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Things to know about Nigeria’s new tax laws
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday signed four tax law aimed at modernizing and streamlining the country’s tax system. The new tax  Added Tax rate remains at percent cent despite initial proposals to increase it to 12.5 percent, but its scope is expanded. Essential items—such as food, education, healthcare, public transport, residential rent, and exports—are zero-rated […]
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Outrage as NULGE rejects Osun allocation transfer to APC chairmen
Amid the ongoing crisis over the leadership of the Osun State local government areas, the National Union of Local Government Employees has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the suspected move by the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation to release the allocations meant for […]
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Gov. Adeleke Declares June 27 as Public Holiday
Gov. Adeleke Declares June 27 Public Holiday to Mark Hijrah 1447AH. Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has declared Friday, June 27, 2025, as a public holiday in observance of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1447AH. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Alhaji Rasheed Aderibigbe. […]
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FG Sets January 2026 For Implementation Of New Tax Laws
The Federal Government has announced that the implementation of the newly signed four tax and fiscal reform laws will officially begin on January 1, 2026. Speaking to journalists shortly after President Bola Tinubu signed the bills into law, Chairman of the newly rebranded Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zach Adedeji, said the next six months will be used to […]
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Man faces life imprisonment for killing 14-year-old British-Nigerian
A Spanish-Brazilian, Marcus Monzo, is facing a life sentence for killing a 14-year-old British-Nigerian schoolboy, Daniel Anjorin, in London. The jury at London’s Central Criminal Court convicted Monzo on Wednesday of murder, three counts of attempted murder, one count of grievous bodily harm, aggravated burglary, and possession of a bladed article. Monzo, 37, wanted to […]
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Nigerian Army declares three-day mourning period for 17 soldiers killed by terrorists
‎The Nigerian Army has declared a three-day period of mourning for the courageous soldiers recently killed by terrorists in Niger State. DAILY POST reports that the bloodthirsty criminal elements launched attacks on Kwanar Dutse Mairiga and Boka in Niger State, killing numerous soldiers and leaving others seriously injured. According to the Nigerian Army Headquarters, scores of […]
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15,000 litres of diesel spill as tanker crashes in Ibadan
A tanker carrying 15,000 liters of Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) crashed and spilled its content at the Toll Gate area along the Ibadan-Ife Expressway on Wednesday night. The incident occurred around 8:11 pm when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to somersault and veer off the road. ‎Chairman of the Oyo […]
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What lead to Death Toll of 16 And Business Destruction In Kenya
Amnesty International said on Thursday that no fewer than 16 people died in the previous day’s protests across Kenya as businesses and residents were left to clean up the devastation in the capital and beyond. Many businesses in downtown Nairobi, the epicentre of the anti-government protests were destroyed alongside burned-out buildings, smashed windows, looted shops. […]
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Makinde Renames The Polytechnic Ibadan After Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo
‎Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially renamed The Polytechnic Ibadan to Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, Ibadan, in honor of the institution’s pioneer rector and former Governor of the old Oyo State, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo. ‎ The announcement was made during a commendation service held at Obafemi Awolowo Stadium in Ibadan in honor of […]
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FG Puts Paramilitary Recruitment on Hold Indefinitely
The Federal Government has announced a shift in the commencement date for recruitment into paramilitary agencies under the Ministry of Interior, pushing the earlier scheduled date from June 26 to July 14, 2025. Reports that the announcement was made late Wednesday in a statement issued by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board […]
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Tragic Road Accident in Ife Leaves Three Feared Dead
A fatal accident occurred today, claiming the lives of three able men today along iyanfoworogi in Ile Ife at about 7:30 pm. According to the eye witness at the incident reported that the victims sustaining serious injury that led to their immediate death due to fatal motorcycle clash with a car alighting from ondo state […]
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Kano govt declares public holiday for Islamic New Year
The Kano State government has declared Thursday, June 26, 2025, as public holiday to mark the Islamic calendar — 1447 After Hijrah (AH) The announcement was made in a statement signed by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, on Tuesday,June 25, 2025. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, in a warm […]
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Osun LG Chairmen, Councillors Present Appeal Court Judgement to AGF, Demand Full Enforcement
Elected Local Government Chairmen and Councillors in Osun State have formally presented a certified true copy (CTC) of the June 13, 2025, Appeal Court judgment to the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), urging the Federal Government to recognize and enforce their electoral victory. Acting through their legal representatives, MIKE […]
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UPDATED: Obedients, ADA Top INEC’s List of 110 Political Associations Seeking Registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday released the list of 110 associations seeking registration as political parties, revealing several irregularities in the submissions. Among the proposed parties is the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), reportedly backed by a coalition of high-profile politicians including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and former […]
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Nigeria will overcome poverty, insecurity, Corruption — Fagboyo
Margaret Fagboyo, a development expert and former aide to ex-Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi, has said Nigeria would rise beyond poverty, insecurity and corruption. Fagboyo spoke in a statement made available to on Wednesday, after an event to mark her 50th birthday. Her remarks come as the country battles with high inflation (which stood at […]
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The Untold Stories of Nigerian Widows
As Nigerians join the rest of the world to mark the 2025 International Widows Day (IWD), it is important for stakeholders to recognise the impediments—discrimination, poverty, and social isolation that are placed against women who lose their husbands in the country. From being made to undergo barbaric ritual practices to being disposed of joint property […]
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NYSC denies service extension for corper who criticized Tinubu
The National Youth Service Corps has denied extending the service year of a Lagos corper, Rita  Uguamaye, also known as Raye, for criticizing the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Raye became an Internet sensation following her public criticism of the present administration, which she described as worsening economic conditions. Uguamaye had, in a viral video […]
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Osun youths protest alleged politicization of confab list
Youths in Osun State, under the banner of the Coalition of Concerned Nigerian Citizens, CCNC, on Tuesday staged a protest against the Commissioner for Youth Development, Moshood Olagunju, over alleged politicization of the National Youth Conference delegate list. The protesters, who assembled at the Ministry of Youth and Sports in Osogbo, alleged that despite their […]
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President Tinubu receives Queen Mary of Denmark at State House
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, received Queen Mary Elizabeth of Denmark at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday. The monarch, who paid a courtesy visit to the President, was welcomed at the President’s official residence within the State House. Queen Elizabeth was accompanied by the Danish Ambassador to Nigeria, […]
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53 suspects arrested over Benue, Plateau killings- IG
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, said no fewer than 53 suspects have been arrested in connection with the recent wave of deadly attacks in Benue and Plateau states that claimed dozens of lives and left several others injured or displaced. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, Egbetokun described the June 13 massacre in […]
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Wife Dies, Husband Survives in Fatal Ibadan Road Crash
IBADAN: A fatal accident that occurred at an early hour of today (Tuesday) along the Soka axis of the Ibadan-Lagos Expressway, claiming the lives of multiple commuters and leaving several others injured. The crash, which involved four trailers, four Micra cars, and one Toyota Camry, unfolded when a trailer attempting to reverse out of an […]
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SDP suspends national chairman Gabam, auditor, youth leader
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has approved the immediate suspension of the National Chairman of the Party, Shehu Gabam, along with two members of the National Working Committee (NWC), Nnadi Clarkson, National Auditor, and Chukwuma Uchechukwu, National Youth Leader, over allegations of gross financial misconduct, embezzlement, misappropriation and diversion […]
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9 countries with nuclear weapons in the world
Since the first atomic bomb was developed in 1945, only a small number of countries have acquired nuclear weapons. Concerns about the spread of these weapons led to the signing of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in 1968, which aimed to prevent further proliferation. At the time, only a few states had nuclear capabilities. However, […]
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Osun LG crisis: The issues, politics and intrigues
The current controversy over the control for power and governance at the Local Government level in Osun State, took a different dimension on Thursday, with an open letter by eight of the nine federal lawmakers from the state to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, inviting him to intervene over what they call the “continuous withholding of the […]
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Man dies in Abuja hotel after sex romp with mistress
A man identified as Mr. Louis Nwachukwu, has been found dead in a hotel located in the Mpape area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja. The deceased is reportedly an employee of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN.  Mr. Nwachukwu had checked into the hotel with a woman named Miss Helen Raymond before his […]
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ALGON Speaks On Nominating Wamakko As President Tinubu’s Running Mate For 2027
The Sokoto State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has dissociated itself from a recent proposal suggesting the nomination of Senator Aliyu Wamakko (APC – Sokoto North) as the vice-presidential candidate for President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 general elections. Reports shows that this clarification was provided in a statement released […]
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FG to raise N100bn with fresh bond issuance
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) through the Debt Management Office (DMO) has offered green bonds valued at N100 billion for subscription at N1,000 per unit. The DMO announced the offer on its Twitter handle yesterday. DMO explained that the latest offer consists of   a N50 billion   five-years re-opening bond due in April 2029 and […]
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Iran launches missiles at US bases in Qatar, Iraq
Iran has reportedly fired six missiles at US bases in Qatar and Iraq, retaliating the bombing of its nuclear sites by the US military. Explosions have been heard over Doha after Iran launched a missile attack on a US base in Qatar. “The operation of Iranian missiles against American bases located in Qatar and in […]
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