No, Federal Government Is Not Giving N50,000 Child Support Nigerian Parents
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- April 15, 2024

The International Press Centre (IPC) and the International Press Institute (IPI) have formally denounced the conduct of the Nigeria Police Force concerning Azuka Ogujiuba, Publisher of Media Room Hub and former journalist with This Day Newspapers. Both organisations criticised the reported intimidation, harassment, and detention by police operatives. In a separate statement, both organisations said
Claim: An X user claimed that Nigerians earning #800,000 and above annually will be taxed 11% to 20% from January 2026 Verdict: False. The new tax regime exempts individuals earning ₦800,000 or less annually, while higher earners are taxed progressively up to a maximum of 25%. The claim of a flat 11–20% tax rate is

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has zoned its 2027 presidential nomination to the South and will retain the national chairmanship in the North. Analysts view this decision as a strategic move to achieve regional balance ahead of the upcoming general election. The decision followed the recommendation of the National Zoning Committee, chaired by Bayelsa State

Claim: Former National Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Peter Ameh, claimed that in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi secured 44.5% of votes in the South and 15.2% in the North. Verdict: False. Verified election results from INEC show that Peter Obi secured 43.0% from the South and 14.2% from the North Full

A current topic in the reform of the Nigerian electoral system is the potential inclusion of inmates in the voting population for the 2027 general elections and the process for implementing this change. This issue has led stakeholders to discuss how the proposal could be carried out, considering the logistical challenges previously experienced in recent

INEC began the physical phase of Continuous Voter Registration nationwide on Monday. This phase, following online pre-registration that started on August 18, 2025, collects biometric data from new applicants and finalises registration for those who registered digitally. Officials confirmed that at least 5,965,451 Permanent Voter Cards are uncollected in Nigeria’s 36 states and the FCT.



