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Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has revealed that his involvement in Nigeria’s sweeping tax reforms has exposed him to serious threats to his personal safety. Oyedele made the disclosure on Tuesday in Abuja at a governance colloquium organised to mark the 50th birthday of Hajiya Hadiza […]
I get threats over tax reform laws — Taiwo Oyedele
Paul Ibe, aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu of neglecting the fight against bandits and terrorists. Ibe claimed that Tinubu is focused on giving a positive spin to his incompetence and clueless administration. Posting on X, he alleged that Tinubu was paying a lobbying firm in the United States, […]
Tinubu govt focused on laundering image, not fighting terrorists – Atiku’s aide
Public commentator, Mahdi Shehu has criticised Nigeria’s leadership and justice system over the conviction of a man who allegedly stole food to survive, saying the country punishes the poor while protecting those who steal public funds. In a post shared on X on Wednesday, Shehu reacted to the conviction of Anas Lawal, describing it as […]
If you want to steal in Nigeria, do it big – Shehu laments Lawal’s conviction
The Adamawa State Government has commenced steps to possibly take over a private school which owner has indicated lack of capacity to continue to run. The state Universal Basic Education Board has inspected the private school located in Wauru Jabbe Saman Dam, Girei Local Government Area, in response to a request for its possible conversion […]
Adamawa govt inspects private school for possible takeover
Yakubu Mohammed, co-founder of the defunct Newswatch magazine, has died at 75 years of age. The Cable reports that Yakubu was reportedly battling a prolonged ailment before his death. His demise comes a few months after the passing of another Newswatch co-founder, Dan Agbese, who died on November last year. The family is yet to […]
Newswatch co-founder, Yakubu Mohammed dies at 75
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has spoken about the possibility of their semi-final clash with Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations going to a penalty shoot-out. So far, only the last-16 clash between Mali and Tunisia was decided via spot-kicks at the tournament. Nigeria lost by penalties to the Democratic […]
AFCON 2025: Chelle reveals what wil happen if Nigeria vs Morocco goes to penalties
Osun State Police Command and the Osun State Government have traded accusations over the arrest and detention of Abiodun Adegoke Apesin, an aide to the state governor Ademola Adeleke. This is as the state government have also questioned the state police command about procedure, professionalism, and adherence to due process. The police spoke in a […]
Osun govt, police trade accusations over Gov Adeleke’s aide arrest, detention
The Nigerian Government under President Bola Tinubu has reportedly approved a $9 million lobbying contract with a Republican-linked firm in Washington, amid rising diplomatic tensions between Nigeria and the United States. An investigative report published on Tuesday by The Africa Report said the lobbying deal was arranged to engage the administration of US President Donald […]
Military strikes: Tinubu govt allegedly pays Republican lobbyist $9m to appease Trump
The Polish Ambassador to Nigeria, Michał Cygan, has described Nigeria as a stabilising force in the West African region, citing the critical role of the Nigerian Armed Forces, particularly the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), in counter-insurgency and regional security efforts. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, in a […]
Nigeria stabilizing force in West Africa region – Polish Ambassador
Bandits have killed two people and abducted several others during an attack on Bargaja village, Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. DSP Ahmed Rufai, the State Command Police Public Relations Officer explained that gunmen allegedly loyal to bandit leader Bello Turji were suspected to have carried out the attack. Rufai assured that a detailed […]
Bandits kill two, abduct others in Sokoto community
