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.
Nigerian Army troops have rescued 28 kidnap victims in Katsina and Zamfara states, arrested three suspected pipeline vandals in Rivers State and neutralised two suspected criminals in Bauchi, according to a military operational report.
Former St. Patrick’s Secondary School student Noel Ifeanyi Alumona has launched a five-year ₦5 million Impact Fund in Enugu State, providing scholarships to six students and recognising outstanding academic performance and teachers’ dedication.
Fiddles Club, an alumni group of Enugu State University of Science and Technology, has donated 1,000 branded exercise books to the Enugu State Library Board and pledged further support for literacy, cultural identity and children's education.
Oyo State Police have rescued a one-month-old baby girl allegedly sold for ₦2 million in Ido, Ibadan. Two suspects, including the child's mother and a health facility owner, have been arrested, while efforts continue to apprehend other suspects.