The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, has stressed that effective collaboration among all stakeholders is critical to the successful implementation of Nigeria’s new tax laws. Adedeji, who spoke at a stakeholders’ engagement session in Abuja on Monday, said that FIRS — which is currently transitioning into the Nigeria Revenue […]
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested 54 suspects for alleged involvement in kidnapping, cultism, drug abuse, and possession of banned substances. The arrests, which comprised 39 males and 15 females, were carried out during coordinated raids in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area, and Ifitedunu, Dunukofia LGA, the Command disclosed on Monday. […]
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed Monday that DNA found at the scene of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk’s murder matches 22-year-old suspect Tyler Robinson. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and close ally of US President Donald Trump, was shot dead during a speaking event at Utah Valley University. According to Patel, DNA evidence, including […]
The Peoples Democratic Party has dismissed the All Progressives Congress’s recent endorsements of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, labeling them a clear sign of desperation and panic ahead of the 2027 general elections. PDP National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba made this assertion during a press briefing in Abuja, emphasizing that the APC’s efforts to […]
The Office of the Clerk to the National Assembly has clarified that it does not have the authority to determine whether Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan can resume her legislative duties following a six-month suspension. In a statement issued on Monday, the Director of Information, Mullah Bi-Allah, emphasized that the Clerk’s office is merely an administrative […]
Nigeria has emerged as the leader in trade surplus in Africa, with a positive balance of $8.4 billion in the first six months of 2025. This impressive feat underscores the country’s resilience in foreign trade despite structural challenges. The surplus was driven largely by strong crude oil exports, which accounted for nearly 58% […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised the alarm over what he described as the worsening hunger and poverty ravaging millions of Nigerians, warning that the situation could lead to social unrest if urgent measures are not taken. Atiku, who was the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, […]
Nigeria’s sprint queen, Tobi Amusan, has once again proven her resilience on the global stage, clinching a silver medal in the women’s 100 metres hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Amusan, who has battled through a turbulent season marked by injuries and off-track challenges, stormed to second place with a time of […]
The National Open University of Nigeria Alumni Association (NOUNAA) is set to unveil a water factory project, with former President Olusegun Obasanjo slated to make the official launch. This development follows a pledge of support by Obasanjo to the institution’s growth during a visit from NOUNAA’s National President, Ifeanyi Obukwelu. The water factory […]
Nigeria’s inflation rate slowed for the fifth consecutive month, dropping to 20.12 percent in August 2025 from 21.88 percent in July, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The decline represents the lowest inflation figure since May 2023 and signals a gradual easing of […]
