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target=_blank>Shariah Council demands probe of discrepancies in tax laws
The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has called for a probe into the discrepancies between the tax bills passed by the National Assembly and the one gazzated and signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. On Wednesday, a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abdulsammad Dasuki (PDP Sokoto) raised a matter
target=_blank>Four kidnappers to die by hanging in A/Ibom
Four members of a notorious nine-man kidnapping syndicate who terrorised residents of Ikot Abasi in Akwa Ibom State and neighbouring communities in Rivers State have been sentenced to death. The Akwa Ibom State High Court presided by Justice Archibong Archibong sentenced the convicts to death by hanging. The convicts were found guilty of kidnapping the
target=_blank>Burkina Faso releases detained Nigerian military personnel, jet
Nigeria has secured the release of 11 Nigerian Air Force pilots and crew members, along with their military jet, following high-level talks in Ouagadougou with the Burkinabe authorities. The delegation, led by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, met with the country’s military leader, Ibrahim Traoré, on Wednesday and delivered a message of
target=_blank>Senate confirms Yakubu, Dambazau, Ibas, 62 others as ambassadors
The Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointments of 64 ambassadorial nominees, comprising 34 career ambassadors and high commissioners, and 30 non-career ambassadors. Among those confirmed as non-career ambassadorial designates are Senator Jimoh Ibrahim (APC, Ondo South); former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu; former presidential aide, Senator Ita Enang; Reno
target=_blank>Man Stabs Friend to Death over ‘pure water’ in Niger
The police have arrested a 23-year-old man, Abdulazeez Abubakar, for allegedly stabbing his 20-year-old friend, Sadiq Sani, to death following an argument over satchet water. Both the suspect and the deceased person were childhood friends and residents along Adamawa road in Dutsen-Kura-Hausa Area of Minna, the Niger State capital. Eyewitnesses revealed that the disagreement began
target=_blank>B/Haram abducts newly elected LG Vice Chair, councillors
Suspected Boko Haram members have abducted the newly elected Vice Chairman and two councillors of Biu Local Government Area, along Kamuya- Buni Yadi road, Borno State. Sources close to their families identified the chairman as Alhaji Saidu. The two councillors are representing Zarawuyaku and Miringa wards. Daily Trust reports that the abductees were elected into
target=_blank>Insecurity: FG reopens 47 unity colleges
The Federal Government has reopened all 47 Federal Unity Colleges that were shut down over escalating insecurity across the country. Recall that the schools were closed in November 2025 following mass abductions of schoolchildren and attacks in states across the North-West, North-East, North-Central, and parts of the South of the country. The Federal Ministry of
target=_blank>Malami to remain in EFCC custody as Court rejects bail application
A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed a bail application filed by former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, for his release from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Babangida Hassan said he could not grant the bail application because the court of coordinate
target=_blank>Reps set up committee to probe ‘alterations’ in tax laws
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen on Thursday set up a seven-man ad-hoc committee to investigate the allegations of discrepancies between between the tax bills passed by the National Assembly and the versions subsequently assented and gazetted. The committee is to be chaired by Hon. Muktar Aliyu Betara. Other members of the committee
target=_blank>Reps back 2-year jail term, N5m fine for vote buyers, sellers
The House of Representatives has approved far-reaching amendments to the Electoral Act, introducing stiffer penalties for vote buying and selling, including a minimum of two years’ imprisonment or a N5 million fine, or both, alongside a 10-year ban from contesting elections. The decision was taken during the clause-by-clause consideration of the report of the House
target=_blank>Agric Minister tasks committee on food security, economic diversification
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has tasked the Combined National Project Steering Committee, NPSC, with delivering on its mandate, saying it will transform the agricultural ecosystem and achieve food security, economic diversification and inclusive prosperity. The minister made this known during the combined NPSC meeting held at the Ministry’s Conference
Agric Minister tasks committee on food security, economic diversification
target=_blank>Northern Christian youths give Tinubu reasons to sack Matawalle immediately
The Northern Christian Youth Coalition, NCYC, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately remove the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle. The coalition said it was important for the minister to respond to what it described as “grave allegations” undermining the integrity of the nation’s security architecture. In a statement issued on
Northern Christian youths give Tinubu reasons to sack Matawalle immediately
target=_blank>Imo: Police officers face orderly room trial over alleged extortion, unprofessionalism
The Imo State Police Command has commenced an orderly room trial of three inspectors, one sergeant and three constables alleged to have engaged in unprofessional conduct, ranging from extortion to high-handedness towards members of the public. In a press statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye, it was stated that the trial followed the
Imo: Police officers face orderly room trial over alleged extortion, unprofessionalism
target=_blank>Poor leadership has reduced Nigeria’s regional, global influence – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said that poor leadership has diminished Nigeria’s regional and global influence. In a statement on Thursday, the opposition party said that under the APC-led Federal Government, Nigeria’s respect and standing on the global stage have progressively declined. The PDP decried the recent incident involving Nigeria and the Republic of
Poor leadership has reduced Nigeria’s regional, global influence – PDP
target=_blank>Gov Fintiri fuels more speculation over likely defection to APC
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State on Thursday, asserted that he is a politician who is open to possibilities. He made the assertions while fielding questions from journalists after presenting his 2026 budget to the state House of Assembly. Although he did not dismiss speculation of a likelihood of defection to the All Progressives Congress, APC,
Gov Fintiri fuels more speculation over likely defection to APC
target=_blank>NAFDAC destroys fake, expired drugs worth N55bn in Oyo
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has disposed of counterfeit, prohibited and expired pharmaceutical products valued at more than N55 billion in Oyo State. The destruction exercise was conducted on Thursday at the Moniya dumpsite in Ibadan, within Akinyele Local Government Area. Speaking at the event, the Director-General of NAFDAC,
NAFDAC destroys fake, expired drugs worth N55bn in Oyo
target=_blank>NWFL: Ogbonda happy with Bayelsa Queens win over Pacesetters Queens
Bayelsa Queens head coach, Whyte Ogbonda has expressed satisfaction with his team’s win over Pacesetter Queens in a Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, matchday four encounter. The Prosperity Girls edged out Pacesetter Queens 2-0 at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa on Wednesday. Ogbonda admitted that the Ibadan-based club gave them a good run in
NWFL: Ogbonda happy with Bayelsa Queens win over Pacesetters Queens
target=_blank>NPFL: Barau FC to face Rivers United in rescheduled fixture Friday
Barau FC will trade tackles with Rivers United in a Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday five rescheduled fixture on Friday. The encounter is billed for the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano. The game was moved from the initial date due to Rivers United’s participation in the CAF Champions League. Both teams will be meeting
NPFL: Barau FC to face Rivers United in rescheduled fixture Friday
target=_blank>Court stops APC, INEC from dismissing Cross River State Chairman
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, has barred the All Progressives Congress, APC, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and other respondents from implementing a resolution allegedly intended to remove or sideline the Cross River State Chairman of the party, Alphonsus Ogar Eba. The interim order was issued on December 18,
Court stops APC, INEC from dismissing Cross River State Chairman
target=_blank>Tinubu set to present 2026 budget
President Bola Tinubu has formally written to the House of Representatives, requesting an opportunity to present the 2026 Appropriation Bill. The letter, read on the floor of the House on Thursday by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, indicated that the President seeks to present the bill at noon on Friday, December 19, 2025, during a joint session
Tinubu set to present 2026 budget
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