President Bola Tinubu is notoriously difficult to get in touch with, according to Aliyu Audu, who served as the president’s senior special adviser on public affairs. The president’s former aide Audu just resigned, and he said he never had the chance to meet Tinubu in all his years working for him. On Monday, while appearing … Read more
On Thursday, President Bola Tinubu will put four historic tax reform bills into law, which will revolutionise Nigeria’s revenue and fiscal system. After thorough consultations with various interest groups and stakeholders, the four bills—the Nigeria Tax Bill, the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill—were … Read more
The assertions that Alhaji Umar Ajiyia Isa, the former CFO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), was apprehended on Monday by agents of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on charges of fraud are, according to Isa, unfounded. The ex-CFO of NNPCL issued a statement on Wednesday denying rumours that he was … Read more
The US Embassy in Nigeria has claimed that there is a security threat in Abuja city, but the Nigerian government denies the accusation. In response to an advisory issued by the US Mission in Nigeria, the government issued the reply on Monday. As previously reported by Naijatrial, the US Mission in Nigeria issued a warning … Read more
President Bola Tinubu’s administration reportedly constructed at least 150 km of roads in rural areas of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between 2024 and 2025, according to Nyesom Wike, the minister of the FCT. At Monday’s ceremonial launching of the recently constructed rural road from the A2 Junction (Abuja-Lokoja Motorway) to the Pai community in … Read more
Two recreation centres and one hundred eighty other structures along the Okun-Ajah, Eti-Osa axis in Lagos State have been sealed by the state government’s Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development. The refusal to comply with summonses over encroachment on State-owned territory led to the sealing of the relaxation resorts, Timeless Beach and Iceland Beach. Ministerial Commissioner … Read more
An AK-47-wielding accused bandit was caught in Gwadabawa local government area by the Sokoto State Police Command as part of a coordinated operation. According to a statement released by DSP Ahmad Rufai, the command spokesperson, the culprit was identified as David Rabiu Antoro, also known as “Abubakar” from Tungar Tudu village. The Sokoto State Community … Read more
In light of allegations of a financial scandal, a group affiliated with the Young Professionals Forum of Nigeria has demanded that the federal government promptly suspend Farouk Ahmed, the chief executive officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPR). Group coordinator Felicia E. Daniels made the demand on Monday at the NMDPRA … Read more
On Saturday, President Bola Tinubu issued a directive to West African leaders, emphasising the importance of utilising the region’s young population. In particular, he emphasised the importance of industry, education, and innovation to the region’s economic growth. He made the proclamation during his welcome speech at the first-ever WAES (West Africa Economic Summit) in Abuja. … Read more
On Saturday, Nyesom Wike, minister of the FCT, swore he would never allow himself to be coerced or blackmailed into taking action against his role. Wike has threatened to eliminate anyone who stands in the way of his plans to revamp the FCT. While on an inspection tour of Abuja’s IBB International Golf and Country … Read more