Police Arrest 22 Suspects, Recover Firearms, Others
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 22 suspects linked to armed robbery, kidnapping, banditry, car snatching, and drug trafficking in intelligence-led operations across several states. The operations, conducted by the Force Special Tactical Squad (STS), also recovered firearms, vehicles, motorcycles, and illicit substances. According to a statement by the Force Public Relations […]
House Orders Re-Gazetting of 2025 Tax Laws After Public Concerns
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has directed that four major tax reform laws passed in 2025 be re-gazetted. This became necessary following public concerns over how the bills were processed, assented to, and published. The affected laws are the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025; Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025; Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria […]
Army Boosts North-East Operations as Artillery Commander Visits OPHK
By Zainab Bakare The Commander Corps of Artillery (CCA), Major General John Adeyemo, has conducted an operational assessment visit to the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force, North-East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK). He also reaffirm the Nigerian Army’s commitment to defeating terrorism and stabilising the region. According to a statement by the Media Information […]
Presidency Denies Reports of Change in Chief of Staff
By Chinedu Echianu The Presidency has dismissed as false reports circulating on social media claiming that President Bola Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, with the Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola. In a statement issued on Thursday by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency describes the claim as a fabrication and urged […]
Victor Ochei Spreads Christmas Cheer, Calls for Unity and Hope
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, Victor Ochei, has sent warm Christmas greetings to Deltans, Nigerians at home and in the diaspora, and the entire sporting community, with special recognition for the nation’s tennis family. In his Christmas message, Ochei described the season as a powerful reminder of enduring values […]
Army Chief Vows to Defend Nigeria, Tackle Security Threats in 2026
By Zainab Bakare The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General, Waidi Shaibu has reaffirmed the Army’s determination to defend Nigeria’s territorial integrity and decisively tackle emerging security threats in 2026. In a Christmas and New Year message, Lieutenant General Shaibu said the military remains focused on strengthening its capacity to respond to security challenges across […]
Christmas: President Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Religious Freedom
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to embrace peace, tolerance and unity as Christians celebrate Christmas, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to religious freedom and national security. In his 2025 Christmas message issued on Wednesday, the President said the season goes beyond festivities and offers an opportunity to reflect on the birth of […]
NCPC Boss Urges Christians to Uphold Humility, Peace at Christmas
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has urged Christians to reflect the virtues of humility, love and peace during the Christmas season. In a Christmas message issued in Abuja on Wednesday and signed by the Commission’s spokesman, Celestine Toruka, Adegbite says the birth of Jesus […]
Christmas: Kalu Calls for Reflection, Unity, Prayers for Nigeria
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has described Christmas as a time for deep reflection on the birth of Jesus Christ and His enduring message of love, sacrifice, and hope for humanity. In a Christmas goodwill message issued on Wednesday,by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu extended […]
Akpabio Preaches peace, love, unity at Christmas
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Nigerians, particularly Christians, on the occasion of Christmas celebration, urging them to promote peace, love, and unity. In his Christmas message, signed on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio emphasised the importance of spreading love, kindness […]