‘You Will Pay Taxes Beyond Your Capacity in 2027 If Tinubu Return’ – Ireti Kingibe Warns Nigerians Senator Ireti Kingibe has warned that Nigerians could face a heavier tax burden in 2027, raising concerns over the country’s tax policies and their potential impact on citizens. Kingibe made the remarks in a recent video while addressing voters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). She claimed that many Nigerians were unaware of a tax law she said had already been passed by the National Assembly. According to the senator, the policy could require Nigerians to pay 25 per cent of their earnings…
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Alausa Commends Dangote Foundation’s Plan to Give IPO Shares to Four Million Nigerian Students The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has commended the Aliko Dangote Foundation for its plan to acquire Initial Public Offering (IPO) shares in Dangote Refinery for up to four million eligible Nigerian tertiary institution students. The initiative is aimed at promoting financial literacy, youth empowerment and wealth creation among young Nigerians. According to a press release issued by the Federal Ministry of Education on Monday, October 19, 2026, each eligible student aged 18 and above is expected to receive 10 IPO shares without having…
Baba-Ahmed Claims Buhari Viewed Tinubu As ‘Bad News’ For Nigeria, Resisted His Presidency Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, national chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), has claimed that former President Muhammadu Buhari was reluctant to support President Bola Tinubu’s emergence as his successor in 2023 because he considered him bad news for Nigeria. Baba-Ahmed made the allegation at a summit organised by the Northern Elders Forum. His remarks were captured in a video published on Symfoni’s YouTube channel on Saturday. Speaking at the event, the PRP chairman said Nigerians should have questioned Tinubu’s presidential ambition when he declared “Emilokan,” a Yoruba expression…
VIDEO: Tragedy As Catholic Priest Dies After Jesus’ statue Falls On Him During Mass A Catholic priest, identified as Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari, has died after a crucifix fell on him while he was celebrating Mass in Ecuador. The tragic incident reportedly occurred on Saturday in Guayaquil while the priest was conducting a church service that was being livestreamed. Footage circulating on social media showed Father Molinari addressing his congregation when the crucifix suddenly fell on him. On Sunday, the Archdiocese of Guayaquil confirmed his death in a statement shared on social media. The statement read: “We announce that…
Nigeria Customs, Afreximbank Advance Talks on Regional Border Modernisation The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have intensified discussions on a regional border-modernisation programme aimed at improving cross-border trade and strengthening the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The discussions involved the Customs administrations of Nigeria, Benin Republic and Cameroon and took place at Afreximbank’s headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, on October 12, 2026. According to a statement, the meeting followed a joint benchmarking mission to the Beitbridge Border Post in Zimbabwe and technical assessments of the Mfum–Ekok and Sèmè–Kraké border corridors. The engagement…
Ondo Assembly Speaker ‘Empowers’ Traditional Rulers With Standing Fans, Sparks Reactions The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Olamide Oladiji Adesanmi, has distributed standing fans to 35 traditional rulers in Ondo East Local Government Area, describing the gesture as an empowerment programme. Oladiji announced the distribution in a statement posted on his official page, accompanied by photographs showing him presenting cartons of fans to aged Baales, who are community rulers. According to the Speaker, the beneficiaries received brand-new Ox Plus 18-inch high-speed standing fans in recognition of their support for his administration and the All Progressives Congress (APC).…
Poverty Eradication: Doro Calls on Nigerians to Protect Vulnerable Citizens The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard M. Doro, has called on Nigerians to protect vulnerable members of society and work collectively towards building a peaceful and inclusive nation. Doro made the call while delivering his keynote address at the 2026 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, held at Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, on Saturday, October 17. The event was organised to commemorate the international day under the theme, “United for Peace and Human Rights: Safe Homes for All.” The minister said the commemoration provided an…
Akwa Ibom to Commission Oron Maritime Facilities in December, Acquire Four Ferries for Coastal Transport … announces November 1 prayer session to kick-start APC campaign in Akwa Ibom Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced that the Oron Maritime Infrastructure Project will be commissioned in December 2026, describing it as a major step towards boosting coastal transportation, trade, tourism and economic development in the state. The governor disclosed this on Saturday, October 17, 2026, during the October edition of the Government House Monthly Prayer Service held at the Latter House Chapel, Government House, Uyo. Eno reaffirmed his administration’s…
COAS Tasks Troops To Sustain Offensive Against Terrorists, Promises Better Welfare The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, to sustain offensive operations against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists to achieve lasting peace and security in the region. Shaibu gave the directive on Saturday, October 17, 2026, while addressing officers and soldiers at the 212 Tank Battalion Parade Ground in Maiduguri, Borno State, during an operational assessment visit to the North East theatre. The Army Chief commended the troops for…
BREAKING: Many Policemen Killed As Bandits Ambush Patrol Team In Zamfara At least three policemen have reportedly been killed after bandits ambushed a police patrol team in Gusau, Zamfara State. Naija News House learnt that the attack occurred around 2am on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Damba Division. According to a source who spoke on condition of anonymity, the officers were on night patrol when they were attacked by the armed bandits. The source disclosed that the attackers opened fire on the patrol team, riddling their vehicle with bullets. A photograph obtained shows the patrol van marked “DAMBA DIVISION, ZAMFARA…