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Nigeria’s New Tax Identity System and the Growing Debate Around Financial Oversight

By Paul Chimodo For decades, taxation in Nigeria has remained a complicated process for many citizens and businesses. Multiple identification numbers, inconsistent records, and bureaucratic bottlenecks have often made compliance stressful and confusing. Now, the Federal Government is introducing a unified Tax Identification system that could significantly transform how Nigerians are documented within the country’s

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Community General

Woman Seeks Justice After Learner Driver Kills Three Children in Port Harcourt

A woman identified as Amarachi Promise Esomonu is seeking justice five days after a learner driver allegedly killed her three children in Port Harcourt. The incident occurred in the Ogbunabali area when a man was reportedly teaching his girlfriend how to drive. The learner driver allegedly lost control and rammed into the woman’s residence, killing

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Politics

Group Warns Against Disrupting Riverine Power Rotation in Rivers

A non-governmental organisation advocating fairness and inclusion, the Rivers Equity Group Foundation, has warned against attempts to shorten the riverine region’s tenure in Rivers State’s power rotation arrangement. In a statement, the group’s leader, Elder Clapton Ogolo, said any move to deny the riverine axis a full term could deepen divisions and threaten political stability

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Politics

Akuku-Toru Chairman Hails Peaceful APC Senatorial Primary

The Chairman of Akuku-Toru Local Government Area, Aboiyaa Bob-Fubara, has commended the peaceful and massive turnout of APC members during the party’s senatorial primary. Bob-Fubara said the exercise, which produced Felix Obuah as the APC candidate for Rivers West Senatorial District, reflected members’ loyalty and confidence in the party. He also praised officials of the

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Politics

ADC Chairman Urges Grassroots Mobilisation Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Chairman of the African Democratic Congress in Rivers State, Dr. Chukwudi Dimkpa, has charged the party’s 23 newly elected Local Government Chairmen to intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking during a strategic meeting at the party secretariat in Port Harcourt, Dimkpa urged the chairmen to strengthen party structures, promote unity among

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General

Rights Activist Demands Handover of Alleged Rape Suspect to Police

A rights activist, Prince Wiro, has called on youth leaders in Rumuomoi community to immediately hand over an alleged rape suspect to the police. Prince Wiro said the suspect was arrested following reports from neighbours accusing him of sexually assaulting a young girl. He argued that it was inappropriate for the youth body to continue

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General

NGO Calls for Greater Support for the Boy Child

A non-governmental organisation, Mother of Good Counseling Initiative, has called for increased support, mentorship, and empowerment of the boy child. Executive Director of the group, Dr. Doris Onyeneke, made the call during an event marking the International Day of the Boy Child. She stressed the need for deliberate efforts to motivate, guide, and properly nurture

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Health General

Mental Health Cases Rising in Rivers — Therapist Raises Concern

A trauma therapist and counselling psychologist, Dr. Theresa Ekwale, has raised concern over the increasing cases of mental disorders in Rivers State. Dr. Ekwale spoke ahead of the presentation of her book titled My Mental Health: A Journey to Healing and Wholeness. She identified several factors responsible for mental health challenges, stressing the need for

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Technology General

Nigeria: Majority of Working-Age Adults Embrace Generative AI, New Study Shows

By Paul Chimodo A new report has revealed that a large share of Nigerians within the working-age population are actively using generative artificial intelligence tools, highlighting the country’s rapid adoption of emerging digital technologies. According to findings referenced in a Technext24 report, AI tools are no longer experimental for many Nigerians but have become part

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Sports

ADENIRAN FIRES LASK TO AUSTRIAN BUNDESLIGA TITLE, COMPLETES HISTORIC DOUBLE

Samuel Adeniran has inspired LASK to the Austrian Bundesliga title after scoring in a commanding 3–0 victory over Austria Wien, sealing a memorable domestic double for the club. The forward was on target as LASK wrapped up the championship in style, capping a dominant season in which they outclassed their rivals to lift the league

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