APC Endorses Fubara for Second Term, Consolidates Political Realignment in Rivers State.

In a significant move that reshapes the political landscape of the Niger Delta, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has openly called on voters in Rivers State to deliver overwhelming support for President Bola Tinubu and Governor Siminalayi Fubara in future elections. The endorsement effectively positions Governor Fubara as the party’s standard-bearer in the state ahead…

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Diplomatic Spat With US Largely Resolved – FG.

The Federal Government says its recent diplomatic dust-up with the United States, in which President Donald Trump threatened military intervention over alleged mass killings of Christians, “has been largely resolved”.   The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Monday at a year-end news conference in Abuja, the nation’s capital.  …

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Alaafin Installs Seyi Tinubu as Okanlomo of Yoruba land.

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has conferred the chieftaincy title of Okanlomo of Yoruba land on Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu.   The installation ceremony, held on Sunday at the Alaafin’s palace in Oyo State, attracted a large gathering of dignitaries from across the country and beyond.   The title Okanlomo…

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FG Declares Public Holidays for Christmas, New Year Celebrations.

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, 2025, as well as Thursday, January 1, 2026, as public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day, and the New Year celebrations.   The announcement was made on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry,…

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Oyedele Warns of Widespread Harm if New Tax Laws Are Delayed.

The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has issued a stark warning, outlining the negative consequences for workers and businesses if Nigeria’s newly signed tax laws are not implemented by the January 1, 2026 deadline.   President Bola Tinubu recently enacted four major tax reform bills, hailed by the…

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FG Unveils National Intellectual Property Policy to Boost Innovation, Economic Growth.

The Federal Government has officially unveiled Nigeria’s National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS), a sweeping framework aimed at converting the country’s creative and innovative output into sustainable economic value and global competitiveness. The policy, approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on November 6, 2025, represents a major shift in Nigeria’s approach to intellectual…

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Ten Unlicensed Traditional Medicine Practitioners Arrested, Prosecuted in Cross River State.

In a decisive enforcement action, at least ten unlicensed traditional medicine practitioners have been arrested and charged in court in Cross River State following a formal petition by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Cross River State branch.   The arrests stemmed from a campaign by a group organizing traditional medicine trade fairs at the Calabar…

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Alleged Unauthorized Alterations to New Tax Laws Spark Demands for Investigation

The recent enactment of Nigeria’s new tax reform laws has ignited a controversy, with allegations of unauthorized alterations prompting calls for an official investigation from civil society and regional groups. The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Arewa Youth Assembly are leading demands for transparency and accountability.   The suite of laws, signed…

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Final Batch of 130 Niger State Students Freed, Ending Mass Kidnapping Ordeal.

The remaining 130 students abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Niger State, have been released, bringing a definitive end to one of Nigeria’s largest recent mass kidnappings.   The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Communication, Mr. Sunday Dare, confirmed the development in a post on his official…

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Vice President Asserts President Tinubu’s Unassailable Position Ahead of 2027 Election.

Vice President Kashim Shettima, speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Executive Committee meeting on Friday, declared that any challenge to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 would be, in his assessment, an act of political futility.   Addressing party leadership at the State House Conference Centre, Shettima framed the upcoming electoral contest as…

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