Tax Reforms: Oyedele Acknowledges Errors, Vows Corrections
Taiwo Oyedele has acknowledged that Nigeria’s newly introduced tax reform laws contain errors, assuring that steps are underway to address the identified issues. Oyedele made the disclosure during a fireside chat at the 2026 annual conference of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Legal Practice, themed “From Policy to Practice: Making Sense of Nigeria’s New Tax […]
INEC Delays Nationwide Voter Revalidation Until After 2027 Polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission has postponed its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The decision was announced on Friday after a meeting between the Commission and Resident Electoral Commissioners. According to INEC, the exercise remains an important part of efforts to keep the national voter register accurate and credible, […]
Tinubu Admits Fuel Price Strain, Says Government Seeking Relief
President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the growing hardship Nigerians are facing as petrol prices continue to rise, while assuring citizens that his administration is working on measures to ease the pressure. Speaking on Friday during the inauguration of projects in Bayelsa State, Tinubu said he understands the public’s concerns over the rising cost of living. […]
US Tightens Visa Rules Over Alleged Religious Freedom Violations in Nigeria
The United States has begun enforcing new visa restrictions targeting individuals accused of violating religious freedom in Nigeria, in a move aimed at curbing global religious persecution. According to Mark Walker, the policy is already in effect and will be used to bar offenders from entering the country. “We have already executed on this policy, […]
Bwala Reveals Throat Surgery After Viral Al Jazeera Clash
Daniel Bwala, an aide to President Bola Tinubu, says he underwent throat surgery just days after his heated interview with Mehdi Hasan on Al Jazeera. Speaking on News Central’s 60 Minutes with Mr Kay, Bwala disclosed that the procedure took place eight days after the interview and said he has since recovered. “Eight days after […]
Artemis II Crew Safely Returns After Historic Moon Flyby
Four astronauts aboard Orion spacecraft safely returned to Earth on Friday, completing the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years and marking a major milestone for NASA’s lunar exploration program. The capsule splashed down off the coast of California after a successful re-entry through Earth’s atmosphere, ending a nearly 10-day mission that took […]
ADC Sets Up Convention Committee, Moves Ahead Despite Leadership Crisis
The African Democratic Congress faction led by former Senate President David Mark has unveiled a 22-member committee to coordinate its national convention scheduled for next Tuesday, despite an ongoing leadership dispute and objections from Independent National Electoral Commission. The convention planning committee will be chaired by former governor Liyel Imoke, with former Sokoto governor Aminu […]
Court to Hear Leadership Dispute in ADC on April 14
A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled April 14 to hear a suit filed by Nafiu Bala challenging the leadership of former Senate President David Mark in the African Democratic Congress. Bala is asking the court to stop Mark and his allies from acting as the party’s national officers. He insists he never resigned […]
Trump Warns Iran to Honor Ceasefire Terms Ahead of Planned Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects Iran to comply with what he described as agreed-upon ceasefire terms ahead of scheduled negotiations this weekend, warning that failure to do so could trigger large-scale U.S. military action. Trump announced that Vice President JD Vance, along with senior envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, will represent the […]
China Urges U.S. Probe Into Death of Researcher at University of Michigan
China has called on U.S. authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the death of a Chinese scientist who was found inside a university building in Michigan. The researcher, an assistant scientist at the University of Michigan, was discovered after falling from a significant height inside the George G. Brown Building, according to a university […]
