Written by By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Kaduna — A founding member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State, Salihu Lukman, has raised alarm over what he described as intensifying internal wrangling that threatens the survival of the party. In a statement issued to mark Nigeria’s Independence Day, Lukman lamented that rather than consolidating into a viable … Continue reading “ADC in Crisis: Lukman warns of power struggle, says party risking irrelevance”
…Express disappointment over FG’s lukewarm attitude to their demands By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA-BARRING any last minute change the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, has threatened to commence indefinite strike on October 6, after the end of its two-week extension of ultimatum to the government over the abandonment of renegotiation of the 2009 Agreement. … Continue reading “2009 Agreement: SSANU, NASU begin indefinite strike October 6”
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The ruling All Progressives Congress APC on Wednesday hailed President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, declaring that the administration has successfully “reset” Nigeria’s economy and charted a new course for stability, growth and national prosperity. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, to mark the nation’s 65th Independence … Continue reading “Nigeria @ 65: Tinubu has reset Economy, charted new course – APC”
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has described the procurement of a 60-megawatt gas turbine by his administration as a landmark achievement worth celebrating as the state marks its 29th anniversary. Diri, in a statewide broadcast to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence and Bayelsa’s 29th statehood anniversary, said the project would not … Continue reading “Power supply, major milestone for Bayelsa at 29 – Diri”
By Nnamdi Ojiego The Vicar General, Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, Monsignor John Aniagwu, has decried the state of the nation, warning that Nigeria was racing backwards due to leadership failure and entrenched tribalism. Speaking at the inauguration of St. Leo’s Commandery 1010 and Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Laux 887 of the Knights of St. … Continue reading “Nigeria racing backwards —Monsignor Aniagwu, Lagos Vicar-General”
Spotify has named Afrobeats star, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, widely known as Burna Boy, as one of the top Afrobeats artists of the year. The list, unveiled by the streaming service in an Instagram post on Monday, is dominated by Nigerian artists. Ranked alongside Burna Boy are Divine Ikubor, known as Rema; Balogun Ayodeji, popularly called … Continue reading “Burna Boy, Wizkid, Ayra Starr top Spotify’s 2025 Afrobeats list”
LAGOS—The Federal Government has said income earned by Nigerians, either through remote work, social media influencing or business imports, would be taxable under the new tax reforms which take effect on January 1, 2026. Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this at a tax education session hosted … Continue reading “How remote workers, influencers ‘ll pay tax under new law— Oyedele”
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate, PTAD, has announced the commencement of implementation of a new N32,000 minimum pension, alongside increments of 10.66 per cent and 12.95 per cent for eligible Defined Benefit Scheme, DBS, pensioners. The adjustments, which took effect from the September 2025 payroll cycle, followed years of clamour by pensioners … Continue reading “FG begins payment of N32,000 minimum pension, 12.95% increment to retirees”
A Federal High Court, sitting in Warri, Delta State, yesterday, adjourned till November 13, 2025, hearing in the suit by Okuama community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, who are challenging the prolonged detention of their leaders by the Army since August 18, 2024. The community is seeking the release of Prof. Author … Continue reading “Court adjourns Okuama leaders rights suit till Nov 13”
…After Boko Haram invasion …Bandits strike in Niger State again; kidnap Electoral Commissioner, former SUBEB Chairman, 30 other commuters By Ndahi Marama & Wole Mosadomi Maiduguri—Boko Haram terrorists, Monday night, invaded Kirawa, a border community with Cameroon Republic, in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, and killed one civilian, while another male resident was … Continue reading “2 killed, palace, houses razed in Borno”