INEC Sets Dates for Bye-Elections, Resumes Voter Registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced dates for a series of crucial electoral activities, including bye-elections, court-ordered re-run polls, and the resumption of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), as part of preparations for upcoming polls across the country. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this during the second quarterly consultative meeting with leaders […]
President Tinubu Signs New Tax Bills Into Law
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday signed the four new tax bills passed by the National Assembly into law, describing it as the most comprehensive, pro-poor tax reform in Nigeria’s history.The bills signed into law are: the Nigeria Tax Bill (Ease of Doing Business), the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and […]
NYSC Denies Extending Rita’s Service Year Over Tinubu Criticism
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has denied extending the service year of Lagos corps member Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, over her past criticism of President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State. Rita went viral months ago for condemning economic hardship under the current administration and describing Lagos as “smelling” with “poor living conditions.” […]
U.S. Airstrikes Delayed but Did Not Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Program
A Pentagon assessment has found that recent US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities delayed but did not destroy its nuclear capabilities. Despite targeting Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan with bunker-buster bombs, Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles and most centrifuges remain intact, intelligence sources told CBS News. The strikes caused surface-level damage and sealed some facility entrances, but […]
Kenya Protest Anniversary Turns Violent
Protesters clashed with police in Kenya on Wednesday as the country marked one year since deadly anti-government demonstrations over tax hikes and economic hardship. Last year’s unrest peaked on June 25 when demonstrators stormed parliament, leading to the deaths of at least 60 people at the hands of security forces. While some called for peaceful […]
Favour Ofili Switches Allegiance to Turkey
Nigerian sprinter and 150m world record holder, Favour Ofili, has reportedly switched her sporting allegiance to Turkey, just months before the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. According to reports, the 22-year-old athlete informed the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) that her decision was not financially motivated, but stemmed from her long-standing dissatisfaction with how Nigerian […]
Oil Prices Surge as U.S., Israel Strike Iran
Oil prices have jumped today to their highest since January as the United States’ weekend move to join Israel in attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities stoked supply worries. Brent crude futures was up $1.92 or 2.49% at $78.93 a barrel as West Texas Intermediate crude advanced $1.89 or 2.56% to $75.73. Both contracts jumped by more […]
Senate Sets Nationwide Hearings on Constitution Review
The Senate Committee on Review of the 1999 Constitution has announced plans to hold public hearings nationwide to gather citizens’ views on key issues affecting governance, security, economy, and inclusion. Chairperson of the Committee, Barau Jibrin, said the committee will convene hearings simultaneously in six selected cities, each representing a geopolitical zone from July 4 […]
Tinubu, Northern Governors Mourn Zaria Travellers Killed in Plateau Attack
President Bola Tinubu and members of the Northern Governors’ Forum on Sunday joined grieving families and communities in mourning the 13 travellers from Zaria, Kaduna State, killed in a mob attack in Plateau State. The victims, including women and children, were among 31 members of the Basawa community in Zaria, Kaduna State, travelling in an […]
Trump Keeps World Guessing on U.S. Role in Israel’s Strikes on Iran
President Donald Trump kept the world guessing on Wednesday whether the U.S. will join Israel’s bombardment of Iranian nuclear and missile sites, as residents of Iran’s capital streamed out of the city on the sixth day of the air assault. Speaking to reporters outside the White House, Trump declined to say if he had made […]
