Hon. Abdulkareem Suleiman Onyekehi has been appointed as the Special Adviser on Youth Empowerment by the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo. This appointment was officially made when Onyekehi received his letter from the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Folashade Arike Ayoade. Onyekehi, who previously served as …
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Nigeria’s Tax System Unfairly Burdens the Poor, says Fiscal Reform Chair
Taiwo Oyedele, the Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal and Tax Reforms Committee, highlighted the undue tax burden placed on Nigeria’s poorest citizens. During an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, he emphasised that the current tax system disproportionately affects the vulnerable, who should be relieved of this burden. Oyedele called …
Read More »Fuel Hike Will Increase Food Prices Again, Abuja Commuters, Traders lament
Traders and commuters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed their frustration over the recent increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, by NNPC Ltd. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has raised the price from N617 per liter to N897 per liter, …
Read More »TASUED Rusticates 25, Suspends 58 Students
By Babalola Odunola Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), located in Ijagun, Ogun State, has taken severe disciplinary action against 83 students following various offenses. Twenty-five students have been rusticated, while 58 others face indefinite suspension. The infractions include forgery, threats to life, examination malpractice, and other forms of fraud. …
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