James Faleke
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The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has expressed concerns that only nine per cent of companies registered in Nigeria are captured in the tax net, while only about 35 million Nigerians pay tax, highlighting the need for reforms.
15 Jan
A member of the Federal House of Representatives, representing Yagba East, West, and Mopamuro federal constituencies in Kogi State, Leke Abejide, has asked supporters across the state to leave his colleague in the Green Chamber, James Faleke, out of unhealthy politics. The lawmaker was reacting to political comments made by some people regarding the politics…
24 Dec
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Rep. James Faleke, who turns 65 on Dec. 25, on his birthday. Faleke has been the representative for the Ikeja Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives since 2011, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, said in a statement. Tinubu acknowledged Faleke’s invaluable contributions and loyalty over the past two…
5 Nov
The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has commended the progress and achievements of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), pledging full support for the agency. During an oversight visit, Committee members met with FIRS management at the Revenue House in Abuja on Tuesday and toured the agency’s permanent headquarters, currently under construction in the…
15 May 2024
Accountant General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein, on Wednesday, said the Federal Government has recorded revenue worth N318.5 billion in the 2024 first quater. She however stated that this was against a total expected revenue of N2.591 trillion for the year 2024, saying a reconciliation of the figures was still ongoing and what was declared…
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It’s a new dawn for music superstars Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun well known as Wizkid, and Ayoleyi Hanniel, who is better known by his stage name Reekado Banks, and their fans, as they can’t wait to see what the future holds for these two music icons.
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After teasing fans and alike with sneak peeks of the tracks, Afro-soul singer and entertainer, Opaluwa King Solomon, known professionally by the stage name Khingsolo, has released his latest music project, Who Jah Bless, an Extended Play (EP),.
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To foster stronger personal and professional connections with focus on communication in building fulfilling relationships the Bloom Up Conference 2025, convened by therapist and relationship coach Damilola Eric-Ojo, brought together relationship experts, professionals, and individuals at a conference, themed “Love Without Borders,”
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Nigeria is heading towards the "light at the end of the tunnel" as the country grinds through the second year of a cost-of-living crisis, President Bola Tinubu said Friday. The West African heavyweight has been beset with soaring inflation after Tinubu, elected in 2023, scrapped a costly fuel subsidy and liberalised the exchange rate for…
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India will finalise a "mutually beneficial" free trade deal with the European Union by the end of this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Friday after meeting with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. "We have asked our teams to work out a mutually beneficial bilateral free trade agreement by the end of this year,"…
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Nigerian music star, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy, has broken his silence after being accused of failing to buy socialite Sophia Egbueje a Lamborghini. On Friday, February 28, 2025, the Grammy-winning singer took to his Instagram story, singing, "I no buy Lambo, is that why you're shouting?" His response has since stirred…
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A man who ran an illegal network of cryptocurrency ATMs was sentenced to four years in prison on Friday, in the first such criminal case in the UK. Such ATMs, which allow users to buy cryptocurrency or convert it into cash, are illegal to operate in the UK without approval from Britain's financial watchdog, the…
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Some electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed concerns about the Federal Government’s plan to move Bands B and C to Band A. The consumers expressed their concerns to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Friday, stating that the move would lead to significant hardship for them. Mr Emmanuel…
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ekiti State Command has paraded a couple in connection with alleged cultism, illegal drug dealings, cyber fraud and assault. This is contained in a statement by the command Spokesman, SC Tolulope Afolabi to newsmen on Friday in Ado-Ekiti. The suspects (names withheld) were arrested at Tosin Aluko park…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday spoke to Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, urging him to release a British citizen and activist jailed in Cairo, Downing Street said. "The prime minister discussed the case of British national Alaa Abd El-Fattah with President Sisi. He pressed for Alaa's release, having met his mother Laila Soueif…