The controversy over the enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy has once again placed the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on a collision course, raising fundamental questions about legality, constitutional authority and respect for court orders.

At issue is whether the Police have the power to impose a paid permit regime on motorists and whether such enforcement can proceed

All judges are politicians whether they know it or not.” Enrique Petracchi, former Chief Justice of Argentina, (2002).

Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has allayed widespread fears among Nigerians over the impending tax reforms scheduled to take effect from January 1, 2026, insisting that the exercise is not designed to overburden citizens with higher tax rates or arbitrary revenue targets.

Local producers are losing significantly because their products cannot compete with cheaply imported rice, largely due to the high cost of production.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast sunshine and hazy conditions across the country from Sunday to Tuesday.

By Ifeanyi Obinali As the dust settles from last weekend’s failed coup in Benin Republic, and the Nigerian Senate’s recent approval of troops deployment to assist the Beninese government, many Nigerians are asking: Was this really the right call — especially given the worsening security disaster back home? “On December 7, 2025, the government of […]

In precolonial Africa, the societal values of honesty, respect and fairness were influenced by shared norms and beliefs which fostered healthy relationships. Everyone cherished the values and no one needed to be threatened with written sanctions in order to keep faith with the norms. Perhaps, the most important factor which aided general acceptance of shared […]

Two bald men fighting over a [toothless] comb.” Reading that Alhaji Turaki and Sule Lamido were fighting over who would be Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to me, was the funniest joke of the year. It sounded like a tragic story of two elderly women laying claim to a baby during the World […]

By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin Ahead of 2027 general elections in the state,a non-political and non governmental organisation,Kwara Inclusion Advocates (KIA) weekend ignited conversations for the governorship seat, urging political actors to prioritise competence, inclusion and peace over the much-talked-about zoning. KIA also warned that prolonged exclusion could threaten social cohesion in the state. Speaking at […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — As Nigerians marked the Christmas season amid economic strain and social pressures, a non-governmental organisation, Priscilla Ekwueme Eleje Empowerment Initiatives (PEEEI), stepped in to support widows and vulnerable families in Kabusa, Abuja, with food items and psychosocial care. The intervention, organised as a Christmas outreach, took place at Found Favour […]

 FilmOne Entertainment recorded a strong box office debut with Warlord: Olori Ogun, which earned ₦47 million in its opening weekend, underscoring growing audience appetite for culturally rooted Nigerian stories.

Every December, Nigeria’s cinemas transform into a high-stakes battleground where star power, marketing muscle, and audience loyalty collide.

By Rosemary Iwunze Members of NEM Group gathered at the 2025 end of year party to count their blessings and appreciate God Almighty for His marvellous deeds in time past and the outgoing year. The event which held in Lagos, at the company’s Head Office was attended by members of the Group – NEM Insurance […]

Tems and Ayra Starr each sit firmly in the multi-billion cumulative stream tier in 2025 (Tems reported in industry write-ups as crossing multi-billion totals; Ayra passed the 3 billion Spotify mark during the year).