Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has expressed confidence that his successor in 2031 will surpass hisown achievements, as he continues efforts to lay what he described as a “solid foundation” for thestate’s development.The governor made the remarks on Sunday, January 18, 2026 during a ground reception serviceorganised in his honour by the Assemblies of…
European leaders issued strong criticisms and coordinated responses after U.S. President Donald Trumpannounced plans to impose tariffs on several European countries over their opposition to his bid toacquire Greenland.Trump’s announcement last weekend on his social media platform detailed plans to impose a 10percent tariff on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom,…
Abdullahi Abubakar, the Muslim cleric celebrated globally for sheltering 262 Christians during the 2018 sectarian attacks in Plateau State, has died at the age of 92. According to reports, Abubakar, the Chief Imam of Nghar village in the Barkin Ladi local government area of the state, passed away after a brief illness. One of the…
Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has explainedthe reason behind the delay in issuing implementation guidelines for Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws.Oyedele spoke on Wednesday in Lagos during the 2026 Economic Outlook event organised by theInstitute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). Addressing accountants, policymakers and business leaders,…
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 15.15 percent in December 2025, marking the first uptick ineight months after a period of steady moderation, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported in itslatest Consumer Price Index (CPI) release on Thursday.According to the NBS report, the CPI index rose to 131.2 points in December 2025, up 0.7…
Nigeria paused on Thursday to honour its military heroes as the nation observed Armed ForcesRemembrance and Celebration Day, a day dedicated to remembering fallen service personnel andcelebrating the courage and dedication of those currently serving. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a message marking the occasion, paid tribute to the sacrifices of theNigerian Armed Forces and…
The Trump administration is placing an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, further restricting the legal routes for entering the US. The State Department on Wednesday said the administration wants to bring “an end to the abuse” of the system by those who would extract wealth from the American people by using…
Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has warned Sheikh Ahmed Gumi and others sympathetic to terrorists and bandits to stop their subversive endeavour, saying, “a friend of a thief is a thief.” Speaking yesterday during an official visit to Maiduguri, the minister said those engaged in acts of terrorism and banditry did not represent…
The Federal Government has recorded a breakthrough in the education sector with the signing of a renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. After more than 16 years of stalled negotiations and recurring industrial disputes, the Federal Government of Nigeria has formally approved a 40 per cent salary increase for academic staff…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has addressed world leaders and international stakeholders at the 2026Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) Summit, highlighting Nigeria’s commitment to climate action,sustainable development and green finance.The summit, a global forum that brings together heads of state, policymakers, business leaders andexperts to discuss strategies for addressing climate change and fostering sustainable economic growth,is…
