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FG Brokers Peace in Dangote–PENGASSAN Face-Off After 48-Hour Standoff

After two days of tense conciliation talks, the Federal Government has brokered peace between PENGASSAN and Dangote Refinery, securing redeployment for sacked workers and a phased strike suspension.

Nigeria Tax Reforms: Abbas Says Budget Will Grow Fivefold, Security to End in Four Years

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Speaker Abbas told lawmakers tax reforms will multiply Nigeria’s budget fivefold and finance a four-year security turnaround, promising revenue-driven stability — but experts warn delivery will hinge on enforcement and corruption control.

FIRS Clarifies Tinubu’s Tax Overhaul: Food, Education, and Agriculture Exempt

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Nigeria’s sweeping tax reforms exempt food, education, agriculture and shared transport from VAT, even as the law broadens the tax net to capture more income streams.

Tinubu’s Tax Tsunami: From “Runs Girls” to Influencers, All Income Now Taxable

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Tinubu’s sweeping tax reforms declare every form of income taxable, from sex work to social media influencing, triggering shockwaves across Nigeria’s economy and culture.

Tinubu Eyes Law Professor Joash Amupitan as INEC Chair in High-Stakes Transition

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President Bola Tinubu is poised to nominate law professor and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Joash Amupitan, as the next INEC chairman, with Mahmood Yakubu’s tenure ending in November.

Court Outlaws Pat Utomi’s Shadow Government Plan as “Alien to Nigeria’s System”

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A Federal High Court has declared Pat Utomi’s plan to form a shadow government unconstitutional, siding with the DSS in a ruling that shakes civil space debate.

Jonathan 2027 Bid Splits PDP as Gana’s Claim Sparks Party Rebuttal

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Former Minister Jerry Gana declared Goodluck Jonathan will run for president in 2027 on the PDP ticket, but the party leadership swiftly dismissed the claim.

PENGASSAN vs Dangote: Strike Cripples Power Grid, Costs Nigeria $110m Daily

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Nigeria reels as the PENGASSAN strike cuts power output in half and halts crude exports. Dangote Refinery, at the heart of the storm, turns to the courts and security forces to stave off sabotage claims and looming economic paralysis.

FIFA Axe on South Africa Rewrites Group C — What It Means for Nigeria’s 2026 Path

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FIFA’s three-point deduction to South Africa for fielding a suspended player flips CAF Group C and hands Nigeria a lifeline. With two matchdays left (Oct 10 & 14), the Super Eagles can still top the group — but only if they win out and rivals slip.

Kwara Police Vow Justice After Baale of Ogbayo Killed in Bandit Raid

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Kwara Police have vowed justice after 12 vigilantes, including the Baale of Ogbayo, were killed in Oke-Ode. Security patrols and manhunts intensify.