News as it breaks
Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has assured Nigerians that the proposed tax reforms will not lead to automatic deductions from personal bank accounts, regardless of transaction amounts or descriptions. Speaking on Channels Television’s end-of-year special on Tuesday, Oyedele clarified that no tax…
Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC Limited has announced the successful restoration of the Escravos–Lagos Pipeline System (ELPS) in Warri, Delta State, following an unexpected explosion that occurred on December 10, 2025. According to the company, the incident prompted the immediate activation of its emergency response plan, with coordinated containment measures…
Mali and Burkina Faso have announced new travel restrictions on United States citizens in response to Washington’s recent decision to place both countries on a no-entry list. In separate statements released by their foreign ministries and obtained on Wednesday, the two West African nations said they would impose “equivalent measures”…
Super Eagles players Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, and Bright Osayi-Samuel have expressed deep sadness over the fatal road accident involving British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua in Makun, Ogun State. The accident, which occurred on Monday, involved a Lexus SUV carrying Joshua and two associates, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele. The vehicle…
The ongoing rift between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State House of Assembly has deepened following the rejection of a ₦100,000 Christmas gift sent to lawmakers. A statement issued by Chairman of the House Committee on Information and Petitions, Enemi Alabo George, says members of the assembly confirmed…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos, former Vice President and former Prime Minister of the Republic of Angola, describing his death as a significant loss to Angola and the African continent. In a statement by the Spokesperson…
Catholic bishops in Nigeria have expressed concern over the country’s escalating lawlessness, while urging citizens to remain hopeful despite mounting economic and security challenges. In a joint Christmas message issued by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), the bishops noted that Nigeria is burdened by deep social and economic…
A Bayelsa State High Court has sentenced 28-year-old Joseph Fekala to death by hanging for the murder of 25-year-old Kate Oguoh. Fekala was arrested in July 2022 after strangling Oguoh over a dispute involving ₦50,000 she had given him, and subsequently buried her body in his room at Okaka, Yenagoa,…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned inter-city transport operators against arbitrary fare hikes during the ongoing Yuletide season. In a statement, the Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, said the warning comes in response to a surge in consumer complaints nationwide. While the commission recognizes that…
Bayern Munich cruised to a 4-0 away win over Heidenheim on Sunday, extending their Bundesliga lead to nine points in Harry Kane’s first match as Bayern captain. The victory came after Borussia Dortmund had cut the gap to six points on Friday, but Bayern dominated in the final league game…
