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Sunday Nwakanma Government at all levels in the country have been called upon to accommodate People Living With Disabilities, PLWDs, in the scheme of things in the country. The chairman, Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers,and Eze Udo I of Ata Igbo-Ukwu Umuzomgbo Ihechiowa, HRM Eze Linus Nto Mbah (Linto) stated this on Friday in his country home in the Umuzomgbo Autonomous Community, in Arochukwu Local Government Area during his 2025 Eze Udo’s ‘Christmas Lunch With The Physically Challenged Persons.’ He said, “We want to give them that feeling that they also part of us. They cannot be neglected. We…

The collapsed rice mill in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State At least two persons have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a section of machinery at a private rice mill in Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State capital, with several others injured or still trapped as rescue efforts continue. The Kebbi State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Bashir Usman. According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police in the state led a visit to the Niagri Rice Production Facility located in the Bulasa area of Birnin Kebbi to…

U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded a sharp reversal on December 30, pulling in $355 million in net inflows and ending a seven-day stretch of persistent capital withdrawals. The move marked the strongest daily inflow since mid-December and came after nearly two weeks in which ETF investors steadily reduced exposure as prices softened and year-end liquidity thinned.Sosovalue data shows that the rebound was led by BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, which attracted $143.75 million in fresh capital on the day. BTC Spot ETF Source: SosovalueARK Invest and 21Shares’ ARKB followed with $109.56 million, while Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund added $78.59…

The Management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc on Wednesday issued a public disclaimer on fraudulent text messages targeting customers with false promises of electricity bill refunds. The ‘scam SMS’, circulating widely across mobile networks, impersonates the company to deceive victims into clicking on malicious links. IBEDC noted that the fraudulent SMS messages often appear with the sender ID “FROM: IBEDC.” “The attention of IBEDC has been drawn to SMS messages claiming that customers’ utility bills have been recalculated and that a refund is available. We wish to categorically state that IBEDC is not conducting any refund exercise through…

The 2023 presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised the formal defection of former presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the move as politically calculated rather than a genuine ideological realignment. In a statement issued yesterday, the party said Obi’s decision confirmed what it described as a long-anticipated political alignment aimed at challenging the Nigerian state, rather than offering constructive alternatives within the democratic process. According to the Lagos APC, the defection marked the end of what it called “the…

Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman has criticised the Confederation of African Football’s decision to turn the Africa Cup of Nations into a four-year tournament, Soccernet.ng reports. The Atalanta forward described the move as ‘a shame’ and a disappointment for players and fans across the continent. CAF president Patrice Motsepe announced on the eve of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations that the tournament will revert to even-numbered years and become a quadrennial event from 2028, ending more than five decades of a two-year cycle that has defined African international football. Copyright: xxIMAGO The announcement was made in Rabat just hours before…

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has declared that Nigeria is now “ripe for full recovery” following a year of sweeping reforms across key sectors of the economy. Reflecting on 2025, which he described as “a truly defining year”, Bamidele—in a statement shared with The Guardian on Wednesday—said the National Assembly had worked closely with other arms of government to enact measures ranging from tax reform to constitutional review, while maintaining its independence.“The enactment of the 2025 Tax Reforms Act, for instance, is perhaps the most consequential of all these reforms,” he stated. “Its core intention is to introduce a cohesive tax…

The Ondo State Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has forwarded a new tax bill for the state to the state House of Assembly for consideration. The development came barely 24 hours before the commencement of implementation of the new tax law by the federal government, which is starting January 1, 2026. The state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Olukayode Ajulo, SAN, disclosed this after the State Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Wednesday.  According to the statement, the meeting was…

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State Anambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has admitted that the State House of Assembly adjusted the 2026 Appropriation Bill, which he signed into law based on the lawmakers’ wisdom. The budget, which was signed into law at the Lighthouse in Awka, the state capital, saw an increase from N757 billion to N766 billion after extensive deliberations by the Eighth Assembly. The increment followed the House consideration and adoption of the report of its Hon. Ejike Okechukwu-led Committee on Finance and Appropriation, which recommended adjustments to the original estimates. Accordingly, the recurrent expenditure rose by…

The curtain came down on Group C of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) on Tuesday night, and it did so with drama and a few standout individual performances that defined the final standings, Soccernet.ng reports.  Nigeria powered past Uganda 3-1 to complete a perfect group-stage campaign, while Tanzania stunned many by holding fancied Tunisia to a 1-1 draw. Those results meant the Super Eagles finished top with a flawless nine points, Tunisia squeezed through as runners-up on four, and Tanzania progressed as one of the best third-placed teams with two points. Uganda bowed out. Yet beyond the…