Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed claims of adulteration surrounding the newly enacted tax laws, insisting that all tax reform Acts were duly passed, gazetted, and signed into law.
The PDP leadership has pledged stronger internal democracy and transparency as it works with National Assembly members to position the party for a 2027 return to power.
Former lawmakers warned that negotiations with criminals would embolden violent groups, citing global examples where similar talks failed and worsened insecurity.
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Constitution Review has approved an additional state for South-East Nigeria. If all constitutional steps are completed, the South-East 6th State will mark the first state creation under a democratic government — a landmark for President Tinubu’s administration.
Dangote Group plans to sell a 10 per cent stake in its $20 billion refinery through a Pan-African IPO, a move expected to deepen capital markets and expand African industrial investment.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Benin Republic’s President-elect Romuald Wadagni, pledging stronger bilateral ties, regional security cooperation, and shared economic growth.
A major power outage affecting Oji River, Achi, and surrounding communities has been traced to a breaker fault at a transmission station, disrupting electricity supply across multiple areas.
A fatal accident involving a tanker and a tricycle in Anambra has left one person dead, with authorities blaming brake failure and urging stricter safety compliance among drivers.