Author: Damilola Olufemi

As the Federal Government prepares to roll out its new tax reforms on January 1, 2026, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has cautioned that it will oppose any tax framework it considers distorted, falsified, or shaped by political interests. The labour union stressed that tax laws developed and enacted without the meaningful participation of workers would amount to an unfair and unjust system. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, made the position known in his Christmas message, urging the government to slow down and ensure that new tax legislation is properly developed through broad stakeholder engagement rather than hurried processes vulnerable to…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for an end to attacks against Christians in Nigeria, making the appeal during his Christmas message to Christians worldwide late Wednesday night. In his remarks, Netanyahu reflected on the historical and spiritual ties between Judaism and Christianity, describing them as closely connected Abrahamic faiths rooted in ancient Israel. While Christians celebrate Christmas as the birth of Jesus Christ, Jews continue to await the coming of the Messiah. Extending Christmas greetings, the Israeli leader criticised what he described as the persecution of Christians in different parts of the world. He pointed to Middle Eastern…

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to embrace peace, unity and religious tolerance as Christians across the country and around the world celebrate Christmas. In his 2025 Christmas goodwill message, the President congratulated Christians and prayed that the season would renew hope, love and goodwill among Nigerians. He described Christmas as a time for reflection on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and the message of salvation he preached as “Prince of Peace”. Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to safeguarding religious freedom and ensuring that Nigerians of all faiths are protected from violence and discrimination. He said all citizens,…

Nigerian Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has officially announced his move into Politics, revealing plans to align with the Accord Party (AP). The singer made the disclosure in a post on his X account on Tuesday, stating that he would be in Osun State on Wednesday to formally obtain his party membership card. “I will be live in Osun to pick up my @AccordPartyNG membership card @Imole House Osogbo tomorrow… see you soon accordingly. Cc @AAdeleke_01,” he wrote. Davido’s decision comes barely two weeks after his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, defected from the Peoples Democratic…

The federal government has also filed a 16-count charge bordering on money laundering against the former minister and his son, Abdulaziz Malami.

In a sweeping fiscal overhaul aimed at fixing revenue gaps, weak capital execution and overlapping budget timelines, the National Assembly on Tuesday approved a revised N43.5tn 2024 Appropriation Act and a restructured N48.3tn 2025 budget framework, with the 2025 fiscal year extended to March 31, 2026. The approvals followed prolonged plenary sittings in both chambers, ending with the passage of the Appropriation Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bills for the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years, which were transmitted to the legislature by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu last Friday. In the Senate, the revised budgets were adopted after lawmakers considered and approved…

The Nigerian judiciary witnessed a busy and consequential year in 2025, with courts delivering landmark rulings that stirred national debate and reshaped legal and political conversations. While several high-profile cases were concluded, others remained unresolved or are still making their way through the courts. Below is a recap of some of the most significant court judgements that defined the year. 1. Proscription of Lakurawa as terrorist group In January, the Federal High Court in Abuja declared the Lakurawa sect a terrorist organisation following a wave of violent attacks in parts of north-west Nigeria. The group rose to prominence in late…

Goals from Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman earned Super Eagles of Nigeria three points in a closely contested Group C fixture against Tanzania at the Complexe Sportif de Fès on Tuesday. The match was Super Eagles’ opener in Group C at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign. While the Tanzania team put up a spirited fight, it failed to secure a result against the three-time champions. Nigeria asserted early dominance and nearly took the lead when Akor Adams’ powerful header struck the crossbar. Ademola Lookman also came close midway through the first half, but his 26th-minute effort…

The Senate on Tuesday advanced President Bola Tinubu’s N58.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill, approving the Bill at second reading after an extensive debate on the floor. The Bill, sponsored by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, Senator representing Ekiti Central, is formally titled “A Bill for an Act to Authorise the Issue from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federation the total sum of N58,472,628,944,759 for the services of the Federation for the year ending 31st December, 2026.” Opening the debate, Bamidele explained that the Appropriation Bill provides the legal backing for implementing the Policy direction outlined by President Tinubu in the…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declined to recognise the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Turaki, citing existing court rulings and unresolved legal disputes. In a letter dated December 22, 2025, and signed by its Secretary, Dr Rose Oriaran-Anthony, the commission explained that it received multiple requests from lawyers representing the PDP, urging it to recognise and upload on its website the list of national officers purportedly elected at the party’s National Convention held on November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State. INEC said it carefully examined the requests…