Nigeria’s New Tax Law: A test of trust and accountability – Oluwaseun Adetutu
By Ayo Onikoyi “Nigeria’s new tax law marks more than a fiscal reform. It represents a turning point in the relationship between citizens and the state. By expanding the tax base, strengthening compliance, and formalising revenue collection, the reform draws more Nigerians directly into the financing of government. This shift inevitably raises a fundamental question: […]
Count me out of your problems, Wike tells Gov Mohammed
“If you do not have such power, why are you fighting? If you have the power to put out the fire, then go ahead and do it.
Trump blames bruised hand on aspirin, denies falling asleep
US President Donald Trump blamed aspirin for large bruises on his hand and denied falling asleep while attending public meetings in an interview with The Wall Street Journal published Thursday.
Akpabio withdraws all defamation suits after priest’s sermon
ABUJA — Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has withdrawn all pending defamation suits instituted by him against several individuals, saying the decision was inspired by a sermon he listened to during a New Year Mass. Akpabio made the disclosure on Thursday at the Sacred Heart Parish, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, where he said he had […]
Kobbo launches as Nigeria’s online marketplace for used items
By Juliet Umeh Kobbo.ng officially launched on January 1, 2026, positioning itself as a digital marketplace designed to serve the real, everyday needs of Nigerians who depend on online commerce to survive and grow. In Nigeria today, millions of people rely on digital selling through online platforms and social media, from students and young adults […]
Alia signs N695bn 2026 budget, declares end to rural neglect in Benue
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has assented to the 2026 Appropriation Bill, approving a N695.01billion spending plan he described as a “people-focused budget” designed to drive rural development, strengthen livelihoods, and ensure sustained economic growth. The governor signed the bill, christened “Budget of Rural Development, Livelihood Support and Sustained Growth” […]
