Trump’s new bill may slash Nigeria’s $21b remittance

Nigeria’s foreign exchange earnings from diaspora remittances may suffer a major blow following the passage of a new bill in the United States that seeks to impose a 3.5 per cent tax on money transfers sent by non-citizens to recipients abroad. The provision is contained in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a sweeping legislative […]

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Tinubu at sallah promises economic rebound, urges prayers for soldiers

– IG deploys patrol teams, Atiku, others greet Muslims, gridlock worsens President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to be patient with his administration’s reforms, assuring that “the toughest days are behind us.” He gave the assurance in his message to mark the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir celebration on Thursday, saying that though the journey had not […]

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APC congratulates Aiyedatiwa on tribunal victory

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has congratulated Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on the tribunal verdict upholding his victory in last years November 16 election. In a statement by Mr. Steve Otaloro, its Director, Media & Publicity in the state, the party also congratulated the state’s people on the victory it said was significant for […]

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Nigeria won’t have fuel queues again – Dangote

Nigeria will never experience fuel queues again, multi-billionaire industrialist and owner of the country ‘s biggest refinery, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has assured. He gave this assurance at the inauguration of the Tax Credit Concrete Access Road at Lekki Deep Sea Port through Epe, Ijebu-Ode in Lagos State. Dangote said most of the nation’s formerly idle […]

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Eid-el-Kabir: Osun Chief Imam preaches love, tolerance, unity

Chief Imam of Eripa, Sheikh Olaniyan Abdulrosheed, has called on Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of love, tolerance, and unity as Muslims across the country celebrate Eid al-Adha. Delivering his sermon shortly after the Eid prayer on Friday, he urged residents of Eripa, the people of Osun State, and Nigerians at large to use the […]

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Eid-el Kabir: Adeleke assures Muslims of rewards

Osun State Senator Ademola Adeleke, has assured Muslims in the state of rewards for their  perseverance  and sacrifices through  continuous delivery of impactful governance. In a goodwill message  commemorate the Eid-el Kabir, he congratulated Muslims in the state and beyond, urging them to reflect on the spiritual lessons of Eid-el-Kabir — particularly the virtues of […]

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Ooni asks varsities to study how Wike joined Tinubu’s cabinet

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja Ii, has called on Nigerian universities to examine how the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, secured a position in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet despite being a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party. Speaking at the 2025 Distinguished Personality Lecture held at Obafemi […]

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