levy
6 Jan
Gunmen allegedly led by a notorious bandit leader, Danisuhu have reportedly imposed a levy of N172.7 million on 25 villages in the Tsafe west area of Zamfara state. According to counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, in a post on his official X account on Monday, the levies were accompanied by demands for in-kind contributions, including bags…
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Nigerian media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, has encouraged Nigerian politicians and officials to wear traditional attire when attending functions outside the country. He made this statement in a post on his verified X account on Thursday. He wrote: “I think Nigerian politicians and officials should wear traditional attire even more when they are out of the…
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The House Committee on Public Accounts is beaming its searchlight on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Shell Petroleum over alleged money laundering, fraudulent deductions, and other financial crimes by their staffers. The committee, chaired by Mr Mike Etaba, dropped the hint during the hearing of a petition by Maiden Systems Ltd against Sterling…
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Turkey’s national flag carrier on Thursday said that it has resumed flights to the Syrian capital Damascus after a break of nearly 13 years, state news agency Anadolu reported. Anadolu reported that a plane with 349 passengers took off from Istanbul International Airport for Damascus on Thursday morning in first such flight since April 2012.…
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A 36-year-old man, Nibras Isah, was on Thursday remanded by a Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly attempting to rape his neigbour’s 12-year-old daughter. Isah, who resides at Ungwan Sanusi in Kaduna, is charged with attempted rape. The Magistrate, Ibrahim Emmanuel, who did not take the plea of the accused, ordered that he should be…
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Kebbi Government says it has increased expenditure for secondary schools’ feeding programme from N200 million to N350 million monthly. Gov.Nasir Idris made this known during a “thank-you” visit to Suru, Koko/Besse and Maiyama local government areas on Thursday. He said “this is designed to enhance the quality and quantity of meals to entice students to…
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In a powerful display of solidarity with the Akwa Ibom State workforce, the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has once again showcased his renowned spirit of benevolence and compassionate leadership. This inspiring moment unfolded during the New Year Thanksgiving service of the Nigeria Union of Journalists hosted in the governor’s hometown, Ikot Ekpene Udo, Nsit…
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A Sharia Court in Kano State on Thursday remanded a 35-year-old man, Muhammed Sai’du, at a correctional facility for allegedly stealing four pieces of Iron rods worth N149,250. The police charged Sai’du who lives at Sharada in Gwale Local Government Area of Kano with criminal conspiracy and theft. The prosecutor,Insp Zahradeen Abubakar , told the…
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The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has forecasted a 5.5% growth in Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2025, driven by ongoing economic reforms. The projection was revealed at the launch of the 2025 Macroeconomic Outlook by the NESG on Thursday. Dr. Olusegun Omisakin, Chief Economist and Director of Research & Development at NESG, stressed…