The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has revealed that he is facing life-threatening risks due to his role in implementing sweeping tax reforms in Nigeria. Oyedele made the disclosure while speaking at a public event in Abuja on Tuesday, January 13, highlighting the challenges of introducing reforms…
The Lagos State Government has reported that at least 133 lives and N19.72 billion worth of property were lost to fire incidents across the state in 2025. This marks a rise from 2024, when 91 lives and N19.52 billion in property were lost to fires. The figures were disclosed in the Lagos State Fire and…
Police in Oyo State have arrested a 35-year-old hunter, Waheed Rasaki, for allegedly fatally shooting his colleague, Femi Oyedepo, during a hunting trip in Ibadan. According to the state police spokesperson, Olayinka Ayanlade, the incident occurred on Tuesday, January 7, at Oretan Ijaiye forest in Moniya, Akinyele Local Government Area. Rasaki reportedly told officers at…
The UK government has abandoned plans requiring workers to sign up for its digital ID scheme to prove their right to work. The decision comes after widespread backlash against the controversial policy, which aimed to introduce a free digital ID for UK nationals and residents to help curb illegal migration. The scheme was first announced…
The United States has announced a temporary halt on immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Nigeria and Russia, as it reviews applicants who may be considered a “public charge.” The U.S. State Department said the suspension will take effect on January 21 and remain in place indefinitely while consular officers reassess screening and vetting…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged governments worldwide to significantly raise taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol, warning that these products remain too cheap and widely available, contributing to major public health crises. WHO highlighted that easy access to sugary beverages and alcohol fuels obesity, diabetes, cancer, injuries, and other preventable diseases, while placing…
At least 14 people, including seven children, were killed on Wednesday when a separatist armed group attacked the village of Guidado in Cameroon’s English-speaking Northwest Region, state media reported. The assault comes amid a renewed spike in violence linked to the nearly decade-long separatist conflict involving Cameroon’s anglophone minority in the largely French-speaking Central African…
Burkina Faso have sacked head coach Brama Traore along with his entire technical crew following the team’s elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations by arch-rivals Ivory Coast. Burkina Faso Football Federation president Oumarou Sawadogo announced the decision on Wednesday, January 14, citing performances at the tournament that fell short of expectations. “The results were…
Victor Osimhen says there is “no pressure” on the Super Eagles ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final clash against Morocco on Wednesday, January 14. Nigeria will face the host nation at the 70,000-capacity Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat at 9pm Nigerian time, with Moroccan supporters expected to make up most of…
The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 34-year-old vulcanizer, Idris Isiaka, for allegedly staging his own kidnapping in Emaudo, Ekpoma, and extorting ransom from his family. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. He said Isiaka orchestrated the spread of his supposed abduction on social…
