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Month: March 2025

358 Results / Page 24 of 40

Economy

Tax reform: Reps approve new VAT sharing formula for states

The House of Representatives, on Thursday, approved a new Value Added Tax sharing formula, allocating 55% to states and 35% to local government councils. This decision followed the adoption of a report by the House Committee on Finance on four tax bills transmitted to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu in October 2024. Presenting the report on Thursday, the chairman of the committee, Abiodun Faleke, summarised the extensive review […]

todayMarch 14, 2025

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Chelsea To Sign Sporting Winger Quenda For £40m

Chelsea have agreed a deal in principle to sign Sporting winger Geovany Quenda. The 17-year-old is expected to sign a seven-year deal at Stamford Bridge with an option for an extra season after a fee of about £40m was agreed. Chelsea have a host of options on both flanks but believe Quenda, who will not join the club until 2026, is versatile enough to play on either side and can beat defenders in one-on-one duels. The Portugal Under-21 international has […]

todayMarch 14, 2025

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Fierce Protests As Eight-Year-Old Rape Victim Dies In Bangladesh

An eight-year-old child who was raped in Bangladesh has died of her injuries on Thursday, setting off fierce protests around the country. The girl was raped while visiting her elder sister's house in the city of Magura some time between the night of 5 March and the following morning, according to a case filed by her mother. The elder sister's 18-year-old husband, along with his parents and brother, were arrested […]

todayMarch 14, 2025

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France vs. Croatia: Mbappé Returns As team Captain For Auarterfinal

The coach of the French national team has reaffirmed Kylian Mbappé as captain. The Real Madrid forward, who missed the October and November gatherings, will wear the armband during the Nations League quarter-finals. Kylian Mbappé has been recalled to join the France national team for the Nations League quarterfinal match against Croatia, scheduled for next Thursday. Coach Didier Deschamps announced the squad, confirming that Mbappé will serve as captain for […]

todayMarch 14, 2025

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Embrace Reformation Progs In Custody – NICOWA’s President Urges Inmates

The President of the Nigerian Correctional Service Officers Wives Association (NICOWA), Mrs. Victoria Nwakuche has called on inmates at the Suleja Medium Custodial Centre to take full advantage of the reformation and rehabilitation programs available to them. She gave the advice during a visit to the facility in commemoration of International Women’s Day. Addressing the female inmates, Mrs. Nwakuche urged them to use their time in incarceration for self-reflection, particularly […]

todayMarch 14, 2025

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Bill For National Council Of Traditional Rulers Passes 2nd Reading

    Bill for an act to establish National Council for Traditional Rulers to accord the council formal recognition and facilitate its roles has passed second reading in the Senate. This is contained in the bill's general principles at plenary in Abuja by the sponsor Senator Simon Lalong. The lawmakers vehemently contributed to the debate on the bill, to primarily avoid conflict of responsibilities with elected political officers at the […]

todayMarch 13, 2025

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Senate Passes Vote Of Confidence In Akpabio

    The Senate has passed a vote of confidence in the leadership of Senator Godswill Akpabio. This is sequel to the adoption of a motion sponsored by the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti), at plenary in Abuja. In his motion of urgent national importance, Bamidele, citing Orders 41 and 51 of the Senate Standing Order, hinged the vote of confidence on Akpabio’s performance since the inauguration of the 10th […]

todayMarch 13, 2025

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FG Working To Address Funding Gaps In Healthcare System – Pate

  The Federal Government is working to address funding gaps in its healthcare system after the U.S. withdrew financial support. Minister of Health and Social Welfare Prof Mohammed Ali Pate stated this during an interactive session with the House of Representatives Committee on HIV/ AIDS Tuberculosis and Malaria, ATM. According to him, Nigeria is tackling challenges in its healthcare system, particularly in fighting HIV, tuberculosis and malaria noting that although […]

todayMarch 13, 2025

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Arrest FCDA’s Executive Secretary- House Directs IG

  The House of Representatives has directed the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetekun to arrest the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Richard Dauda, over alleged breaches of the building code in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. The arrest order was issued by the Chairman House Committee on Public Petitions, Mike Etaba, who also ordered the arrest of the Director of Development Control, and the Director of […]

todayMarch 13, 2025