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Federal lawmakers unveil Tax Laws
The implementation of new tax laws commenced yesterday on a clearer and more transparent footing. The National Assembly directed the release of Certified True Copies (CTCs) of the harmonised bills that were transmitted by lawmakers and assented to by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This move is aimed at ensuring full public access to the documents and […]
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Bodija: N30bn FG fund remains unused, Makinde tells Fayose
The Oyo State Government has explained why Governor Seyi Makinde did not publicly announce the receipt of a N30bn intervention fund from the Federal Government following the January 2024 Bodija explosion, stating that special intervention funds are subject to the budgeting process and do not require public announcements upon receipt. The explanation was contained in […]
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Police Arrests Anthony Joshua ‘s Driver, Probes Lagos-Ibadan Crash
Following the unfortunate traffic incident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway that led to the death of two associates of British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua, the Ogun State Police Command has arrested the driver of the vehicle to investigate the circumstances leading to the fatal crash. The Command&#… Following the unfortunate traffic incident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway that […]
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Police Suspend Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement After Court Order
The Nigeria Police Force has suspended the nationwide enforcement of its tinted glass permit policy following an interim court order that restrained the move. The Force announced on December 15, 2025, that it would begin enforcing the policy starting January 2, 2026, citing its responsibility to ensure public safety and internal security. However, in a […]
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JUST IN: Akpabio withdraws all defamation suits after priest’s sermon
The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has directed his lawyers to withdraw all ongoing defamation lawsuits against several individuals, saying he was moved by counsel during a New Year Mass. Speaking at the Sacred Heart Parish in Uyo on Thursday, Akpabio said he had filed nearly nine lawsuits against individuals he accused of defaming him. […]
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2026: Oluremi Tinubu praises ‘enduring spirit’ of Nigerians
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed optimism about the year 2026, saying it holds renewed hope and the assurance of God’s promises for the nation. In her New Year message to Nigerians released via her official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, Mrs Tinubu said she was filled with gratitude to God as […]
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Tinubu has given Ndigbo the Biafra they seek — Umahi
Following what he tagged as absolute inclusion of the South East in national politics, the Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, on Wednesday said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given Ndigbo the Biafra they have been seeking. The former governor of Ebonyi State, in his New Year message, emphasised that the worst period of our nationhood is […]
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LASTMA sacks five, demotes nine officers over misconduct
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has sanctioned 19 of its officers for various acts of misconduct recorded in 2025. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, disclosed this on Thursday in Lagos, saying the sanctions followed disciplinary actions approved by the Lagos State Civil Service Commission. According to him, five officers were dismissed […]
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BREAKING: Chelsea part ways with coach Maresca
Chelsea Football Club and head coach Enzo Maresca have mutually agreed to part ways, the club announced on Thursday. During his tenure, Maresca led the Blues to victory in the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup, accomplishments the club described as “an important part of Chelsea’s recent history.” A statement on Chelsea’s […]
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Plateau gov officially dumps PDP
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party. In a letter addressed to the PDP Chairman of his Ampang West Ward, Dasjak Sunday Longyol, and dated December 29, 2025, the governor cited the need for an alternative political platform to better serve the state as the reason for quitting the […]
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Senator Akwashiki dies at 52
Senator Godiya Akwashiki, who represented the Nasarawa North Senatorial Zone in the National Assembly, has died at the age of 52. A family source confirmed that Akwashiki died on Wednesday in a hospital in India, where he had been receiving treatment. According to the source, the senator had been seriously ill for some time before he was […]
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Adeleke Signs Osun 2026 Budget into Law, Vows Full Implementation
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, pledging full implementation and highlighting achievements recorded under his administration over the past three budget years. The governor said the new budget would consolidate and expand governance and service delivery in line with his administration’s five-point agenda. The signing ceremony was […]
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First Lady’s National Library fund closes at N25 billion
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu said yesterday that the Oluremi @65 Education Fund, established to mark her 65th birthday, has received   N25.52 billion for the National Library Project. Senator Tinubu described the donations as a powerful demonstration of Nigerians’ shared commitment to education and national development. She said in a statement in which she explained that […]
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2027 Presidency: APC assures Tinubu’s return as Obi dump LP, joins ADC
The All Progressives Congress has reaffirmed its commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, assuring that victory is certain, even as former presidential candidate Peter Obi dumped the Labour Party for the African Democratic Congress ahead of the next race. Obi, a former Governor of Anambra State, declared his defection to the ADC on […]
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Damage assessment of joint U.S.-Nigeria air strikes ongoing – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says a battle damage assessment of the recent United States strikes conducted in conjunction with Nigerian forces is still ongoing. United States President, Donald Trump, announced on Christmas Day that the American military conducted lethal strikes against Islamic State targets in north-western Nigeria. The Federal Government confirmed the joint effort, describing it […]
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I’ll soon reveal details of peace agreement with Fubara, says Wike
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says he will soon reveal the details of the peace agreement reached between him and Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers.  Wike spoke on Wednesday during a meeting with stakeholders in Tai LGA of the state. In June, President Bola Tinubu brokered a peace dealbetween Wike and Fubara, […]
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Tax laws: Nobody will debit your bank account, Taiwo Oyedele assures Nigerians
Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the presidential committee on fiscal policy and tax reforms, has assured Nigerians that the new tax reforms will not result in automatic debits from bank accounts, regardless of the amount transferred or descriptions.  Speaking on Channels Television’s end-of-year special on Tuesday, Oyedele said no tax authority anywhere in the world has […]
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Anthony Joshua Discharged From Hospital After Auto Crash
On Thursday, the Lagos and Ogun State governments announced that former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from the hospital. New Telegraph had earlier reported that the British Nigerian boxer was involved in a fatal car accident that killed two of his close friends on Monday, December 29, in Ogun State. Announcing he has now been discharged, the […]
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Peter Obi officially leaves LP for ADC
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has officially defected to the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC). The ex-Anambra governor announced the decision on Tuesday at an event held at the Nike Lake Resort, Enugu. “We are ending this year with the hope that in 2026 we will begin a rescue journey,” […]
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I won’t defect with Obi — Alex Otti vows to remain in Labour Party
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has ruled out defecting from the Labour Party despite plans by the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to leave the platform. Otti made the position clear on Tuesday during his monthly media briefing in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, saying he had decided to remain in the Labour Party […]
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NNPC announces restoration of Escravos-Lagos pipeline
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced the complete restoration of the Escravos-Lagos Pipeline System (ELPS) in Warri, Delta State, following the recent explosion on the asset. The chief corporate communications officer (CCCO) of the nation’s oil company, Andy Odeh, in a statement, said that the pipeline is fully operational, reiterating the company’s resilience and […]
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PDP sues INEC over candidate’s exclusion from Ekiti poll
The Peoples Democratic Party said on Tuesday that it has commenced a legal action against the Independent National Electoral Commission to compel the inclusion of its candidate, Oluwole Oluyede, in the upcoming Ekiti State governorship election. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, described the candidate’s exclusion as a “threat to a free and credible electoral […]
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Military arrests suicide bomber, recovers 189 AK-47 rifles
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have recorded a major security success in Borno State, arresting a suspected suicide bomber and intercepting materials intended for the manufacture of Improvised Explosive Devices. The suspect, identified as Abubakar Mustapha, was apprehended on Monday by personnel of the 152 Task Force Battalion, in collaboration with other security agencies, at […]
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Fatal crash: Family demands access to Joshua, FRSC awaits probe report
The family of world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, has expressed deep concern over their inability to see the boxer following a tragic road accident on Monday along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. Speaking to journalists at the Sagamu family home in Ijokun on Tuesday, the boxer’s uncle, Adedamola Joshua, described the news as a “rude shock” to […]
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Rivers lawmakers reject Fubara’s Christmas gift, Wike opposes automatic ticket
The Rivers State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, rejected a N100,000 “Christmas gift” credited to the accounts of lawmakers on the orders of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing the transfer as unsolicited and unlawful. In a statement on Tuesday, signed by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Enemi George, the lawmakers […]
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Alteration row: Tinubu insists on Jan 1 for new tax regime
President Bola Tinubu has insisted that the new tax laws will take effect on January 1, 2026, as planned. This was disclosed in a statement that he personally signed on Tuesday and issued by the State House. This came as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples Democratic Party slammed the President, describing the […]
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FERMA begins emergency repairs on Ilorin–Ogbomoso highway
The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency has commenced rehabilitation works on the Ilorin–Ogbomoso Highway, as part of efforts to ensure safer and smoother travel during the festive season. The Officer-in-Charge of FERMA’s Kwara State Field Office, Lukman Onimago, disclosed this to PUNCH on Tuesday during an on-the-spot inspection of the ongoing works on the federal highway. […]
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