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The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has taken a strong stance against the Federal Government’s proposed tax reforms, which have drawn widespread criticism from its affiliate member organizations. The NCSCN, a coordinating platform for over 600 civil society associations, NGOs, humanitarian foundations, and community development organizations, has vowed to confront these controversial reforms head-on. According to Mazi Oscar David Kalu, the Director of Programmes and Organization, the Council has received numerous petitions and complaints from its affiliates urging civil protests to occupy Federal Government establishments to express their dissatisfaction with the “unfriendly” tax reforms. The Council has scheduled…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the final forfeiture of an estate located in the federal capital territory (FCT). Jude Onwuegbuzie, a judge of the FCT high court, delivered his verdict in favour of the EFCC on Monday. In a statement, Dele Oyewale, spokesperson of the anti-graft agency, said the estate, which measures 150,500 square metres and contains 753 Units of duplexes and other apartments, is the largest single asset the EFCC has recovered since it was set up In 2003. The individual who forfeited the property was not mentioned, but Oyewale said it belonged to a…

The lawmaker representing the Edo North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, has expressed strong support for the financial autonomy of local governments in Nigeria. Oshiomhole’s comments came in response to the July 11, 2024, Supreme Court ruling that upheld the financial autonomy of local governments. Speaking at a forum on local government autonomy organized by the House of Representatives on Monday, the former Governor of Edo State emphasized the importance of character in governance and accountability. He highlighted the significant responsibilities of local government chairmen, given their proximity to the people, and advised them to allocate…

Mr. Samuel Chukwu, a forensic auditor from Amaokwe Item in Bende LGA of Abia State, who was accused of beating his wife, 24-year-old (not 25-year-old) Jessica Olua Chukwu, to death, has denied the claim, saying it is a false narrative to tarnish his image. He said the wife died as a result of the alleged negligence and deceit of the mother-in-law in depriving the daughter Jessica Olua of proper prenatal care during pregnancy labour and delivery. Jessica Olua Chukwu was said to have passed away in Aba during childbirth as a result of complications of placenta only, arising from poor…

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed claims linking its officers to a viral video showing uniformed personnel scooping fuel from a crashed tanker. In a press statement issued on Monday by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the NPF clarified that the individuals in the footage were not policemen but uniformed personnel from a neighbouring francophone country. “The viral video circulating in the media that depicts uniformed personnel in camouflage scooping fuel from the wreckage of an accident tanker was just released to discredit the Nigeria Police Force. It is essential to clarify that the individuals in the video…

Glitz, Glamour As DailyBlastNG Publisher, Dr Uzor Ngoladi, Marries Princess Brenda In Lagos Igbo cultural heritage was beautifully displayed on Sunday, 24th September, in Lagos during the traditional marriage ceremony between Hon. Princess Brenda Ifeoma Esokawu and the publisher of DailyBlastNG, Dr Uzor Ngoladi. The event was graced by family, friends, and well-wishers. Guests present at the colorful event included His Royal High Chief Hon. Francis Bartholomew Chima (OmoBarca) and his beautiful wife, High Chief Esther Francis; Hon. George Adegeye Olawande Omogeye; Hon. Rahman Owokoniran; Eze Dr. John Nwosu; Eze Steve Dike; Chief Thompson Ohia; Onowu Everest Ozoweke; High Chief…

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Chioma Otti, has commended the lawmaker representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, for launching a smart school initiative at Ofali Agwu School in Amaekpu Ohafia, Ohafia Local Government Area. Governor Otti made this remark while commissioning the smart school facilities initiated by the lawmaker on Wednesday in Ohafia. He said: “What has been achieved here will set the standard for all schools in Abia State. I thank Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa for leading the way, and we will all follow suit.” The lawmaker stated that smart school project…

PRESS RELEASE EDO ALLEGED RAPE: INSPECTOR DISMISSED FOR GROSS MISCONDUCT, CRIMINALITY. As Police Reaffirms Discipline at All Levels. The Nigeria Police Force hereby reaffirms its justification for the dismissal of one Edith Uduma, a former Police Inspector, who was recently dismissed for her act of gross misconduct and complicity surrounding the alleged rape of a 17-year-old female suspect by one Abraham Uzuobo. It would be recalled that in a video that went viral on social media, where a Police Sergeant was alleged to have raped a female suspect in the station on October 7th 2024, former police Inspector Edith Uduma…

Chaos in Senate Over Tax Bills as Lawmakers Protest Entry of President’s Team into Red Chamber From Abuja, Kenneth Udeh Chaos erupted in the Senate on Wednesday as some lawmakers protested a motion by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele to suspend the Senate’s rules and proceedings to allow the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zaccheus Adedeji; the Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele; and the Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Tanimu Yakubu, into the Red Chamber. According to Bamidele, the move was intended to enable the presidential team to…

APGA Crisis Laid To Rest As Supreme Court Affirms Ezeokenwa As National Chairman, Dismisses Njoku’s Claim The Supreme Court, on Wednesday restrained Edozie Njoku from parading himself as national chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance. A five-member panel of justices, led by Justice Stephen Adah, affirmed the emergence of Sly Ezeokenwa as the authentic national chairman of APGA. The apex court, in two unanimous judgments, held that Mr Njoku was wrongly laying claim to the party’s chairmanship position. Justice Adah held that the earlier judgment on the appeal marked: SC/CV/687/2021, delivered on October 14, 2021, which was corrected on…