Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to prioritise transparency and public trust in its efforts to reform Nigeria’s tax system, following reports of a tax cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Nigeria and France. In a statement posted on his verified X...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja
Office of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has accused operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of carrying out coordinated raids on his offices and private residences in Abuja and Kebbi State. In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed...
Arewa Joint Initiative for Peace has condemned what it described as a coordinated smear campaign against the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, accusing the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) of engaging in divisive and unpatriotic conduct. Addressing a press conference in Kaduna on Tuesday, the group...
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, has outlined key priorities aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s electoral system, with emphasis on electoral reform, infrastructure development and voter education, during his maiden interactive meeting with the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters. The meeting, held at Room...
Nigeria’s growing security challenges took centre stage on Wednesday as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led coordinated protests across several states, calling on authorities to move swiftly from promises to concrete action. The demonstrations, which drew support from various civil society organisations, were aimed at drawing attention to the...
Preparations are rife for the 2025 edition of the annual global December retreat of the Deeper Life Bible Church, with the theme, “The Great Redemption Power.” The event is scheduled for December 24 to 28 at various designated centres in Lagos and Deeper Life campgrounds in other states and...
Kogi State governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo on Tuesday in Lokoja the state capital, said security reforms recently introduced by President Bola Tinubu is yielding results across the country, including the recovery of a large stockpile of arms and ammunition in his state. The governor thanked the National Security Adviser,...
Paris Saint-Germain’s historic season received global recognition on Tuesday night as FIFA officially unveiled its 2025 The Best Men’s and Women’s 11 at a glittering ceremony in Doha, Qatar. Fresh from winning their first-ever UEFA Champions League title, PSG dominated the men’s selection, with six players from their title-winning...
All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Alwan Hassan, has launched a scathing criticism of officials who served under former President Muhammadu Buhari, claiming that the vast majority of them should be facing jail time over alleged abuse of power and corruption. Hassan made the remarks during an interview on Channels...
Barely 24 hours after formally defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and pledging support for Governor Nasir Idris’ second-term ambition, Almustapha Malami has been appointed as the General Manager of the Kebbi State Geographic Information System (KEBGIS). Almustapha is the younger brother of former Attorney-General of the Federation...
Football fans planning to experience the 2026 FIFA World Cup have something to smile about as world football’s governing body has announced a new, lower-priced ticket category aimed squarely at loyal supporters. FIFA revealed on Tuesday that it has introduced “Supporter Entry Tier” tickets, priced at $60, following weeks...
The former Governor of Niger State and Chairman of the former Governors’ Forum, Babangida Aliyu, declared that, the current political trajectory of Nigeria under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the country is systematically and dangerously sliding into a one-party state. Speaking on behalf of the forum during an...
On Tuesday evening, Pope Leo visited a concert organised by the Pontifical Paul VI School in Villa Barberini. After the concert was over, the Pope offered his blessing to the children and their families, encouraging them to pray together and to open their hearts to recognise God’s presence. The...
Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed, has issued a detailed public response to allegations linked to businessman Aliko Dangote, firmly denying claims of financial impropriety and formally inviting anti-corruption agencies to scrutinise his assets and transactions. In a statement...
,A three-term member of the House of Representatives and a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, Hon Teejay Yusuf has bagged the 2025 Leadership award in ‘Vision , Courage and Commitment to Politics ‘. The award which was bestowed on him on Tuesday in Abuja...
In a move that has sparked national attention, the Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Sheikh Daood Imran Molaasan, an Osun State-based Islamic cleric and leader of the Ta’awunu Muslimeen group, following his involvement in a pro-Palestine protest. The arrest came after a video surfaced online showing Molaasan...
In a bold move to safeguard U.S. national security, President Donald J. Trump has expanded the controversial travel ban to include 12 additional countries, including Nigeria, Syria, and Burkina Faso. This new proclamation targets nations that have shown persistent weaknesses in information-sharing and vetting processes, further tightening entry restrictions...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday night held a crucial meeting with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, amid rising tension over a planned nationwide protest scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The closed-door meeting, which took place at the State House,...
Nigeria’s quest to close critical manpower gaps in procurement, environmental and social standards has received a major boost as the World Bank has given a strong nod to the Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement (SPESSE) project, rating its performance satisfactory and approving additional financing to sustain its...
Africa’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, has taken his long-running dispute with Nigeria’s petroleum regulator to a new level, formally petitioning the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over allegations of corruption and abuse of office against the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum...