The family of Chief Isaiah Onyebuchi, a community leader, has accused the Anambra Internal Revenue Service (AIRS) of being responsible for his death after their vehicle allegedly crushed him. AIRS is an autonomous body tasked with generating revenue for the state. The tragic incident reportedly took place on December 11, 2024, near the Onitsha head … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria has denied plans to declare old naira notes illegal. This development was communicated in a December 2024 news update of the CBN published on its website. According to the circular “in line with the Bank’s previous clarifications and to offer further assurance, the CBN wishes to reiterate that the subsisting … Read more
The Bayelsa State government has announced the passing of Elizabeth Bidei, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development. Mrs. Bidei, died on Monday, December 30, 2024. The cause of her death is yet to be disclosed. In a statement released on Tuesday, Commissioner for Information, Orientation, and Strategy Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai expressed the state government’s … Read more
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has described 2025 as a “landmark year” that will leave a lasting impression on the lives of many. The revered cleric shared his annual prophecies during the church’s New Year service, offering a blend of hope, caution, and divine admonitions. Adeboye … Read more
The Nigerian government, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has formally requested the extradition of Simon Ekpa, a pro-Biafran agitator, from Finland. This development was confirmed by General Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, during an interview on Channels Television’s 2024 Year-In-Review program on December 31, 2024. According to General Musa, all necessary legal and … Read more
Usra Hendra Harahap, Indonesia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, is under investigation following allegations of sexual harassment by a former staff member at the Indonesian Embassy in Abuja. Jakarta Globe reports that the allegations, outlined in a petition by the victim’s legal team, claim that the incident occurred on February 7 during official duties. The victim, whose … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that the deadline for land allottees to remit their Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) fees will remain unchanged, warning that any failure to meet this obligation will result in the reassignment of the affected plots to other interested parties. Wike made this announcement during … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has again said that his administration is focused on reducing inflation from 34.6 percent to 15 per cent by 2025. Addressing Nigerians in a New Year Day broadcast, the president said the high cost of food and essential drugs has remained a significant concern for several households across the country. He said … Read more
Gold has long been considered a pillar of prosperity and economic security, over the years due to its value and widespread acceptance as an asset when economic conditions are unpredictable; however, recently there has been a growing interest in Bitcoin as a potential rival in this regard, leading to discussions and discourse among financial experts … Read more
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has reiterated its call for the Federal Government to withdraw the contentious tax bills currently before the National Assembly. In his New Year message, NLC President Joe Ajaero emphasized that the welfare of Nigerian workers is the primary reason for this demand. The NLC has urged the government to prioritize … Read more