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Fidelity Bank to Host Virtual Masterclass on New Tax Law

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Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, will host a free virtual training on the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 (NTA) as part of its commitment to helping small businesses prepare for the upcoming legislation. The masterclass is scheduled for 10:00 AM (Nigerian time) on Friday, 12 December 2025. It will provide participants with clear insights into changes in the tax framework, the impact on income and business operations, and practical steps to avoid penalties in 2026. Attendees will also learn strategies to stay ahead in an evolving regulatory environment. The…

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Sterling Bank Partners Pan Atlantic University’s EDC… …to Certify Non-Oil Export Academy Graduates

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Sterling Bank Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) to certify graduates of its Non-Oil Export Academy. This strategic partnership underscores the Bank’s commitment to diversifying Nigeria’s economy by supporting non-oil export growth. This landmark agreement follows the recent launch of the Sterling Bank Non-Oil Export Academy, designed to position Nigerian exporters for global competitiveness. The launch was preceded by a series of nationwide training programs in Lagos, Ondo, and Kano states, culminating in a grand finale themed “Excel in…

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FirstBank Elephant Girls Crowned Zone 3 Champions, Qualify for WBLA Final Round

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FirstBank Basketball Club of Nigeria, popularly known as the “Elephant Girls”, have secured their spot in the final round of the Women’s Basketball League Africa (WBLA), scheduled to hold in Cairo, Egypt from 5-14 December 2025. The Elephant Girls put on a commanding performance at the FIBA Africa Zone 3 Qualifiers in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, winning all three games. Representing Nigeria as the country’s sole team in the tournament, they overcame fierce competition from Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Benin Republic, Ghana, and Togo in the Zone. Their undefeated run included a…

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Osun 2026: Governor Adeleke Dumps PDP, Declares for Accord Party, Seeks Second Term

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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has formally announced his defection to the Accord Party, setting the stage for his 2026 re-election bid. Adeleke made the declaration on Tuesday at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Osogbo, in the presence of national and state leaders of the Accord Party. The governor revealed that he secretly joined the party over a month ago—on November 6—after weeks of consultations with political stakeholders. He said his choice of the “Thumb-Up” party was driven by its ideology of welfarism, which aligns with his administration’s…

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Soyinka Criticizes ‘Excessive’ Security Escort Assigned to Seyi Tinubu

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Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has criticised what he described as the “excessive” security escort attached to Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at the 20th Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism Awards in Lagos, Soyinka recounted a recent encounter in his Ikoyi hotel, where he witnessed what he called “an excessively large security battalion” escorting a young man “close to the Presidency.” He said he later discovered the individual was Seyi Tinubu, prompting him to contact National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu for clarification. “I couldn’t believe it,”…

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Rivers Governor Fubara Defects to APC, Dumps PDP After Prolonged Political Crisis

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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending months of intense political tension in the state. The announcement was made on Tuesday at a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Government House in Port Harcourt. Governor Fubara said joining the APC became necessary to ensure stable governance, strengthen his partnership with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and align the state with the federal government. According to him, remaining in the PDP while supporting the President amounted to giving “backyard…

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Ogun Police Arrest Man Selling Fake Fibroid Cure After Women Suffer Severe Health Complications

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The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a herbal product seller, Williams Adetunji, for allegedly promoting and selling fake fibroid-treatment drugs that reportedly caused severe health complications for multiple women. Adetunji was apprehended after a woman filed a petition accusing him of selling unapproved products — Enervate Capsules and Tumorex — which he claimed could “eliminate fibroids naturally.” The victim said the products contained harmful chemicals, including caustic soda, leading to chemical burns, vaginal damage, prolonged bleeding and other dangerous reproductive complications. According to the complaint, the injuries were so…

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Gunmen Storm Anambra Church, Kill Two, Torch Buildings During Early-Morning Service

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Two persons were feared killed on Sunday after armed men attacked St. Andrews Anglican Church in Lilu, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. The gunmen, who invaded the church premises at about 7:30 a.m. while worshippers were gathering for service, opened fire indiscriminately, sending members scampering for safety. Witnesses said the assailants also set ablaze the priest’s residence, several vehicles, and parts of the church building during the operation, which lasted several minutes. Among the victims was the wife of the church’s priest, who was reportedly shot at close…

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Uyo Court Rules in Favour of Masquerade, Orders Akwa Ibom Government to Pay Compensation

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A High Court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has delivered a landmark judgment in favour of an Ekpo masquerade practitioner, ruling that his arrest and detention by state authorities were unlawful and a violation of his fundamental rights. The masquerade, identified as Mr. Effiong, was apprehended by security operatives enforcing Governor Umo Eno’s executive order banning street masquerade displays across Akwa Ibom. He was detained while performing traditional rites during the festive period. In the ruling, the court declared that the arrest infringed on the masquerade’s constitutional rights to personal…

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I’m married but I don’t live in my husband’s house – Singer Shola Allyson

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Popular singer, Sola Allyson revealed in an interview with Oyinmomo TV posted on YouTube that, she is married but does not live in her husband’s house, explaining that their current arrangement works better for them despite being together as a couple. The Eji Owuro crooner, also spoke about her music career and clarified public assumptions about her identity as an artiste. She said she is not a gospel musician. “I don’t sing religious songs. As I am like this, I don’t call myself a gospel artist. My name is Sola…

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