Dr. Doyin Okupe, a former presidential spokesman, has described critics of the proposed Tax Reform Bills as adversaries of Nigeria, emphasizing that the reforms are “pro-poor and pro-development.” Speaking during an interview in Lagos, Okupe expressed disbelief that anyone would oppose reforms aimed at alleviating the financial burden on the poor and curbing corruption.…
Dele Farotimi, a human rights advocate, has expressed resilience in the face of his ongoing legal battles over alleged defamation. Farotimi, who was released from a correctional facility in Ekiti State on December 24 after meeting his bail conditions, is facing a 14-count charge, including allegations of criminal defamation. The activist pleaded not guilty…
AC Milan midfielder, Tijjani Reijnders, has shared the reason behind naming his dog after Argentina football legend, Lionel Messi. The 26-year-old Dutchman, who joined AC Milan from AZ Alkmaar in 2023 for a reported €20 million, revealed that Messi has always been his idol. Reijnders explained that he made the decision to name his…
Abdulwahab Umar Namadi, the 24-year-old son of Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has d!ed. Abdulwahab died inside a road accident just a day after the d3ath of his grandmother. The accident occurred on Thursday, December 26, 2024, along Dutse-Kafin Hausa Road. Hajia Maryam Namadi, the mother of Jigawa State governor, d!ed on Wednesday,…
The Edo state Police Command has declared a 36-year-old man, Oghosa Tunde Osawe, missing. The spokesperson of the command, SP Moses Joel Yamu, in a statement said Osawe resided at Ugbighoko community, Benin City. He is five feet tall, dark in complexion, has no tribal marks, speaks both Benin and English languages fluently. According to…
