An unspecified number of travellers were reportedly killed on Saturday after a suspected bomb explosion along the Yar’Tasha–Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.The state Police Public Relations Officer, Yazid Abubakar, was quoted by Daily Post as…
The U.S. military airstrikes in northwest Nigeria marked a dramatic escalation in the fight against violent groups in Sokoto State, with President Donald Trump confirming that American forces struck terrorist positions in coordination with Nigerian authorities. The operation, conducted on…
In a dramatic turn of events, the former Attorney General of Nigeria, Abubakar Malami, now finds himself at the center of a corruption storm he once directed against others. Facing serious charges from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),…
In a firm declaration, the federal government has reiterated that the planned rollout of President Bola Tinubu’s new tax reform laws will commence on January 1, 2026, dismissing recent calls for postponement amid growing public controversy. During a press briefing…
In a bold statement, renowned Islamic cleric Dr. Ahmad Abubakar Mahmud Gumi popularly known as Sheikh Gumi has voiced strong objections to the recent airstrikes conducted by the United States in north-western Nigeria, calling them a potential threat to national…
On December 25, 2025, President Donald Trump announced via his Truth Social account that U.S. forces had conducted airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) militants in northwest Nigeria. This operation, carried out at the request of the Nigerian government, aimed to…
United States President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that American forces had carried out deadly airstrikes against Islamic State terrorists operating in northwestern Nigeria. He warned that further attacks would follow if the group continued killing Christians. In a statement…
At least five worshippers were killed when a bomb exploded inside a crowded mosque in Borno State, police have confirmed.Police spokesman Nahum Daso said the blast occurred during evening prayers at the Gamboru market in Maiduguri, the state capital, leaving…
A fire broke out at about 5 p.m. on Wednesday on the fourth floor of the Great Nigeria Insurance House on Martins Street, Lagos Island, before spreading to other floors of the building.The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced that the National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission will now automatically serve as the Tax Identification Number (TIN) for individual Nigerians.The clarification was made in a public…
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, 2025, as public holidays to mark the Christmas and Boxing Day celebrations. It also announced Thursday, January 1, 2026, as a public holiday for the New Year. The…
The Federal Government, through the National Automotive Design and Development Council, has announced plans to formalise Nigeria’s vehicle recycling market and consequently introduce a new fee. Director-General Joseph Osanipin said the policy will turn old, abandoned vehicles into an economic…
The Presidency has dismissed allegations of having clandestinely amended certain sections of the recently passed tax reform laws, saying that the process was conducted within the legally prescribed framework of the constitutional process. President Bola Tinubu recently signed four bills…
It is becoming clearer by the day that President Bola Tinubu’s route to 2027 is paved, not with people’s votes, but with power play. Coming from a government that has presided over a reduction of purchasing power to its lowest…
President Bola Tinubu on Friday presented the ₦58.18 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly. He pledged that 2026 will usher in a decisive move toward tighter budget discipline and a governance framework firmly focused…