National Assembly directs the release of assented tax bills to ease concerns over discrepancies between passed laws and gazetted versions.

Professor Pat Utomi insists Peter Obi must contest the presidency, warns he will withdraw support if the former Anambra governor settles for VP role.

Israeli prime minister tells US evangelical leaders Israel plans intelligence backed support for persecuted Christian communities in Nigeria.

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu says 2026 will bring peace and prosperity, urging Nigerians to embrace hope, generosity and resilience.

NNPP national leader Rabiu Kwankwaso skips Kano’s New Year celebration amid widening rift with Governor Abba Yusuf over defection talks.

Gabon government dissolved coaching staff and suspends Panthers indefinitely following bottom place finish and defeats in Morocco.

A PDP faction in Rivers says Governor Siminalayi Fubara misled party leaders, defected under false assurances, and must disclose the full terms of presidential peace deals.

Moved by priest during 2026 New Year Mass, Senator Akpobio orders lawyers to drop nearly nine defamation cases.

Police suspend tinted glass permit enforcement nationwide after court restrains Force pending hearing fixed for January 20.

Ondo governor meets security chiefs, assures residents as patrols are intensified after New Year’s Eve police station attack.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on Mozambique in a crucial AFCON Round of 16 clash scheduled for Monday, January 5.

Tonye Cole says Rivers Dtate Governor Fubara’s defection was received by an APC faction lacking legal recognition.

Plateau Governor Mutfwang confirms immediate exit from PDP, says he needs platform aligned with leadership vision.

Terrorists storm Aafin community in Kwara, abduct traditional ruler and son after late-night palace atrack.

ADC’s Dumebi Kachikwu cautions Tinubu that more taxes in 2026 could worsen Nigerians’ economic hardship significantly.

NBA Anti-Corruption Committee urges speedy trials, ethical leadership, and zero tolerance for corruption to strengthen Nigeria’s rule of law.

NLC says it will pursue urgent wage review in 2026, backing only governments with clear, pro-people policies and commitments.

Taiwo Oyedele says Nigerians’ bank accounts are safe from debits by the taxman with or without narration, urges citizens to self-declare income.

Gunmen attacked Akunza Ashige community in Lafia, killing three residents and injuring eight others, police have confirmed.

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq says assault on women protesting banditry in Kwara is unacceptable and does not reflect government values.