FG plans 5% tax on telecoms services, others
The proposed bill by Nigeria’s Federal Government, which introduces a five percent excise duty on telecommunications services, gaming, and betting activities, represents a significant shift in the country’s tax framework.…
Address Nigeria’s economic hardship, stop weaponising DSS, SERAP tells Tinubu
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to cease the “weaponisation” of security agencies, particularly the Department of State Services (DSS), and shift focus…
Reject World Bank advice or risk implosion, Nigerians tell Tinubu
The recent comments by the World Bank’s Senior Vice President, Indermit Gill, advising Nigerians to endure another 10 to 15 years of economic reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s administration have…
FCT police command denies unlawful arrest, detention of minor
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has responded to allegations regarding the arrest and unlawful detention of a minor by officers from the Kubwa Police Division, clarifying that these…
Assassination attempt on Israel’s PM as drone launched towards Netanyahu’s residence
A drone has been launched towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence in Caesarea, central Israel, his office said in a statement. The prime minister’s spokeswoman confirmed the attack, saying…
National Grid Collapses Again, Marking Third Breakdown In A Week
The repeated collapses of Nigeria’s national grid, including the third one in just a week, underscore the fragility of the country’s power infrastructure. The latest collapse on Saturday morning has…
Nigeria has the highest number of people living without electricity globally – Akinwunmi Adesina
Akinwunmi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), recently highlighted Nigeria’s critical energy challenge during the 90th birthday celebration of former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon. He…
Kebbi orders recovery of N2.1bn stolen orphan funds
The Kebbi State Government has established a committee to recover funds fraudulently withdrawn from the accounts of orphans, out of the N2.1 billion disbursed by the World Muslim League. This…
Breaking: ASP Killed In Lagos As Okada Riders Attack Police
An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) from the Lagos State Police Command who was killed in Agege during a confrontation with commercial motorcyclists (Okada riders). The police had responded to…
How African Leaders Contributed Money For Gen. Gowon After He Was Overthrown — Col. Dangiwa Umar
Colonel Abubakar Dangiwa Umar’s narration of the aftermath of General Yakubu Gowon’s overthrow highlights Gowon’s humility and modesty following his removal as Nigeria’s Head of State in 1975. Despite leading…