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Tinubu Projects Economic Recovery, Lower Inflation in 2026 New Year Message
In President Bola Tinubu’s 2026 national New Year address, he projected a phase of robust economic growth for Nigeria, citing a downward trend in inflation, bolstered foreign reserves, and steady GDP expansion, attributing the positive outlook to increasing industrialisation and the successful implementation of his administration’s policy reforms. The President expressed that the administration’s fiscal, […]
Oyedele – No automatic bank deductions under new tax laws
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has assured Nigerians that the new tax laws scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026, will not involve automatic deductions from personal bank accounts, as the reforms are based on self-declaration rather than direct debits. Oyedele gave the assurance while […]
Peter Obi, Supporters Dump Labour Party for ADC
The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, alongside his supporters, has defected to the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC). The defection, currently underway at Nike Lake Resort in Enugu, has attracted prominent political figures from across the South-East, highlighting the political significance of the move. Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, has […]
Rivers Lawmakers Reject N100,000 Christmas Gift From Fubara
The feud between Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers, and members of the state’s assembly has taken a new turn. In a statement issued by Enemi Alabo George, chairman of the house committee on information and petitions, the lawmakers said they received a credit alert of N100,000 each on Fubara’s instructions. The legislators, who are loyal […]
‘Stop calling me Davido’s wife’ – Sophia Momodu warns fans
Sophia Momodu, an entrepreneur and first baby mama of singer Davido, has warned fans against referring to her as wife of the music star. In a viral video, the mother of one revealed that despite breaking up with Davido, who is now married, many years ago, some fans still address her as the singer’s wife. […]
Rotimi Salami Breaks Silence After Allwell’s Death, Says “All is not well, don’t try to console me”
Nollywood actor, Rotimi Salami, has finally broken his silence after the death of his close associate and mentor, actress Allwell Ademola. In a viral post on Instagram, Rotimi Salami noted that all is not well, urging the public not to console him when they see him. “Please, when you see me, don’t try to console […]
Fire Guts Army Arena Market in Lagos
The popular Army Arena Market in Oshodi, Lagos, has been engulfed in flames, causing traders to panic. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident via its official X account, stating: “There’s a fire outbreak inside Arena Shopping Mall along Agege Motor Road, Oshodi. Men of @LagosRescue are on ground to extinguish the […]
New Tax Laws Will Take Effect January 1, Tinubu Insists
President Bola Tinubu has dismissed calls made by opposition figures and pressure groups to delay the implementation of the newly enacted tax laws. In a statement, Tinubu insisted that the tax laws will take effect on January 1, stressing that the reforms are not intended to impose additional tax burdens on citizens. Instead, he explained that […]
FG Denies Plans to Target Opposition, Emphasizes Rule of Law
The Federal Government has dismissed as false and misleading claims that it plans to unlawfully arrest, detain or prosecute opposition figures, reaffirming its commitment to the rule of law a In a statement issued by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the government reacted to a document circulating online that alleges the […]
TOM Calls on FG to Reconsider Implementation of Tax Policy
The Osun Masterminds (TOM), a civil society organization based in Osun, has urged the Federal Government to reconsider its tax policy scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026, emphasizing that this policy is causing anxiety among citizens. The Society made this known through its Executive Director, Wasiu Oyedokun-Alli, while speaking with newsmen at this […]