Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, has urged President Bola Tinubu to backtrack on the tax policy reforms as it could lead to anarchy. He made the call during the Christmas Day celebration organised in Bauchi on Thursday. According to him, the policy does not in any way favour the North, adding that the governors would not be able to pay salaries. He said, “To the tax reforms – it…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of two people and 15 others injured in a lone accident involving a Toyota Hiace bus at Saapade on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The Spokesperson of FRSC in Ogun State, Mrs Florence Okpe, confirmed the incident on Thursday in Abeokuta. Okpe noted that the accident occurred at 4:34 p.m. on Thursday. She explained that the incident was caused by tyre burst…

Police have intensified search for Justice Azuka, the lawmaker representing Onitsha North Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly. Azuka was abducted by gunmen on December 24 along Ugwunapampa Road in Onitsha North Local Government Area of the State. In an update on the incident on Thursday, the Anambra State Police Command said the lawmaker’s vehicle has been recovered. The Command’s spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga, said that police operatives attached…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, alongside his sons, visited President Bola Tinubu in Lagos on Thursday to mark the Christmas season. The visit, which took place at the President’s private residence, was described as a gesture of goodwill and festivity.

The Economic of West African States (ECOWAS) has said it is solidly behind Nigeria and other member states being accused by Niger Republic of sponsoring terrorist attacks against it. Niger Republic had accused Nigeria and other ECOWAS members of colluding with France to destabilise the country. However, ECOWAS in a statement on Thursday described the allegations as “unfounded.” “The Commission of the Economic and West African Staes (ECOWAS) expresses deep…

Lagos and Enugu States have officially become strategic partners of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), a move expected to enhance trade and investment opportunities across Nigeria and the Commonwealth nations. This development was announced during signing ceremonies in Lagos and Enugu. CWEIC’s Chief Executive Officer, Rosie Glazebrook, emphasised the significance of the partnership, stating it would foster economic growth by creating an “excellent platform for businesses in Lagos…

The Nigerian Army has called on funseekers to remain vigilant and adopt safety measures during the festive season to ensure a joyous and casualty-free celebration. Speaking at the “Ikeja Cantonment End of Year Funfair” on Wednesday, December 25, the Commander of the 9 Brigade, Brigadier General Oyekola, highlighted the importance of maintaining safety and security during the Yuletide season. “As we gather to celebrate the Yuletide season, I urge everyone…

Former spokesperson and Director-General of Peter Obi’s Presidential Campaign Organisation, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has asserted that geopolitical considerations favour the South producing Nigeria’s president in 2027. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos, Okupe contended that it would be unfair for the North to reclaim the presidency immediately after President Bola Tinubu’s tenure. He acknowledged that Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate…

The opposition Labour Party (LP), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and others have condemned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over the worsening poverty in Nigeria. Their criticism followed a viral video showing large crowds queuing for foodstuffs at President Bola Tinubu’s residence on Bourdillon Road, Lagos, on Christmas Eve. The footage, shared by Senator Ali Ndume on his official X account, drew widespread attention. “Queues for presidential handouts at Bourdillon…

Gunmen have reportedly killed at least 11 people in an attack on some communities in Nyiev-ya, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. The attacks were perpetrated on December 25 when the people were celebrating Christmas with their families. A resident in the community confirmed the attack in a telephone conversation on Thursday. The resident, who preferred to be anonymous, told Channels Television that they received a distress message that…

A group of supporters has called for the release of former Ooni of Ife’s queen, Naomi Silekunola, and the Chief Executive Officer of Agidigbo FM, Oriyomi Hamzat, who are currently held in connection with the tragic stampede at a funfair in Ibadan, Oyo State, on December 18, 2024. Silekunola and Hamzat, along with Fasasi Abdullahi, the Principal of Islamic High School where the event took place, were remanded at the…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has pardoned Segun Olowookere, who was sentenced to death for armed robbery in Osun State. Olowookere was pardoned alongside his accomplice, Sunday Morakinyo, the governor disclosed in a statement on X on Thursday. The claim that the duo got a death sentence for stealing a fowl went viral on social media. But the Osun State Judiciary has clarified that they were convicted for armed…