NRS Academy inaugurates curriculum review committee on national tax education reform
The Nigeria Revenue Service has launched a Curriculum Review Committee through the NRS Academy to improve taxation education in Nigerian institutions. The committee was inaugurated on February 24, 2026, at the academy in Durumi to support a more modern tax administration system. Speaking during the inauguration, the Director of the academy, Adeolu Akinyemi, said the […]
Oyo: Gov Makinde swears in 17 new permanent secretaries
Seyi Makinde, the Governor of Oyo State, has sworn in 17 newly appointed permanent secretaries to strengthen the state’s public service system. The swearing-in ceremony took place on Tuesday and was announced through the governor’s official social media platform. Speaking during the event, Makinde said the appointments were based on merit and professionalism. He explained […]
Akwa Ibom to deploy Artificial Intelligence for court proceedings
The Akwa Ibom State Judiciary has started steps to introduce Artificial Intelligence into court proceedings to improve efficiency. The initiative follows a training programme where technical teams installed audio capture and transcription tools in selected courtrooms for the pilot phase. According to Ekaete Fabian-Obot, the technology will help speed up case management and support legal […]
Egypt raises fuel prices up to 30% as Middle East war bites
The government of Egypt has increased fuel prices by as much as 30 percent due to global energy pressure linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The announcement was made by the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, which said the adjustment affects gasoline, diesel and vehicle natural gas. Officials explained that […]
Trump will remove some African presidents, he’s not ready to help Tinubu – Primate Ayodele
The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Elijah Ayodele, has claimed that Donald Trump may play a role in political changes affecting some African leaders. In a statement released through his aide Osho Oluwatosin, the cleric said the United States may not act in favour of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Ayodele argued that actions by the […]
Nigeria won’t surrender to troublemakers – Tinubu vows
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country will not surrender to people trying to create unrest and disrupt national peace. He made this statement during an Interfaith Iftar meeting with religious and traditional leaders at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The President emphasized that the government remains committed to protecting Nigeria’s unity and […]
Osun APC alleges Gov Adeleke plans to use LGs as collateral for N300bn loan
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration of planning to obtain a ₦300 billion loan using the state’s 30 local government councils as collateral. The allegation was made in a statement by the party’s chairman, Tajudeen Lawal. According to the APC, the proposed loan would reportedly […]
Ignore calls for cancellation of Tompolo’s pipeline security job, Eradiri begs Tinubu
Udengs Eradiri, former President of Ijaw Youths Council Worldwide, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to ignore calls to cancel the pipeline security contract awarded to Tantita Security Services, owned by Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo. He described the calls as driven by enemies of Nigeria and conflict merchants seeking to return violence and […]
IRGC Says Iran, Not US, Will Determine The War’s End
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has declared that Tehran, not Washington, will decide the end of the war, dismissing President Trump’s timeline as false. Spokesperson Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Naeini accused Trump of fabricating military successes after US setbacks. Naeini said Iran’s armed forces have destroyed US military infrastructure in the Persian Gulf region […]
Petrol Price Could Hit ₦2,000/litre If US-Iran War Persists, PETROAN Warns
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria has warned that petrol prices in Nigeria could rise sharply if the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues. According to the association, the price of petrol may climb to around ₦2,000 per litre in the coming weeks. The National President of PETROAN, Billy Gillis-Harry, said […]