Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, has announced plans to implement a centralized system for the authentication and verification of all travel documents in the country. The announcement was made during a meeting in Abuja on Tuesday with David Hanson, the …
Firs Forms E-Invoicing Committee To Curb Tax Evasion
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has officially inaugurated the National E-Invoicing Solution Inter-Agency Steering Committee, marking a significant step toward enhancing tax compliance, transparency, and efficiency in Nigeria’s tax system. The announcement was made on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, via the agency’s official X (formerly Twitter) account. The event, held …
Court Allows Masked Witnesses In Case Against Nnamdi Kanu
A Federal High Court in Abuja has approved the Nigerian government’s request to shield the identities of its witnesses in the ongoing terrorism trial of Biafra separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, April 29, by Justice James Omotosho, followed an ex-parte application filed by the government’s lead …
Tinubu Pays Tribute To Late Islamic Leader Sheikh Hadiyyatullah
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Sheikh Abdur Rasheed Hadiyyatullah, President of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, who died on Monday at the age of 81. In a statement released Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President …
Top Cardinal: Next Pope Must Resist ‘Gay Lobby’ and Defend Tradition
A prominent conservative figure within the Catholic Church has issued a strong warning against what he describes as “ideological lobbies,” including the so-called “gay lobby,” ahead of the upcoming vote to select a new Pope. German Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller, known for his criticism of the late Pope …
Chief Justice Urges NBA To Curb Frivolous Complaints Against Judiciary
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has cautioned the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) against filing frivolous and unsubstantiated petitions against judges. In a statement issued on Tuesday by her Senior Special Assistant on Media, Tobi Soniyi, the CJN expressed concern that many of the petitions alleging judicial …
Trump Throws Shade At Taylor Swift During Super Bowl Ceremony
The Philadelphia Eagles visited the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, but the event drew headlines when President Donald Trump took a jab at pop star Taylor Swift during his remarks. While congratulating the Eagles on their 40–22 win, Trump referenced Swift, …
Nigeria Celebrates South Africa On 31st Anniversary Of Freedom Day
The Federal Government has congratulated South Africa on the 31st anniversary of its Freedom Day, celebrated on April 27. In a statement issued on Monday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, extended warm congratulations to South …
FG Orders WAEC, NECO To Switch To CBT For Exams By 2026
The Federal Government has instructed the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) to fully transition to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for all their exams by 2026. This announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, during a visit to monitor ongoing exams …