News as it breaks
The Presidency has announced sweeping tax reforms designed to simplify Nigeria’s tax system, boost investment, and strengthen fiscal stability. In a statement issued by the Personal Assistant on Special Duties to the President, Kamorudeen Yusuf, it was revealed that President Bola Tinubu signed the reforms into law on June 26,…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for a unified national approach to skills acquisition, emphasizing that siloed efforts are no longer acceptable in the push to equip Nigerians with relevant, future-ready skills. Speaking at the 7th meeting of the National Council on Skills (NCS) held Tuesday at the Presidential Villa…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has refused bail to five men accused of carrying out the deadly attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, on June 5, 2022. The suspects — Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza, Al Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdulmalik, Abdulhaleem Idris, and Momoh Otuho Abubakar —…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has urged domestic airlines to begin blacklisting unruly passengers as a deterrent against growing incidents of in-flight and airport misconduct. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Michael Achimugu, made the call in Abuja during a stakeholder meeting with representatives of local…
A tragic road accident on Tuesday in Imo State has claimed the lives of 12 people, including four children and eight adults, while eight others sustained varying degrees of injuries. The collision occurred when a gas tanker, reportedly marked T 16716 LA and bearing the NUPENG inscription, was allegedly driving…
A South African court has sentenced seven Chinese nationals to 20 years in prison each for human trafficking and kidnapping, following their conviction for smuggling Malawian nationals into the country and forcing them into exploitative labour conditions. Kevin Tsao, Chen Hui, Qin Li, Jiaqing Zhou, Ma Biao, Dai Junying,…
In a strategic move to boost regional livestock trade and address long-standing challenges in the red meat value chain, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially launched the second phase of the West Africa Livestock Marketing Support Program (PACBAO). The initiative is being implemented with the technical…
Nigerian men traveling without family members are no longer eligible for tourist or transit visas to Qatar, following new entry restrictions imposed by the Qatari Ministry of Interior. The policy, which came into effect on September 5, 2025, applies to both new and pending visa applications, effectively barring solo male…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has admitted it lacks the legal authority to sanction political parties and candidates engaging in early campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, made this known on Wednesday at a roundtable discussion in Abuja, themed “The Challenges of Premature…
Nigeria’s power sector suffered a setback on Wednesday following the total collapse of the national electricity grid, leaving several parts of the country in darkness. The grid, which has long been plagued by instability, dropped precipitously from a generation capacity of 4,500 megawatts (MW) to a mere 120 MW, according…
