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Court Jails Ansaru Commander 15 Years for Terrorism-Linked Crimes

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday convicted and sentenced Mahmud Usman, a commander of Ansaru, the proscribed terrorist organisation, to 15 years’ imprisonment. Usman, arraigned by the Department of State Services (DSS), pleaded guilty to charges of illegal mining. The unlawful activity was said to have enabled him to acquire arms for terrorism […]

INEC Warns Against Premature 2027 Campaigns, Confirms David Mark as ADC Chairman

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned political parties and candidates against what it described as “premature” campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections, even as it officially recognised the Senator David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking at a One-Day Stakeholders’ Roundtable on Premature Political Campaigns, organised […]

DSS Arraigns Ansaru Commanders over Kuje Prison, Wawa Barracks Attacks

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned two senior commanders of Ansaru, a proscribed terrorist organisation, on terrorism-related charges. The suspects are identified as Mahmud Usman, also known as Abu Bara’a Abbas or Mukhtar, and his deputy, Mahmud Al-Nigeri, also called Malam Mamuda. They face a 32-count charge filed at the Federal High Court […]

Nepal Plunges into Crisis as PM Resigns, Army Moves

The Nepalese Army patrolled the streets of Kathmandu on Wednesday in an attempt to restore order after protesters set parliament ablaze and forced the prime minister to resign, in the country’s worst violence in two decades. The unrest began on Monday in the capital, triggered by anger over a government ban on social media and […]

Tinubu Signs Landmark Tax Reforms into Law, Gazette Published

The Federal Government has officially published Nigeria’s new tax reform laws in the government gazette, marking a historic overhaul of the country’s fiscal framework. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by Kamorudeen Yusuf, Personal Assistant on Special Duties to the President. The reforms, signed into law by President Bola Tinubu on 26 […]

PDP Slams Attempt to Block Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Return to Senate

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned what it described as an attempt by the Senate to prevent Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP–Kogi Central) from resuming her duties following the expiration of her six-month suspension. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, PDP National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba criticised the reported action by the Clerk […]

Fuel Tax on Hold: Edun Says No Immediate Plans for 5% Levy

Finance Minister Wale Edun has assured Nigerians that there are no immediate plans to implement the proposed 5 per cent tax on petroleum products. Speaking to reporters in Abuja on Tuesday, Edun explained that although the surcharge is referenced in the new tax administration framework scheduled to take effect on 1 January 2026, its application […]

From Blackmail to Breakthrough? How Dangote and NUPENG Reached a Deal

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has suspended its strike after reaching an agreement with the management of Dangote Refinery to recognise employees’ rights to unionise. The deal was struck at a closed-door meeting convened by the Department of State Services (DSS), attended by Finance Minister Wale Edun and representatives of […]

‘Enough Is Enough’: Labour Threatens Showdown Over New Fuel Levy

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to withdraw its proposed five per cent tax on petroleum products. TUC President-General, Festus Osifo, and General Secretary, Nuhu Toro, issued the warning in a statement released on Monday in Abuja. Describing the policy as […]

Petroleum Strike Looms as FG Mediation with Labour, Dangote Fails

A closed-door meeting convened by the Federal Government to resolve the dispute between the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Dangote Group has ended without agreement. The session was chaired by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Mohammed Dingyadi, alongside the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkiruka Onyejeocha. […]

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