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 […]
Groups Urge NLC, TUC to Declare General Strike Over New Tax Laws
By Chinedu Echianu A coalition of left-wing organisations has called on the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to declare a nationwide general strike to stop the implementation of new tax laws scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026. Operating under the banner of the Network of Abuja Left Groups, […]
Kado Heart Foundation Clinches Abdulrahman Taiwo Tournament Title
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Kado Heart Foundation emerged champions of the 4th Abdulrahman Taiwo Football Tournament after defeating Jahi FC 5–3 on penalties following a thrilling final at the Kado Football Pitch. The final ended 1–1 in regulation time, with Kado Heart Foundation taking a first-half lead before Jahi FC scored a late equaliser to force […]
Goronyo Praises Tinubu’s 2026 Budget, Focus on Security, Roads
By Sulyman Gobir The Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the 2026 Appropriation Bill. He described the budget as people-centred and responsive to the pressing needs of Nigerians, particularly in the critical areas of security and road infrastructure. “The significant budgetary allocation to security reflects the President’s unwavering […]