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The House of Representatives has disowned the interim report released by its minority caucus on alleged alterations to Nigeria’s 2025 tax reform laws, describing the caucus-led probe as procedurally improper and lacking parliamentary authority. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Spokesperson for the House, Akin Rotimi, clarified that while political caucuses are recognised platforms for consultation and advocacy, they have no power under the Standing Orders to constitute committees with investigative or oversight powers. The clarification followed reports that the Minority Caucus had constituted an ad hoc committee and released an interim report confirming alleged changes to key provisions…
Nigerian actress and singer Tonto Dikeh has recounted how her ex-husband, businessman and philanthropist Olakunle Churchill, released their son King Andre’s passport after withholding it for a decade. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Dikeh on Saturday announced her reconciliation with Mr Churchill on social media, describing the reunion as a “divine restoration” after years of public conflict and separation. This newspaper also reported that Mr Churchill disclosed on his Instagram page on Sunday that they had put their past differences behind them and were ready to co-parent. However, the 40-year-old actress went further to share a testimony in church on Sunday…
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has said that Christians are being victimized in some states in the northern Nigeria. Dogara made the remarks on Sunday while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme, where he responded to questions on whether Christians are being victimised in the region. He explained that in several North-Central states, including Plateau, Benue, Taraba and Nasarawa, Christians are not silenced or marginalised, suggesting that people from those states cannot claim that their voices have been suppressed. However, the former Speaker acknowledged that some areas in the North still experience religious-related challenges, describing…
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, on Sunday pleaded to be left out of discussions about him replacing Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate ahead of the 2027 election. Dogara spoke against the backdrop of speculations that the All Progressives Congress (APC) may again field a Muslim–Muslim ticket in 2027. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Dogara said: “I would have sincerely pleaded with you to leave me out of this, but let me say something. Whatever we are doing shouldn’t be because we are afraid of anybody breathing down our necks; it should…
Police in Minna, Niger State, have arrested a 30-year-old dismissed police officer, Haruna Haggai, for allegedly impersonating security personnel, snatching motorcycles, and extorting residents. Haggai was apprehended on January 16, 2026, at about 10 p.m. at his residence in Sauka-Kahuta, Minna, by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department and the Special Tactical Squad, following intelligence reports and a complaint from one of his victims. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Wasiu Abiodun, said in a statement that Haggai posed as a police officer on January 14, 2026, along Kpakungu Road, where he intercepted a Jincheng motorcycle, intimidated the rider,…
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has said Manchester United produced “two magic moments” to beat his side 3-2 on Sunday. The Gunners saw their unbeaten record at the Emirates come to an end, after Matheus Cunha struck a late winner. Matheus Cunha scored the winner against Arsenal, after Mikel Merino appeared to have earned a point for the Gunners. Patrick Dorgu and Bryan Mbeumo had scored to give United the lead after a Lisandro Martinez own goal. “We were really dominate in the first 30 minutes and we scored then we gave them the goal and that transformed the momentum and…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought more air defence support from allies on Sunday as hundreds of buildings in Kyiv were without heating in freezing temperatures for a second day after Russian strikes. Russia has hit Ukrainian energy infrastructure throughout the nearly four-year war, but Kyiv says this winter has been the toughest, with hundreds of Russian drones and missiles overwhelming air defences during particularly fierce frosts. “This week alone, the Russians have launched more than 1,700 attack drones, over 1,380 guided aerial bombs, and 69 missiles of various types,” Zelensky said as he arrived in Vilnius. “That is why missiles…
A former governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has said it is fair for the South to complete an eight-year presidential tenure with President Bola Tinubu, in line with Nigeria’s rotational arrangement. Amosun made the statement on Sunday at the Ake Palace Pavilion in Abeokuta while addressing members and leaders of the All Progressives Congress who had gathered to mark his 68th birthday. Reaffirming his membership of the APC, the former governor openly declared support for Tinubu’s re-election ahead of the 2027 general election, stressing that equity and national stability demand respect for zoning between the North and South.…
Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick is closing in on a Premier League record after guiding his side to a thrilling 3-2 victory over league leaders Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. United, who had drawn 1-1 at halftime, produced a stunning second-half performance to secure all three points, with goals from Bryan Mbeumo, Patrick Dorgu, and substitute Matheus Cunha. The win marks Carrick’s second consecutive victory in charge of the Red Devils, a feat rarely achieved in a manager’s first two games. Arsenal had taken the lead in the 29th minute through Dutch defender Jurrien Timber, whose slick…
