Author: News Room

Arizona state Senator Wendy Rogers has proposed two bills and a resolution in an effort to change the state’s laws on taxing digital assets.In legislation prefiled with the Arizona Senate on Friday, Rogers proposed amending state statues to exempt virtual currency from taxation (SB 1044), barring counties, cities and towns from taxing or fining entities running blockchain nodes (SB 1045), and amending the state constitution’s definition of property taxes to clarify rules on digital assets (SCR 1003).The blockchain node bill may move through the state legislature, but the crypto tax bill and resolution would require a vote by Arizona voters…

Barry Manilow has announced that he was diagnosed with lung cancer. “We just finished five great Christmas concerts at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert,” Manilow, 82, began a statement shared via Instagram on Monday, December 22. “This marks the seventh time we have done these charity concerts and raised millions for nonprofit organizations throughout the Coachella Valley. Thanks to everyone who bought tickets and celebrated these wonderful charities.” The “Mandy” singer then shared the news of his diagnosis. “As many of you know, I recently went through six weeks of bronchitis followed by a relapse of another five weeks.…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has unveiled an extensive traffic control and enforcement plan to ensure smooth vehicular movement across the state during the yuletide season. In a statement on Sunday, LASTMA announced that the measures were activated in anticipation of heightened activities associated with the annual “Detty December” celebrations, which typically attract heavy traffic across Lagos. Lagos typically experiences heavy congestion during the end-of-year period, a situation that costs residents and businesses billions of naira annually and often triggers intensified enforcement by traffic authorities. The agency’s General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said the festive season is often characterised by increased…

The chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has rejected claims that Nigeria’s newly enacted tax reform laws were altered after their passage by the National Assembly, saying materials circulating in the media are false and based on documents that are not authoritative. The dispute erupted after a member of the House of Representatives, Abdulsamad Dasuki, alleged discrepancies between the tax laws passed by lawmakers and the versions later gazetted and released to the public. Civil society groups and opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi,…

Fortune Eromonsele, Zainab Adewale and Oluwakemi Adelagun Public hospitals across Nigeria have recorded widespread disruptions in healthcare services following the continued nationwide strike by health workers under the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU). JOHESU commenced the strike over the federal government’s failure to implement the long-delayed adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS). On 4 November, PREMIUM TIMES reported that the union issued a 15-day ultimatum to the federal government, accusing it of insensitivity and discrimination in handling the welfare concerns of non-physician health workers despite multiple agreements and presidential assurances. JOHESU said the dispute centres on the government’s…

South Africa began their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 campaign on a positive note, winning 2–1 against Angola, while Zambia scored deep into stoppage time to force a 1–1 draw against Mali on Monday. At the Grand Stade de Marrakech, Bafana Bafana made a bright start in their Group B opener. Their early pressure paid off in the 17th minute when Oswin Appollis put South Africa ahead. The winger reacted quickly to a loose ball in the box, beat two defenders with clever movement and calmly finished past goalkeeper Hugo Marques. After the goal, South Africa struggled to…

Popular Abuja-based Political Analyst, Public Affairs Commentator, Master of Ceremonies and writer, Enenche Enenche, has expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the goodwill Christmas message sent to him and his family, describing it as thoughtful and deeply encouraging. President Tinubu, in the message personally addressed to Enenche, extended warm wishes for the festive season, praying that the spirit of love, kindness and generosity would fill his heart and home. The President also prayed for God’s blessings upon Nigeria, asking for peace, prosperity and progress in the coming year, while urging citizens to embrace the promise of Renewed…

A key member of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dele Momodu, on Monday disclosed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar may become the Abraham Lincoln of Nigeria in 2027, if God permits. Momodu insisted that Atiku stands a strong chance of becoming Nigeria’s president in 2027. He spoke while fielding questions from participants of an X Space session titled “Avrilsspace: The Electoral Mathematics for 2027.” Atiku has been contesting for the presidency since 1993, when he stepped down for MKO Abiola under the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in Jos, Plateau State. In the 2023 presidential election, Atiku lost to President…

The Edo State Police Command says it arrested 821 suspects for various criminal offences in 2025. DAILY POST reports that the Commissioner  of Police, Monday Agbonika, disclosed this at a press briefing while reeling out the scorecard of the Command in the outgoing year. Agbonika added that in the period under review a total of 377 kidnap victims were rescued by operatives of the Command. He said 39 were arrested for armed robbery, 171 for kidnapping, 117 for murdered, 62 for rape/sexual, 239 for cultism, 36 unlawful possession of firearms and 157 for other offences According to him, 11 stolen vehicles,…

Abia Warriors technical adviser, Imama Amapakabo, has said that their Matchday 18 victory over Warri Wolves was hard-fought.The Umuahia-based club secured a 1-0 win over Warri Wolves at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Sunday. Sunday Megwo’s last-minute penalty proved decisive in the game. Amapakabo admitted that his team battled hard to claim the victory. “The game against Warri Wolves was a difficult game for us,” Amapakabo told Abia Warriors media. “Warri Wolves did well by containing my players, we didn’t do well in the offensive but I’m satisfied with the victory.” Abia Warriors moved up to third position on the…