FEC Approves 200 Electric Buses, Revamps Industry and Aviation
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a series of major projects across industry, trade, and aviation, including the purchase of 200 electric buses, adoption of the Nigerian Industrial Policy 2025, and key upgrades to airport infrastructure nationwide. Speaking to State House correspondents after Wednesday’s meeting, Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, John […]
FG to Enforce Mandatory Tax ID for Bank Accounts From January 2026
The Federal Government is set to begin strict enforcement of a major tax reform that will require all taxable Nigerians to possess a valid Tax Identification Number (TIN) before operating their bank accounts, starting January 1, 2026. The clarification was issued by the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo […]
ADC: Atiku–Obi Alliance Won’t Decide 2027 Race
The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, says the party is concerned that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State governor Peter Obi may not reach an agreement to run together on the ADC platform in the 2027 elections. Speaking on Friday during an interview on Arise News’ The […]
Tinubu’s 2027 Victory in Rivers Assured – Fubara
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has pledged total commitment to the All Progressives Congress (APC), assuring that President Bola Tinubu will secure an effortless victory in Rivers State during the 2027 general election. Speaking on Friday at the flag-off of the Rivers Airport Bypass project, Fubara announced that he had formally registered as a member […]
FG Opens Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road to Ease Holiday Traffic
The Federal Government has temporarily opened Section 1 of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, a 47-kilometre stretch linking Ahmadu Bello Way junction to Eleko village junction in Lagos State, to ease traffic congestion during the festive period. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, announced the development on Friday at an event in Lagos attended by government […]
Accused Charlie Kirk Killer Makes First In-Person Court Appearance
Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk, appeared in court in person for the first time on Thursday. Robinson was dressed in a button-down shirt and tie after a judge granted a request allowing him to wear civilian clothing during pretrial proceedings. His parents and brother were present in […]
DOJ Fails Again as Second Grand Jury Rejects Case Against Letitia James
For the second time in recent days, a federal grand jury in Virginia has declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on allegations of mortgage fraud. The decision came after the Department of Justice attempted to refile the case following the dismissal of an earlier prosecution by a federal judge, who ruled that […]
Lawsuit challenges the approval of an exploratory drilling program in Alaska
Conservation organizations and an Iñupiat-aligned group filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to block federal approval of an exploratory drilling program in the National Petroleum Reserve–Alaska, arguing the decision was rushed, improperly analyzed, and threatens caribou populations and critical Arctic habitat. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) last month approved a one-year exploration plan proposed […]
EFCC’s Anti-Corruption War Becoming Political — Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned that Nigeria’s anti-corruption campaign risks becoming a political witch-hunt. In a statement issued by his media office in Abuja on Thursday, Atiku said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other anti-graft agencies risk losing public trust unless they purge themselves of partisan influence. He cited the […]
Obi Blasts FG on Contractor Debts, Doubts Revenue Claims
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticised the federal government for failing to pay local contractors across the country, warning that the delays are worsening economic hardship for small and medium-sized businesses. Obi said recent images and reports of contractors protesting in Abuja and other parts of Nigeria reflect the strain […]
