Senate Halts Action on Controversial Tax Reform Bills, Sets Up Special Committee for Resolution
The Nigerian Senate has yielded to public pressure, suspending deliberations on the four controversial tax reform bills sent in by the Executive Arm of government pending when all issues are sorted out. The Senate has also set up a 10-member committee headed by Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro tasked with engaging with the Attorney […]
Namibia Elects Its First Female President Amid Controversy
By Trust Inonse. Namibia has made history by electing its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, following a presidential election that has been marred by allegations of electoral malpractice. Nandi-Ndaitwah, who is currently the vice-president and a long-time member of the ruling South West Africa People’s Organisation (Swapo), secured 57% of the votes cast in the […]
Senate Approves 2025-2027 MTEF/FSP
The Nigerian Senate has passed the 2025–2027 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) for implementation by the Federal Government. The Red Chamber approved the expenditure framework with a total spending of ₦47.9 trillion and a new borrowing plan of ₦9.22 trillion which includes both domestic and foreign borrowings. The passage followed the […]
Senate Confirms Oluyede As Army Chief
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the nomination of Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede for Appointment as Chief of Army Staff (COAS). The confirmation today followed the consideration of reports by the Chairman of the senate committee on Army, Sen. Yar’ adua, Abdulaziz Musa, who said the committee was impressed with the high level of understanding, achievements, […]
Nigeria-South Africa Commits To Enhance Trade Ties, Tackle Illegal Mining
By Raliat Adenekan Nigeria and South Africa today reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their long-standing ties and strengthening economic integration during the 11th Session of the Bi-National Commission held in Cape Town. Speaking at the opening of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) today in Cape Town, President Bola Tinubu called for […]
Human Rights Lawyer Dele Farotimi Arrested Over Defamation Allegations
Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force have arrested human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi following allegations of defamation made by Tony Elumelu, the Chief Executive Officer of the United Bank for Africa (UBA). The news of Farotimi’s arrest was shared by Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, in a post on […]
Nigerian Youth for Atiku Calls for Urgent Review of APC-led Government Reforms
The Nigerian Youth for Atiku (NYFA), a support group for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has criticized the reforms implemented by the APC-led Federal Government, asserting that they require a comprehensive review as they are failing to produce positive outcomes. In a statement following their bi-monthly strategic meeting in Lagos, the group’s Director of Communications, […]
Dozens Killed in Crush at Guinea Football Match
A tragic incident occurred during a football match in Nzérékoré, Guinea, where at least 56 people lost their lives in a crowd crush. However, many local reports suggest that the actual death toll may be closer to 100. The chaos erupted following a controversial decision by the referee, who sent off two players from the […]
Federal Government Introduces Malaria Vaccine into National Immunization Schedule
In a significant move to combat the malaria epidemic in Nigeria, the Federal Government has officially added a malaria vaccine to the national routine immunization schedule. This announcement was made by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Pate, who stated that the rollout of the malaria vaccine will commence this week, […]
FG Protests ICC Investigation into Nigerian Army
The Federal Government of Nigeria has formally protested the ongoing investigation of the Nigerian military by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, made this announcement during the 23rd session of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the ICC held in […]
