FG Unveils 50 Tax Exemptions for Low-Income Earners, Small Businesses
Nigeria’s new tax reform laws, set to take effect from January 1, 2026, will introduce 50 tax exemptions and relief aimed at easing the financial burden on low-income earners, average taxpayers, and small businesses a major step toward reshaping the nation’s fiscal landscape. Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr. Taiwo […]
Obi Urges Diplomacy After Trump’s Threat to Nigeria
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, who threatened potential military action against Nigeria over alleged persecution of Christians. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Obi described Trump’s comments as “alarming” and urged both countries to pursue diplomatic engagement to prevent a crisis. “The recent pronouncement by […]
Wike Dismisses Rift Rumours, Says He’s Not Friends with Makinde
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has debunked claims that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde is nursing a presidential ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing such reports as baseless and unfounded. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Monday, the former Rivers State Governor clarified that any disagreement between him and Makinde was not personal but rather tied […]
Experts Call for Local Food Systems to Drive Africa’s Development
Experts and policymakers have called for a renewed focus on homegrown food systems as the cornerstone of Africa’s sustainable development and long-term transformation. Speaking at the 2025 Changemakers Conference, organised by Sahel Consulting Agriculture & Nutrition in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, Heifer International, and GIZ, participants stressed the need to move beyond short-term agricultural interventions and embrace resilient, people-centred, and impact-driven food systems. With the […]
Man Charged with 10 Counts of Attempted Murder After Mass Stabbing on U.K. Train
British police have charged a 32-year-old man with multiple counts of attempted murder following a mass stabbing aboard a train in eastern England that left 11 people injured, two of them critically. The suspect, Anthony Williams, from Peterborough, was arrested on Saturday night at Huntingdon Station after reports of multiple stabbings aboard a train traveling […]
Judge Extends Order Blocking Trump from Deploying National Guard to Portland
A federal judge on Sunday extended her order preventing President Donald Trump from deploying National Guard troops to Portland, prolonging a high-stakes legal fight over the president’s authority to use military force in U.S. cities. Following a three-day trial last week, U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut issued a preliminary injunction barring the deployment of National […]
‘Good Morning America’ Celebrates 50 Years on Air
Nearly half a century after its debut reshaped American morning television, ABC’s “Good Morning America” marked its 50th anniversary on Monday, November 3, 2025, with a nod to its historic beginnings and enduring connection to viewers across generations. On the same date in 1975, co-anchors David Hartman and Nancy Dussault greeted audiences with the now-iconic […]
Kwankwaso Urges U.S. to Offer Tech Aid, Not Threats
Former Kano State governor and 2023 NNPP presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has called on the United States to assist Nigeria with advanced security technology rather than issue threats that could deepen divisions in the country. Reacting to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks designating Nigeria as a “country of particular concern,” Kwankwaso said the […]
FG Launches GPS Dialogue to Bridge Policy and Business for Inclusive Growth
The Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, has launched the maiden edition of the Government–Private Sector (GPS) Dialogue Series, a new platform aimed at deepening collaboration between policymakers and business leaders to promote inclusive economic growth. Held at Radisson Blu, Ikeja, the inaugural edition themed “Finance and SME Growth Roundtable” brought together industry leaders, heads […]
INEC Chair Pledges Credible, Peaceful Anambra Poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its preparedness to conduct a credible and peaceful governorship election in Anambra State on Saturday, November 8, 2025. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), gave the assurance on Sunday during an inspection visit to the commission’s office in Awka, where he declared, “I won’t fail Nigerians.” Amupitan […]
