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“Pay your taxes, or stop calling yourself a citizen” – Tinubu tell Nigerians

May 16, 2026May 16, 2026 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigerians who refuse to pay taxes should not regard themselves as citizens unless they are officially exempted by law. Tinubu made the remark yesterday, while addressing participants at the Africa CEO Forum in Rwanda, where he highlighted the critical role of taxation in driving national development and economic stability. The President said many citizens demand improved roads, hospitals, infrastructure and economic growth, yet fail to contribute financially through taxes, stressing that no nation can achieve meaningful development without adequate funding. According to him, taxation…

‘₦20tr missing’: Agbakoba raises alarm over Federation Account leakages

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 Aminu Imam

Renowned legal practitioner and former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) president, Olisa Agbakoba, has alleged that over ₦20 trillion may have been lost from Nigeria’s Federation Account through under-remittances, unauthorised deductions, and weak financial oversight. Speaking through a detailed policy statement released on Wednesday, Agbakoba questioned the management of Nigeria’s public revenues and warned that the country’s worsening debt crisis was being fueled by massive leakages from funds meant to accrue to the Federation Account. According to him, the Federation Account — established under Section 162 of the 1999 Constitution —…

FG seeks fresh $1.25bn World Bank loan

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government is currently in talks with the World Bank for a fresh $1.25 billion loan, according to a leaked document. The document, titled: ‘Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration’, noted that the proposed loan will finance ongoing economic reforms, job creation, and competitiveness. According to the document, talks are at the critical stage for the loan facility expected to be presented for approval on June 26, 2026. The loan has progressed beyond the initial concept and appraisal phases. If approved, it will come off as the second-largest…

Kaduna: Uba Sani appoints LibertyTV GGM, Balarabe Bello as Infrastructure Counsellor

May 10, 2026May 10, 2026 Aminu Imam

Kaduna state governor, Uba Sani has appointed the Group General Manager of Liberty TV, Engr. Balarabe Muhammad Bello, as Honourary Counsellor on Infrastructure, in what the Kaduna State Government described as part of efforts to accelerate its transformative governance agenda. The appointment, announced alongside several other strategic appointments approved by the governor, places Engr. Bello at the forefront of the administration’s infrastructure advisory and development drive. According to the statement, the appointments are aimed at deepening good governance and bringing experienced professionals and innovative leaders into key positions to support…

“Nigeria is working again” – Shettima insists

May 9, 2026May 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Defends administration Vice-President Kashim Shettima, yestersday returned presidential nomination and Expression of Interest forms on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, formally entering the incumbent into the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary race, on the last day designated for the submission of such documents. At an elaborate event in Abuja, the APC declared that Nigeria had turned a corner under Tinubu’s leadership and deserved continuity. The forms were submitted at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, a venue set apart exclusively for the president, while other aspirants…

2027: “Insecurity threatens free, fair elections” – Amupitan warns

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 Aminu Imam

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has warned that the growing level of insecurity across Nigeria could threaten the conduct of free and fair elections ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amupitan raised the concern during a meeting with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, in Abuja as preparations for the next general election begin to gather momentum. According to him, increasing cases of political violence, voter intimidation, attacks on electoral officials and insecurity in several parts of the country remain serious threats to…

Taraba court adjourns AREWA24, Northern Broadcast Owners’ legal dispute to June 4

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 Aminu Imam

A legal dispute involving Abuja-based media company ATAR Communications Nigeria Ltd and key indigenous broadcasting stakeholders in Northern Nigeria has been adjourned by the High Court of Taraba State sitting in Jalingo. The suit, filed by AREWA24 Network Limited against the registered Trustees of the Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association (NBMOA) and other defendants, came up for hearing yesterday before Justice Nuhu Adi at Court-2 of the Jalingo Judicial Division. At the centre of the proceedings was a Notice of Preliminary Objection challenging the competence of the suit. The application,…

“Islam facing reputational damage under Tinubu” – Baba-Ahmed

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Says North may reject Obi-Kwankwaso alliance Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has stirred fresh political debate with a pair of pointed interventions – warning of what he described as reputational damage to Islam under the current administration, while also casting doubt on the electoral prospects of a potential opposition alliance ahead of 2027. Speaking at a political event organised by the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) led by its National Chairman, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, Datti addressed what he called a “sensitive but necessary” issue concerning leadership and representation in…

“Rising insecurity could undermine 2027 elections” – Security experts, veterans warn

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026 Aminu Imam

Security experts and veterans have raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s worsening insecurity as the country approaches the 2027 general elections, warning of a complex and expanding threat landscape. A State Commander of the Nigeria Forests Guard, Larry Igwe described Nigeria’s security challenge as “networked,” with criminal elements moving across regions, contributing to the spread from the North-East into the Middle-Belt and South-East. He attributed the crisis to poverty, unemployment, governance gaps, and weak logistics. While Chairman of the Nigeria Legion in Ebonyi state, Retired Corporal Okechukwu Ijeagwu, described 2026 as…

Tinubu declares National Emergency on insecurity, poverty

May 3, 2026May 3, 2026 Aminu Imam

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared insecurity and poverty as national emergencies, describing them as serious threats to jobs, productivity, and overall national stability. The President made this known in his goodwill message to workers during the May Day celebration held at Eagle Square, Abuja. He was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. Tinubu stressed that the twin challenges of insecurity and poverty continue to weaken livelihoods and undermine economic confidence. “There cannot be decent work where workers fear for their lives or where…