The Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed “4,000 personnel across the territory to ensure a peaceful Yelutide celebration.” The corps Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, according to a statement signed by the command spokesperson,…
Reforming Nigeria’s Tax System Requires Trust and Transparency By Peter Obi Recent reports concerning a tax cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Nigeria and France have generated understandable public concern. While international collaboration is not inherently objectionable, agreements relating to…
President Donald Trump has on Tuesday, signed a new Proclamation further restricting entry into the United States for nationals of countries deemed high-risk due to deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing. According to a White House fact sheet issued on…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has revoked the operational licences of Aso Savings and Loans Plc and Union Homes Savings and Loans Plc. Statement by Acting Director Corporate Communications of the bank, Hakama Sidi Ali said the action, taken under…
The Nigerian safety investigation bureau (NSIB) has launched a full investigation into an accident involving a cessna 172 belonging to skypower express which occurred at approximately 20:00 local time on Monday 16 december 2025, at Sam Mbakwe international cargo airport,…
By Anietie Ekong Over the weekend the internet was abuzz with the “news” that the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio had suddenly collapsed, rushed in an air ambulance and flown to London where he was admitted into the…
President Bola Tinubu has met with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress following plans by organised labour to stage a nationwide protest over unresolved demands. The meeting was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday night, the Special Adviser…
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has stated that the recent drop in power supply across the South-East is due to shortage of gas. In a statement by Emeka Ezeh, the Group Head, Corporate Communications of the EEDC, the…
By Ogochukwu Isioma The Osasere Osifo Prize for Academic Excellence has honoured Miss Odigie Adesuwa Jessica, the Overall Best Graduating Student of the University of Benin, at the recently concluded 51st Convocation Ceremony, with a cash prize of ₦500,000. Miss…
Benin jailed on Tuesday around 30 people, most of them soldiers, accused of links to a thwarted coup attempt this month, legal sources told AFP, while several mutineers are still on the run. Soldiers appeared on national television on December…
