5% Fuel Surcharge: Tax Reforms Chair Clarifies Confusion has erupted online over a supposed 5% fuel surcharge under Nigeria’s new tax laws, with many fearing a sudden increase in fuel prices. The chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, on Saturday through a post on X, clarified what is…
APC Notifies INEC of 2027 Primaries, Releases Detailed Timetable Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has formally notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of its plan to conduct primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections, in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026. In a letter dated April 20,…
Nsukka Diocese Faults Arise TV Over Claims Linking Priests’ Deaths to IPOB The Catholic Diocese of Nsukka has refuted a report aired by Arise Television alleging that two of its priests were killed by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). During its Morning Show on Thursday, Arise Television, quoting a security analyst, claimed…
BREAKING:ADC Top Leadership Controversy Relaxes …As INEC Publishes Names Of Authentic National Chair, Scribe After weeks of controversies, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has uploaded the names of members of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, National Working Committee, NWC. The updated list contains Senator David Mark as the National Chairman of the party. The…
Burkina Faso Frees Detained Nigerian Air Force Aircraft, 11 Crew After Diplomatic Talks Burkina Faso has released a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 aircraft and its 11 crew members, two weeks after they were detained following a precautionary landing in the country. The aircraft, which was on a ferry mission to Portugal, reportedly developed technical…
Stand Up For Your Rights-NGO Reawakens PWDs By Wilfred Chukwuma Community Life Project (CLP), a non-governmental organisation has sensitised People with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State on their rights and privileges especially as it concerns Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The 2-day sensitisation training which was held at St Paul Catholic Church…
Bridges Over Barricades: Building a Pathway to Unity and Progress in Nigeria By Maxwell Menkiti Ngene In a country where divisions, marginalization, and conflicts often dominate the newspaper, radio, and television news headlines, we must begin to rethink our relationships and life as a people under one nation. To successfully do so, we must, of…
The Triple Threat: How Drug Abuse, Football Betting, and Gambling Are Destroying Nigeria’s Youth. By Dr Maxwell Menkiti Ngene Nigeria’s youth are facing a triple threat that is imperilling their future. The rampant use of hard drugs, football betting, and gambling has become a destructive trifecta, ravaging the lives of young Nigerians and undermining the…
Constitution Amendment:Rotational Presidency Bill Hits Green House Rock The House of Representatives has rejected a bill seeking to amend the 1999 constitution to provide for rotation of the offices of the president and vice president among the six geopolitical zones of the country. The bill which was sponsored by the Deputy Speaker of the House,…
Enugu Govt Offers Scholarship To Ten-year -old House Help Brutalised By Guardians …Vows To Ensure Justice Enugu State government has promised to ensure wellbeing of the ten-year-old female househelp, Miss Nneoma Nnadi, who was grievously bartered and maltreated by her guardians, Mrs Ifeoma Ozougwu and her husband, Mr Jude Ozougwu. The state government also promised…
