–Sen Akpabio. New Dawn: Embracing Tax Reform for a Prosperous Nigeria It is both an honor and a privilege to welcome each and every one of you to this crucial Two-Day Public Hearing on the Proposed Tax Reform Bills—a transformative step forward in our collective journey toward economic renewal and prosperity for all Nigerians. Today, […]
By: George Ozalla President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has emphasized the urgent need for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s tax system, warning that the country risks stagnation if its tax administration is not reformed. Akpabio made this call at the opening of a two-day public hearing on proposed tax reform bills in Abuja […]
Pro-democracy advocacy organization: HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has described as deeply troubling the Senate’s decision to summon Ahmad Isah, CEO of Brekete Family Radio, over a broadcast involving Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. HURIWA said the invitation trivialises the business of law making just as it says that soon, the National Assembly […]
counsels NAFDAC’s DG to step up her personal security to avoid Dora Akunyili scenario Even as the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said it had sealed over 11,000 shops while 40 individuals have been arrested in its ongoing nationwide clampdown on fake and substandard medicines, a call by the HUMAN […]
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s recent engagement with Brekete Family Radio raises serious concerns about adherence to Senate protocols. The Senate is a hallowed chamber governed by strict standing orders, and any discourse concerning its rules and procedures should remain within its confines, not in a market place. Senators are therefore under strict obligation to uphold these […]
By: George Ozalla Saturday, February 22, 2025, was a day of grand celebration in Abuja FCT as dignitaries from across Nigeria and by extension abroad gathered to witness the union of Larry Ekwunife and his bride, Jessica. The groom, son of Chief Larry and Senator (Dr) Uche Ekwunife, Director General of South East Governors Forum, […]
By: Ify Uche No one can give what they don’t have in the first place. Deep calls unto deep, and where there is disparity in depth, deep will out of pain and pointless grinding continue to call unto shallow. If you find yourself in a situation where you consistently give unrequited love, care, attention, honour, […]
By: Karen James In Onitsha, Anambra State Tension is brewing in Onitsha South Local Government Area as a businessman Uzoeto Sabest has accused the council chairman, Chief Emeka Orji, of unlawfully demolishing his property worth over N700 million. Speaking to journalists at the site of the demolished buildings on Silas Works Road, Onitsha, a visibly […]
Two Families Bury Kidnapped Sons in Anambra Amidst Worsening Insecurity By: Newscount It was an unpalatable gathering with grief and anguish in Ogidi in Idemmili North Local Government Area, Anambra State, as two promising young men were laid to rest yesterday. Being birthed in a state where insecurity has become the order of the day […]
By: George Ozalla Abuja, Nigeria – The 2025 Regional Africa Human Rights Academic Network Conference came to a close yesterday, leaving an indelible mark on the continent’s pursuit of human rights, environmental sustainability, and climate justice action. The 3-day gathering which commenced on Wednesday 19th- Friday 21st February 2025 in Abuja, brought together good number […]
