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Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has urged President Bola Tinubu to suspend the implementation of the newly passed tax laws, scheduled to take effect in January 2026. Mr Ndume, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the president, said the call to suspend the tax laws became necessary due to the controversy surrounding the laws, particularly claims that the version passed by the National Assembly differs from what was gazetted by the federal government. In a statement on Wednesday, the senator requested that President Tinubu establish an ad hoc committee to investigate the allegations, pending the outcome of…
On Saturday, 20th December, we convened the First Kannywood Roundtable on Reputation Management and Digital Advancement in Kano. Hosted by Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR) publishers of PRNigeria, in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), we succeeded in bringing together a rare convergence of thinkers, writers, directors, producers, and strategists whose crafts continue to keep the flailing Northern film industry afloat. Themed “Repositioning Kannywood for Growth, Creativity, and Global Relevance,” the convening brought together the who of who in the industry including people who rarely share the same space. From Zuwairiyyah Adamu Girei a legendary custodian of…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has said corruption is masking God’s abundant blessings on Nigeria and continues to hold the country back from attaining its full potential. Olukoyede made the remarks in Abuja on Wednesday in his Christmas message to Nigerians, where he urged citizens to unite against corruption in order to unlock national prosperity and strength. According to him, corruption remains a major obstacle to Nigeria’s progress, preventing the manifestation of the abundant life God intends for the nation. “Let’s join hands together to make our nation greater, stronger and richer. Corruption is…
The Ojibara of Bayagan Ile in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Kamilu Salami, who was abducted 25 days ago by bandits, has been released. PUNCH Metro exclusively gathered on Wednesday that the monarch, who was kidnapped on his farm, regained his freedom on Tuesday night. Residents of the community were thrown into a frenzy of joy following the monarch’s return. The palace was reportedly flooded with jubilant residents who thronged the premises to catch a glimpse of their monarch and congratulate him and his family on his safe return. The community spokesperson, Ayinla Lawal, confirmed the development…
When His Excellency, Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, ascended the reins of government in Delta State, he was met with a conundrum in the payment of local government pensions. Due to several factors, retired workers of the teaching service, the 25 local government councils, and the local government education authorities owed a backlog of pensions spanning over a decade. The bill was estimated at over N50bn, and it is needless to say that the retirees suffered great deprivation. Though the payment of local government workers’ salaries and pensions is the responsibility of the local government councils, not the state government, Oborevwori…
The Chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr Taiwo Afolabi, has said that despite dynamic economic challenges and global uncertainties, the company remains anchored in divine clarity and stability. According to a recent statement, Afolabi disclosed this during the 3rd edition of the SIFAX Group Annual Thanksgiving and Praise Night themed ‘God’s Faithfulness, Our Gratitude’. Speaking on the rationale behind the gathering, Afolabi noted that the event serves as a way of appreciating God for His faithfulness to the SIFAX Group family in 2025. “As we reflect on the outgoing business year, it is evident that our achievements, resilience, and progress were…
Tunisia coach, Sami Trabelsi, has acknowledged the support of Moroccan fans for his team, as they began their campaign at the 2025 AFCON with a comfortable 3-1 win over Uganda at the Annex Olympic Stadium of the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, on Tuesday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Carthage Eagles took early control of the contest and opened the scoring in the 10th minute through Elyes Skhiri, who finished off a well-worked team move with a precise strike. In full command of proceedings, Tunisia maintained their tempo and doubled their lead just before the break, with Elias…
Solana and Ethereum will both thrive in the tokenization race and neither blockchain will push the other out of the space, says Dragonfly general partner Rob Hadick.“They are both Facebook,” Hadick told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Wednesday, when asked which blockchain will gain market dominance like social media platform Facebook or fall behind like the once-popular MySpace.Hadick said that with growing interest in tokenization and increasing economic activity onchain, there’s room for multiple blockchains to coexist. “There’s a lot of room in this market. If you believe that most assets are going to be tokenized, if you believe there is going…
Ryan Lochte is seemingly celebrating Christmas Eve without his three children. The Olympian, 41, revealed via his Instagram Story on Wednesday, December 24, that he was having “soo much fun” downhill innertubing with his girlfriend, Molly Gillihan. Despite having a blast, Lochte admitted that he wished his kids — son Caiden Zane, 8, and daughters Liv Rae, 6, and Georgia June, 2 — were with him to enjoy the festive fun. “Missing my kiddos,” he added. “They would love this.” Ryan shot the footage of himself and Molly, 37, soaring down a hill in their inner tubes, in addition to…
Renowned Islamic scholar, Ahmad Gumi, has instituted a criminal case against two Facebook users at the Chief Magistrate Court in Kaduna State over alleged criminal conspiracy and defamatory publications made in his name. The suit, numbered KMD/685/25 and filed on Wednesday, lists George Udom and Bello Isiaka as defendants, with Mr Gumi as the complainant. According to court documents, the defendants allegedly published a Facebook post on 23 December 2025, falsely attributing to Mr Gumi a chilling threat directed at the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa. The post read: “If the Minister of Defence Christopher Musa doesn’t stop his military…
