Are the New Tax Laws Necessary?
By Mohammed I. TSAV Esq. The implementation of these new tax laws in January 2026; under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, in the midst of insecurity, endemic corruption and high inflation, an unsteady economy, and an unstable Naira, has sparked a debate regarding the negative effects the laws would have on the Nigerian economy, despite […]
Benin Coup update: Interior minister, Nigerian government say armed forces foil coup attempt
Benin’s interior minister said on Sunday armed forces had foiled a coup attempt after a group of soldiers in the West African nation claimed on national television to have seized power. The attempted coup was latest threat to democratic norms in the region, where the military have in recent years seized power in Benin’s neighbours […]
Nasarawa Govt Pledges Support for Tennis Development
The Nasarawa State Government has pledged its support for the development of tennis in the state. The State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development , Hon Yakubu Kwanta stated this while declaring open, the Nasarawa Catch Them Young Tennis Tournament, organised by Maya Tennis Academy in collaboration with the state government in Lafia . Kwanta […]
Lafia Diocese begins activities for Silver Jubilee
By Esther Akaa The Catholic Diocese of Lafia has kicked off activities to mark her silver jubilee since proclamation as a Diocese by Pope John Paul II on December 5, 2000. Briefing journalists on Friday, the Catholic Bishop of Lafia, Most Rev David Ajang, said the anniversary is expected to last for a year, with […]
Nasarawa Govt holds summit to tackle Basic Education challenges
By Esther Akaa The Nasarawa State Government has organised an educational summit to address the challenges facing basic education and improve learning outcomes in the state. Addressing the gathering, the State Governor, Abdullahi Sule said his administration is committed to transforming the education sector and would support every effort by committing the necessary resources to […]
Soldiers seize power from President Talon of Benin Republic
Soldiers in the West African nation of Benin have announced on national TV that they have ousted President Patrice Talon and seized power. A message from the French embassy in Benin said gunfire had been reported near the residence of the president in the main city of Cotonou. The soldiers also announced a suspension of […]
EduReach Offers Two-Year Scholarship to Rescued Kebbi, Niger State Students
EduReach, a leading online learning platform, has announced a two-year full scholarship for students recently rescued from abductions in Kebbi and Niger States, offering a lifeline to children whose education was disrupted by insecurity. This came as EduReach raised concerns over the worsening state of an already fragile education system as terrorism continues to ravage […]
FG Moves to Extend Social Protection to 60 Million Informal Workers
The Federal Government has launched a renewed push to extend social protection to more than 60 million Nigerians in the informal economy, declaring that Nigeria would not be able to build a just, equitable or resilient country when such a large portion of her workforce was left vulnerable. Minister of Labour and Employment, Mohammed Dingyadi […]
Tinubu nominates Gen. Musa, immediate past CDS as Defense Minister
President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence. In a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu conveyed General Musa’s nomination as the successor to Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who resigned on Monday. General Musa, 58, on December 25, is a distinguished soldier who served […]
The Slow Undoing of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah
“When a priest crosses the line from pastoral duty to political consultancy, even if done unconsciously, the robes begin to lose their innocence. When a cleric speaks too frequently at events sponsored by the elite, when he gets too comfortable giving homilies at state functions, when he becomes the intellectual ornament of government gatherings, you cannot pretend not to see the evolution”