Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Some bank charges cease to exist from January 2026 — Oyedele Taiwo Oyedele Nigerians will experience significant financial relief from January 2026 as five frequently applied bank charges are set to be abolished under the Federal Government’s sweeping tax reform agenda. The measures are part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s comprehensive fiscal overhaul, signed into law on June 26, 2025, aimed at easing the cost of doing business, stimulating economic growth, and supporting households and small enterprises. The reforms are captured in four newly enacted laws — the Nigeria Tax Act (NTA), Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA), Nigeria Revenue Service…

Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s speech on the release of Kwara abduction President Bola Ahmed Tinubu My fellow Nigerians, You will recall that I cancelled my trip to the G20 summit in South Africa to enable me coordinate the security efforts at home. Thanks to the efforts of our security forces over the last few days, all the 38 worshippers abducted in Eruku, Kwara State have been rescued. I am equally happy that 51 out of the missing students of the Catholic School in Niger State, have been recovered. I am closely monitoring the security situation nationwide and receiving continuous updates from…

38 Abducted Worshippers Regain Freedom in Kwara The abducted 38 members of the Catholic Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku in Ekiti local government area of Kwara State, have regained their freedom from captivity. The chief press secretary to Kwara State governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday evening as the state governor, Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, praised President Bola Tinubu’s approach for the feat achieved. The statement read: “After many days of hard work by security forces and government representatives, HE AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is excited to announce the freedom of 38 persons who were recently abducted in an attack on…

2Baba, Natasha Osawaru welcome first child 2Face Veteran Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face or 2Baba, and Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru have welcomed their first child together, a baby boy. Speculation around the birth surged earlier on Friday after Osawaru was spotted at a hospital, prompting talk that she was in labour. Hours later, the politician confirmed the news in a brief post on her official Facebook page, announcing that the couple had been “blessed with a baby boy,” a message that immediately drew waves of congratulatory reactions across social media. The new arrival adds to the…

EU to strengthen FG’s digital initiative with €45M The European Union and its partners have declared new steps to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation as stakeholders convened in Kano for the fifth Project Steering Committee meeting of the Digital Transformation Centre Nigeria and the launch of the Women Venture Studio Innovation Hub, according to a statement released by the EU on Sunday. Through this initiative, the EU will provide additional funding of €45 million to the Federal Government’s 3 Million Technical Talent programme, known as 3MTT. The 3MTT initiative is a nationwide programme launched in 2023 to equip three million Nigerians with…

Davido marks 33rd birthday in US, feels for Nigeria’s challenges Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido Nigerian music icon Davido has shown his deep concern for the country, affirming that his heart stays firmly with Nigerians even while he is overseas. Having recently celebrated his 33rd birthday with a sold-out concert at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Davido shared a video from the event on his Instagram page on Saturday, thanking fans for their birthday wishes. He wrote, “ATL!!! Thank you for the birthday love, State Farm, three years in a row! “But even as we celebrate,…

THE CORNERSTONE GIRL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM — CSG 2026 Hey Beautiful Girl, Hey Mentee 💖 A Christian mentorship journey for young women seeking healing, clarity, and God-guided choices. Are you between 20–30 years old and struggling with relationships, career decisions, emotional wounds, or confusion about God’s direction for your life? This program is a safe, Christ-centered space for deep healing, purpose alignment, and learning how to make God-led decisions in every area — love, career, friendships, and identity. 💎 What You’ll Gain * Healing from trauma, rejection & emotional pain * Guidance for God-inspired life choices * Clarity of purpose &…

NUJ Lagos Set For 2025 Press Week, To Spotlight Business Opportunities, Media Role, And Energy Security The NUJ Lagos Council says its 2025 Press Week will explore how journalists can drive conversations around economic resilience and energy security at a time when Nigerians face rising costs, unstable power supply, and shrinking business margins. The gathering, set for 24–30 November, is expected to unite hundreds of journalists, media executives, students, and industry leaders. Below Are The Week-long activities planned; The Press Week begins on Monday, 24 November, with a Health Walk under the Ikeja Bridge at 7 a.m., followed by games…

Works Minister Donates Speed Boat to NSCDC Lagos Command to Boost Bridge Security in Lagos The Federal Ministry of Works has donated a speed boat to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Lagos State Command to strengthen protection of critical infrastructure, including the Third Mainland Bridge and other major federal bridges in the state. Lagos State Commandant Mr. Keshinro Adedotun commissioned the vessel on Thursday, November 20, as part of a broader effort to combat illegal activities threatening bridge infrastructure. The newly established Marine and Infrastructure Protection Unit, headed by Assistant Commandant of Corps Oloyede Emmanuel Ige, will…

31-year-old Abuja tutor wins N10m Maltina Best Teacher prize From L-R, Chairman of the Nigeria Breweries–Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund, Thibaut Boidin; Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmed; winner of the 2025 Maltina Teacher of the Year Award, Yusuf Serah; Commissioner for Commerce, Trade and Investment, Mrs Kaosarat Ambrose-Medebem; and other dignitaries at the grand finale of the 11th edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year competition held at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, on Friday. Photo: Wale Akinselure Thirty-one-year-old Yusuf Serah of Wisdom International School of Excellence in Abuja has emerged as the Maltina Teacher…