The Nigerian Army has denied claims by the Civil Rights Realisation and Advancement Network that it is attempting to illegally seize a property in Enugu. CRRAN, a civil rights group, alleged that the 82 Division of the NA threatened to take over a property located at Plot 30, Abakaliki Road, Enugu, which includes…
Nwachukwu clarified that the property in question belonged to the NA and was previously occupied by retired Colonel Emeka Ugwuoke during his service. “The NA is a disciplined institution that respects human rights and the rule of law. We urge the public to disregard the narrative that suggests the NA is acting unlawfully or without respect for due process.
A renowned political economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, says his plan to form a mega political party with like-minded people and political groups ahead of 2027 general elections is on course. Utomi, who returned to Nigeria on Wednesday after a long stay in the U.S., told the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday that the redemption…
The chairman of the presidential committee on fiscal policy, Taiwo Oyedele, has highlighted reforms needed in Nigeria's Value Added Tax system. Oyedele was quoted in a report to have said at an event on Monday that there is a need to increase Nigeria’s VAT rate which currently stands at 7.5 percent. However, Oyedele in…
Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre, and Women for Women International have identified social and cultural norms as barriers to women’s freedom of speech and participation in democracy and the security space in Nigeria.