Lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly have returned N100,000 each that was credited to their personal bank accounts following directives from Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The development was confirmed…
United States immigration authorities have initiated deportation proceedings against a Nigerian national, Ibrahim Ijaoba, following multiple criminal convictions linked to violent and drug-related offences. The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday commenced proceedings in a high-profile corruption case involving a former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami,…
Nigeria was thrown into widespread blackout on Monday, December 29, 2025, following the fourth collapse of the national power grid this year, intensifying concerns over the country’s fragile electricity infrastructure.…
World-renowned heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a road traffic accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State on Monday, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. The accident…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a former convict and three cargo agents following the interception of a consignment of cocaine concealed in liquid starch sachets and…
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has warned that Nigeria’s domestic aviation sector could face a severe crisis if newly introduced tax laws are implemented…
Suspected thugs on Sunday assaulted and stripped Don Pedro Obaseki, a veteran filmmaker and cousin of former Edo State governor Godwin Obaseki, in Benin City over alleged verbal attacks on…
Ghanaian authorities have arrested at least 141 Nigerian nationals over their alleged involvement in cyber-enabled financial crimes, including mobile money fraud and business email compromise schemes. The arrests were confirmed…
Controversial Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has urged Nigerians to embrace peaceful coexistence with Fulani herdsmen, insisting that they remain an integral part of the country. Gumi made the remarks…
Two adult men, yet to be identified, have been recovered dead from the debris of the Great Nigeria Insurance House on Lagos Island, days after a massive fire gutted the…
The Federal Government has confirmed that the United States carried out military air strikes targeting terrorist hideouts in Nigeria’s North West on Thursday. The confirmation was issued through the Ministry…
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that Boko Haram insurgents were responsible for the bomb explosion at a mosque located within Gamboru Market in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The attack,…
Drama has unfolded in parts of Ghana as residents reportedly rushed to secure spaces inside one of eight arks constructed by Prophet Eboh Noah, who claims to have received a…
The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has appealed for calm amid claims that Nigeria’s tax laws were altered after passage, urging the public…
Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has sent Christmas greetings to Christians and Nigerians across the country, urging citizens to pray for peace, unity and national cohesion. The governor described…
Gerald Mamman Musa, bishop of the Katsina Catholic Diocese, has appealed to the federal government to offer targeted assistance to farmers and rural workers while strengthening micro, small, and medium…
Two men have been taken into custody following allegations that they used a dating app to lure men in Pietermaritzburg to an abandoned building in Scottsville, where the victims were…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has demanded N25 billion in damages from the state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Anthony Aziegbemi, over alleged defamation and libel. The…
The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have finally concluded the long-running renegotiation of the 2009 FGN–ASUU Agreement, marking a major breakthrough after years of disputes…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on Nigerians to totally reject what it described as a distorted and falsified tax law, warning that flawed fiscal policies could deepen hardship…
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has ordered the immediate sacking of four aides following their alleged involvement in the assault of a sitting councillor. The decision comes after investigations…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) have called on the Federal Government to halt the implementation of the newly enacted Tax Reform Acts, amid allegations…
The Federal Government has fulfilled its pledge to reward members of the Super Eagles with housing and land allocations following the team’s runner-up finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of…
Former German international footballer Sebastian Hertner has died following a fatal accident at a ski resort in Montenegro, authorities and his club have confirmed. Hertner, 34, was involved in the…
Indian authorities have arrested 18 suspects, including 16 Nigerian nationals, during a police raid on a farmhouse in Gurugram, Haryana, over alleged illegal gambling and unlicensed liquor activities. The operation…
The wedding of Maria Sol Messi, sister of football legend Lionel Messi, has been postponed after she was rushed to hospital following a serious car accident in the United States.…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has confirmed that the National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) now doubles as the Tax Identification Number (TIN)…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested three individuals performing as masquerades over alleged unauthorised street displays and violent attacks that left several residents seriously injured. The Commissioner of…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu’s 2026 budget proposal, describing it as a debt-laden framework that could mortgage Nigeria’s future and worsen the country’s fiscal…
The Presidency has rejected allegations of inconsistencies in the newly signed tax reform laws, insisting that documents circulating in the media do not represent the authentic versions passed by the…
The Ghanaian government has deported 42 Nigerians from the Ashanti Region following court convictions for prostitution, fraud, and other related crimes, the Ashanti Regional Minister, Frank Amoakohene, announced on social…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a female drug syndicate leader, Shodunke Yetunde Simbiat, in her Lagos residence after recovering 23.5 kilograms of cocaine concealed…
A group of youths in Kebbi State on Saturday staged a peaceful protest in Birnin Kebbi, calling on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release former Attorney-General of…
A female operative of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has been killed in a road accident along Meiran Road, inward Iyana Ekoro axis of Lagos, while carrying out routine…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has summoned Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, to appear before a panel of investigators in Abuja on Monday over a…
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit is expected to undergo a lung transplant following a recent decline in her health, the Royal Palace has announced. In a statement released on Thursday, the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to embark on a three-state visit this weekend, covering Borno, Bauchi, and Lagos States, according to a statement issued on Friday. The disclosure was…
A former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Osun State, Professor Abdulganiy Raji, has died. Raji, a professor at the University of Ibadan, hailed from Ogbomoso, Oyo State, and was widely…
A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) attached to Mobile Police Force (Mopol) 12 in Niger State has died while in custody following his arrest over allegations of involvement in the…
An Owerri Chief Magistrate Court in Imo State has ordered the remand of a 38-year-old businesswoman, Mrs Juliet Igwe, over allegations of severe abuse and attempted murder involving her five-year-old…
A 25-year-old Brazilian social media influencer, Maria Katiane Gomes da Silva, has died following an incident at her apartment in São Paulo, with police alleging she was pushed from a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…