The Federal High Court in Abuja has reopened a terrorism charge filed by the Federal Government against five suspects linked to notorious bandit leader Bello Turji. Justice Emeka Nwite granted an application by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) to relist the charge after it was struck out on July 8 for lack of diligent […]
The administration of US President Donald Trump has recalled nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and senior embassy postings worldwide, including the US ambassador to Nigeria, as part of efforts to realign American diplomacy with its “America First” agenda. The recalls, confirmed by the Associated Press, involve chiefs of mission in at least 29 countries who […]
Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has warned that failure to implement Nigeria’s new tax laws by January 1, 2026, would leave most Nigerians worse off. Speaking on national television, Oyedele said about 98 per cent of workers would continue to suffer multiple taxation if the reforms are delayed. According […]
The Federal Government has declared the 25th and 26th of December, 2025, as well as January 1, 2026, public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day, and the New Year celebrations. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on […]
Troops of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Wukari, under the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have apprehended a notorious bandit leader alleged to be responsible for multiple kidnapping and armed robbery incidents along the Benue – Taraba axis. Spokesman for the 6 Brigade, Lieutenant Muhammad Umar, in a statement disclosed that the […]
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has launched the sale of Premium Motor Spirit at a pump price of N739 per litre, making the product available at all MRS Oil Nigeria plc filling stations nationwide. With over 2,000 MRS stations nationwide, the reduced pricing is expected to benefit consumers across the country, marking a major step in the […]
Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker Ini Edo has shared an emotional video on her official Instagram page, pleading for her film to be allowed to air in cinemas. Edo appealed to the public and movie regulators amid rising concerns over her new movie titled ‘A Very Dirty Christmas,’ which is set to hit the cinemas, […]
The remaining 130 kidnapped pupils and teachers of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, have regained freedom. Security sources said that the release took place in a forest between Kwara and Niger states. According to reports, armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) and vehicles from the Office of […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to widely publish certified true copies of the tax bills passed by the National Assembly and the tax laws subsequently signed into law. In a letter […]
The Ekiti State Government has approved N458.8 million in severance benefits for former political officeholders at the local government level. The payment covers individuals who served between 2022 and 2023. Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Folorunso Olabode, confirmed the approval, noting that the beneficiaries include vice chairmen, secretaries, councillors, supervisors, and advisers from all […]