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Tax Reforms vs Reality: Why PAYE Cuts Feel Invisible to Workers

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Nigeria’s new tax reforms promise relief through PAYE reductions, yet many workers say they feel poorer, not better off. This deep dive examines why PAYE cuts feel invisible to workers, analysing inflation velocity, household cost absorption, payroll implementation gaps and the psychology of income perception that continues to undermine confidence in reform outcomes....

Workers React to New Tax Laws as Take-Home Pay Changes

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Nigerian workers have expressed mixed reactions to the new tax laws as changes to PAYE deductions alter take-home pay across income bands. While some employees report slight increases in net earnings, others say the gains are marginal and insufficient to offset rising living costs, highlighting uneven outcomes in early implementation of the reforms....

Forgiveness or Strategy? Akpabio Drops Lawsuits After Church Sermon, Critics See a Calculated Reset

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s decision to withdraw all defamation suits after a New Year church sermon has been framed as forgiveness. Critics, however, see a subtler calculation: a strategic retreat that ends scrutiny, reshapes optics, and resets power without judicial accountability....

ALGERIA HANDED BRUTAL GROUP AS THEY FACE ARGENTINA, AUSTRIA & JORDAN

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Algeria face a daunting task at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being placed in Group H alongside reigning champions Argentina, European contenders Austria and regional underdogs Jordan. The Desert Foxes, returning to the global stage with renewed ambition, must navigate one of the tournament’s toughest groups as they chase a first knockout appearance since 2014....

Egypt Draw Belgium, Iran and New Zealand in 2026 World Cup Group G and Fancy Knockout Chances

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Egypt have been handed a balanced 2026 World Cup group featuring Belgium, Iran and New Zealand, giving the Pharaohs a credible path to the knockout stages. With Mohamed Salah expected to lead a well-organised and experienced squad, Egypt enter Group G confident of progressing despite the presence of top-seeded Belgium....

Chukwueze’s EPL Explosion Continues as Marco Silva Laments Losing Him to AFCON Duty

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Samuel Chukwueze’s resurgent Premier League form has triggered debate after Fulham manager Marco Silva admitted he is “unhappy” about losing the winger to January’s Africa Cup of Nations. Chukwueze has rediscovered his explosiveness, scoring and assisting in consecutive games, but must now join Nigeria’s AFCON camp, leaving Silva frustrated ahead of a tight mid-season schedule....

2026 WORLD CUP DRAW: AFRICA HANDED BLOCKBUSTER OPENERS AGAINST WORLD GIANTS

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Africa’s representatives have been handed blockbuster opening fixtures in the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Friday’s dramatic draw paired Morocco with Brazil, Senegal with France, and South Africa with tournament co-hosts Mexico. The matchups revive iconic World Cup memories and set the stage for continent-defining group battles as Africa seeks to surpass Morocco’s historic 2022 semifinal run....

LeBron James’ 1,297-Game Double-Digit Scoring Streak Ends at 40, Says ‘We Won — That’s What Matters’

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LeBron James’ incredible run of 1,297 consecutive double-digit regular-season scoring games ended on Thursday as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Toronto Raptors 123–120. The 40-year-old NBA legend finished with eight points but delivered the game-winning assist, insisting the streak didn’t matter. “We won,” he said, as fans marked the end of a historic era....

Sabinus Confirms His Marriage Has Ended Peacefully, Says He and Ex-Wife Remain on Good Terms

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Popular comedian Sabinus has confirmed that his marriage has ended, describing the separation as peaceful and free of bitterness. Speaking during a TikTok livestream, he dismissed rumours of domestic violence and said he maintains a good relationship with his ex-wife and daughter. The revelation has reignited discussions on celebrity marriages and the pressures entertainers face....

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