Nigeria Reps Move to Recover $7bn Aviation Debt from Foreign Airlines

File Copy: House of Representatives

The Nigerian House of Representatives has begun efforts to recover more than $7 billion owed by foreign airlines operating in the country, as lawmakers intensify oversight to improve government revenue and reduce reliance on borrowing. The move was disclosed by Abiodun Faleke, Chairman of the House Committee on Finance, during the launch of the 2023–2025 […]

FG Bans Cash Tax Collection and Roadblocks Under New Nigeria Tax Regulations

Mr Olusegun Adesokan, Executive Secretary, Joint Revenue Board

The Federal Government has officially prohibited cash tax collection and roadside tax enforcement across Nigeria as part of new regulations designed to modernise the country’s tax system and eliminate informal revenue practices. The announcement was made in Abuja by Olusegun Adesokan, Executive Secretary of the Joint Revenue Board, during the signing of the Presumptive Tax […]

INEC Promotes 2,339 Staff, Elevates 45 Officers to Director Level

INEC Logo

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the promotion of 2,339 employees as part of its 2025 Senior Staff Promotion Exercise, reinforcing its commitment to career development, institutional continuity, and effective election administration in Nigeria. The decision was reached during a commission meeting held on February 26, 2026. According to a statement released in […]

Dangote Warns Nigerians About Fraudsters Impersonating Him and Family Online

File: President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote

Aliko Dangote has issued a public warning to Nigerians about increasing cases of fraudsters impersonating him, members of his family, and executives of Dangote Industries Limited on social media. In a statement released on Tuesday through its official communication channels, Dangote Industries Limited alerted the public to scams involving fake investment opportunities, employment offers, charity […]

UAE Intercepts 132 Ballistic Missiles, 195 Drones in Escalating Iranian Attack

UAE President, Mohammed Ben Zayed Al-Nahyane

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed that its air defence systems successfully intercepted the majority of ballistic missiles and drones launched toward its territory during a large-scale Iranian assault, marking a sharp escalation in Middle East tensions. According to the UAE Ministry of Defence, a total of 137 ballistic missiles were detected since the […]

Tenant Abducts Three Siblings in Ebonyi Community After Moving Into Compound

Police officer

Police authorities in Ebonyi State have confirmed the abduction of three siblings by a suspected female tenant in the Nwezenyi Village area of the Igbeagu Community. The disturbing incident has heightened fears about rising cases of child abduction in the state. The victims, identified as Favour Okeoha, Obinna Okeoha, and Kamso Okeoha, were reportedly taken […]

One Dead, Several Injured in Cross River Highway Truck Collision

Scene of the accident

A tragic accident along the Calabar–Itu Federal Highway in Cross River State has claimed the life of a truck driver and left others injured, highlighting ongoing safety concerns over the highway’s deteriorating condition. The crash occurred in the early hours of Monday when two articulated trucks collided head-on. Eyewitnesses confirmed that the collision was not […]

Five Officers Arrested Over Bribery in El-Rufai Airport Security Breach

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai

Five security officers have been arrested following a major breach of airport security at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport involving former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. A joint investigation by the Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), and the Federal Ministry of Aviation confirmed that the officers accepted bribes […]

Richard Osman Quits House of Games After ‘Amazing Nine Years’

Richard Osman wearing a navy suit and glasses on the House of Games set

Richard Osman, beloved host of the BBC quiz show House of Games, has announced he is stepping down after nine years on air. The presenter revealed on his podcast The Rest is Entertainment that the show will continue, but under a new host. “It will no longer be Richard Osman’s House of Games. It will […]

Elton John Family Portrait by Catherine Opie Displayed at National Portrait Gallery

A photo portrait of Sir Elton John, David Furnish and their two teenage sons unveiled by the National Portrait Gallery.

A captivating family portrait of Sir Elton John, his husband David Furnish, and their teenage sons Zachary and Elijah has been unveiled at London’s National Portrait Gallery. The photograph, captured by acclaimed US artist Catherine Opie, also features their two pet Labradors, Joseph and Jacob, in the family’s Windsor home library. The portrait shows Sir […]