A wave of excitement swept through Abuja on Tuesday as the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) launched the book “Taxation: Essential Knowledge for Nigerian Children.” Held in celebration of the 2025 Children’s Day, the event attracted pupils and educators from numerous schools, creating an energetic atmosphere focused on learning and civic values. Dr. Zacch […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has intervened in the ongoing controversy surrounding the mass sealing of properties in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), granting a 14-day grace period to defaulters of ground rent. The move comes amid mounting public backlash and political tension over the enforcement actions spearheaded by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike. […]
The Lagos State Government has announced temporary traffic diversions in Victoria Island from Tuesday, May 27 to Thursday, May 29, 2025, as part of logistics for the 50th anniversary celebration of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The high-profile regional event, hosted in Lagos, is expected to attract dignitaries including President Bola Ahmed […]
A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has adjourned the ongoing ₦20 billion fraud trial involving former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru, to October 6, 2025. Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court issued the adjournment during the latest hearing, following a directive to the Economic […]
Galatasaray supporters have launched an extraordinary grassroots campaign to help the club secure the permanent signing of Nigerian superstar Victor Osimhen. The forward, currently on loan from Napoli, has had a record-breaking season and fans are taking unprecedented steps to ensure he remains in Istanbul. At a recent press conference, Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully convicted Mamman Nasir Ali, the son of former PDP National Chairman Ahmadu Ali, along with Christian Taylor, for their roles in a ₦2.2 billion oil subsidy scam. On Tuesday, Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, sentenced both individuals to 14 years […]
The Federal Government has announced a major breakthrough in its efforts to tackle the long-standing issue of passport backlogs and legacy debt. According to the Minister of Interior, Dr. Tunji Ojo, the government has successfully cleared over 200,000 passport backlogs and paid off a whopping N28 billion legacy debt. The Minister […]
In a uniquer gesture to mark this year’s International Children’s Day, the House of Representatives suspended its regular legislative proceedings on Monday to allow a student from Abuja to serve as Shadow Speaker, presiding over a special plenary session. The initiative, designed to empower and inspire young Nigerians, saw the symbolic transfer of the […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has strongly condemned the rising cases of bullying in Nigerian schools, describing them as unacceptable and contrary to the values of a safe and inclusive learning environment. The President reaffirmed his administration’s zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of bullying and harassment in educational institutions across the country. In response to growing […]
President Bola Tinubu has requested the National Assembly’s approval to issue federal government bonds worth approximately N758 billion to settle outstanding pension liabilities under the contributory pension scheme. The move, which was approved by the Federal Executive Council in February 2025, aims to clear the pension arrears accumulated due to past revenue shortfalls […]
