NIGERIA – The council said the recommendations followed a careful consideration of various public complaints made against shortlisted candidates. * • Clears nine (9) Imo Judges from age falsification allegation • Reiterates earlier directive to Imo State Governor to swear in the most Senior Judge as acting Chief Judge * • Bars National Industrial…
Nigeria – Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has declared that the signing of Nigeria’s new tax reform bills has given him a sense of fulfillment and renewed hope for the country. Oyedele made this declaration on Friday, when he appeared on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’, stressing…
Nigeria – Members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, have been charged to stay put in their places of primary assignments and complete their national service within the stipulated one year. This advice was given by the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Olakunle Olusheye Nafiu as he addressed the 2025 Batch A, Stream II corps…
Nigeria – The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to politicians against resorting to violence and malpractices ahead of the forthcoming by-elections in 12 states as well as the Anambra governorship election and next year’s Area Council Polls in the Federal Capital Territory FCT. This is as the government said that it would come down…
ABUJA – Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT Nyesom Wike has lambasted an online lawyer over remark on the peace deal between his boss and the Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. News reports that President Bola Tinubu on Thursday night brokered peace between Wike and Fubara, ending the long…
Rivers – Former National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mark Jacob, has said he will not be surprised if suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara joins the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Jacob stated this on Friday when he appeared on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief. This is coming after President Bola…
Lagos, Nigeria — Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has expressed strong belief in Nigeria’s ability to secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite the team’s current standing in the qualifying campaign. Speaking during an interview with Brila FM, the Chippa United shot-stopper acknowledged that while the path to qualification may appear challenging,…
Abuja, Nigeria — The House of Representatives has initiated a comprehensive inquiry into the rollout of Nigeria’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Policy, with a focus on assessing its operational impact, regulatory integrity, and alignment with national sustainability goals. The move was officially announced during the inauguration of the House Ad Hoc Committee on the CNG…
Seoul, South Korea — Authorities in South Korea have arrested six United States citizens accused of attempting to send religious materials and humanitarian items across the maritime border into North Korea. According to officials at the Ganghwa Police Station in Incheon, the six individuals — all American nationals aged between their 20s and 50s —…
Milan, Italy — AC Milan are reportedly setting their sights on Nigerian international and KRC Genk striker, Tolu Arokodare, as part of a strategic rebuilding initiative under newly appointed head coach, Massimiliano Allegri. According to Tuttosport, the Italian club is currently exploring options to bring in fresh attacking talent, with Arokodare emerging as a top…
Leicester, England — Ruud van Nistelrooy has stepped down as manager of Leicester City following the club’s relegation from the English Premier League, the club confirmed on Friday. According to an official statement released by the club, Van Nistelrooy’s departure was the outcome of a mutual agreement between both parties, resulting in the immediate termination…
Abuja, Nigeria: The Federal Government is aiming to raise Nigeria’s tax-to-GDP ratio from below 10% to at least 18% over the next three years, driven by sweeping fiscal reforms recently enacted. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, during an interview on Arise…
Owerri, Nigeria — Tragedy struck at the Eke Ubaheze market in Awo-Idemili, Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State, as an explosion from an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) claimed multiple lives and left several others injured. The blast, which occurred on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, around 2:30 p.m., has triggered panic across Ubaheze and neighboring…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a landmark transformation in Nigeria’s tax administration system, formally renaming the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) as the Nigeria Revenue Service. This major development follows the President’s assent to a suite of four comprehensive tax reform bills aimed at overhauling the nation’s fiscal framework. The newly…
Abuja, Nigeria: The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has raised the alarm over what it describes as a coordinated sabotage campaign aimed at derailing ongoing anti-corruption reforms within the organisation. In a statement issued on Friday, the company’s new leadership, led by Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari, disclosed that a network of…
Abuja, Nigeria: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has confirmed a political reconciliation with Governor Siminalayi Fubara, following a peace meeting facilitated by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja on Thursday night. Speaking to journalists after the closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa, Wike announced that both…
Osogbo, Nigeria — The Government of Osun State has announced a public holiday for Friday, June 27, 2025, in observance of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1447AH. The declaration was made in a formal statement released by the State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Mr. Rasheed Aderibigbe, on behalf of Governor Ademola Adeleke, urging citizens to…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed the central role of Nigeria’s civil service in nation-building, lauding civil servants as the unseen architects behind effective governance and public service delivery. This recognition came during the opening ceremony of the first-ever International Civil Service Conference in Abuja, commemorating the 2025 Civil Service Week. Addressing…
IBADAN – As former Oyo governor, Victor Olunloyo, is laid to rest, the Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has renamed The Polytechnic, Ibadan, as Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, Ibadan, to immortalize the late scholar. Olunloyo, who died on April 6, 2025, was the pioneer principal of the polytechnic, while he also served as governor of Oyo…
KENYA – Gold medallist Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon poses by the score board after setting a new Olympic record in the women’s 1500m final of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on August 10, 2024. Triple Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon of Kenya will attempt…
Abuja, Nigeria: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled by-elections for Saturday, August 16, 2025, to fill legislative vacancies in 16 constituencies across 12 states. The announcement was made by INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, during a meeting with political party leaders held in Abuja on Thursday. According to Yakubu, the vacancies…
⚽ Ahead of today’s FIFA Club World Cup Group G decider at Camping World Stadium, Juventus boss Igor Tudor has made five changes to the squad, notably benching in-form Kenan Yildiz despite his three goals in three games 🇹🇷. Also out are Kolo Muani, Conceicao, Thuram, and Cambiaso, while Dusan Vlahovic returns to lead…
Abuja, Nigeria: The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed a comprehensive investigation into allegations raised by a retired Superintendent of Police who publicly rejected a ₦2 million retirement benefit, citing dissatisfaction with the payout. In a viral video that has sparked widespread reactions, the retired officer, who served the Nigeria Police Force for…
Abuja, Nigeria: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that his administration is actively addressing the menace of ‘one-chance’ criminal operations through comprehensive reforms in public transport infrastructure. The President gave this assurance on Thursday during the official inauguration of the Kugbo Bus Terminal in Abuja. Represented at the…
NIGERIA – President Bola Tinubu has signed into law four tax reform bills on key areas of Nigeria’s fiscal and revenue framework. Tinubu signed the bills at a ceremony held at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, at about 03:20pm local time on Thursday. The four bills include: the Nigeria Tax Bill, the Nigeria Tax…
Seme-Krake, Nigeria — The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command, has recorded significant strides in revenue generation, export facilitation, and anti-smuggling operations despite persistent infrastructural setbacks. This was revealed by Comptroller Ben Oramalugo during the visit of the Assistant Comptroller General, Zone A, Charles Orbih, to the ECOWAS Joint Border Post, Seme-Krake. According to…
Lafia, Nigeria— The High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State, on Wednesday sentenced gospel singer Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by hanging following his conviction for the brutal murder of 26-year-old Salome Adaidu, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). After months of trial, the presiding judge, Justice Simon Aboki, found Timileyin guilty of culpable…
Ibadan, Nigeria — The Oyo State Government has announced plans to preserve and digitise the personal library of the late Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, a former governor of the old Oyo State, as part of efforts to honour his legacy and turn the archive into a tourist and research destination. Governor Seyi Makinde made the…
Abuja, Nigeria:Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin has pledged unwavering loyalty to President Bola Tinubu, stating he would fully support any decision the President makes regarding the 2027 general election, including a potential selection of him as running mate. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Barau responded to growing calls from political groups…
UN, Nigeria: The number of global drug users reached 316 million in 2023, representing 6% of the world’s population aged 15 to 64, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in its 2025 World Drug Report released Thursday. Based on data from 2023, the report highlights a steady increase in drug…
Iran, Nigeria: Israeli authorities have arrested a 22-year-old student on suspicion of espionage and committing security offences on behalf of Iranian intelligence. The suspect, a resident of the Arab village of Deir al-Asad in northern Israel, was studying information systems at Ben Gurion University in Beersheba. His arrest was confirmed on Thursday in a joint…
