One-Third of Nigeria’s Workforce to Be Tax-Exempt from 2026 — Oyedele

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to exempt about one-third of Nigeria’s workforce, across both the public and private sectors, from paying personal income tax, in what officials describe as a major shift toward a fairer and more inclusive tax system. Low-income earners earning ₦100,000 or less per month will no longer be required to pay personal income tax starting January next year.

BREAKING NEWS: Burkina Faso Official Warns Nigeria: "Do Your Worst - We're Ready for Any Showdown".

Tensions have reached a boiling point as Burkina Faso continues to hold eleven Nigerian Air Force pilots and crew members more than 48 hours after detaining the NAF C-130 aircraft.

What began as a diplomatic disagreement has now spiralled into a direct challenge to regional cooperation, international aviation protocols, and long-standing military norms.

Nigerian authorities are reportedly alarmed, while a senior Burkinabé official's defiant statement has intensified fears of a broader diplomatic clash between the two West African nations.

Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, Calls for Border Wall Around Nigeria

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has called on the government to construct a physical barrier around the country to strengthen national security.

According to him, such a wall would help put an end to illegal cross-border movements and curb the influx of criminals into the country.

He further stated that many countries around the world have border barriers to prevent terrorists and other criminal elements from entering their territories. However, Nigeria lacks such a structure, which, he said, makes it easy for terrorists to freely cross into the country with weapons

Returning Safety to Nigeria’s Schools Amid Rising Insecurity

Nigeria’s persistent insecurity has turned schools into targets for mass abductions, undermining children’s right to education. Adaobi Obiabunmuo examines government failures, the Safe Schools Initiative, and practical steps needed to restore safety and accountability in Nigeria’s education system.

Why State Police Is Nigeria’s Imperative Lifeline — Dr Olukayode Ajulo Replies Odinkalu

Ondo State Attorney-General Dr Olukayode Ajulo argues that Nigeria’s worsening insecurity makes state police inevitable, countering fears of decentralised abuse. Citing the success of Operation Amotekun, he says decentralised policing with constitutional safeguards, democratic oversight and federal standards can strengthen national security, improve intelligence gathering and restore public confidence across the federation.

Obasanjo Returns to Aso Rock for Christmas Carols as Tinubu Is Absent

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo made his first visit to Aso Rock since Bola Tinubu assumed office, attending the 2025 Service of Nine Lessons and Carols hosted by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu. The visit comes amid Obasanjo’s strong criticism of Tinubu’s administration over worsening insecurity, while President Tinubu was notably absent from the religious event.

#Obasanjo #AsoRock #Tinubu #NigeriaPolitics

If Nigeria Fails, The Black Race Has Failed – VP Shettima Warns At NIPSS Graduation

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has warned that Nigeria’s failure would amount to the failure of the entire Black race, stressing the country’s role as a global pacesetter. Speaking at the NIPSS Senior Executive Course 47 graduation in Plateau State, he said Nigeria’s diversity, confidence and global influence must be harnessed for national success.

Court Awards ₦10m Damages Against Panaserv For Abandoning Injured Driver, Orders Salary, Medical Payments

The National Industrial Court in Lagos has ordered Panaserv Nigeria Limited to pay ₦10 million in damages for abandoning its driver, Fatai Ganiu, after he was injured during an official assignment. The court held that the company breached its duty of care by failing to provide medical treatment, stopped his salaries unlawfully, and never terminated his employment properly. Panaserv was also directed to refund medical expenses and pay all outstanding salaries, allowances, and bonuses.

#LabourRights

#IndustrialCourt

#WorkersWelfare

CAC Registrar-General Magaji Defies AGF Order Over River Park Estate Corporate Records

The Registrar-General of Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN, has allegedly defied a directive from the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, ordering the preservation of corporate records linked to companies involved in the River Park Estate dispute in Abuja. Despite ongoing police investigations, court orders, and a formal request to place a caveat on the firms’ records, the CAC is accused of altering company ownership details, escalating a major corporate, legal, and regulatory crisis that has now drawn the attention of the National Assembly.

#CAC
#RiverParkEstate
#CorporateGovernance

Seven Years On, NNPCL Fails to Pay Scholarship Promised to 2018 Science Quiz Winner Tony Okeke

Seven years after winning the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation’s 2018 National Science Quiz Competition, Tony Okeke has yet to receive the ₦100,000 grant and ₦300,000 annual scholarship publicly promised by the corporation. Despite fulfilling all documentation requirements and repeated follow-ups, the NNPCL has neither paid the award nor offered an explanation, raising concerns over accountability and the credibility of its flagship CSR initiative. Okeke has since graduated with top honours in biomedical engineering fields in the United States.


#NNPCL
#EducationScholarship
#Accountability

Judicial Power to Quash Presidential Pardon Explained by Femi Falana SAN

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, argues that presidential or gubernatorial pardons cannot override ongoing judicial processes, especially where trials or appeals are still pending. Citing several Nigerian and foreign court decisions, Falana explains that the prerogative of mercy is only valid after a conviction and exhaustion of appeals, warning that misuse of pardon powers undermines the rule of law. The article references the Maryam Sanda case to reaffirm that courts retain authority to nullify improperly granted pardons.


#PresidentialPardon
#RuleOfLaw
#FemiFalana

Peter Obi Calls for Probe as US Seizes Nigerian Supertanker Over Alleged Oil Theft

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged Nigerian authorities to launch a thorough investigation after United States officials seized a Nigerian-owned supertanker over alleged crude oil theft and illicit activities. Describing the incident as a wake-up call, Obi warned that large-scale oil theft could only be carried out by powerful networks, not ordinary citizens, and stressed the need for stronger institutions, accountability, maritime security reforms, and transparent tracking of Nigeria’s oil resources to restore the nation’s economy and global image.


#PeterObi

#OilTheft

Nigerian Whistleblower Nnamdi Emeh Faces Christmas in Detention as Court Delays Persist, Receives 2025 African Award

Nigerian whistleblower Nnamdi Emeh, winner of the 2025 Blueprint Africa Whistleblowing Prize, may spend Christmas in detention after a Federal High Court in Awka adjourned his case until next year. Despite existing bail and release orders, Emeh remains incarcerated, drawing criticism from rights groups and international organisations. His prolonged detention has intensified calls for his release, sparked the #FreeNnamdiEmeh campaign, and renewed concerns over whistleblower protection and judicial compliance in Nigeria.


#NnamdiEmeh
#Whistleblower
#HumanRights

Info Min Congratulates Zuma FM.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris has congratulated Zuma 88.5 FM, Suleja, on its 20th anniversary and the 9th edition of the Zuma Agricultural Harvest Festival.

The federal spokesman says the milestone is not only a celebration of the station's remarkable journey but also a testament to the power of vision, consistency, and community service.

He added that as the first private radio station in Niger State, Zuma FM has played a historic role in deepening access to information, amplifying rural voices, and advancing agricultural communication in ways that continue to shape livelihoods across the North.

The Minister commends the management, staff, and partners who have sustained this legacy for two decades, whose work aligns strongly with national efforts to build a more informed, united, and progressive Nigeria.

How CAC Registrar-General Magaji Allegedly Lifted Court Ban on OML 40 Filings Amid Claims of Undue Influence

Fresh allegations have emerged against the Registrar-General of Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Ishaq Hussaini Magaji (SAN), over claims that he quietly lifted a court-ordered restriction on corporate filings linked to OML 40, an oil asset connected to billionaire businessman Emeka Offor. Sources allege the move, carried out without public notice or procedural explanation, coincided with sensitive transactions involving Seplat Energy and Starcrest Nigeria Energy. The development has raised serious concerns about conflict of interest, regulatory integrity, and alleged lavish benefits reportedly enjoyed by the CAC boss from interests linked to the oil asset.

#CAC
#OML40
#EmekaOffor

Northern Coalition Demands Probe of Defence Minister Matawalle Over Alleged Links to Bandits in Zamfara

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has called on the National Assembly to launch an urgent investigation into allegations linking Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to bandit leaders in Zamfara State. The group cited alleged confessional statements by a former aide accusing political figures of funding and supporting criminal networks. CNG warned that the claims, if proven, could undermine Nigeria’s security efforts and demanded a transparent, independent probe with full protection for whistle-blowers.

#BelloMatawalle

#BanditryInNigeria

#NationalAssemblyProbe

FCT Indigenous Contractors Accuse Minister Wike of Using Police to Suppress Protest Over N5.2 Billion Unpaid Contracts

The Association of Indigenous Contractors of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has accused FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of deploying heavily armed security personnel to intimidate members protesting unpaid contract debts totaling over N5.2 billion. According to the association, contractors who executed certified projects were blocked from entering the FCTA office complex despite scheduled meetings, and some were verbally and physically threatened. The contractors claim the delay in payment has caused severe financial hardship, including loss of homes and inability to support families, while urging Nigerians, religious leaders, and civil society groups to condemn the alleged injustice.


#FCTContractors

#NyesomWike

#UnpaidContracts

Nigerian Troops Repel ISWAP Attack in Borno, Neutralize VBIEDs and Recover Arms

Nigerian military forces successfully thwarted an early-morning assault by suspected ISWAP fighters on the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Mairari in Borno State. Troops neutralized two vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIEDs) and recovered weapons and ammunition during a follow-up operation. Several terrorists were killed or injured, while the base remained secure with no military casualties reported. The incident underscores continued military efforts to counter insurgency in the North-East.

#NigeriaMilitary

#ISWAP

#BornoState

#CounterTerrorism

#SecurityUpdate

Obasanjo Attends Aso Rock Christmas Carols as Tinubu Skips Event Amid Rising Insecurity

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo attended the 2025 Service of Nine Lessons and Carols at Aso Rock, hosted by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, marking his first visit to the Presidential Villa since President Bola Tinubu assumed office. Obasanjo read a biblical passage during the service, while President Tinubu was absent, reportedly due to the religious nature of the event. The former president has recently criticized the Tinubu administration over escalating insecurity, including killings, kidnappings, and the government’s reliance on negotiations instead of decisive action against terrorists, highlighting Nigeria’s advanced drone capabilities.

#Obasanjo

#Tinubu

#NigeriaSecurity

Update: Burkina Faso has now moved the 11 detained Nigerian Soldiers into isolated detention.

Apparently, the Nigerian government has been unable to formally prove to the Junta that the C-130 Aircraft was indeed flying to Portugal.

The Junta suspects the aircraft was a spill from the ones deployed to thwart the Benin Coup, as alleged by sources close to the story.

In December 2023, Burkina Faso arrested 4 French nationals in Ouagadougou and accused them of espionage (spies). The French government denied they were DGSE spies (Direction générale de la sécurité extérieure)

The Junta demanded €150M and some equipments in exchange for their release.

After prolonged negotiations and mediation by Morocco. The Burkinabè government finally released them exactly one year later in December of 2024 after a reported payment of €60M handled by the Moroccan government.

France however denied making any payment up till date.

But reports in the francophone countries insist the Burkinabè government were indeed compensated with €60M and some heavy artillery equipments.

As it stands, the Burkinabè are ready to strech it to their favour, unless the Nigerian Government accelerate talks.