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Reps Release Certified True Copies of Four Tax Reform Bills

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Release Certified True Copies of Four Tax Reform Bills on Saturday night released the Certified True Copies (CTCs) of the four major tax reform laws following the circulation of unauthorised and misleading versions. The move, according to a statement is directed by the Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen, in collaboration with Senate President Godswill Akpabio, is aimed at restoring clarity, transparency, and public confidence in the legislative process. The statement signed by Akin […]

January 4, 2026

General

Prof. Suliaman Felicitates Sheikh Sholagberu on turbaning

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar O. Sulaiman, has congratulated Sheikh Abdulkadir Sholagberu on his turbaning as the first Malami Ubandoma of the Ilorin Emirate, describing the honour as historic and well-deserved. In a congratulatory message on Saturday, January 3, 2026, and issued by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri, Prof. Sulaiman said the conferment of the religious title by the Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu […]

January 4, 2026

World News

Cuba Condemns U.S. Military Action Against Venezuela, Pledges Full Support

By Chinedu Echianu The Cuban government has issued a strong condemnation of what it described as a U.S. military aggression against Venezuela. This is as Cuba declared its “absolute support and solidarity” with the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and its government. In a statement released in Havana on January 3, 2026, Cuba’s Revolutionary Government accused the United States of carrying out a “criminal act” that it said violates international law and the United Nations Charter. The statement backed remarks by […]

January 3, 2026

General

Ex Abia Gov Orji Hails Kalu’s Contribution to National Development

By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Abia State Governor, Theodore Orji, has commended the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, for his exceptional performance and contributions to national development. Orji, who represented Abia Central Senatorial District in the 8th and 9th National Assemblies, made the remarks when Kalu paid him a New Year courtesy visit at his residence in Umuahia. He praised the Deputy Speaker’s legislative efforts and stressed that the development of Abia State remains a collective responsibility […]

January 3, 2026

Politics

Wike Dismisses Rivers Crisis Claims, Says Political Reconciliation Gaining Ground

By sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims of a deepening political crisis in Rivers State, saying reconciliation and unity are steadily taking shape across political divides. Speaking during a thank-you visit to Okrika Local Government Area on Saturday, the former Rivers State governor said long-standing political rivalries were easing and that engagement in the state was no longer defined by factional boundaries. Wike said the current political alignment in Rivers was […]

January 3, 2026

Politics

Ikpeazu Hails Deputy Speaker Kalu as ‘Rising Star’ of South East

By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has described the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, as a “rising star from the South East,” praising his growing national influence, maturity, and legislative impact. Ikpeazu spoke on Friday when Kalu paid him a New Year courtesy visit at his country home in Umuobiakwa, Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State. Recalling their long-standing relationship, the former governor said they weathered several difficult moments together […]

January 3, 2026

Uncategorized

PTAD Disburses ₦55.9bn as Pensions, Arrears in December 2025

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has disbursed a total of ₦55.9 billion as monthly pensions, outstanding arrears to eligible pensioners under the Defined Benefits Scheme (DBS) for December 2025. According to PTAD, the payment includes ₦13.41 billion for monthly pensions across all pension departments, including diaspora pensioners, while ₦42.50 billion was paid as pension arrears. The arrears covered outstanding obligations arising from the ₦32,000 pension increment, the 10.66 per cent and 12.95 per cent pension increases, […]

January 3, 2026

Economy

SEC to Prioritise Long-term Capital to Bridge Infrastructure Gap

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it is prioritising the mobilisation of long-term capital to bridge Nigeria’s infrastructure and sectoral gap. This is while it is streamlining regulatory frameworks and facilitating the issuance of innovative financial instruments to channel disciplined capital into productive sectors of the economy. This was disclosed by the Director-General of the SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, in a New Year message issued in Abuja. Agama said in 2026, the Commission will facilitate the […]

January 3, 2026

Economy

I Resigned as Finance Minister to Protect the Office – Kemi Adeosun

By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, says her resignation from the cabinet of late President Muhammadu Buhari in September 2018 was a principled decision taken to protect the Office of the Minister of Finance and safeguard her personal integrity. Adeosun made the clarification on Friday while speaking on a Natuonal Television, where she addressed issues surrounding her exemption from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). According to her, stepping aside was necessary to enable her pursue legal […]

January 3, 2026