Customs Surpasses 2025 Revenue Target by ₦697bn
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it collected ₦7.281 trillion in 2025, surpassing its revenue target of ₦6.584 trillion by ₦697 billion, even as it identified systemic bottlenecks slowing trade at Nigerian ports. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this during the International Customs Day celebration and the official launch of the […]
2027 Election: ADC Lacks Clear Policy Alternatives – Dogara
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has failed to present clear alternatives to the reforms being implemented by the Federal Government. This is as he warns that the opposition party may not be taken seriously ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dogara, a […]
Enugu Airport Concession to Drive Southeast Growth, Boost Investor Confidence – ICRC
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) says the concession of Akanu Ibiam International Airport is set to drive Southeast economic growth and boost investor confidence. Director-General of the ICRC, Dr. Jobson Ewalefoh, who stated this said the project aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Dr. Ewalefoh in a statement he […]
Police Foil Early-Morning Armed Robbery in Abuja, Recover Weapons, Vehicle
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has foiled an early-morning armed robbery attack on motorists in the Kado area of Abuja. The police in a statement on Sunday by it Spokesperson Josephine Adeh says it also recovered weapons and other exhibits after a gun duel with the suspects. She says the […]
Minority Caucus Warns House Against Ignoring Interim Report on Tax Law
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman of the Minority Caucus Ad-hoc Committee on Tax Laws, Afam Victor Ogene, has warned that dismissing the caucus’ interim report on alleged alterations to the Tax Reform Acts could encourage impunity and undermine the independence of the National Assembly. Ogene’s comments came after the House Deputy Spokesperson, Philip Agbese, reportedly […]
Akwa Ibom Monarchs Endorse Tinubu, Akpabio, Eno for 2027
By Anayo Akwitti Traditional rulers in Akwa Ibom State have thrown their weight behind President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Governor Umo Eno, pledging support for their re-election ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement came at the weekend at a special rally held at the Ikot Ekpene Township Stadium, where […]
NDIC, EFCC Strengthen Partnership to Recover Bank Assets
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reaffirmed its commitment to working with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to recover assets and debts from failed banks and prosecute individuals responsible for bank failures. NDIC Managing Director, Thompson Sunday, made this known during a courtesy visit by NDIC management to EFCC […]
APC Mourns Death of Popular Supporter, ‘Ada Buhari’
By Sulyman Gobir The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed deep shock and sadness over the death of Miss Chika Okparaeke, a social media influencer widely known as “Ada Buhari.” In a statement on Saturday, the party describes Okparaeke as a vibrant and dedicated supporter whose passion for the APC and its progressive ideals was […]
Deputy Senate President Backs Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election
By Anayo Akwitti The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has called for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027 for the full implementation of his comprehensive reform agenda for the positive transformation of the country. Senator Barau spoke on Saturday at the 2026 National Summit of Former Legislators, with the theme: […]
Ex Nigerian Lawmakers Endorse President Tinubu for 2027
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former members of Nigeria’s National Assembly have formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu as their sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election. They also urged the constitutional entrenchment of rotational presidency as a tool for national stability and unity. The resolutions on Saturday emerged from the 2026 National Summit of the National Forum […]