Author: Aminu Imam

“Publish certified copies of tax laws from NASS” – SERAP urges Tinubu

Aminu Imam
SERAP gives Tinubu

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP), has written to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to direct the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to widely publish certified true copies of the tax Bills received from the National Assembly and the tax laws signed into law. SERAP made the request in a Freedom of Information (FoI) letter dated December 20, 2025, according to a statement yesterday, signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare. The organisation said it made the request amid allegations of discrepancies…

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NAFDAC orders recall of Indomie noodles

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NAFDAC Indomie noodles

…Says it’s unsafe for Nigerians The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, (NAFDAC), has cautioned Nigerians against consuming Indomie Noodles (Vegetable Flavor), declaring the product unsafe and directing an immediate nationwide recall following an international safety alert. In Public Alert No. 041/2025 issued on Friday, NAFDAC said France’s consumer protection agency, Rappel Conso, initiated a recall of the product after laboratory tests detected undeclared allergens. According to the alert, the vegetable-flavored noodles were found to contain milk and eggs that were not listed on the product label,…

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Alleged defamation: Ɗangote slams ₦100bn threat on critic

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Ɗangote slams

…Faces ICPC over $7m school fees petition President of the Ɗangote Group, Aliko Dangote, is simultaneously battling a defamation controversy and pushing a high-profile anti-corruption petition, as the ICPC formally opens an investigation into his allegations against the immediate-past Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed. In one front, Ɗangote has issued a seven-day ultimatum to a Kaduna-based businessman, Engr. Kailani Mohammed, demanding a public retraction and unreserved apology over what he described as libelous statements made during a televised interview.…

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Cash-for-Quiet allegations rock NASS, as lawmakers drop Budget revolt after Tinubu’s visit

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NASS Tinubu

Nigerian lawmakers on Friday abruptly shelved a planned protest against the presentation of the 2026 Budget amid allegations that cash inducements were paid to legislators to ensure a smooth session at the National Assembly. In a published report yesterday, multiple lawmakers revealed that senators allegedly received $50,000 each, while members of the House of Representatives were given $30,000, shortly after President Bola Tinubu presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill at a joint sitting of the Senate and House of Representatives. According to the accounts, the protest—initially aimed at disrupting proceedings and…

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Tinubu departs Abuja on three-state visit

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Tinubu departs

…To spend Yuletide in Lagos President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departed Abuja yesterday to visit Borno, Bauchi and Lagos States. This was disclosed in a statement on Friday night by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. While in Borno State, President Tinubu will commission some projects undertaken by Governor Babagana Zulum and the Federal Government, and also attend the wedding ceremony of Sadeeq Sheriff, son of the former Governor of the State, Senator Ali Modu-Sheriff and his heartthrob, Hadiza Kam-Salem. From Maiduguri, the President will move to Bauchi…

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2027: “Only a fool on a suicidal path’ll challenge Tinubu” – VP Shettima

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VP Shettima on 2027

Vice-President, Kashim Shettima had said only someone hell-bent on a suicidal path or an outright imposter can dare to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. Shettima stated this during the 15th meeting of the National Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), which was held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja on Friday. According to him, elections are not won on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter). “Only a fool hell-bent on a suicidal path or an outright imposter can dare to challenge President Bola…

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Kano state govt. approves ₦39bn for multi-sector devt. projects

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Kano govt. approves

Kano State Government has approved about ₦39 billion for the execution of development projects across key sectors, following decisions taken at its 35th Executive Council meeting held recently. The meeting, presided over by Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf, approved funding for projects spanning education, infrastructure, water supply, healthcare, security, agriculture, land administration, and public sector reforms. Briefing newsmen yesterday in Kano, Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Abdullahi Ibrahim Waiya, said the Council approved ₦1.69 billion to settle outstanding obligations to boarding school suppliers for the first term of the 2025/2026 academic…

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US stops Green Card, citizenship applications for Nigerians

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US stops Green Card

The United States (U.S) has placed a temporary halt on Green Card and citizenship applications linked to Nigerians. This action follows a new expansion of Washington’s immigration restrictions and affects several other countries recently added to a broader travel control policy. The suspension targets legal immigration filings, including applications for permanent residency and naturalisation. Many of those affected are Nigerians already living in the United States who were in the process of adjusting their status or applying to become citizens. Under the new directive, immigration authorities have stopped processing petitions…

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“Nigeria has transitioned from padded budgets to forged laws” – Obi

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Obi on Budgets

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has accused the federal government of altering laws passed by the 10th National Assembly before they were gazetted. The allegations stem from recent concerns raised in the house of representatives over discrepancies in the gazetted versions of the four Tax Reform Acts signed by President Bola Tinubu. In a statement posted on his X handle yesterday, Obi described the development as a migration from “padded budgets” to “forged laws”. He said the discrepancies between what the legislature approved and what was published as…

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AFCON 2025 begins in Morocco today; $7m prize at stake

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AFCON 2025 begins

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, (AFCON) kicks-off in Morocco today Sunday, with heightened attention on the expanded prize money on offer and a competition history that continues to defy form and reputation.  With $7 million earmarked for the eventual champions, the tournament is set against the backdrop of past shocks that have reshaped expectations at Africa’s premier football event. Under the revised prize structure announced ahead of the competition, the winners will earn $7 million, while the runners-up will receive $4 million. Losing semi-finalists are guaranteed $2.5 million each,…

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