By NJORIGE LYNUS Political Parties Demand Tax Law Corrections IN a strongly worded Christmas Day communiqué, the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) urged the federal government to urgently address alleged discrepancies in the newly gazetted tax law before its rollout. The council warned that unresolved inconsistencies between the gazetted version and the version passed by the […]
Christmas Diplomacy at Home Leaders Target Divides, Not Rivals AS Nigeria marked Christmas 2025 under two-day federal public holidays, leaders turned the season into a platform for what analysts describe as “domestic diplomacy” appealing directly to citizens rather than political rivals. Senate President Godswill Akpabio led the chorus with a message of tolerance and collective […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE Policy Impact & Public Confidence ENVIRONMENTAL rights activist Zik Gbemre has lauded Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo, SAN, and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for a surge in flight movements at the Osubi Airstrip, calling it a strategic rebound for the state’s aviation landscape. In a 26th December statement, Gbemre revealed that he […]
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE NIGERIA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with China to domesticate key components of its emerging alternative energy transport infrastructure, a deal that the government says could reshape the country’s gas-to-transport and electric mobility ambitions. The agreement between the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG) and Chinese firm You Jie Te […]
By ANDERSON (ANDY) CLIFF U.S. Military Strikes Islamic State Targets in Nigeria After Surge in Violence Trump Signals Direct ActionPRESIDENT Donald Trump has authorised U.S. military strikes against Islamic State-affiliated fighters in Nigeria, citing the “slaughter of Christians” as the catalyst for action. In a late-night message on his Truth Social platform on […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Delta State Government on Christmas Day reiterated that citizen welfare and infrastructure delivery remain the twin pillars of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration. The assurance came from the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, who received the Delta State Executive Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) at […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE NIGERIA’S opener was framed as a coronation of intent. Instead, it became a negotiation of vulnerability. The Super Eagles dominated the ball but failed to dominate the psychology of the match. Against a Tanzania side comfortable in reactive mid-blocks, Nigeria still produced low-value shots and high-stress moments. Possession reached […]
By MELVIN KOFFA Nigerian Bar Association Warns of Economic Risks from Controversial Tax Laws NBA Flags Governance ConcernsIN a strongly worded statement, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called for the immediate suspension of Nigeria’s newly enacted Tax Reform Acts, citing concerns over the legitimacy of the legislative process. President Mazi Afam […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE NSCDC Intensifies Festive Security Across Delta State Yuletide Security SurgeAS Christmas and New Year celebrations approach, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Delta State has launched an unprecedented security operation, deploying 1,293 officers across the state. The deployment, directed by Commandant Chinedu Igbo, reflects heightened concerns over public safety […]
Unlocking Nigeria’s Maritime Potential – Lessons from Lekki and Beyond Lekki Leads, Others LagTHE Lekki Deep Seaport, Nigeria’s marquee maritime project, stands as a rare success story amid widespread stagnation. While operational, it functions at just 20% of capacity. Across the country, seven other proposed deep-sea ports, including Badagry, Ibom, and Bonny, remain uncompleted due […]