The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken note of yet another alarmist outburst by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who now claims that Nigeria’s democracy is facing an “existential threat.” Coming from a political tendency that has repeatedly tested, stretched, and strained democratic institutions, this sudden affection for democracy is as ironic as it is convenient. It is instructive that this apocalyptic narrative is being amplified from the stable of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a political contraption that appears unsure of its ideological footing, uncertain of its leadership direction, and plainly afraid of its…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
By Segun Adewale, Gombe Driven by a clear vision to build a resilient, inclusive and economically stable Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has reiterated the need for stronger collaboration between the Gombe State Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to effectively address current economic challenges and improve the livelihoods of citizens. The Governor made this known Wednesday, 7 January, 2026, while receiving the management team of the CBN, Gombe Branch, on a courtesy visit at the Government House, Gombe. Governor Inuwa Yahaya emphasised that governance, particularly in difficult economic times, must be anchored on innovative thinking,…
By Segun Adewale in Gombe Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has received two members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Gombe State House of Assembly who have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), further strengthening the ruling party’s dominance in the legislature. The lawmakers are Hon. Gabriel Galadima Fushison, representing Kaltungo West Constituency and Hon. Malon Nimrod Yari, representing Shongom Constituency. They were led to the Governor’s office by the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Mohammed Luggerewo, alongside his Deputy, Hon. Sadam Bello and other principal officers of the Assembly.…
By Tanimu Yakubu THE Emmanuel Orjih’s essay being circulated is rhetorically powerful, but its “simplicity” is achieved by subtracting the very provisions that determine the outcome. That is not clarity; it is selective accounting. Let’s dismantle the argument on its own terms—calmly, sequentially, and with arithmetic that actually follows the law. 1) The core confusion: pension and health insurance are not taxes—they are deductible contributions A tax is a compulsory payment to government for general public purposes with no direct ownership claim by the payer. A pension contribution is a deferred wage placed in a worker’s Retirement Savings Account—owned by…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popool The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to support the ninth edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2026, highlighting the event’s importance to the creative economy, cultural diplomacy and the global promotion of African talent. The pledge was made on Wednesday, 7 January, 2026, in Ikeja by the state Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, during a press conference at the Alausa Press Centre. She explained that the briefing was organised to formally announce updates on the awards and to clearly outline Lagos State’s role as host of the continental…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Nigeria’s Tax Reform Acts 2025 will overhaul the nation’s fiscal system to promote economic growth, protect vulnerable groups and strengthen public finance, the Chairman of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee, Joseph Tegbe, said on Wednesday, 7 January, 2026. In a statement issued in Abuja, Tegbe described the new tax laws as a major turning point in Nigeria’s drive towards a robust and sustainable economy. He explained that the reforms were introduced to modernise the country’s fiscal architecture and create an efficient, transparent and growth-oriented tax system that supports development and shared prosperity. Tegbe, who also…
As we begin a new year, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Wife of the Vice President, H E Hajia Nana Shettima, the First Ladies of States/RHI State Coordinators, Wives of members of the National Assembly, Wives of Ministers, Wives of Service Chiefs, and other women leaders across the nation for their support since the inception of this administration and the work we do at the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). Your compassion, dedication, and readiness to act have strengthened our collective efforts in delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda mandate of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, empowering all…
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Airport Police Command, have arrested a 20-year-old suspected internet fraudster, Essien Akpama, over his alleged involvement in a transnational fraud scheme valued at about N1.25 billion and several high-end electronic gadgets. Akpama was apprehended on January 5, 2026, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, while attempting to board an outbound flight, following months of intelligence-led surveillance by the Command’s Anti-Fraud Unit. Confirming the arrest, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Mohammed Adeola, said the operation was the culmination of sustained intelligence gathering and close monitoring based on credible information. “The…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Government-owned corporations, agencies, and commissions that fail to transmit their yearly audited financial statements to the Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation may soon be denied budgetary allocations, following a fresh constitutional amendment proposal by the House of Representatives. The move was aimed at tightening fiscal oversight and enforcing long-standing accountability provisions that many Ministries, Departments, and Agencies have routinely ignored. For years, delays or outright failure by MDAs to submit audited accounts have undermined the work of the Auditor-General and weakened the capacity of the National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committees to scrutinise public spending…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Katsina State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested no fewer than 1,018 suspects and secured the conviction of 87 drug traffickers across the state in 2025. The State Narcotics Commander, Mr. Ismail Danmalam, disclosed this on Tuesday in Katsina while briefing journalists on the command’s operational activities over the past year. He revealed that 86 other suspects are currently facing trial, noting that the arrests comprised 992 males and 26 females. According to Danmalam, the command also seized over 2.4 tonnes of illicit drugs during the period under review. He…