Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the 2023 vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has expressed cautious support for the emerging opposition coalition led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), while warning that the alliance is filled with ambitions but lacks a coherent direction ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a political gathering in Abuja, […]
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has unveiled the Expired Visa Initiative (Amnesty), a special provision for foreigners residing in Nigeria with expired immigration documents, permitting them to regularize their status without incurring penalties. This announcement was made in a press release signed by ACI AS Akinlabi, Service Public Relations Officer at the NIS Headquarters […]
The Vicar of St. James Anglican Church, Asokoro, Rev. Ben Idume, has publicly praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s foresight in appointing Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), describing the President as a man of vision whose decision is now bearing visible fruits. Rev. Idume made the remark during a special […]
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has listed the Silverbird Entertainment Centre in Abuja for sale to recover a N10 billion debt linked to former Senator Ben Murray-Bruce’s entertainment empire. The debt, accumulated by companies owned by the Murray-Bruce family, including Silverbird Productions Limited, Silverbird Showtime Limited, and Silverbird Galleria Limited, has remained […]
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has petitioned the Nigerian Senate to establish Sharia Courts in all South-Western states, arguing that Muslims in the region lack access to Islamic justice systems available in Northern Nigeria. MURIC’s Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, presented the proposal during the South West Zonal Public Hearing on the review of […]
Nigeria and Brazil have strengthened their partnership to boost agricultural productivity and food security. President Bola Tinubu met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, where they discussed ways to deepen collaboration in key sectors. The two countries aim to remove bureaucratic hurdles hindering agricultural […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to take a strong stance against corruption if elected president in 2027, vowing to punish anyone found engaging in corrupt activities. Addressing supporters, Abubakar emphasized that Nigeria’s slow progress is largely due to corrupt individuals holding the country back. Abubakar’s statement comes as he hints at […]
Southern leaders in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are reportedly considering backing President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027 if the party zones its presidential ticket to the North. However, recent developments suggest a different trajectory for the party. The ADC has been adopted as the primary coalition platform by prominent politicians, including […]
The Nigerian Senate has announced that it will not immediately reinstate Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan despite a Federal High Court judgment nullifying her six-month suspension. According to Senate Spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu, the court ruling did not override the Senate’s constitutional powers to discipline its members. The court, under trial Justice Binta Nyako, described the […]
By Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi On June 26, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed a set of tax reform bills into law that will change how taxes are collected and paid in Nigeria. These reforms are designed to simplify the tax system, improve fairness, and enhance the efficiency of tax administration across the country. For […]
