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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…
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,…
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…
As Christmas draws near, Lagos markets are beginning to glow with festive colours—but behind the tinsel and bright displays lies a more measured mood. Traders across major commercial hubs say this year’s yuletide season is unfolding with uneven momentum, shaped by rising costs, cautious consumer behaviour and shifting spending priorities. At the Balogun Business Association…
United States President Donald Trump has reportedly recalled the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, along with several other career diplomats, as part of a broader review of American diplomatic representation abroad. According to a report by Politico, the recall is linked to efforts by the Trump administration to realign foreign missions with its…
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…
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) concerning the leadership of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), declaring the case as lacking merit and “purely academic.” In a unanimous decision delivered on Friday, a five-member panel of the apex court also awarded costs of N2…
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…
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…
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…
