Tinubu Stands Firm on Tax Reforms, Declares “Old Methods Must Go”
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to tax reforms, describing them as vital for modernizing Nigeria’s economy. Speaking during a presidential media chat on Monday, Tinubu stressed the need to replace outdated colonial-era tax systems with reforms that align with contemporary economic realities. “Tax reform is here to stay. We cannot continue to […]
FG Declares Victory Over Lakurawa Terrorist Group After Military Campaign
The Federal Government has officially announced that Nigeria is now free from the Lakurawa terrorist group following a successful military offensive that forced the group to retreat into Mali. The announcement was made by Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, during a press briefing in Gusau, Zamfara State, on Sunday. Matawalle confirmed that the […]
Former US Marine Pilot Daniel Duggan to Be Extradited to the US Over Alleged Illegal Training of Chinese Aviators
Former US Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan will be extradited from Australia to the United States to face allegations that he unlawfully trained Chinese military pilots. The decision marks the culmination of Duggan’s nearly two-year legal battle to remain in Australia. Australian Attorney General Mark Dreyfus approved the extradition on Monday. In a statement, Dreyfus […]
New Zealand Rejects Cook Islands Proposal for Separate Passport, Ties It to Full Independence
New Zealand has rejected a proposal by the Cook Islands to introduce a separate passport for its citizens while retaining New Zealand citizenship. Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown had advocated for the measure “to recognise our own people,” but New Zealand clarified that such a move would only be possible if the Cook Islands […]
Trump Denies “Ceding Presidency” to Elon Musk Amid Growing Speculation
United States President-elect Donald Trump dismissed claims that he has “ceded the presidency” to billionaire Elon Musk, addressing the issue during a speech in Arizona. Trump praised Musk but unequivocally stated, “And no, he’s not taking the presidency,” calling the rumors another “hoax” propagated by political opponents. The comments follow Musk’s increasingly visible role in […]
Suspect in Custody After Woman Set on Fire and Killed on Brooklyn Subway
A person of interest is in custody, and charges are pending after a horrifying incident on Sunday morning where a woman was set on fire aboard a subway train in Brooklyn, resulting in her death. The NYPD responded to the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway station shortly before 7:30 a.m. after receiving a report of a […]
PDP Blames Tinubu’s Administration for Stampedes That Claimed 67 Lives
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has blamed the recent stampedes that resulted in over 67 fatalities on the “misery, poverty, and hunger” afflicting Nigerians under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. On Wednesday, over 35 people, mostly children, lost their lives during a stampede at a funfair in Ibadan, Oyo State. Similar tragedies occurred on Saturday during […]
FG Lifts Five-Year Mining Ban in Zamfara, Cites Security Improvements
The Federal Government has lifted the five-year ban on mining activities in Zamfara State, attributing the decision to significant improvements in the region’s security. Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, announced the policy shift during a press briefing on Sunday, with his spokesperson, Segun Tomori, confirming the development. “The Federal Government has lifted the […]
Deji Adeyanju Advocates for Minimum N250,000 Salary for Nigerian Lawyers
Human rights activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju has called for improved remuneration for lawyers in Nigeria to address the nation’s harsh economic realities. In a statement shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, December 21, Adeyanju asserted that no lawyer should earn less than ₦250,000 as a basic salary, excluding other benefits. He […]
Atiku Abubakar Criticizes 2025 Budget, Labels It “Inadequate and Unsustainable”
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized Nigeria’s proposed 2025 national budget, describing it as inadequate to tackle the country’s pressing structural issues. In a statement issued on Sunday, Atiku expressed concerns over the N48 trillion budget, which includes a revenue projection of N35 trillion and a deficit exceeding N13 trillion. He labeled the fiscal […]
