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Federal Government Approves New Exit Benefit Scheme for Civil Servants

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given the green light to a new Exit Benefit Scheme, granting retiring federal civil servants a gratuity equal to 100% of their total annual…

latestnews March 5, 2026

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National Assembly: Hon. Alex Ikwechegh Defects to Labour Party Amid APC Pressure, Received by Otti

Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, the outspoken member representing Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has officially joined the Labour Party, ending weeks of political speculation and…

latestnews March 4, 2026

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Lagos, Rivers, States Get Lion Share as VAT Revenue Hits ₦1.08tn in January and New Sharing Formula Begins

Nigeria’s Value Added Tax (VAT) collections rose sharply to ₦1.08 trillion in January 2026, marking the first full month under a revised revenue-sharing formula that significantly increased allocations to state…

latestnews March 4, 2026

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Abuja: U.S. Embassy Issues Security Alert Over Possible Protests

The U.S. Embassy Abuja has issued a security alert warning American citizens of a high potential for protests in Abuja on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, amid tensions linked to the…

latestnews March 4, 2026

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Iran Over Alleged Aggression Against Gulf States, Warns of Serious Regional Consequences

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned what it described as “brutal Iranian aggression” and a blatant violation of the sovereignty of several Gulf and Arab nations. In a…

latestnews March 4, 2026

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President Tinubu Appoints Dreaded Nigerian Tax Master Who Drafted New Tax Reforms As Finance Minister

President Tinubu Nominates Taiwo Oyedele as New Minister of State for Finance President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Taiwo Oyedele as the Minister of State for Finance, replacing Doris Uzoka-Anite,…

latestnews March 3, 2026

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President Bola Tinubu Redeploys Finance Minister Days After Poor Performance at Budget Defense Meeting in NASS

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of State for Finance, replacing Doris Uzoka-Anite, who will now head the Ministry of Budget and National Planning. This…

latestnews March 3, 2026

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National Assembly: House of Reps Member Who Questioned Utilization of Foreign Loans Succumb After Meeting With President Tinubu

Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh's Stand on Capital Project Funds Sparks Controversy A heated confrontation between Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, member representing Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency, and Minister of Finance…

latestnews March 3, 2026

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Breaking: Obong Stephen Ntukekpo Returns as A’Ibom APC State Chairman

Obong Stephen Ntukekpo has been reinstated as the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The state congress committee adopted a consensus model, paving the…

latestnews March 3, 2026

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New Traffic Offences in Nigeria and Their Penalties (Updated Guide)

Road safety remains a shared responsibility between motorists, passengers, pedestrians, and enforcement agencies. In Nigeria, traffic laws are enforced primarily by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) under the provisions…

latestnews February 28, 2026