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The Nigerian Senate is poised to pass the highly debated Tax Reform Bills today, which will exempt individuals earning less than N1 million per year from paying income tax. The tax reforms, which aim to overhaul Nigeria’s taxation system, are expected to ease the burden on low-income earners while targeting higher earners and large corporations.

Former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd), has explained why he has chosen to remain politically unaffiliated, stressing his commitment to Nigeria above all political ideologies.

The former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has been brought before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama for arraignment on charges of fraud involving over N110 billion. Bello, who had remained elusive until yesterday, was produced by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after finally surrendering himself to the agency.

Nigerians have sparked a debate over a resurfaced video of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu discussing Africa’s challenges on an international platform, drawing comparisons to the recent criticism Davido faced for his remarks on Nigeria’s economic struggles.

Several residents of Abiriba, located in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, have been hospitalised after reportedly reacting to medications distributed during a free medical outreach. The incident, which has raised serious concerns about the safety and regulation of such events, has prompted an investigation by the Abia State Ministry of Health.

In a recent development, Nigerians have been reminded of the severe consequences of overtaking military convoys on the nation’s roads. This warning highlights the stringent penalties outlined under Nigerian laws, emphasizing the need for road users to exercise caution when encountering military operations.

Former Senator Shehu Sani has sparked a debate on social media by questioning why Nigerians are quick to criticize the President for requesting loans but remain silent about lawmakers who approve them.

Donald Trump Jr. and Elon Musk have once again stirred the pot on social media, this time trolling major news outlets CNN and MSNBC following reports of layoffs and potential sales of the media giants. Reacting to Wall Street Mav’s tweet that Comcast is putting MSNBC up for sale and CNN is facing significant layoffs, Trump Jr. posted, “Hey @elonmusk I have the funniest idea ever!!!”

Nigeria is once again facing widespread fuel scarcity, with queues growing at petrol stations across the country. This comes despite the much-anticipated operations of the Dangote Refinery, which began supplying petroleum products recently. The scarcity has caused frustration among Nigerians and raised questions about the country’s fuel distribution system.

In a dramatic political shift, Mali’s junta leader, Colonel Assimi Goita, has dismissed Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga and the entire government, signaling deepening tensions within the military-led administration. The announcement, conveyed through a presidential decree and broadcasted on state television, marks a significant development in Mali’s ongoing political crisis.

Awka, Nigeria – Bernard Odoh, the former vice-chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), has voiced strong objections to his removal by President Bola Tinubu, calling the decision procedurally flawed and unjust.

A petition addressed to the Chief of Army Staff has emerged, accusing high-ranking officers in the Nigerian Army of misconduct and abuse. The legal firm Tom Uja & Co., representing the victims, has called for the dismissal of the accused officers and a compensation payment of ₦150 million to the victims.

Abuja, Nigeria – Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced the approval of N1.1 billion in compensation for property owners affected by the ongoing construction of the Airport Road to Kuje expressway.

The Nigerian Coalition of Civil Society Organisations, NICOCSO, has moved to address concerns regarding the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL’s recent decision to import over 1.6 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS.

The defamation case filed by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Femi Falana and his son, the popular musician and activist Folarin Falana, also known as Falz, against social critic Vincent Otse, widely known as Very Dark Man (VDM), was adjourned on Tuesday, November 14, 2024, at the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja. The hearing could not proceed as scheduled due to the absence of several key applications in the court’s file.

Social critic Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), arrived at the Lagos High Court on November 14 in traditional Edo attire for the hearing of the defamation suit filed against him by Nigerian rapper Falz and his father, renowned lawyer Femi Falana, SAN.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has issued a sweeping directive to freeze all state-owned bank accounts immediately, in a move that has raised eyebrows across the state. The order, which affects all commercial banks holding accounts for the state government, will remain in effect until further notice

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has strongly rejected the possibility of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar securing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential ticket for the 2027 general election, asserting that Nigerians will not support him.

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has weighed in on the controversy surrounding popular Nigerian cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, following allegations of preferential treatment during his time in detention. The incident, which involves claims of corruption within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has sparked widespread discussion about systemic issues within the country’s institutions.

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that the scale of corruption within Nigeria’s power sector is so vast that it would bring anyone to tears. Olukoyede made the revelation during an oversight visit by the House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes to the EFCC’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, November 12.

Nigerian crossdresser, Bobrisky, has raised eyebrows after hinting that he may never return to Nigeria. The social media personality, whose real name is Idris Okuneye, left the country on November 11, following a dramatic encounter with officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Nigeria’s Immigration Service.