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The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has called on Nigerians to reject what it called distorted or falsified tax law, stressing the importance of inclusivity and fairness in the formulation of fiscal policies. The NLC emphasised that laws affecting workers must be carefully crafted to avoid serious errors or political manipulations that could harm the majority. The President of the Labour union, Joe Ajaero, in a statement titled, “Our hope lies in collective action”, highlighted the need for workers to unite in protecting their interests, wages, pensions, and dignity. He called for social and tax justice, insisting that all citizens must…

The Police in Imo State have arrested a 43- year- old man, Kelechi Nwosu, native of Umuobi Umukam in Obollo Autonomous Community, Isiala Mbano, for allegedly defiling his seven year- old niece. The suspect was arrested by his kinsmen and handed over to Police at Isiala Mbano Divisional Headquarters from where he was taken to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, in Owerri. The incident was brought to the public domain through the effort of a human rights organization, Stand For Humanity Foundation, the group that escalated the matter that led to the picking up of the suspect. The group’s…

ABS FC have embarked on a two-week mid-season break following the conclusion of the first stanza of the Nigeria National League (NNL) 2025/2026 season. The players and officials will resume training on January 13, 2026, for the continuation of the league season. ABS FC recorded three wins and four defeats in seven matches. The Ilorin-based side occupy seventh position on the Conference C league table with nine points. ABS FC reassured supporters of its unwavering commitment to ensuring the club’s set objectives are achieved. They will take on Mighty Jets in their game of the second stanza in Ilorin.

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has mourned the death of two members of the Kano State House of Assembly who died on Wednesday. The deceased lawmakers are Aminu Saad Ungogo, who represented Ungogo Constituency, and Sarki Aliyu Daneji, who represented Kano Municipal Constituency. In a statement issued by his media aide, Ismail Mudashir, Senator Barau expressed condolences to the families of the deceased lawmakers, their constituents, and the Kano State Government. He said, “My heartfelt condolences go to the families of the late lawmakers, their constituents and the Kano State Government. “May Almighty Allah forgive their…

Emergency responders are currently battling a fire outbreak at a plaza known as the Great Nigeria Insurance House, located on Martins Street in the Lagos Island area of Lagos State. The building, which serves as a warehouse for clothing materials, was said to have been engulfed by fire at about 5 p.m. PUNCH Online learnt from the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, that the fire started from one of the offices located on the fourth floor. According to the LASEMA PS, the fire, whose cause could not yet be ascertained, emanated from the fourth…

the Federal Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited have signalled a renewed push to rebuild trust and restart responsible energy development in Ogoniland, Rivers State, decades after oil operations were suspended amid environmental degradation and community unrest. The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., Bashir Bayo Ojulari, said the Federal Government’s renewed engagement with Ogoni stakeholders represents “a demonstration of hope” and a fresh beginning anchored on dialogue, peace, and mutual respect. Ojulari spoke on Monday during a visit by a Federal Government delegation to Ogoniland, led by the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, as part…

Key takeaways:$30.3B in Bitcoin options will expire at year-end, with most call (buy) bets placed well above the $89,000 to $94,000 price range.Bearish strategies stay favored unless BTC breaks $94,000 as prices above $88,000 have erased over half of put (sell) option bets.As the year-end Bitcoin (BTC) options expiry approaches, bulls are increasingly skeptical about a turnaround in BTC price. A total of $30.3 billion in open interest hinges on Bitcoin’s 8:00 am UTC price on Friday, which will determine whether bears remain in control after a five-week consolidation near $89,000. Dec. 26 BTC call options open interest at Deribit,…

After being arrested for alleged involuntary manslaughter, 16 and Pregnant‘s Whitney Purvis was able to avoid another booking in an ongoing child support case. A judge ordered Purvis, 33, to be taken into custody after falling behind on child support for her kids — Weston Jr. and River — with ex Weston Gosa. She owed more than $23,000 and was nearly arrested until she paid a lump sum of $4,000, according to court documents obtained by Us Weekly. Purvis ultimately paid the full amount and the arrest order was rescinded. The reality star is still expecting to continue paying $353…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, granted bail to former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, who is in custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over money laundering and suspicious wealth accumulation charges. The judge Bello Kawu granted the former minister bail in the same conditions and terms the EFCC earlier imposed. EFCC claimed on 14 December that Mr Malami had not met the bail five conditions, warranting his prolonged detention since 8 December. But on Wednesday, Mr Malami’s media aide, Mohammed Doka, accused EFCC of refusing…

Mr Farouk Ahmed, former Authority Chief of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority. This is where the question becomes unavoidable: If a man is truly incorruptible, why retreat so quietly from the battlefield of public opinion? If he had the courage to accuse a powerful billionaire of attempting to monopolise Nigeria’s oil sector with inferior products, why did he lack the resolve to defend himself against allegations that ended his career? When a billionaire suddenly becomes an overnight anti-corruption crusader, one should pause. Not because activism is wrong, but because power rarely moves without an agenda. In Nigeria’s…