Armed internet fraudsters have killed an officer after opening fire on a team of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Anambra.
The Labour Party leadership has maintained that Governor Alex Otti of Abia has no plans to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
National Publicity Secretary of the party, Obiora Ifoh, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja.
There have been rumours over plans by no fewer than five first-term opposition governors to defect to APC, preparatory to the 2027 general elections.
The governors, according to media reports, are Alex Otti of Enugu, Peter Mba, Enugu; Sheriff Oborevwori, Delta; Siminalayi Fubara, Rivers and Umoh Eno, Akwa Ibom.
Chelsea have made a shock enquiry for Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho.
Garnacho’s future at Old Trafford has become increasingly uncertain in recent weeks.
The 20-year-old appears to have fallen out of favour under new manager Ruben Amorim.
According to The Athletic, Chelsea have now held early discussions about the Argentine as they consider swooping this month.
Amorim has expressed a desire to keep Garnacho at United and recently praised him for adapting to his system.
However, almost all of United’s squad is effectively up for sale, due to the club’s dire financial situation.
This raises the prospect that Garnacho could be sold over the next fortnight should his valuation be met.
Garnacho is said to have been the subject of a £40m bid from Napoli but this was reportedly rejected, while other clubs in Europe are likely to be circling.
The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (AYCF) says the northern governors generated needless controversy over the tax reform bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu.
In October, Tinubu asked the national assembly to consider
and pass four tax reform bills.
The proposed legislations are the Nigeria tax bill, tax
administration bill, and joint revenue board establishment bill – but the
northern governors kicked against them.
On Thursday, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), of which
the northern governors are part, said they would support the bill, but proposed
that there should not be an increase in value added tax (VAT).
In July 2024, the EFCC brought Nwabuoku and Felix Nweke, a
former deputy director in the ministry of defence, before a federal high court
in Abuja.
However, the arraignment was suspended after the defendants
opted for a plea bargain in October 2024 and appealed to the court to give them
more time to refund what they were accused of stealing.
At the court session on Wednesday, Martha Babatunde, counsel
to the EFCC, asked that the amended charge be read to Nwabuoku.
Yeni Kuti, the singer, has criticised actress Ngozi Ezeonu’s
recent comments about “inappropriate dressing” at auditions.
Ezeonu had advised aspiring actresses to dress modestly,
particularly during auditions.
The ace actress even went as far as questioning two ladies
about their decision to attend an audition without wearing a bra.
“Any other day I am on any audition table, and anybody comes
in dressed like this, I will disqualify that person. How can you come to an
audition ground without a bra?” she asked.
President Bola Tinubu on Friday said the primary aim of the Tax Reform Bills, which he described as “pro-poor,” is to promote national interests, improve the competitiveness of Nigeria’s economy, and attract both local and foreign investments.
Tinubu made the remark while appreciating the Nigeria
Governors’ Forum following their unanimous endorsement of the four Tax Reform
Bills currently under consideration by the National Assembly.
He lauded the governors for their bold leadership and
commitment to fostering unity among leaders nationwide, transcending regional,
ethnic, and political barriers to advance Nigeria’s development.
A statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said:
“Thursday’s productive consultation between the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and
the Presidential Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy is a commendable example of
cooperation between the Federal and State governments.
Obi gave the charge in response to the recent terrorist
attacks in Borno State that led to the death of some residents while others are
missing.
Posting on X, Obi said the fight against terrorism must be
resolute, adding that security agents must deploy available resources to
apprehend perpetrators.
“The recent terrorist attack and ambush in Borno State, which claimed precious lives and left many missing, is a grim reminder of the persistent security challenges facing our nation.
On Wednesday, the presiding judge, Yetunde Adesanya, ruled
that the Lagos state government failed to prove the terrorism charges against
Nwajagu beyond a reasonable doubt.
However, the judge convicted Nwajagu for parading himself as
a titled chief in violation of the Oba and Chiefs Law of Lagos State.
Nwajagu was sentenced to one year in prison on this charge,
but given that he had already spent nearly two years in prison custody, the
judge ordered his immediate release.
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that a controversial ban on TikTok may take effect this weekend, rejecting an appeal from the popular app’s owners that claimed the ban violated the First Amendment.
The court handed down an unsigned opinion and there were no noted dissents.
The decision, which followed warnings from the Biden administration that the app posed a “grave” national security threat because of its ties to China, will allow the ban to start Sunday.
But there are a lot of lingering questions about how the ban would work in practice because there’s no precedent for the US government blocking a major social media platform. And how exactly the government would enforce it remains unclear.
Kemi Badenoch says that migrants who refuse to embrace British culture should seek to live elsewhere.
The Tory leader’s firm position, which includes a vow to
reduce immigration and restore voter trust, was outlined in her first major
speech of the year.
“We simply cannot take all the millions of people who want
to come here from elsewhere. Our country is our home, it is not a hotel. If
people arriving don’t want to integrate into British culture, they shouldn’t be
here,” she stated.
Ms. Badenoch added that the party would learn from past
mistakes and adopt a more direct approach on issues such as Brexit, immigration,
and net zero.
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Friday, affirmed Mr. Julius Abure as the authentic National Chairman of the Labour Party, LP.
The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a
three-member panel, upheld the October 8, judgement of the Federal High Court
in Abuja which directed the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC,
today grant the LP under Abure’s leadership, all the rights and privileges
accorded a political party duly registered in the country.
According to the appellate court, it found no reason to
dislodge the judgement that was delivered in Abure’s favour by Justice Emeka
Nwite.
It will be recalled that following a leadership crisis that
rocked the LP, the National Executive Committee, NEC, of the party resolved to
remove Abure as the National Chairman.
The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, DCLM, Pastor Williams Kumuyi will join other world leaders to witness the inauguration of the United States, US, President-elect, Donald Trump.
Trump would be inaugurated as the 47th president of US on January 20, 2025 at the Washington DC.
However, speaking, Kumuyi said the meeting is a reminder that faith transcends borders and United believers.
According to Kumuyi: “President Trump’s stand for the gospel is not without recognition, not just by American Christians, but all Christians globally.
Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has admonished the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi, and the deposed Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero, to settle the Kano Emirate tussle.
Sani suggested that Emir Sanusi and Ado Bayero should take to a soccer field to resolve their differences.
Posting on X, Sani wrote: “Kano Emirate tussle: High Court is the quarter-finals, Appeal Court is the semi-finals, and Supreme Court is the final.
“The scores so far are 1:1. I predict a penalty kick between Team Brother Aminu FC and Team Brother Sanusi FC.”
In a statement released on Friday, the refinery announced
that the new bulk purchase rate for customers buying between 2 million and 4.99
million litres is now N955 per litre. Bulk buyers purchasing 5 million litres
or more will pay N950 per litre.
The adjustment represents a 6.17% increase, equivalent to
N55.5 per litre, compared to the discounted rate of N899.50 per litre offered
during December 2024’s holiday period.
The new pricing structure will take effect at 5:30 PM today,
impacting all unsold stock and pending orders, according to the statement.
