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New Withholding Tax regime takes off
The Federal Government has kicked-off the implementation of the 2024 Withholding Tax Regulations. The new regulations, approved in July last year and put into the gazette in October, took effect yesterday.…
We won’t fight over LG autonomy – Tinubu tells Governors
President Bola Tinubu has told the 36 state governors that they won’t fight over the need to ensure autonomy for…
Lagos Show: Why I left after fan jumped on stage — Burna Boy
Nigeria’s popular musician, Burna Boy, has offered reasons why he left after a fan jumped on the stage…
Tinubu’s New Year speech shows he’s lost touch with realities faced by Nigerians – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party has said President Bola Tinubu’s New Year broadcast paints a gloomy picture of what lies ahead for Nigerians in 2025.…
NNPC turned down Dangote’s $750m offer to manage refineries – Obasanjo recounts
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has alleged the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation…
Fake Video: Court remands Mahadi Shehu in Kaduna prison
Kaduna based public commentator Mahadi Shehu, has been remanded at the Kaduna Correctional Service Facility following his arraignment on Tuesday, at the Chief Magistrate Court (CMC 1), located at Ibrahim Taiwo Road…
Allow peace to reign – MURIC tells UniAbuja community
The Muslim Rights Concern has appealed to the University of Abuja community to allow peace to reign.…
We are determined to take Nigeria to the Promised Land – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu said his administration is encouraged by the National Assembly’s support…
2025: Subscribers reject fresh telecoms tariff hike in Nigeria
Telecommunications subscribers have vehemently rejected a proposed 40 per cent telecom service tariff hike in Nigeria expected to kick off in 2025. The National Exco of the National Association of Telecoms…
‘The Red Biro Is Still With Me’ – Fubara Taunts Wike’s Camp
Governor Similanayi Fubara has taunted the camp of Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, saying he still has “the red biro with him”. According to his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi,…
With God’s help, we’ll reduce inflation from 34.6% to 15% in 2025 – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has again said that his administration is focused on reducing inflation from 34.6 percent to 15 per cent by 2025. Addressing Nigerians in a New Year Day broadcast, the president said the…
Bayelsa State Commissioner Confirmed Dead
The Bayelsa State government has announced the passing of Elizabeth Bidei, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development. Mrs. Bidei,…
Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria faces sexual harassment allegations at Abuja embassy
Usra Hendra Harahap, Indonesia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, is under investigation following allegations of sexual harassment by a former staff member at the Indonesian Embassy in Abuja. Jakarta Globe reports that the…
Nigerians lament as police shift focus to escort services for VIPs as insecurity escalates
Amid rising security concerns across the country, Nigerians are voicing their frustrations as the police increasingly shift their focus from general security duties to providing selective protection for high-profile…
Kaduna Governor Sani Orders Police Arrest Of El-Rufai’s Former Chief Of Staff, Bashir Saidu
Bashir Saidu, the Chief of Staff to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, was arrested by Operation Fushin Kada, also known as Operation Yaki, on Tuesday on the alleged orders of Governor Uba Sani.…
I’m disappointed Tinubu, who once led protests, can’t tolerate criticism — Bauchi Gov
The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has again criticized President Bola Tinubu over the ongoing disagreement on the Tax Reform Bill, stating that the Presidency should be open to constructive criticism, as…
Hardship: Tinubu floats company to bring down food, drug prices
President Bola Tinubu said yesterday the Federal Government hopes to bring down the price of food and promote local manufacturing of essential drugs and other medical supplies through the establishment of a National…
NLC insists on withdrawal of Tax Reform Bills
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, yesterday insisted on the withdrawal of the Tax Reform Bills forwarded by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly for passage to enable all key national stakeholders to be…
Bandits Abduct Many Passengers, Burn Vehicle In Zamfara
Bandits have abducted passengers and burnt their vehicle in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Daily Trust learnt that the incident occurred at Kwanar Jalab village in Zungeru Ward, Shinkafi LGA. The…
We Killed 10,937 Terrorists In 2024 – Military
The Military High Command says the troops deployed to various operations across the country have in the last 12 months eliminated 10,937 terrorists, apprehended 12,538 and rescued 7,063 hostages. The Director of…
Your Sacrifices So Far and in Months Ahead Won’t Be in Vain – Tinubu tells Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu, early this morning, assured Nigerians that all their sacrifices in the last over 19 months that he took over power and in the months…
After serving under Buhari, Akpabio says Nigeria was on ‘life support’ under ex-president
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has revealed that Nigeria was on “life support” when President Bola Tinubu assumed office, citing the dire economic situation inherited from former President Muhammadu Buhari’s…
Those Who Need Humanitarian Support Are Not On Social Media, Says FG
The Federal Government says it is ramping up efforts to provide humanitarian support for poor Nigerians and waved off insinuations of fraud in the government’s charity efforts. Critics claim most of the…
Tinubu not right man to rule Nigeria, Osinbajo visionary – Ojudu
A former presidential Special Adviser on Political Matters, Babafemi Ojudu, has said President Bola Tinubu is not the right man to rule Nigeria at this point in time. Ojudu said having worked closely with Tinubu in…