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ABUJA — The United States Congress has introduced a high-stakes legislative hammer aimed at Chinese mining interests and violent extremists operating within the Nigerian hinterlands. Titled the “Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026,” the bill seeks to dismantle a shadow economy where foreign miners reportedly fund insurgency. Specifically, US lawmakers allege that Chinese…
ABUJA — The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has shattered previous records by generating N28.3 trillion in tax revenue during the 2025 fiscal year. This figure represents a staggering 30 percent increase over the N21.7 trillion collected in 2024. Executive Director of Government and Large Taxpayers, Hajiya Amina Kurawa, announced these results during a management retreat…
LONDON — The Premier League’s independent Key Match Incident (KMI) Panel has officially invalidated a controversial penalty awarded to Chelsea during their recent 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace. In a unanimous 5-0 verdict, the five-member oversight body ruled that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) should not have intervened in the Selhurst Park clash. Referee Darren…
ABUJA — An investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially linked commercial banks to the currency crisis of 2022. Testifying before the FCT High Court on Tuesday, Chinedu Eneanya confirmed that various banks hoarded newly redesigned notes. This institutional infraction reportedly intensified the severe cash scarcity that crippled businesses and households…
YOLA — The Adamawa State Police Command has shattered a sophisticated kidnapping syndicate operating within the Fufore Local Government Council. In a shocking turn of events, investigators identified one of the three arrested suspects as the biological son of the victim. The coordinated raid took place on February 10, 2026, targeting a remote hideout in…
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu convened an emergency high-level security meeting with the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) on Sunday. General Dagvin Anderson led the American delegation to the State House for these critical bilateral discussions. This diplomatic encounter signals a renewed commitment to military cooperation between Nigeria and the United States. Furthermore, the…
The Nigerian political landscape witnessed a dramatic escalation on Monday as Peter Obi joined hundreds of aggrieved youths at the National Assembly. This unexpected appearance followed several days of rising tensions over the controversial 2026 amendments to the Electoral Act. Protesters primarily demand the immediate reinstatement of mandatory electronic transmission of results from all…
The Kebbi State Government has officially designated February 11 to 14, 2026, for the iconic Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival. Governor Nasir Idris recently initiated a comprehensive overhaul of the state’s tourism sector to accommodate a projected surge in international visitors. This strategic move follows a deliberate hiatus intended to allow for extensive…
A federal court in Abuja has received fresh testimony regarding the controversial 2022 naira redesign policy. A star witness confirmed yesterday that Godwin Emefiele complied with a specific presidential directive for local production. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission investigator, Chinedu Eneanya, testified as the seventh prosecution witness. He told the court that late President…
The Lagos State House of Assembly has officially ordered an immediate suspension of demolitions in Makoko. This legislative directive follows a critical meeting between lawmakers and representatives of the distressed waterfront community. Members of the House Committee on Urban Development visited the area to assess the ongoing destruction. They instructed relevant ministries to halt…
