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Agora Policy, an Abuja-based policy think tank, has called for a comprehensive review of Nigeria's revenue collection system. In a report released Monday, the policy think tank criticized the current cost-of-collection approach, highlighting its inefficiencies and the disproportionate financial benefits...

The initiator of a bill seeking restructuring and a new model of governance in Nigeria, Akin Fapohunda, said on Monday that the proposals would help resolve some of Nigeria's crises if they became law. Fapohunda appeared on Channels Television's Sunrise...

To alleviate the hardships and multidimensional poverty experienced by many Nigerians, political leaders have been urged to change their selfish approach to governance and affairs of state. It was said that this is the only way to give a new...

Popular Catholic priest Ejike Mbaka has chastised Nigerian governors and legislators for “hoarding billions” of naira as benefits but offering Nigerian workers N62,000 as minimum wage. Therefore, Mr Mbaka, an outspoken cleric from the Catholic Diocese of Enugu, suggested that...

The Senate began business last Tuesday by welcoming Bauchi Central Senator Abdul Ningi to the chamber after his suspension was lifted the previous week. Ningi, a member of the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP), entered the Red Chamber at 10:40...

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has promised to reposition education in the state to meet its intended objectives. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Mr. Yusuf spoke in Kano while declaring a state of emergency in education on...

Sunday's Eastern Derby between Rangers International and Enyimba International dominates Nigerian football debates. Beyond the local bragging rights, the opportunity to get closer to the league title adds another layer of excitement to this crucial clash at the Enugu “Cathedral”. Fortunately,...

Agents of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 127 suspected internet fraudsters in Ondo State. The alleged internet fraudsters were arrested in an early morning sting operation at a “Yahoo Party” held...

The recent tragic incident in Aba, Abia State, where four soldiers were killed, has been strongly condemned by Pascal Atuma, a Canadian-based Nigerian filmmaker. He also appreciated the immediate action taken by the state governor in response to...

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has warned all Nigerian pilgrims not to perform Hajj if they do not have the Nusuk card. NAHCON Makkah coordinator Aliyu Tanko gave the warning at a press conference on Thursday. He urged pilgrims...