FG Bans Wood Export, Revokes All Existing Licences
The Federal Government has announced a nationwide ban on the export of wood and wood-related products, revoking all previously issued licences and permits in a move aimed at tackling illegal…
Fani-Kayode Hails Release of Nigerian Air Force Personnel, Aircraft by Burkina Faso
Former Minister of Aviation and Nigerian ambassador-designate, Femi Fani-Kayode, has praised President Bola Tinubu following the release of 11 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel and a C-130 aircraft detained in…
Alleged N2.2bn Fraud: Court Grants Ngige Bail After Seven Days in Kuje Custody
Published on December 18, 2025 By Kayode Lawal The Federal Capital Territory High Court has granted bail to former Minister of Labour, Dr. Chris Ngige, who is standing trial over…
Delayed Remittances: Customs Imposes 3% Penalty Interest on Defaulting Banks
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced tougher measures against designated banks that delay the remittance of government revenue, introducing a penalty interest regime to enforce compliance. Under the new…
New Tax Laws: Nigerians Raise Alarm as Lawmaker Alleges Post-Approval Alteration
Fresh controversy has erupted over Nigeria’s new tax laws following allegations by a member of the House of Representatives, Abdulsammad Dasuki, that the versions approved by lawmakers differ from those…
Oscars to Move from Television to YouTube Streaming Starting 2029
The Academy Awards will undergo a major transformation beginning in 2029, as the Oscars officially move away from traditional broadcast television to stream exclusively on YouTube. The Academy of Motion…
Fuel Prices Drop as Dangote Move Triggers N45–N171 Reduction Across Nigerian Filling Stations
Fuel prices across Nigeria have begun to fall, barely five days after the Dangote Refinery announced a reduction in its petrol gantry price, triggering adjustments at several retail outlets nationwide.…
Trump Demands Return of ‘Stolen’ Oil as US Announces Maritime Clampdown on Venezuela
US President Donald Trump has sharply escalated tensions with Venezuela, announcing what he described as a maritime blockade targeting sanctioned oil tankers linked to the South American nation. In a…
FG Likely to Miss 2025 Revenue Target by ₦30trn – Finance Minister Edun
The Federal Government is facing a major revenue setback in 2025, with projections showing a shortfall of about ₦30 trillion, according to the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun. Edun disclosed…
LP tightens grip on Abia Assembly as lawmaker Obianyi defects from PDP
The Labour Party (LP) has further strengthened its presence in the Abia State House of Assembly following the defection of a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker, Lewis Chinemerem Obianyi. Obianyi,…
Reactions trail Pastor Chris Okafor’s wedding amid Doris Ogala controversy
Public reactions have continued to pour in following the wedding of popular Nigerian cleric, Pastor Chris Okafor, amid an ongoing controversy involving Nollywood actress Doris Ogala. The development comes days…
Four hospitalised as aircraft crash-lands in Owerri
Four people are receiving medical treatment following an aircraft accident at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, Imo State. The aircraft, a Cessna 172 operated by Skypower Express, was…
2027: Amaechi rules out vice-presidential bid, dismisses Atiku pairing speculation
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has firmly ruled out accepting a vice-presidential slot in the 2027 general elections, dismissing speculation that he could deputise former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.…
BREAKING: Ajaero, Sowore lead Abuja protest against rising insecurity
Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday began assembling at the Congress Secretariat in Abuja ahead of a nationwide protest over worsening insecurity across the country. The gathering,…
Nigeria added as US expands travel restrictions under new Trump proclamation
The United States has placed Nigeria under partial travel restrictions as President Donald Trump expands entry limitations on foreign nationals from countries deemed to pose heightened security risks. President Trump…
Police arrest TikToker Peller over reckless driving in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained social media influencer Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, following a viral video showing him driving dangerously during a live broadcast…
Late Ambassador Demola Seriki’s widow alleges family blocked access to his graveside
Tension has reportedly emerged within the family of late former Nigerian Ambassador to Spain and ex-minister, Demola Seriki, following allegations by his last wife that she and her children were…
Police to resume tinted glass permit enforcement from January 2
The Nigeria Police Force has announced that it will resume enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy nationwide from January 2, 2026, citing growing security concerns linked to the misuse…
Emergency powers must not override people’s mandate – Bakoji Adamu reacts to Supreme Court ruling
Ambassador Abdullahi Bakoji Adamu, Country Director of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC), Nigeria Chapter, has cautioned that presidential emergency powers must not be deployed in ways that undermine the…
$5m tuition claim: Reps urge Dangote, NMDPRA boss to halt public feud
The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) has intervened in the escalating dispute between President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, and the Chief Executive Officer of the…
Governor Namadi appoints 82 aides to strengthen Jigawa administration
Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar A. Namadi, has approved the appointment of 82 new aides as part of efforts to enhance the effectiveness of his administration. The appointments comprise 16…
Lagos moves to outlaw eviction of tenants without court order
The Lagos State Government is proposing a new law aimed at ending arbitrary evictions by landlords, making it illegal to remove tenants from rented properties without prior court approval. The…
FRSC moves to prosecute TikTok streamer Peller over alleged dangerous driving
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced plans to prosecute popular TikTok streamer, Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, over alleged reckless and distracted driving. The decision follows a…
2027: Atiku, Obi, Mark accuse Tinubu government of using EFCC to target opposition
A coalition of prominent opposition figures has accused the Bola Tinubu–led Federal Government of deploying the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as a political weapon to weaken opposition parties…
Supreme Court upholds President’s authority to declare emergency, suspend elected officials
The Supreme Court has affirmed the constitutional powers of the President to declare a state of emergency in any part of the country and, where necessary, suspend elected officials for…
Popular TikToker Peller hospitalised after Lagos car crash amid breakup drama
Popular Nigerian TikTok personality, Peller, has been hospitalised following a car accident in Lagos State, days after news of his breakup with fellow content creator, Jarvis. The incident occurred on…
Federal Government bans admission, transfer into SS3 nationwide
The Federal Government has announced a nationwide ban on the admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) in both public and private secondary schools across Nigeria.…
Fear grips Kano community after pregnant woman, toddler killed in home attack
Residents of Sheka Sabuwar Gandu in the Kano suburb of Kano State have been thrown into shock following the killing of a pregnant woman and her 18-month-old son by unidentified…
I’m not proud of my past, says Pastor Adeboye
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has admitted that he is not proud of his past, describing his life as a testament…
Group demands immediate closure of Imo ‘Tiger Base’ over alleged rights violations
A civil society organisation, the Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD), has called for the immediate shutdown of the Nigeria Police Force facility popularly known as Tiger Base…
Doris Ogala accuses Pastor Chris Okafor of betrayal following engagement video
Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has publicly accused the founder of Grace Nation Bible Ministry, Pastor Chris Okafor, popularly known as the Generational Prophet, of betraying her trust after a video…
Tax reforms: Oyedele explains Nigerians’ fears ahead of January 2026 rollout
Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has attributed growing public anxiety over Nigeria’s new tax reforms to poor awareness and misinformation, ahead of their…
Ayra Starr opens up on loneliness, cold weeks after relocating to New York
Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has shared a candid reflection on her early experiences in New York, weeks after relocating from Lagos following a management deal with Roc Nation. In…
I don’t care about ratings – Fireboy DML
Nigerian singer Adedamola Adefolahan, popularly known as Fireboy DML, has said he is unconcerned about industry rankings and public debates over who deserves a place among music’s elite, stressing that…
Northern women urge Bello Turji to surrender after killing of top aide
A non-partisan advocacy group, the North-West Women Development Forum (NWDF), has called on notorious bandit leader Bello Turji to surrender and embrace peace, following the killing of his close associate,…
Banks to submit quarterly reports on accounts with ₦25m turnover under new tax law
Commercial banks will be required to file quarterly reports on accounts with turnovers of ₦25 million and above to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and other relevant authorities under…
Why Nigerians should be cautious about Dangote’s petrol price cut – Prof Iledare
Professor Emeritus of Petroleum Economics and energy analyst, Wumi Iledare, has warned Nigerians against celebrating the recent reduction in petrol prices by the Dangote Refinery, arguing that the move carries…
I will never join politics, even for $1bn – Bishop David Oyedepo
Founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has firmly ruled out any involvement in partisan politics, insisting that no amount of money could persuade him to take…
Northern Nigeria mourns as first Professor of Education, Adamu Baikie, passes away
Adamu Baikie, celebrated as Northern Nigeria’s first professor of education, has died at the age of 94. He passed away on Friday evening at his home in Zaria, Kaduna State.…
Immigration Service alerts public to temporary passport system disruption
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a temporary disruption to its passport application platform as it carries out scheduled system maintenance aimed at improving service delivery. In a statement…
Zimbabwe introduces pilot policy allowing selected inmates home visits with partners
Zimbabwe has begun piloting a new correctional policy that allows carefully selected prisoners to leave custody temporarily to spend time at home with their partners, in a move authorities say…
Court sets February 26 for verdict in Abba Kyari’s asset declaration trial
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled February 26, 2026, for judgment in the asset declaration case instituted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) against suspended Deputy…
Tinubu holds closed-door talks with Benue, Kaduna, Cross River governors over security
President Bola Tinubu on Friday held separate private meetings with the governors of Benue, Kaduna and Cross River states at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, amid growing security and governance concerns…
Imo govt, police pull down hotel, mortuary linked to alleged organ harvesting
The Imo State Government, in collaboration with the state police command, has demolished a hotel, a mortuary and several residential buildings in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area over alleged links…
CBN gives banks 30-day deadline to implement dual connectivity for PoS transactions
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered banks and other financial service providers to adopt mandatory dual connectivity for all Point of Sale (PoS) transactions within 30 days, in…
Gunmen storm Ilorin major road, rob motorist of millions in daylight attack
A brazen daylight robbery on Friday morning left a motorist injured after armed men intercepted his vehicle and escaped with millions of naira along Murtala Muhammed Way in Ilorin, the…
Wizkid Says Asake Will Perform at His Wedding
Nigerian Grammy-winning artist Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has revealed that he wants singer Asake to perform at his wedding. Wizkid made the disclosure during a recent appearance on…
Dangote Refinery Announces Major Petrol Price Cut
The Dangote Refinery has implemented a significant reduction in its ex-depot petrol price as it moves to strengthen its competitive position against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and…
APC Formally Registers Governor Fubara as Party Member
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State has officially registered Governor Siminalayi Fubara as a member of the party, marking his formal entry into the ruling political platform. A…
FG: Tax ID Mandatory for Nigerians Operating Bank Accounts From 2026
The federal government has announced that all taxable Nigerians must possess a Tax Identification Number (TIN) to operate bank accounts in the country, ahead of new tax reforms set to…