The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has called on Nigerians to reject what it called distorted or falsified tax law, stressing the importance of inclusivity and fairness in the formulation of fiscal policies. The NLC emphasised that laws affecting workers must…

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has mourned the death of two members of the Kano State House of Assembly who died on Wednesday. The deceased lawmakers are Aminu Saad Ungogo, who represented Ungogo Constituency, and Sarki…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, granted bail to former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, who is in custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over money…

Director of the Kwara state Fire Service, Prince Falade Olumuyiwa, has issued safety advisory on fire disasters to residents of the state during the festive period. The director, among others, advised the public to avoid careless use of electrical appliances,…

Pope Leo XIV has renewed his plea for global peace during the Christmas season, urging calm amid ongoing conflicts around the world. According to a statement from the Vatican, on Tuesday, the Bishop of Rome expressed his hope for a…

A bomb blast has been reported in a mosque in Maduguri, Borno State. The explosion, according to Channels TV, occurred around 6:00 p.m. at a Juma’at mosque in Gamboru market in Maiduguri. The television station said the blast occurred when…

The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has appealed that the Nigeria’s security agencies be strengthened in fresh resolve as they move against all agents of terrorism, insecurity, criminality, social, economic and political destabilisation and all other evils against Nigeria and its…

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has admitted it will be “impossible” to replace captain Bruno Fernandes after the midfielder was ruled out with a hamstring injury. Fernandes was forced off during Sunday’s 2–1 defeat to Aston Villa and will…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has approved the appointment of 15 aides to strengthen the party’s administrative and strategic capacity. The appointees include Special Advisers (SAs), Advisers and Senior Special Assistants (SSAs). Abimbola Tokin,…

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has asked Nigerians to always be conscious of the common humanity and shared values that bind them to unity. He told Christians in particular that Christmas signifies hope and salvation brought to the world…

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has urged the Office of the Head of the Civil Service to prioritise capacity-building for ministers and civil servants to ensure the success of Nigeria’s push towards a fully digital…

Ghanaian security agencies have arrested 48 suspected cyber criminals in a coordinated, intelligence-led operation in the Greater Accra Region. The arrests were carried out by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) in collaboration with the National Security and the Ghana Police…

Troops of the Nigerian Army have thwarted a kidnapping attempt along the Otukpo–Enugu Expressway in Benue State, rescuing 24 passengers made up of 20 adults and four minors. The rescue operation followed an attempted abduction of passengers travelling in two…

Commuters in Enugu are facing steep transport fare hikes ahead of Christmas, with prices on major routes jumping by 45 to 50 per cent amid the festive rush Findings by our Correspondent on Wednesday show that commercial transport operators abruptly…

Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State on Wednesday signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, authorising a total expenditure package that covers both the State Government and the 27 Local Government Councils. During the signing ceremony at the Government House,…