Akpabio Withdraws All Defamation Suits, Ending Months-Long Legal Battles
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has ordered the withdrawal of all pending defamation lawsuits he filed against several individuals, including Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, bringing an end to months of high-profile legal confrontations. Akpabio made the announcement on Thursday during a New Year Mass at Sacred Heart Parish in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, explaining that he was moved […]
Kogi Enacts Revenue Laws to Enhance Transparency and Earnings
Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has signed two new revenue laws designed to increase state income, improve tax transparency, and promote economic growth. The laws are the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (Establishment) Law, 2025 and the Kogi State Taxes and Levies (Approved List for Collection) Law, 2025. Speaking during the signing on Thursday, Governor Ododo said the […]
U.S. Southern Command Sinks Suspected Narco-Trafficking Vessels, Coast Guard Searches for Survivors
U.S. Southern Command said it targeted a convoy of three vessels in international waters late last month, resulting in the deaths of several suspected “narco-terrorists” and prompting a search-and-rescue operation for survivors. According to a statement posted on X, the strikes took place on Dec. 30 in undisclosed international waters in the Eastern Pacific. U.S. […]
Zohran Mamdani Sworn In as New York City’s Mayor, Making History at City Hall Station
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as mayor of New York City just after midnight Thursday, taking the oath of office at a historic, decommissioned subway station beneath Manhattan. Mamdani, a Democrat, became the first Muslim mayor of the nation’s largest city, placing his hand on a Quran as he took the oath. The private ceremony […]
Jack Smith Says Evidence Against Trump Met ‘Beyond a Reasonable Doubt’ Standard, Denies Political Motive
Former special counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers in a closed-door deposition earlier this month that he pursued criminal charges against President Donald Trump only after concluding his office had “proof beyond a reasonable doubt” in both the 2020 election interference case and the classified documents case. According to a transcript of the deposition released Wednesday […]
New Tax Regime: FIRS Rebrands as Nigeria Revenue Service
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has officially rebranded as the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), unveiling a new corporate identity in line with Nigeria’s transition to a new tax regime set to commence today, January 1, 2026. The rebranding marks the beginning of a new era in the country’s revenue administration, as the NRS formally replaces the now-defunct FIRS. […]
Peter Obi Defects to ADC, Sets Sights on 2027 Elections
Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has officially defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), announcing his decision on Wednesday at an event held at Nike Lake Resort in Enugu. The event drew key political figures, including ADC National Chairman David Mark, as well as party leaders and stakeholders. Obi described the move as part of a broader effort […]
Governor Bala Mohammed Rejects Pressure to Join APC
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has firmly rejected attempts to coerce him into joining the All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that political alignment must be voluntary. He made the remarks on Wednesday at the Government House, Bauchi, following the assent to the 2026 Appropriation Bill. Governor Mohammed warned that using federal power to intimidate opposition […]
NANS Declares January 14 Nationwide Protest Over New Tax Laws
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced plans to hold a nationwide protest on January 14, 2026, over the implementation of the newly introduced tax reform laws, warning that the policy could deepen economic hardship for students and millions of Nigerians. In a statement issued on Wednesday, NANS President, Comrade Olushola Oladoja, expressed […]
NYPD Unveils Expanded Security Plan for New Year’s Eve in Times Square
Security preparations are underway for New Year’s Eve in Times Square, as the New York City Police Department outlined an extensive plan to protect millions of revelers expected to gather for the midnight countdown and iconic ball drop. City officials anticipate one of the largest crowds of the year at the “Crossroads of the World,” […]
