Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Senate has postponed the passage of President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform proposals till Wednesday to allow for adequate scrutiny and debate. The president introduced four laws six months ago to change the country’s fiscal policies and increase revenue generation: the Nigerian Tax Bill, the Tax Administration Bill, the Revenue Tax Board Bill, and the Nigerian Revenue Service Establishment Bill. The delay in passing the laws caused worries, especially after the House of Representatives adopted them two weeks ago, placing pressure on the Red Chamber. In related development, the Senate leadership resolved to organise a two-day national security summit to…

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, popularly known as the Queen Mother, has opened up about her recent encounter with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following an official invitation. In a post on her Instagram page on Tuesday, the actress said that she was approached by the anti-graft agency while in the United Kingdom and that she accepted the invitation to appear before the EFCC on Monday, May 5, 2025. Iyabo revealed that she was questioned about several details, including her daughter’s recently completed wedding ceremony. The post reads, “I recently had an experience with the EFCC in Nigeria after…

There was pandemonium along the Uke/Ideani Road in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State on Tuesday after the lifeless body of a pregnant woman was found hanging from a cashew tree near the roadside. Although the circumstances of her death are unknown, it is believed that the woman committed suicide or was murdered on Monday night, and her body was recovered on Tuesday morning. When our correspondent arrived at the scene in Anambra state on Tuesday, police from the Ogidi Police Division had already evacuated and put the body in the mortuary after being warned by local people.…

Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential contender for 2023, has stated that he does not seek or want validation from political opportunists like Daniel Bwala who abandon convictions as easily as they change parties. Atiku issued the statement on Tuesday through his media adviser, Paul Ibe, in response to remarks made by Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Policy Communication, during an interview on TVC’s Journalists’ Hangout on Monday. Bwala said, “APC didn’t miss anything about El-Rufai’s exit. He’s free to pursue his personal ambitions. Atiku should accept the will of God and stop running…

President Bola Tinubu is meeting with Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. Our correspondent witnessed the governor arriving alone at the presidential villa grounds at approximately 03:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The governor will meet with Tinubu for the first time since defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress on Tuesday. On April 23, 2025, Oborevwori became Delta State’s first incumbent governor to leave the PDP since 1999. His predecessor, Ifeanyi Okowa; Deputy Governor Monday Onyeme; commissioners; local government chairmen; and the grassroots machinery all joined the APC during a…

The Senate has formed an 18-member committee to oversee the actions of Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.). Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate, announced this during the resumption of session on Tuesday. According to Akpabio, the committee was formed to increase transparency and accountability in the state’s governance. Akpabio appointed Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele as head of the committee. He also emphasised the committee’s mandate, adding that its function is vital to maintaining effective legislative oversight in Rivers State. Akpabio also hinted that the committee’s makeup could be modified after further consultations. Akpabio urged the committee…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of Martins Otse over what it described as “grave allegations of financial malfeasance”, following his repeated refusal to honour several invitations extended to him. In a statement issued by the Commission on Tuesday, the anti-graft body said Otse was invited in connection with a series of petitions it received, all bordering on alleged financial crimes. In a tone reminiscent of previous reactions to public scrutiny, the EFCC encouraged Nigerians to refrain from speculating on its motivations and instead allow it to carry out its constitutional obligations. “The EFCC should…

The Federal Government has approved a new service by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to make it easier and safer to verify people’s identities using their National Identification Number (NIN). Kayode Adegoke, NIMC’s Head of Corporate Communications, announced this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Lagos. Adegoke stated that the presidency has also directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to use the new NIN authentication service for identity verification. He explained that this step supports the NIMC’s obligation to create a dependable digital ID system for Nigerians and lawful residents. The new service, NIN Authentication, is available via…

Residents of Iyiowa Odekpe in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State have protested against excessive electricity bills from the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), saying monthly rates now exceed the national minimum wage of ₦70,000. The demonstrators, many holding placards, said most houses receive bills ranging from ₦80,000 to ₦130,000—even those with prepaid meters. They called the accusations “inhumane and outrageous” and slammed EEDC authorities’ recent disconnection of power to the entire town. Some of the placards read: “N80,000 monthly electricity bill is unaffordable.” “Over 80% of those disconnected have prepaid meters.” “Stop the overbilling now!” “There is a…

A judge on Monday ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to let approximately 12,000 refugees into the United States, dealing a setback to the government’s efforts to overhaul America’s immigration policy. The decision underscores the boundaries imposed by an appeals court rule, which permitted the Trump administration to pause the refugee admissions system but required it to admit persons who had already been awarded refugee status and planned to travel to the United States. The Trump administration argued at a hearing last week that it should only have to admit 160 refugees who were slated to travel within two weeks of…