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Peter Obi finally dumps LP, joins ADC

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has officially defected from the LP to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Mr Obi announced the decision on... Read More


BREAKING: Peter Obi finally dumps LP, joins ADC

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has officially defected from the LP to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Mr Obi announced the decision on... Read More


PDP insists Tinubu must suspend implementation of new tax laws

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend the implementation of the newly enacted tax laws scheduled to take effect 1 January 2026 due to on... Read More


PROFILE: Oyedepo Rotimi, the crack prosecutor to lead Nigeria's criminal accountability

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- When President Bola Tinubu appointed Rotimi Oyedepo as Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation (DPPF) on Tuesday, he moved a long-time Economic and Financial Crimes Commi... Read More


Defying political common sense: Somaliland leadership's obsession with Israeli recognition, By Mohamud M Uluso

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- The eagerness of the Isaaq-dominated leadership of the territory commonly known as Somaliland - now excluding Sool and much of Sanaag - to pursue secession from Somalia and seek di... Read More


Hajj 2026: NAHCON reinforces health screening standards, warns states against compromise

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reinforced stringent health screening standards for prospective pilgrims ahead of the 2026 Hajj, warning that there will be no ... Read More


AFCON 2025: Super Eagles confirm double Injury blow ahead of knockouts

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- Nigeria's Super Eagles have been dealt a fresh setback at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after confirming injury concerns for debutant Ryan Alebiosu and striker Cyriel ... Read More


River's emergency rule, Bayelsa deputy governor's death, other major events in South-south in 2025

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- From the unprecedented declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State to the sweeping defections that dismantled the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) long dominance in the oil-rich ... Read More


The role of the new Joint Revenue Board in Nigeria's tax reform era, By Mide Alabi

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- In discussions of tax reform, we often focus on new rates, incentive thresholds or reliefs for businesses and individuals. Yet, equally important is the question of how tax authori... Read More


Tinubu congratulates Wale Edun on Royal Victorian Order honour

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, on his appointment to the Royal Victorian Order by King Charles... Read More