Court Orders Final Forfeiture of N2.7bn Proceeds of Illegal Mining

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 ordered the final forfeiture of the sum of N2,739,836,331.31 (Two Billion, Seven Hundred and Thirty-nine Million, Eight Hundred and Thirty-six Thousand, Three Hundred and Thirty-one Naira, Thirty-one Kobo), being proceeds of illegal mining of solid minerals in  Endo Community, Nasarawa State. The Judge gave the order following …

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FIRS allays fears over tax reform, denies new taxes

The Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, has allayed fears over tax reforms that would lead to new taxing systems, stating the revenue agency was not planning new taxes. Chairman of FIRS, Zacch Adedeji, stated this at an interactive session with the Senate Committee on Finance at the National Assembly Abuja on Tuesday. Reacting to a series of questions by members …

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We Must Build A Virile Legislature For The Future, Speaker Obasa Says

Speaker Mudashiru Obasa of the Lagos State House of Assembly, on Sunday, counselled members of the House to strengthen the legislative arm of government ahead of the future.   Dr. Obasa gave the advice in Abeokuta, Ogun State at the opening of a three-day budget retreat for lawmakers and staff of the House with the theme: ‘Optimising the legislature’s power …

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BREAKING! APC Suspends Petroleum Minister, Heineken Lokpobiri, David Lyon, Others

The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Southern Ijaw and Ekeremor LGAs of Bayelsa state has suspended the current Minister of State, Petroleum resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, the 2019 governorship candidate of the party, Chief David Lyon, and other party members for alleged anti-party activities. The party leaderships of the two LGAs who read out the suspensions seperately on Friday …

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Jubilation in Sokoto as Bandits’ Nemesis Matawalle Arrives to Encourage Troops on War

Sokoto residents erupted in jubilation on Wednesday as Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, arrived in the state to rally troops in the fight against banditry. Matawalle’s visit is part of the federal government’s efforts to restore peace and security in the North West Zone, which has been plagued by banditry. “I’m thrilled to see Matawalle here,” said …

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Hon. Anthony Ojo’s Medical Outreach in Ewhohimi, Edo Central attracts stakeholders’ attention

The people of Ewhohimi in Edo Central Senatorial District, Edo State have applauded Senatorial contestant, Hon. Anthony Ojo for his impressive free medical outreach. During the outreach which was held recently, participants had free tests on Blood Pressure, sugar level and others, and also received free drugs from the medical experts who were on ground. According to Hon Ojo, since …

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FIRS Launches USSD Code *829# for taxpayers’ satisfaction

In a bid to enhance ease of doing business, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), on Wednesday, launched an Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) Code *829# specifically targetted at improving taxpayers’ satisfaction. FIRS chairman, Zacch Adedeji, launched the code at the Revenue House in Abuja as part of activities making this year’s Customer Service Week which has the theme Above …

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EFCC Arrests 15 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Benin City

Fifteen suspected internet fraudsters were on Monday, October 7, 2024 arrested by operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Benin City. The suspects were arrested following actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in computer-related fraud. Items recovered from them include four exotic cars, laptops and phones. The suspects will be charged to …

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Breaking: Alimosho LG Vice Chairman Gets Appointment Letter To Take Over Office

The Vice Chairman of Alimosho Local Government Area, Mr. Akinpelu Johnson has officially received an appointment letter to take over from the suspended Chairman, Jelili Sulaimon. The letter, dated 8th October, 2024, was signed by Kikelomo Bolarinwa, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development. Titled: ‘Re: Suspension of Mr. Sulaimon Jelili, Chairman, Alimosho Local …

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Don’t Be Ignorant Of The Law, Lagos Assembly Hits Back At Suspended Chairman, Lawyer – says law does not recognise sentiment, emotions

The Lagos State House of Assembly has asked suspended chairman of Alimosho Local Government Area, Jelili Sulaimon, and his lawyer, Dr. Abdul Mahmud, to recognise the place of law rather than sentiments and emotions as guiding principles of legislative practices in Lagos State. The advice by the Assembly on Tuesday was in response to the purported reaction of the duo …

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