Guinea’s junta chief Mamady Doumbouya, who had pledged not to run for office after seizing power four years ago, has been elected president after securing a sweeping majority of the vote, according to initial results by the country’s election commission…
The accumulated N720 billion debts owed to local contractors by the Federal Government is not merely an administrative hitch but a scandalous indictment of the state’s fiscal irresponsibility, moral ineptitude, official dishonesty, and deepening contempt for private-sector partners who risk…
Nigeria’s health sector began 2025 under intense pressure after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping cuts to foreign aid, threatening programmes that millions depend on, from HIV treatment to immunisation. This development exposed Nigeria’s heavy reliance on external donors, putting…
FOLLOWING the implementation of the Tax Act, banks will start charging senders a N50 stamp duty on electronic transfers of N10,000 and above from January 1, 2026. The stamp duty or electronic money transfer levy (EMTL) is a single, one-off…
The Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria, Andrew Mamedu ActionAid Nigeria has expressed concerns over the Federal Government’s proposed 2026 Appropriation Bill, warning that its financing structure, rising deficit, and weak sectoral allocations threaten fiscal sustainability, public debt management, and inclusive…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reinforced stringent health screening standards for prospective pilgrims ahead of the 2026 Hajj, warning that there will be no compromise in complying with medical guidelines set by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.…
By Idowu Bankole A special Prophetic Crossover Service aimed at addressing spiritual, personal and family challenges is holding this evening, with renowned cleric and founder of the Freedom Apostolic Revival International Ministry, FARIM, Prophet Sam Adebayo Ojo, popularly known as…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend the implementation of the newly enacted tax laws scheduled to take effect 1 January 2026 due to ongoing controversies surrounding their passage and content. The opposition party…
The Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has dismissed claims that its president, Mr Pretty Okafor, has been suspended, describing the development as false and unconstitutional. In a statement issued from the Nigerian Music House, PMAN’s national secretariat in…
Rio de Janeiro has been awarded the Guinness world record for the largest-ever New Year’s Eve celebration hosted by a city, for an hours-long free concert that gathered 2.5 million people on Copacabana beach last year. Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes…