The Edo State Government has commenced a full assessment of the recent petrol tanker fire in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area, as part of efforts to strengthen emergency response systems and prevent future occurrences. The assessment was carried out by the Edo State Emergency Management Agency (EdoSEMA) during an on-the-spot inspection led by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mallam Gani Audu. The high-level delegation inspected the scene of the incident and visited hospitals where survivors are receiving treatment. Mallam Audu said the delegation was mandated by Governor Monday Okpebholo, who was on official assignment in Abuja, to…
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Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has warned that delaying the implementation of Nigeria’s new tax laws beyond January 1, 2026, could have serious consequences for workers and businesses across the country. Oyedele spoke amid concerns over alleged discrepancies between the versions of the tax reform laws passed by the National Assembly and those later gazetted. A member of the House of Representatives, Abdulsamad Dasuki, had raised questions about whether the gazetted laws accurately reflected what lawmakers approved. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, Oyedele said postponing the reforms would leave most Nigerian…
The Gombe State Government has dismissed allegations by the Take-It-Back Movement (TIB) accusing the administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of repression and worsening insecurity, describing the claims as misleading and unfounded. In a statement issued on Monday by the Director-General of Press Affairs, Government House Gombe, Ismaila Uba Misilli, the government said reports circulated by TIB and some online media outlets do not reflect the reality on ground in the state. According to the statement, Gombe remains largely peaceful and stable, with a long-established culture of tolerance and law-abiding behaviour among its people. It added that security agencies, journalists,…
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has announced plans to hold state congresses starting January 9, 2026, ahead of its national convention. The group also challenged the legitimacy of the November 15–16 national convention held in Ibadan by the faction led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki. Speaking to reporters after a meeting of the factional National Caretaker Committee, spokesman Haruna Mohammed said the party’s state congresses would precede the national convention, with no formal date set for the latter. “The NWC has approved the calendar for the conduct of…
The Benue State Government has redeemed a N500,000 empowerment pledge made by Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia to beneficiaries of the 774 Explode Initiative, a women-focused programme of the All Progressives Congress (APC) aimed at promoting gender inclusion and participation in politics. The pledge was fulfilled on Friday, during a ceremony held at the Old Banquet Hall of the Government House, Makurdi. The governor was represented by his Special Adviser on Women Affairs, Hon. Scholastica Ben Sor. Addressing participants, Ben Sor recalled that the 774 Explode Initiative was introduced to Benue State in June 2024 by the APC National Woman Leader,…
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have stated that Nigerians deserve safe, standard-compliant fuel, transparent regulation, and accountable governance, as they called for an immediate, full-scale, and independent investigation into the regulatory activities of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The call followed the resignation of the former Chief Executive of the Authority, Engr. Farouk Ahmed. The groups, comprising the CNPP and more than 75 civil society organisations under the CNCSOs, said the resignation should not bring public scrutiny to an end but should instead trigger a…
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has presented a proposed ₦583.33 billion Appropriation Bill for the 2026 fiscal year to the Adamawa State House of Assembly, with lawmakers passing a vote of confidence in his administration. Presenting the budget on Thursday, December 18, 2025, the governor said the proposal, christened “Budget of Sustainable Growth and Economic Renewal,” was designed to consolidate infrastructure development, strengthen social services, deepen economic reforms and sustain peace across the state. Fintiri said the budget was the outcome of extensive consultations with ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), members of the legislature and other stakeholders, and was prepared in line with…
Burkina Faso has released a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft and 11 military personnel following diplomatic engagements between both countries. A Nigerian delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, held talks with Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, over the detention of the aircraft and its crew. The discussions culminated in the immediate release of the personnel and the aircraft. Following the breakthrough, Ambassador Tuggar met with the freed Air Force personnel to confirm their health and well-being. The delegation and the released personnel are currently en route back to Nigeria. Nigeria reaffirmed its…
The Gombe State Government has expanded its electricity market, opening new opportunities for investors in solar power and clean energy as part of efforts to drive sustainable development and economic growth. Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, gave the assurance of a conducive business environment for investors, describing clean energy as a critical driver of job creation, industrial growth and overall development in the state. The governor stated this while delivering a keynote address at a meeting on emerging opportunities in the Gombe State electricity sector, jointly organised by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the Gombe State Government. The event…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has approved the admission of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger as non-ECOWAS members of the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA). The decision was taken at the 68th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government held in Abuja, following applications submitted by the three countries to join the regional anti-money laundering body. ECOWAS said the approval was based on the strong political commitment demonstrated by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to fully implement the obligations required of GIABA members. This includes addressing identified…