FG Bans Cash Payments From 2026, Adopts Full Cashless Revenue System
The Federal Government will from January 1, 2026 enforce a full cashless system for all payments made to its ministries, departments and agencies, effectively banning cash transactions for government services. According to a document released yesterday by the Ministry of Finance, the move introduces a new mandatory e-receipt system, known as the Federal Treasury e-Receipt […]
End Digital Repression Now, Falana Tells FG
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has called on the Federal Government, state governors, and the first ladies of the 36 states to “immediately end digital repression” and uphold constitutional guarantees of freedom of expression, media freedom, and citizens’ digital rights. Falana made the call while presenting a paper titled “Press Freedom and Cybercrime Law in […]
Shettima Champions Nigeria’s Regional Leadership in Côte d’Ivoire
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to peace, stability, and regional cooperation across West Africa during the inauguration of Côte d’Ivoire’s President, Alassane Ouattara, in Abidjan. Representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the ceremony, Shettima congratulated Ouattara on his new mandate and expressed confidence in his leadership, assuring that Nigeria would continue to […]
Freed Niger Schoolchildren Arrive Minna as 115 Others Remain Captive
One hundred students abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, have been released after more than two weeks in captivity and handed over to the Niger State government on Monday. The children, looking visibly weak, were brought to Government House in Minna around 5:15 […]
Makinde Approves 13th-Month Salary, Clears LAUTECH Hospital Arrears
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the payment of 13th-month salary to workers for the seventh consecutive year and authorised the settlement of outstanding salaries and minimum wage arrears owed to staff of the LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso. Makinde made the announcement on Sunday while inaugurating the Governing Board of the LAUTECH Teaching Hospital […]
Hochul Clashes With Mayor-Elect Mamdani Over Plans to End Homeless Encampment Sweeps
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pushed back Sunday against Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s call to halt homeless encampment sweeps, as debate intensifies over how the incoming administration should address housing, immigration, and public safety challenges. The exchange comes as advocates urge Mamdani to go beyond ending encampment clearings and prioritize expanding access to affordable mass transit […]
Supreme Court Case Could Reshape Independent Federal Agencies as Trump Seeks Power to Remove FTC Commissioner
For more than a century, independent federal agencies have overseen U.S. monetary policy, financial markets, transportation systems, elections, product safety, and broadcast licensing — all intentionally insulated from direct White House control. But a major Supreme Court case set for argument on Monday could upend that structure and fundamentally reshape the modern federal government. The […]
ECOWAS Deploys Standby Force to Benin Following Coup Attempt
The ECOWAS Commission has ordered the immediate deployment of its standby force to the Republic of Benin after a failed coup attempt, the commission announced on Sunday. The decision, made following consultations among heads of state and government, aligns with Article 25(e) of the 1999 ECOWAS Protocol on Conflict Prevention, Management, Resolution, Peacekeeping, and Security. […]
Ooni of Ile-Ife Confers Yeye Asiwaju Title on Oluremi Tinubu
The Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has conferred the title Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodua on Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. The ceremony, held on Sunday at Afewonro Park, Enuwa Square, inside the Ooni’s Palace, marked the grand finale of the monarch’s 10th Coronation Anniversary celebrations. Traditional chiefs performed the rites according to Yoruba […]
Security Emergency: Army Freezes Retirements to Boost Manpower
The Nigerian Army has temporarily suspended statutory and voluntary retirements for certain officers in response to the nationwide security emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu. An internal memo dated December 3, signed by Maj. Gen. E. I. Okoro on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff, explained that the suspension aims to retain experienced personnel […]
