Worshippers killed as bomb explodes inside mosque in Maiduguri market

Worshippers killed as bomb explodes inside mosque in Maiduguri market

By Joe Udo MAIDUGURI (CONVERSEER) – Several worshippers have been killed after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded inside a mosque at the Gamboru Market in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Converseer reports that the explosion occurred while worshippers were gathered for prayers, on Wednesday, causing panic and chaos within the busy market area. According…

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NBA questions integrity of Tax Reform Act passage

NBA questions integrity of Tax Reform Act passage

By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has raised serious concerns over the credibility of Nigeria’s lawmaking process following controversies surrounding the recently enacted Tax Reform Act. In a strongly worded statement, the NBA warned that the circumstances under which the laws were passed cast doubt on the integrity, transparency and…

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Summary of the Tax Reform Act

Summary of the Tax Reform Act

ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – President Bola Tinubu has signed the Tax Reform Bills into law, which makes a major shift in our tax system. As a Nigerian, this new law directly affects us. 1. FIRS Renamed: The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is now called the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS). 2. Unified Revenue Collection: The NRS…

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U.S. suspends visas for Nigeria, 18 other countries

U.S. suspends visas for Nigeria, 18 other countries

By Frank Ulom WASHINGTON, DC (CONVERSEER) – United States 47th President, Donald Trump, has signed Proclamation 10998, leading the State Department to halt B-1/B-2 visitor visas, student visas, and immigrant visas for nationals of Nigeria, Angola, Cuba, Venezuela, and 15 others due to vetting gaps, high overstay rates, and security risks like Boko Haram activities….

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Tinubu celebrates DIG Cecilia Ugowe (Rtd)

Tinubu celebrates DIG Cecilia Ugowe (Rtd)

By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – President Bola Tinubu has extended birthday congratulations to Mrs Cecilia Adebisi Ugowe, retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, as she marks her 90th birthday today, 22nd December. A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, on Monday, indicates that the President celebrates Cecilia Ugowe…

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