The Nigerian Senate has passed two of the four tax reform bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu, marking a significant step towards overhauling the country’s tax system. The two bills that were approved are the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill and the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill. The bills were passed on after the […]
Nigeria has fully repaid its $1.61 billion debt obligation to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to the IMF’s website, Nigeria has been removed from the list of countries owing the international financial agency. Data from StatiSense, a popular data company, reveals that Nigeria paid off the debt in gradual installments, from $1.61 billion […]
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate for the Labour Party, has delivered a blistering assessment of Nigeria’s current state, stating that the sacrifices made by past leaders and citizens have been in vain. Obi made the remarks while paying tribute to the late elder statesman Edwin Clark at a memorial lecture and day […]
The Vatican’s highly anticipated papal conclave saw its first day come to a close Wednesday evening with the release of black smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that Catholic cardinals had not yet reached a decision on the next pope. A total of 133 cardinals, hailing from 70 countries, gathered at the Vatican […]
Several police officers captured in a viral video allegedly engaging in misconduct have been summoned by authorities for questioning, sparking widespread public attention and renewed calls for accountability within the police force. The video, which surfaced online earlier this week and quickly gained traction across social media platforms, appears to show uniformed officers involved […]
In a bold move to strengthen Nigeria’s economy and reassert its dominance in Africa’s oil sector, the Federal Government on Wednesday directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) to significantly increase crude oil production beyond current levels by the end of the year. The directive comes as part of President Bola Ahmed […]
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has dismissed recent efforts by opposition figures to form a coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the move as nothing more than “political hallucination.” Bwala made the remark following the defection of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai from the ruling […]
The Labour Party has taken a decisive step against internal dissent, announcing the indefinite suspension of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, along with several high-profile members of the party. The move comes in response to allegations of anti-party activities, following the conclusion of an investigation by a disciplinary committee set up by the party’s […]
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has disclosed that over 75,000 commercial minibuses, popularly known as danfos, are currently operating on Lagos roads, highlighting the urgent need for a more efficient and modern mass transit system in the state. The revelation was made by LAMATA’s Managing Director, Engr. Abimbola Akinajo, during the second edition […]
Former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). The move was formalized on Monday at his residence in Warri GRA, where he received his APC membership card. Uduaghan was welcomed into the party by key stakeholders, including the APC Delta South Women Leader, Alero Tenumah, and […]
