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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed allegations that Nigeria’s newly passed tax laws were altered after leaving the National Assembly, insisting that the versions signed into law fully reflect the resolutions reached by lawmakers. Akpabio addressed the controversy during plenary on Wednesday, following concerns raised by Abdussamad Dakuku, a member of the House of Representatives,…
Kwara State has secured two Chinese-backed investments valued at about $35 million, marking a significant boost to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s drive to deepen industrialisation and expand the state’s manufacturing base. The investments include a $20 million lithium processing factory and a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant worth over $15 million, both promoted by ER-KANG Company Limited, according…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the recurring collapse of Nigeria’s national electricity grid, describing the situation as a clear contradiction of the President’s 2022 campaign promise on power supply. In a statement posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, Obi recalled Tinubu’s…
The Nigerian business community is in mourning following the passing of Otunba Adekunle Ojora, a titan of industry and boardroom veteran. The distinguished businessman died on Wednesday at the age of 93, as confirmed by family sources. He was a central figure in Nigeria’s post-independence economic landscape and the father of Toyin Saraki, the…
A South Korean court has sentenced former First Lady Kim Keon-hee to 20 months in prison. The landmark ruling followed a high-profile corruption trial that captivated the East Asian nation. Judges found her guilty of several charges, including stock manipulation and accepting improper gifts. This conviction marks a dramatic fall from grace for the once-influential…
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted 24 health sector amendment bills to the Nigerian Senate for consideration, marking a major legislative push aimed at reforming governance and efficiency across the country’s healthcare system. The bills were formally presented in a letter addressed to the Senate and read during plenary by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, in…
Nigeria’s security establishment has released the names of military officers allegedly involved in a foiled coup plot aimed at overthrowing the government and assassinating top national leaders, following the conclusion of an interim investigation into the conspiracy. According to security reports, 16 serving officers across the Army, Navy, and Air Force are currently in custody….
An interim investigation report has uncovered details of an alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu’s administration, revealing a coordinated network of serving military officers accused of planning to overthrow the government and seize strategic national assets. The report, sighted by the media on Tuesday, alleges that an Army Colonel (name withheld) acted as the…
The Federal Government has urged the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) to call off its ongoing strike, assuring health workers that concerns around the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) are being reviewed through due process. Addressing the situation, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) warned against what it described as fragmented and selective narratives surrounding the…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has firmly dismissed reports suggesting that Vice President Kashim Shettima could be replaced as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate ahead of the 2027 general election, describing the claims as baseless and mischievous. Reacting to the speculation, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said the party remains focused on governance and…
