Here is today’s edition of our daily newspaper summary you can’t afford to miss.
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In a landmark anti-corruption victory, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the forfeiture of 753 duplexes and apartments in Abuja linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has landed in South Africa after concluding his official visit to France.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to accountability and transparency in addressing concerns over the proposed tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly.
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During a South Africa-Nigeria Business Roundtable in Cape Town on Wednesday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu noted the growing trade and investment potential between the two countries.
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Grammy-winning Nigerian artiste, Ayodeji Balogun professionally known as Wizkid has made history as the first African performer at the British Fashion Awards.
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Nigerian human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has reportedly been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force following allegations of defamation levelled against him by Tony Elumelu, Chairman of UBA Group.
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The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has clarified the status of oil production at the Port Harcourt Refinery following public scepticism about its operations.
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has directed the 18 local government council chairmen to submit their financial statements within 48 hours.
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The chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has explained the reasoning behind the plan to rename the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) as the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS).
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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has demanded the immediate release of human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi and an end to the harassment of investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo.