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In a major fiscal reset aimed at addressing revenue shortfalls, weak capital execution and overlapping budget cycles, the National Assembly on Tuesday approved a revised N43.5tn 2024 Appropriation Act and a reworked N48.3tn 2025 budget framework, with the 2025 fiscal year extended to March 31, 2026. The approval followed marathon…
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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde yesterday warned that the collapse of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a result of its protracted crisis could spell doom for democracy and pave the way for a one-party state. He alleged a plot by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike to “hold…
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The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has clarified that the National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has automatically become the Tax Identification Number (Tax ID) for individual Nigerians under the new tax framework. The clarification was made in a public sensitisation video on the…
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Nigeria began their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over a resilient Tanzania side, as Ademola Lookman’s superb second-half strike proved decisive in Morocco, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The win extended the Super Eagles’ dominance in the fixture to nine matches unbeaten against the Taifa…
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The Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of bias in the cup crisis rocking the party. Reacting to a letter from the party explaining why it would not recognise the leadership of the faction, National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini…
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Actress Bimbo Ademoye has expressed desire for a simple and intimate wedding celebration. In a recent interview with VJ Adams, Ademoye revealed that she envisions a small gathering, ideally held in Ebute-Meta, Lagos, the neighbourhood where she spent her formative years. The actress attributed her upbringing in the neighbourhood for…
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As Oyebamiji meets Dotun Babayemi’s group The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, has emphasized the urgent need for all party stakeholders, leaders, and loyalists to set aside personal differences and work collectively to win the forthcoming gubernatorial election. Lawal made the call…
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By Tunde Olamilekan Mr Femi Oyetola, son of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, has donated food items and beverages to 5,000 households in Osun Central senatorial district. The gesture, according to Oyetola, who is a member of the Board of Directors, Ilerioluwa Development Initiative, was…
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By Tunde Olamilekan Afrobeats megastar, David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, has disclosed that he will pick up his Accord Party membership card tomorrow. osun.life reports that Davido’s uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke recently joined Accord party where he emerged the candidate of the party for the August 08, 2026 gubernatorial election….
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By Tunde Olamilekan The Senator representing Osun West, Lere Oyewumi, has urged residents of the state to re-elect Governor Ademola Adeleke in the August 08, 2026, election. Oyewumi who is the Deputy Senator Minority Leader, said electorates should vote for Adeleke, noting that the governor has done very well for…
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