money laundering involving N4.6 billion.
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Fayose Tells Makinde Return Ibadan Explosion Funds
The Ibadan explosion dispute deepened on Thursday as former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose accused Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde of sitting on federal funds meant for victims of the deadly Bodija blast.
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Fireworks Spark Abuja Restaurant Blaze
Early Thursday morning in Abuja, a fire broke out at Cake Hut Restaurant in Wuse 2 during New Year celebrations, causing panic but no loss of life.
The incident happened just after midnight as residents welcomed 2026.The Federal!-->!-->!-->…
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Otti Promises Jobs Housing And Pension Relief In Abia 2026
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has laid out his plans for 2026, assuring residents of stronger economic growth, better welfare, and improved living conditions across the state.
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Banks To Start Dollar Interest Tax In 2026
Nigerian banks will begin enforcing a new tax rule from January 1, 2026, as customers with foreign currency accounts prepare for changes to how their interest earnings are handled.
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FG Denies Plans To Monitor Bank Transfers Under New tax Laws
The Federal Government has dismissed claims that the new tax laws will allow authorities to monitor Nigerians’ bank transfers or debit accounts based on transfer descriptions.
Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and!-->!-->!-->…
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Rivers Lawmakers Reject Governors Christmas Cash Gift
Who acted and who was affected became clear on Tuesday when members of the Rivers State House of Assembly returned a N100,000 Christmas bonus sent to them by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, saying they did not approve or request the money.
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CSO Defends Assembly Over Tax Laws Review
The Centre for Accountability and Fiscal Responsibility has backed the National Assembly over its decision to re-gazette Nigeria’s new tax reform laws, saying the move followed due process and was lawful.
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Hospital Blast In Kebbi Linked To Gas Cylinder Not Bomb
Residents of Bagudo in Kebbi State were thrown into fear on Tuesday after a loud explosion rocked the General Hospital in the area, raising concerns of a possible security threat.
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Court Fast Tracks Hearing On 2025 Tax Laws Case
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has ordered a speedy hearing in a lawsuit challenging the planned rollout of the 2025 Tax Acts, while refusing to stop the Federal Government from moving ahead with the laws for now.
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