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Court affirms final forfeiture of $13m traced to Aisha Achimugu to Nigerian Govt

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the final forfeiture of $13 million linked to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu and her company, Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd, to the Federal Government. In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, the court held that the funds were proven to be proceeds of unlawful activities, as established by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court ruled that Oceangate failed to provide credible evidence explaining the source of the […]

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PDP govs reject Wike bloc’s consensus chair.

The internal crisis within the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened on Tuesday as a growing rift emerged over the selection of national leadership. Governors aligned with one faction of the party have distanced themselves from the consensus picks for National Chairman and National Secretary, insisting on pursuing legal remedies and a review of the process. The current dispute centers on Senator Samuel Anyanwu and Abdulrahman Mohammed, who have been endorsed as consensus candidates for National Secretary and National Chairman, […]

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FG threatens closure of Almajiri centres violating standards.

The Federal Government has introduced stricter enforcement measures for Almajiri learning centres across Nigeria, warning operators that failure to comply with newly established operational standards could result in sanctions, including closure. The reforms, encapsulated in the National Policy on the Enhancement of Almajiri Education, are designed to regulate and modernize the system, which has long been criticised for neglect, exploitation, and inadequate educational outcomes. The policy applies to all Almajiri learning centres nationwide, including those for boys and girls, and […]

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Tax reform to create opportunities, promote fairness – Minister.

The Federal Government has emphasized that the success of Nigeria’s ongoing tax reform will not be measured solely by the amount of revenue it generates, but by its ability to create a more equitable and inclusive society. According to government officials, the ultimate goal of the reforms is to ensure that opportunities, benefits, and economic participation are distributed fairly across all segments of the population, particularly for historically marginalized groups. In a recent high-profile event in Abuja, officials highlighted the […]

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Several Feared Dead as Petrol Tanker Crashes Into Vehicles in Ibadan

An unconfirmed number of people lost their lives today when a fully loaded petrol tanker lost control, colliding with multiple vehicles and tricycles along the Beere-Oje road in Ibadan. Eyewitnesses who spoke with Almond FM News in Yoruba said that the tanker, coming from Oja Oba towards the Beere–Oje axis, suffered brake failure, causing it to ram into several public transport vehicles. The accident, which occured around mid-day disrupted the traffic along the route for a few hours before the […]

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MC Oluomo regains control of NURTW secretariat, assesses damage.

The National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, on Tuesday regained control of the union’s national secretariat in Abuja following a brief occupation by a rival faction. After taking possession of the secretariat, Akinsanya inspected damaged property and assessed the situation at the facility. The development follows an earlier occupation of the secretariat on Monday by a faction led by Tajudeen Baruwa, who cited court rulings in his favour. Speaking […]

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Aranyin of Iranyin Pleads with Makinde to Resolve 8-Year Aresa-Adu Throne Vacancy.

HRM Lasisi Olagbemileke Oladimeji, an ancestral member of the Emiolu Ruling House of Iresa-Adu and the Aranyin of Iranyin Land, has joined calls urging Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to address the prolonged vacancy of the Aresa-Adu of Iresa-Adu throne, which has remained unoccupied for nearly eight years. Oba Lasisi Oladimeji, who ascended the throne in 2023, is a prominent traditional ruler in Surulere Local Government Area of Oyo State. Iranyin, a border community under his authority, shares boundaries with […]

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El-Rufai arrives Kaduna court under heavy security, journalists barred.

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, arrived at the Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday morning under heavy security for his arraignment over alleged corruption-related offences. He was brought to the court premises at about 9:00 a.m. in a Hilux vehicle and remained inside for more than 30 minutes before being escorted into the courtroom at about 9:34 a.m. Dressed in a light green babanriga with a matching cap, El-Rufai was surrounded by security operatives as personnel of the […]

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New tax law raises bar for professionals, redefines practice – CITN.

The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria has said the enactment of new tax reform laws has significantly increased the importance of certified tax professionals in the country’s fiscal system. The President of the institute, Innocent Ohagwa, made this known at the opening of the 2026 Legal Practitioners’ Conversion Training Programme, held virtually on Tuesday. Represented by council member Funsho Abidakun, he said only accredited professionals can now act on behalf of taxpayers under the new legal framework, citing provisions […]

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