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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


Oil exports, remittances drive Nigeria's $4.6 billion BOP surplus in Q3

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- Nigeria recorded an overall balance of payments (BOP) surplus of $4.60 billion in the third quarter of 2025, reversing a deficit in the previous quarter, data released by the Centr... Read More


Jigawa's Almajiri children can no longer be classified out-of-school - Governor Namadi

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- Governor Umar Namadi has declared that 'Almajiri' children in Jigawa State can no longer be classified as "out-of-school," stating that they now receive basic numeracy, literacy, a... Read More


Lawyer, family fault Edo Police probe into alleged assault of Don Pedro Obaseki at Oba of Benin Palace

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- A legal practitioner, Rockson Igelige, and members of the Obaseki family have raised serious concerns over the credibility of the Edo State Police Command's investigation into the ... Read More


AFCON 2025: Five key takeaways from Nigeria's 3-1 win over Uganda

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- The Super Eagles signed off their Group C campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a measured 3-1 victory over Uganda in Fes, finishing top of the group with a perfect nine ... Read More