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NOUN Student Dies After Collapsing During Exam in Lagos

A student of the National Open University of Nigeria, Michael Coker, died after he suddenly collapsed during an examination at the institution’s Victoria Island study centre in Lagos last Tuesday. It was gathered from students and eyewitnesses that Coker reportedly…

Operation Whirl Stroke Troops Thwart Kidnap Attempt, Rescue 24 Passengers in Benue

The troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have foiled a kidnapping attempt along the Otukpo–Enugu expressway in Benue State and rescued 24 passengers who were traveling from Jos, Plateau State, to Ibadan in Oyo State on Monday night. This was disclosed…

Clerk of National Assembly Can Resolve Tax Law Discrepancies — Expert

Mr Agabaidu Jideani, a legislative expert, says there are constitutional safeguards which allows the Clark of the National Assembly to correct identified discrepancies between a passed bill and an Act as signed by the President. He said this during an…

Forgery Of Tinubu’s Tax Reform Law Is An Act Of Treason Against The Nigerian People – Atiku 

Forgery Of Tinubu’s Tax Reform Law Is An Act Of Treason Against The Nigerian People – Atiku The illegal and unauthorized alterations made to Nigeria’s tax legislation after passage by the National Assembly represents a brazen act of treason against…

We’re Working With TikTok, Facebook, X to Remove Terrorists’ Accounts – FG

The Federal Government has disclosed that Nigerian security agencies are working with major social media companies to identify and take down accounts used by terrorists and criminal groups to promote their activities and raise funds. Director-General of the National Counter…

From 2026, Your NIN Is Your Tax ID, CAC Number for Businesses — FIRS Explains

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced that the National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission has automatically become the Tax Identification Number for individual Nigerians. The clarification was made in a public awareness campaign…

NCAA Threatens to Sanction Airlines Over Persistent Flight Delays, Poor Passenger Care

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has threatened to sanction domestic airlines over persistent flight delays and failure to provide adequate passenger care. This was disclosed by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu in…

BREAKING!!! U.S. Suspends Visa Issuance For Nigerians, 18 Other Countries 

The U.S. Department of State announced that, effective January 1, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. EST, it will partially suspend the issuance of certain visas to nationals of 19 countries, in accordance with Presidential Proclamation 10998, titled “Restricting and Limiting the…

Ebonyi First Lady Facilitates Release Of 25 Convicted Inmates, Pays ₦20m fine

A total of 25 indigent inmates have been released from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, following the payment of N20.041 million in fines facilitated by the wife of the state governor, Mrs. Uzoamaka Nwifuru. The released…

BREAKING!!! US Monitors Nigeria with Surveillance Flights After Trump Threats 

The United States has intensified its security watch on Nigeria following recent threats by US President Donald Trump. New intelligence flights have reportedly been conducted over different parts of the country, raising fresh attention around Nigeria’s worsening security situation and…