The West African regional bloc ECOWAS has formally suspended Guinea-Bissau from all its decision-making bodies following a military takeover in the country. The move follows violent upheaval and theoverthrow of the government just days after a disputed election. On 26 November 2025, soldiers in Guinea-Bissau announced they had taken “total control” of thecountry, deposed President…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new National Tax PolicyImplementation Committee (NTPIC) to coordinate and oversee the nationwide implementation of hisgovernment’s recently passed tax laws and reforms.In a statement released by the Presidency, the committee’s creation was described as necessary toensure that the series of tax reforms passed earlier this year…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the Federal Government over what he described asits misplaced celebration of the release of abducted persons while failing to apprehend and prosecutetheir kidnappers. Atiku, in a statement issued Tuesday, said the government’s public jubilation each time abductedNigerians’ regain freedom sends a “dangerous message,” especially as the criminal networks…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency, authorising the NigerianArmed Forces and the Nigeria Police Force to recruit additional personnel and take stepped-up securitymeasures in response to a recent surge in kidnappings and attacks.The declaration was made in a statement issued by the Presidency and shared publicly by thePresident’s media office. The…
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday approved a resolution declaring kidnapping and related banditry asacts of terrorism and asked that the Terrorism (Prevention) Act be amended to impose the maximumpenalty, death, for perpetrators, with no option for a fine.The upper chamber also urged President Bola Tinubu to restructure the country’s security architectureand pledged legislative support for…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State as the “RenewedHope Ambassador”, a role created ahead of the national rollout of the Federal Government’s WardDevelopment Programme. In his new role, Uzodimma will double as Director-General for Party Outreach, Engagement, andMobilisation, according to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Luanda, Angola, where he is expected torepresent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the African Union–European Union (AU–EU) PartnershipSummit scheduled to take place this week. According to officials from the Presidency, the summit — which brings together heads of state,ministers, and senior policymakers from African and European nations…
US President Donald Trump has continued his attack against Nigeria, describing the most populous black nation on earth as “a disgrace”. In his latest outburst, Trump, who redesignated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern two weeks ago, described Nigerian government as ineffective. He said this when he featured on Fox News Radio’s ‘The Brian Kilmeade…
The Adamawa State Government has ordered the closure of all public and private boarding schools in the state. In a statement on Saturday, signed by the state Commissioner for Education and Human Development, Dr. Umar Pella, the government said the decision, made by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, was aimed at preventing a repeat of the recent…
President Bola Tinubu says insecurity remains the most troubling challenge facing Nigeria, especially the Northern region. He said on Saturday in Kaduna that urgent efforts were required to rebuild trust, strengthen unity and restore safety across communities. Tinubu, represented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, spoke at the 25th Anniversary of…
