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FG Waived N34trn Customs Duties in 2025, Earned Only N28.23trn — CSJ By Emmanuel Iyoho                             Eze Onyekpere ABUJA— The Centre for Social Justice, CSJ, has raised the alarm over what it described as fiscal recklessness by the Federal Government, revealing that N34 trillion worth of customs duties were waived in 2025 while only N28.23 trillion was accrued as consolidated revenue. The Lead Director of CSJ, Mr. Eze Onyekpere, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday. He cited a recent disclosure by the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, before the House of Representatives Committee on Finance. According to Onyekpere, the NCS told lawmakers it implemented the waivers on the authority of the Minister of Finance, noting that the Service does not approve waivers under existing laws. The House Committee has since requested a full breakdown of beneficiaries, the legal basis, and purpose of the ...

Idem Pledges Expanded Empowerment for Abuja Indigenes After Third-Term Endorsement By Emmanuel Iyoho From Left, Dr. Enobong Umoessien, Trustee of Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency Indigenes Association, Abuja, Comrade. Josiah Emmanuel, President of the Association, Rt. Hon. Unyime Idem, member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives,  Barr. (Dr.) Sylvia Joshua Unyime Idem, wife of Hon. Unyime Idem and  Barr. George Enyiekpon, also a  Trustee of the association during the courtesy visit to the lawmaker in his office at the National Assembly, Abuja recently. The Member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Unyime Idem, has pledged to expand his empowerment and constituency development programmes to include more indigenes residing in Abuja.  He made the pledge recently while receiving a 23-member delegation of the Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency Indigenes ...

Akwa Ibom Community Abuja Inaugurates 9th Mpape Branch Exco, Launches N5m Project By Emmanuel Iyoho Representative of the President of Akwa Ibom community Abuja, Mkpisong,  Barrister Gabriel Fan, by  Secretary -General of the community, Comrade Christopher Udoh with the Chairman of the occasion,  Pastor Okokon Etoabasi, the newly inaugurated 9th Executive Council, Akwa Ibom Community, Abuja, Mpape Branch, among others pose for the press shortly after being sworn   in  during the occasion in Abuja recently. The Akwa Ibom Community in Abuja has inaugurated a new 13-member Executive Council for its Mpape Branch, with a call on members to remain united and committed to the growth of the community. The inauguration took place at the Antho Padua Event Centre, Mpape, and featured the induction of patrons, the launch of a N5 million Community Chairs and Rental Items Project, and the presentation of awards to deserving members and other outstanding individuals who h...

Afegbua: Edo Sole State Providing N1M, Business Loans to Returnees Habiba Sam  The Edo State Government has become the first and only state in Nigeria to give direct financial and business support to indigenes evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, during the Ministry’s monthly press briefing in Benin City on Tuesday. Afegbua said Governor Monday Okpebholo personally received the returnees at the Festival Hall, Government House, and announced immediate relief for them. “So far, Edo State is the only state that has received returnees from South Africa with a cash gift of N1 million each and a business proposal to assist them start a new life,” Afegbua stated. He explained that the N1 million was paid within 24 hours to assist with accommodation, while the government will also provide soft loans to help the returnees start businesses and reintegrate into society. Afegbua des...

Governor Okpebholo Reaffirms Commitment to Artisans, Unveils Major Power and Infrastructure Plans for Edo Welders Razak Zekeri  Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has deepened his administration’s collaboration with the Edo State Welders Association, announcing far-reaching interventions aimed at improving the working conditions of artisans and accelerating industrial development across the state. The governor made the pledge on Tuesday while hosting the executive members of the association, led by its State President, Mr. Peter Osagie, during a courtesy visit to Government House in Benin City. Okpebholo acknowledged the vital contribution of welders and other skilled artisans to the state’s economy. He said his government is determined to provide the enabling environment and critical infrastructure required for small businesses to grow and flourish. Addressing the challenge of unstable electricity, the governor disclosed that a 100-megawatt power plant is currently bein...

ADC House of Reps Hopeful Sympathizes  With Igarra Flood Victims, Demands Immediate Relief For Displaced Families By Admin  The African Democratic Congress, ADC, candidate for Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mr. Paul Afagase Johnson, popularly known as Afagase, has expressed heartfelt condolences to residents and families impacted by the recent severe flooding in Igarra, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State. Describing the disaster as tragic and painful, Afagase said the flood has left many households devastated. According to him, several homes were submerged, personal properties were destroyed, and sources of income were washed away, leaving victims in distress. In a statement issued in response to the incident, the well-known philanthropist called for urgent intervention from relevant authorities and stakeholders. He appealed to the Edo State Government, the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, the Edo State Emergency Management...