President Bola Tinubu has signed into law four major tax reform bills, signaling what he described as a bold new era in Nigeria’s economic governance. The signing ceremony, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, was attended by top government officials, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas.
The Kaduna State Government has sharply rebuked former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who claimed that projects recently inaugurated by President Bola Tinubu in Kaduna were initiated during his tenure. In a statement released by Ibraheem Musa, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Uba Sani, the state described El‑Rufai’s assertion as a “bare‑faced lie” and accused him of
Former US President Donald Trump has insisted that recent joint military strikes by the United States and Israel dealt a devastating blow to Iran’s nuclear programme, claiming it has been set back “decades.” The strikes came during a deadly 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel, marking their most intense confrontation to date. During the conflict,
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has acknowledged receiving 110 letters of intent from political associations seeking registration ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. According to INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, 104 of these applications have been officially acknowledged, while the remaining six—submitted more recently—will be processed within the week. Addressing journalists during a regular
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified that the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), a new political movement seeking registration, has not yet met the legal requirements to become a political party. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr. Sam Olumekun, said while the
Former Kaduna State Governor and ex-Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nasir El-Rufai, has offered a scathing critique of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, particularly targeting the quality and structure of his ministerial cabinet. During a recent appearance on Arise News, El-Rufai expressed disappointment over what he described as a bloated team of ministers lacking the expertise needed
Nigeria’s Federal Government generated ₦6.9 trillion in revenue between January and April 2025, marking a 40% increase from the ₦5.2 trillion recorded during the same period in 2024. This was disclosed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, during the second-quarter 2025 Citizens and Stakeholders Engagement Session held in
Despite speculation and political pressure from various quarters suggesting that President Bola Tinubu might replace Vice President Kashim Shettima on the 2027 ticket, insiders say the president is firmly committed to retaining him. Multiple names have been floated, such as Abdullaziz Yari, Nuhu Ribadu, Dr. Mohammed Bago, Senator Uba Sani, Inuwa Yahaya, and Yakubu Dogara,
The Kano State Police Command has confirmed that the recent explosion at a steel manufacturing facility was caused by military-grade unexploded ordnance (UXO) that was accidentally transported to the site, not a terrorist attack involving an improvised explosive device (IED), as was initially feared. The explosion occurred on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Yongxing Steel
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to meet with All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders as preparations intensify for the July 12 Local Government Elections. The strategic meeting, which will take place at the State House in Marina, is expected to bring together party leaders, elected and appointed officials, as well as all chairmanship and
