Zelenskyy names Ukraine’s head of military intelligence as his new chief of staff
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday appointed the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence as his new chief of staff, a move that comes as the U.S. leads a diplomatic push to end Russia’s nearly 4-year-old invasion. Announcing the appointment of Gen. Read more…
Sultanate council debunks report claiming Sultan fled after US airstrikes
The Sultanate Council has debunked a trending social media report alleging that the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, left the country following a purported United States airstrike in Sokoto. Debunking the social media reports,the Sultanate maintained that,”Sultan Read more…
Peter Obi to FG: You can’t achieve prosperity by taxing poverty
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has told the Federal Government that prosperity cannot be achieved by taxing the poor. Obi, in a statement posted on X on Friday, said sustainable economic and social Read more…
US Strikes: Defence Headquarters Moves Against Fleeing Terrorists
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says it has intensified proactive measures to thwart migration of fleeing terrorists to infiltrate communities across the country. Director of defence media operations Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja said the military high command was aware of terrorist Read more…
Kidnappers demand ₦450 million ransom to free Kwara traditional ruler, son, others
“The police and other security agencies are working round the clock to rescue abducted persons.” Kidnappers holding a traditional ruler in Kwara State, his son and some other residents of Ifelodun Local Government Area have demanded a total ransom of ₦450 Read more…
New tax law exposed
•Myths versus facts: Things you need to know about Nigeria Tax Act 2025 With the January 1, 2026 rollout of the new Nigeria Tax Act 2025, many Nigerians, particularly ordinary citizens, are battling uncertainty and confusion. To worsen the narrative, social media Read more…
Anthony Joshua’s driver charged to court, case adjourned
The police in Ogun State have charged Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver of the Nigerian-British boxer Anthony Joshua to court. On Thursday, the Ogun Police Command declared that the driver was in custody. DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the command’s Police Public Read more…
Nnewi community celebrates maiden edition of Ito Ogbo as over 300 octogenarians honoured
From Ijeoma John, Nnewi Nnewi community in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State has celebrated the elderly people while still alive from 80 years and above. The maiden event which was organized by the Nnewi Forum for Justice, Read more…
Venezuela has detained several Americans as tensions with US rise
Venezuelan security forces have detained at least five Americans in recent months as the US has built a pressure campaign against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, a US official familiar with the matter told CNN. The circumstances of the individual cases Read more…
Convert to Islam or die — ISWAP burns down Christian village in Adamawa Nigeria
A security expert, Brant Philip, disclosed this on Thursday in a viral video released by the terrorists. This comes as ISWAP burned down a Christian village in Adamawa State. The Islamic State of West Africa Province, ISWAP, has continued to Read more…
PDP’s bleeding continues as Plateau gov joins APC
Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, is set to formally join the All Progressives Congress (APC) today. Ahead of the formal defection, he had tendered his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in a December 29 letter addressed to the Read more…
Pope: Start today to build a year of peace
At his first Angelus greeting of 2026, Pope Leo urges everyone to “build a year of peace, by disarming our hearts and refraining from every form of violence.” Greeting around 40,000 people gathered in Saint Peter’s Square on the first Read more…
Zelenskyy names Ukraine’s head of military intelligence as his new chief of staff
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday appointed the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence as his new chief of staff, a move that comes as the U.S. leads a diplomatic push to end Russia’s nearly 4-year-old invasion. Announcing the appointment of Gen. Read more…
Peter Obi to FG: You can’t achieve prosperity by taxing poverty
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has told the Federal Government that prosperity cannot be achieved by taxing the poor. Obi, in a statement posted on X on Friday, said sustainable economic and social Read more…
New tax law exposed
•Myths versus facts: Things you need to know about Nigeria Tax Act 2025 With the January 1, 2026 rollout of the new Nigeria Tax Act 2025, many Nigerians, particularly ordinary citizens, are battling uncertainty and confusion. To worsen the narrative, social media Read more…
Venezuela has detained several Americans as tensions with US rise
Venezuelan security forces have detained at least five Americans in recent months as the US has built a pressure campaign against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, a US official familiar with the matter told CNN. The circumstances of the individual cases Read more…
AFCON 2025: Nigeria beat Uganda 3-1 to finish group stage unbeaten
Nigeria maintained their perfect record at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-1 victory over Uganda in their final Group C match at the Fez Stadium in Morocco on Tuesday. Paul Onuachu opened the scoring in the 28th Read more…
Anthony Joshua accident: Tinubu gives update after conversation with boxer
President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigerian-British heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua is receiving the best treatment in Nigeria following an accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Monday. President Tinubu disclosed this in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Read more…
BREAKING: AFCON 2025: Super Eagles thrash Tunisia 3-2 to qualify for Round of
Nigeria have qualified for the last 16 of the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a 3-2 victory over Tunisia on Saturday night.The Super Eagles began their tournament with a narrow 2-1 win over Tanzania on Tuesday.And they came Read more…
AFCON 2025 Countdown: Osimhen arrives as Super Eagles camp goes full house
Victor Osimhen’s arrival means head coach Eric Chelle now has his full complement of players as Nigeria enters the final phase of build-up for the tournament in Morocco. Nigeria’s preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations received a major Read more…
Peter Obi to FG: You can’t achieve prosperity by taxing poverty
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has told the Federal Government that prosperity cannot be achieved by taxing the poor. Obi, in a statement posted on X on Friday, said sustainable economic and social Read more…
New tax law exposed
•Myths versus facts: Things you need to know about Nigeria Tax Act 2025 With the January 1, 2026 rollout of the new Nigeria Tax Act 2025, many Nigerians, particularly ordinary citizens, are battling uncertainty and confusion. To worsen the narrative, social media Read more…
CRC moves to strengthen grievance redress mechanism in Anambra Board of Internal Revenue
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Civil Rights Concern (CRC) and partners last week held a meeting to review the assessment report of Anambra State Board of Internal Revenue (BIR) Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM). The meeting aimed at strengthening the grievance redress mechanism Read more…
Tinubu says 2026 ‘Robust Phase’ of growth, vows to slash inflation below 15%, crush terrorists
President Bola Tinubu herald the New Year with a bold declaration that 2026 ushers in a “more robust phase of economic growth” for Nigeria, spotlighting record GDP expansion, tamed inflation, booming stocks, and relentless security offensives against terrorists. In his New Read more…
Electoral Act Amendments: Reps raise campaign spending limits, make BVAS, electronic transmission compulsory
The House of Representatives has doubled or tripled campaign spending limits for candidates while approving strict provisions on voter accreditation, result transmission and sanctions for electoral officers. The House of Representatives has approved a significant increase in campaign spending limits for candidates Read more…
FAMILY OF LATE BISHOP CRIES OUT FOR HELP
By Don Peter Okoro Confusion and anxiety have gripped the ancient kingdom of Ozubulu Ekwusigo LGA of Anambra State over the Community’s refusal to bury one of their own in his own compound. The story of Bishop Emmanuel Nwadioramma the Read more…
PDP suspends guber candidate, Ezenwafor over alleged compromise during Anambra election
The Peoples Democratic Party, Anambra State chapter, has suspended its candidate in the just-concluded governorship election, Mr. Jude Ezenwafor. Ezenwafor was at the Light House, Awka, the seat of government of the state, congratulating the governor of the state, Prof. Read more…
Sorry Trump, we’re not ready
United States President, Donald Trump, has served notice of getting his military stomp Nigeria, gun-a-blazing. By air strikes or raw land infantry invasion, the US military will test their established military efficiency in Nigeria. Mission? To stop the killing of Read more…