The Nigerian government has reaffirmed its commitment to the implementation of the new tax laws, which will take effect on January 1, 2026, despite concerns raised by the House of Representatives over alleged discrepancies between the gazetted versions and those passed by lawmakers. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax …
Nigeria’s electricity generation has received a significant boost following the repair and restoration of the vandalised Lagos–Escravos gas supply pipeline, a development that has been welcomed by the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO). In a statement released on Friday, NISO confirmed that the restoration efforts have led to improved gas supply to key thermal power …
Controversial Nigerian entertainer Uche Maduagwu has publicly apologised to singer Davido and his wife, Chioma Adeleke, for trolling them online. In a video shared on his Instagram page on Thursday, Maduagwu expressed regret for repeatedly posting negative content about the couple. He revealed that he was paid N2.5 million, along with four other Nigerian influencers, …
Nigerian-American rapper Wale has shared insights into his long-standing relationship with Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid, revealing the role he played in introducing the singer to international audiences. During a livestream with comedian and musician Carter Efe, Wale described Wizkid as his “boy” and recalled hosting him in Beverly Hills, California, for an entire summer. “I …
Famous Nigerian musician Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has publicly confessed that he has stopped impregnating women outside his relationships. The revelation came during the MC EdoPikin Undiluted with StarBoy and Legends show in Benin City, where 2Baba spoke before his performance. “I get confession. I make this confession everywhere I go now to …
Former Barcelona winger Emmanuel Amunike has backed Nigeria to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, highlighting striker Victor Osimhen as the key leader for the Super Eagles. The 55-year-old Amunike, who played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s 1994 AFCON-winning team, believes that Osimhen’s leadership qualities will be crucial in the quest for …
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has dismissed reports claiming that fans will enjoy free entry to stadiums during the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The clarification follows widespread rumours suggesting that CAF, in collaboration with the Local Organising Committee (LOC), approved free access to matches due to low turnout at several venues. READ …
A United States lawmaker, Representative Riley M. Moore of Virginia’s Second Congressional District, has confirmed that at least 12 Tomahawk missiles were launched against suspected terrorist targets in Sokoto State, Nigeria, on December 25. Moore disclosed this during an interview with Fox News, stating that the strikes were carried out by the US military in …
About 150 passengers were stranded on Friday after a ground handling accident disrupted Air Peace operations at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The incident involved a newly acquired Embraer 195-E2 aircraft operated by Air Peace. The aircraft, with registration number 5N-BYH, was scheduled to operate Flight P47750 from Lagos to Accra. A luggage …
President Donald Trump has confirmed he’d ordered a deadly strike on Islamic State terrorists in Nigeria, who he has accused of persecuting Christians in the country. In a post on social media on Christmas day, Trump said he’d directed a “powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria,” who he said had …
