News as it breaks
The Federal Government has appointed Dr. John Nwabueze as the Tax Ombudsman, in line with the provisions of the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025. The appointment reflects President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to implementing comprehensive reforms aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and fairness in Nigeria’s tax and revenue…
European qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, set to take place in Brazil, will kick off in February 2025 and run until December 2026, with teams competing across three leagues. The new qualifying format mirrors the UEFA Nations League, dividing teams into three tiers such as League A:16…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has dismissed 115 personnel as part of its ongoing internal reform efforts aimed at promoting integrity, discipline, and professionalism within the agency. In a statement released on Tuesday, the DSS said the dismissals were carried out over time as part of broader measures to…
A United States lawmaker and Congressman Representative, Riley Moore, has declared that China will not dictate U.S. foreign policy, following Beijing’s warning against alleged U.S. military involvement in Nigeria’s internal affairs. Reacting to China’s statement, More took to his handle on X and wrote; “President Trump is absolutely right to…
An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has ordered the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to proceed with its National Convention scheduled for November 15 and 16, 2025. Delivering judgment, Justice Ladiran Akintola, granted all interim orders sought by the claimant, restraining any attempt to suspend, delay, or disrupt the…
Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s determination to place agriculture at the core of national industrialization, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s *Renewed Hope Agenda*. Speaking at the G20 Africa Outreach Meeting on Industrialization and Agriculture in Abuja, Senator Kyari…
The European Union (EU) has expressed solidarity with communities affected by violence in Nigeria while reaffirming its commitment to peace, freedom of religion, and the protection of all citizens regardless of faith or ethnicity. Responding to recent comments by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who alleged large-scale killings of Christians…
Nigeria and Germany have renewed their commitment to strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors including energy, security, trade, migration, and culture under the framework of the Nigeria–Germany Bi-National Commission. The meeting, held in Berlin, brought together Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, and his German counterpart, Minister Johann…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has dismissed reports that it confiscated the international passport of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the National Assembly. A senior NIS official, who pleaded anonymity, described the incident at the airport as a routine clearance procedure. “She was not detained. Her passport…
Mavin Records founder, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has revealed the real reasons he is still hesitant about marriage despite his success in the Nigerian music industry. Speaking on HabbyFX’s YouTube show, the 42-year-old music producer said his fear of marriage stems from failed relationships, social media…
