Shettima: Tax Reforms Will Help Small Businesses, Lift Nigerians Out of Poverty

Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has defended the Federal Government’s proposed tax reforms, insisting that the new measures are designed to improve livelihoods and reduce the burden of multiple taxes on small businesses and low-income earners. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja at an interfaith breaking of fast for Ramadan and Lent held at the State House, Shettima said the reforms were carefully planned to address the concerns of ordinary Nigerians, contrary to claims by critics...

Army Receives 15 Locally Built Armoured Vehicles to Boost Operations

The Nigerian Army has taken delivery of 15 locally manufactured Vanquisher Light Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) as part of efforts to strengthen operational effectiveness and deepen Nigeria’s push for indigenous defence technology. The vehicles were formally handed over on 4 March 2026 by the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) in collaboration with Vanquish Industries Limited and the Command Engineering Depot. The development is expected to enhance troop mobility, protection and operational capability in various...

ADC Accuses Tinubu Administration of ‘Historic Incompetence’ Over Budget

Nigeria’s opposition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of running what it described as the “most incompetent government ever,” citing alleged confusion in the implementation of national budgets and repeated policy reversals. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the Federal Government’s handling of budgets since 2024 demonstrates “utter confusion and a historic level of incompetence.” “The ADC has noted recent...

Man Kills His Brother In Retaliation To Shooting In Dreams

The Oyo State Police Command confirmed that a 43-year-old man named Lateef Suleiman has allegedly beaten his elder brother to death in the Sepeteri area of Oyo State after accusing him of shooting him in a dream. The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Femi Haruna, has ordered the case transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for thorough and discreet investigation. The statement reads in part: “The Oyo State Police Command wishes...

INEC Chairman Says Inter-party Rows Affect Activities

The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has expressed concern that internal rows within political parties and litigations may negatively affect the election process ahead of the 2027 general elections. Prof. Amupitan spoke at the Technical Workshop on the Revision of INEC Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties, organized by the Commission in partnership with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy. At the event, held in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, on...

Islamic Group Suspends Cleric For Criticizing President, Governors  

Following an alleged breach of the Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS)’s preaching guidelines, the leadership of JIBWIS has formally suspended a prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Alkali Abubakar Salihu Zaria, from delivering his annual Ramadan Tafseer in Damaturu, Yobe State. The cleric was accused of employing inflammatory language and drifting from the established methodology of Qur’anic interpretation. Sheikh Alkali was prevented from continuing his Tafseer sessions at the Mokas Mosque after a high-level meeting...

Federal Govt Suspends Establishment OF Tertiary Institutions

The Federal Executive Council (FEC), during its weekly meeting on Wednesday, chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has placed a six-year suspension on the establishment of new Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education to ensure the sustainability of existing institutions. Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, who disclosed this, said that the halt is meant to strengthen standards and support the financial stability of mostly private institutions. “Access to tertiary education remains a challenge. With the...

73 Inmates Regain Freedom In Bauchi State

…Each receives N100,000 Support From State Government Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed has granted state pardon to 73 inmates across various correctional centres in the state under Section 212 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria as amended. The Governor made this known during a ceremony held at the new Banquet hall of the Government House, Bauchi, describing the prerogative of mercy as a constitutional responsibility guided by compassion, justice, and fairness. He said the...

Lagos APC Re-elects Ojelabi As State Chairman

…As Sanwo-Olu Charges Newly Elected Executives On Inclusivity, Fairness The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has re-elected Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi  as the state chairman of the ruling party for a second term. Ojelabi, who was returned unopposed via a consensus arrangement at the party’s state congress, which took place on Tuesday at the Onikan Stadium in Lagos, described his re-election as a reflection of unity and collective resolve within the party’s structure...

Chukwunweike Elected Enugu State  APC Chairman

The Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected Dr. Martin Chukwunweike as chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to lead a 37-man new executive of the party. Chukwunweike and 36 others emerged unanimously on Tuesday at a well-attended state congress of the party held at Okpara Square, Enugu, which the APC national panel for the Enugu State Congress described as free, fair, and credible. In the same vein, 15 zonal...

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