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The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has recounted the challenges he and other leaders of the upper chamber faced during the suspension of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing the episode as a major distraction from the chamber’s legislative activities. Mr Bamidele, who represents Ekiti Central Senatorial District, said that at the time, major news platforms across Nigeria were largely focused on debates over whether the suspension was justified, rather than informing Nigerians about the laws and reforms the Senate was pursuing to promote national development. He maintained that the period was not a pleasant one for the Senate leadership and…

The Federal Government on Wednesday launched Rev360, a digital tax administration platform designed to improve tax compliance, simplify taxpayer interactions and strengthen revenue collection as part of ongoing reforms to modernise Nigeria’s tax system. The platform was unveiled at the headquarters of the Nigeria Revenue Service in Abuja during an event attended by senior government officials, development partners, professional bodies, business associations, tax consultants and taxpayers. Representing the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, the Permanent Secretary (Special Duties) in the ministry, Mohammed Danjuma, described the platform as a major step in the modernisation…

A heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds has claimed the lives of two persons and destroyed several houses and property in Bara community, Kirfi Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The victims were identified as 50-year-old Aisha Sagir and her four-year-old granddaughter, Aisha Shuaibu, both residents of Unguwar Katsinawa in Bara Village. The Bauchi State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Wednesday by its spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib. According to the statement, the tragic incident occurred on Tuesday following a downpour accompanied by a severe windstorm. “Preliminary reports indicate that on June 10, 2026, Kirfi Local…

The Nigerian Communications Commission and enterprise risk management professionals have called for a shift in the country’s security governance framework, urging a coordinated approach to addressing rising physical, cyber, and operational risks. The call came during Nigeria’s inaugural Enterprise Security Risk Management Conference, held at James Hope University in Lekki, Lagos, which brought together policymakers, regulators, security agencies, academics, and private sector leaders under the theme “Repositioning Enterprise Security Risk Management in Evolving Global Threat Landscape: A Multi-Stakeholder Imperative.” In a statement issued on Wednesday following a conference, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Enterprise…

Following the launch of the surprisingly popular Kobo Remote, Boox has released its own device to ease the burden of reaching for an e-reader’s touchscreen that’s an arm’s length away. The Tappy isn’t Boox’s first page-turning remote, but its design takes a much different approach to the company’s slim but boring B.T. Remoter. The Tappy feels like a mashup of wireless remotes, fidget toys, and macro pads, with a healthy dash of retro charm.The Tappy is much smaller than the Kobo Remote, but Kobo’s is more comfortable to hold.While the Kobo Remote looks like a streaming dongle accessory with a…

The election season is ramping up in the United States, meaning that airwaves and social media are flooded with campaign ads.Candidates, in addition to the political action committees (PACs) supporting and opposing them, are projected to spend a record-breaking $10 billion in ads this cycle. Some of that is going into AI deepfakes. At least 15 AI-generated campaign ads have run since November, according to NBC News. Some have used deepfakes to portray a candidate doing or saying things that compromise their campaign’s image.Transparency advocates say the ads, which are illegal in some states, could harm the integrity of American elections.Ad…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Jessica Alba just proved that denim can actually be comfortable. The actress recently stepped out wearing a pair of light-wash ‘sweatpant jeans’ styled with a pink off-the-shoulder sweatshirt, pointed-toe stilettos, oversized sunglasses and a floral handbag. The look struck the perfect balance between casual and polished — and made a strong case for the comfy denim trend. On June 3 in Los Angeles, Alba was spotted showing Us exactly why sweatpant jeans are having a moment. Unlike traditional denim, the…

The House of Representatives is set to proceed to a vote on a proposed constitutional amendment to establish state and local police structures across Nigeria, aimed at strengthening responses to rising insecurity. Deputy Speaker and Chairman of the House Committee on Constitution Review, Benjamin Kalu, disclosed this on Wednesday during a briefing to journalists shortly after plenary. He said the lower chamber had resolved to give priority to the state police proposal over other constitutional amendment bills currently under consideration. READ ALSO: Reps press for probe of Itakpe-Warri train accident, compensation for victims The bill seeking to establish state police is…

The House of Representatives has moved to stop the Nigerian Army’s policy of automatically merging years spent in service as soldiers with years served as commissioned officers, warning that the practice is forcing experienced personnel out of service prematurely and creating avoidable manpower shortages. The move followed the consideration of a motion on notice moved by Adamawa lawmaker, Zakaria Nyampa on the need to review and discontinue the automatic merger of service years for personnel commissioned through the Short Service Combatant Commission, Direct Short Service Commission and Direct Regular Commission. Presenting the motion, Nyampa noted that the Nigerian Army currently…

Bandits have invaded Government Secondary School, Iluke Bunu in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, killing three persons, including a vice principal and a 6-year-old child. The attack, which occurred at about 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, threw the community into mourning and heightened concerns over security in the area. Confirming the incident in a statement issued on Wednesday by its spokesperson, ASP Saliu Afusat, the Kogi State Police Command said a large number of armed bandits, operating on about 40 motorcycles, invaded the school with the suspected intention of abducting students and other residents. The statement said the Divisional…