TIN Won’t Lead to Bank Account Freezes — FG
The Federal Government has dismissed widespread claims that bank accounts without a Tax Identification Number (TIN) will be frozen or automatically debited for tax purposes, assuring Nigerians that such reports are false and misleading. The clarification was issued on Friday by the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee under its public education initiative, “Fact Not Fear.” The committee described assertions […]
Sokoto Airstrike Targets Terrorists, Spares Civilians
The Sokoto State Government has confirmed that a joint military airstrike carried out by Nigerian and United States forces successfully targeted terrorist hideouts in the state, with no civilian casualties recorded. The operation, conducted earlier in the week, took place in Tangaza Local Government Area, a border community that has faced persistent security threats linked […]
Winter Storm Warning Issued as Heavy Snow Targets New York City and Tri-State Area
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued ahead of a powerful storm expected to bring significant snowfall to New York City and the broader Tri-State area from Friday evening into Saturday morning. The National Weather Service placed much of New York City, northern New Jersey, and southern Connecticut under the warning, forecasting what could be […]
Japan Approves Record Defense Budget to Expand Missiles and Unmanned Forces Amid China Tensions
Japan’s Cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen (about $58 billion) for the coming fiscal year, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s strike-back capabilities, coastal defenses, and unmanned weapons systems as regional security tensions intensify. The draft budget for fiscal year 2026, which begins in April, represents a […]
Turkish authorities say arrested suspected IS member was planning New Year’s attacks
Turkish authorities said Friday they have detained a suspected member of the extremist Islamic State group who was allegedly planning attacks targeting New Year’s celebrations. According to Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency, the suspect, Ibrahim Burtakucin, was apprehended during a joint operation by police and the National Intelligence Agency in the southeastern city of Malatya. Security […]
Nigeria Confirms US Airstrikes as Part of Joint Counter-Terrorism Efforts
Nigeria has officially confirmed that United States forces carried out airstrikes on terrorist locations in the country’s North West, following an announcement by US President Donald Trump that American troops had targeted Islamic State militants. In a statement released early Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the action was part of ongoing collaboration between […]
Keyamo Reshuffles NCAA Directors Amid Safety Concerns, Corruption Allegations
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has approved a reshuffle of top directors within the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), amid growing concerns over alleged corruption, regulatory lapses, and recent aircraft incidents. The changes affect critical safety departments of the aviation regulator and come days after reports surfaced alleging inefficiency and compromised […]
2026 Budgets Expose Sharp Divide in States’ Commitment to Education
As state governments roll out their 2026 appropriation bills, a new analysis shows a widening gap in how much Nigerian states are willing to invest in education. While Anambra, Enugu, Kano and Jigawa are committing significant portions of their budgets to the sector, many others remain far below national and international benchmarks. So far, 34 […]
Presidency Debunks Claims of Gbajabiamila’s Ouster as Tinubu’s Chief of Staff
The Presidency has firmly denied reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, with the Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola. In a statement on Thursday, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the report as “a fabrication by mischievous purveyors of fake news […]
US Forces Launch First ISIS Strike in Nigeria Under Trump Presidency
The United States has confirmed carrying out targeted military strikes against Islamic State (ISIS) fighters in northwestern Nigeria, following direct authorization from President Donald Trump and a request from Nigerian authorities. President Trump announced the operation on Thursday, describing it as a decisive response to continued attacks linked to the terror group. According to him, […]
