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Tinubu defends tax reforms, insists implementation begins Jan 1
By Kunle Sanni- Abuja President Bola Tinubu has firmly rejected mounting pressure to suspend Nigeria’s recently enacted tax reforms, stating there is “no substantial reason” to delay their full implementation, set to begin on January 1, 2026. In a statement from the Presidency on Tuesday, Tinubu emphasized that the government is unwavering in its commitment to the established timeline. He…
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Tinubu congratulates Wale Edun on Royal Victorian Order appointment
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, on his appointment to the Royal Victorian Order by King Charles III of the United Kingdom. Edun was appointed a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) by the British monarch in recognition of his long-standing contributions…
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Tinubu appoints Oyedepo as Federal Ministry of Justice’s DPP
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Rotimi Iseoluwa Oyedepo, SAN, as the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in the Federal Ministry of Justice. Oyedepo’s appointment follows his transfer of service from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to the mainstream Federal Civil Service. The approval was conveyed in a letter dated December 23,…
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Nigerian Army rescues eight abducted civilians along Ikang–Cameroon waterways
The Nigerian Army has announced the rescue of eight civilians abducted by suspected militants along the Ikang–Cameroon waterways in Cross River State. According to the army, troops of the 13 Brigade operating from the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ikang carried out the successful rescue following a swift and coordinated response to a distress call received on 29 December 2025. The…
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NSC DG visits Anthony Joshua, sympathises with families of accident victims
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has expressed deep sympathy to global boxing star Anthony Joshua and the families of victims involved in a fatal road accident that occurred on Monday, December 29, on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. Hon. Olopade paid the visit to the former world heavyweight boxing champion on behalf of the chairman…
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Ahead of January 1 commencement, Anambra, Zamfara domesticate new tax laws
Ekiti, Zamfara and Anambra states have taken steps to domesticate the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, aligning their tax systems with the ongoing national tax reforms scheduled to take effect from January 1, 2026. Ekiti became the first state to domesticate the law after Governor Biodun Oyebanji assented to the Ekiti State Revenue Administration Law, 2025, on December 23. Zamfara followed…
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Tinubu phones Anthony Joshua, mother over Ogun road accident
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has spoken by telephone with Nigerian-British former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua following a tragic road accident in Ogun State that left the boxer injured and claimed the lives of two of his associates. A statement issued on Monday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said Tinubu conveyed…
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Tinubu condoles Anthony Joshua over Lagos-Ibadan Expressway accident
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sympathy to heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua (AJ) following a tragic road accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway that claimed two lives. In a message shared on X (formerly Twitter), the president described the incident as a heartbreaking tragedy that has cast “a deep shadow on this season,” while extending condolences to…
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National grid collapses as power generation crashes from 2,052MW to 140MW
The national electricity grid collapsed on Monday, triggering a sharp drop in power supply across the country. Data obtained from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) showed that electricity generation plunged from 2,052.37 megawatts (MW) to 139.92MW between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. NISO disclosed that only three of the 11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) were able to load a…
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Strong families are foundation of national stability, says Shettima
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday described marital unions as vital pillars of Nigeria’s social stability and long-term national development, saying strong families form the foundation of a resilient nation. Speaking in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, while representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the wedding ceremony of Miss Deborah Ershima and Mr Samuel Aondoakur, the…
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