Nigeria on Friday joined 141 other countries in endorsing the New York Declaration on a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine at the United Nations headquarters in New York. Applause echoed through the General Assembly Hall as member states backed the declaration, which calls for a peaceful settlement of the Palestinian question and the implementation of a two-state solution with Israel. The declaration is the outcome of an international conference convened in July at the UN Headquarters by France and Saudi Arabia, with discussions set to resume later this month. Out of the UN’s 193 member states, 142 voted in…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, and leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has petitioned top security chiefs over alleged plans to destabilize the state through the importation of political thugs, foreign mercenaries, and clandestine arms trafficking. The former AGF, in a petition dated September 10, 2025, raised the alarm to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Comptroller-Generals of Immigration and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). In the petition, Malami alleged that some…
Oilserv Nigeria Ltd. has urged International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating across Africa to tap into the continent’s vast opportunities, particularly in the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) sector. The Group Chief Executive Officer of Oilserv Group, Mr. Emeka Okwuosa, made the call on Thursday at the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) in Algeria. He was represented by the company’s Chief of Staff, Mr. Cephalus Wari. Okwuosa said Oilserv, with more than 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, had built a strong reputation as a key driver of oil and gas-based construction and engineering projects in…
Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama has confirmed that the United States has deported a group of West African nationals, including Nigerians and Gambians, to Ghana under a new arrangement with Accra. According to him, his country has started receiving deportees from the US who are originally from other West African nations. The first batch of 14 people — including Nigerians, a Gambian, and others — arrived in Accra, where authorities are facilitating their onward journey to their home countries. ALSO READ Deportation: 3,690 Nigerians affected as U.S. targets 1.4m illegal migrants Mahama said Ghana accepted the request because West Africans…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the federal government a new 24‑hour ultimatum beginning September 12, after its previous 10‑day deadline expired with no substantial government response. The ultimatum was decided during NARD’s Extraordinary National Executive Council meeting on September 10‑11, where members agreed unanimously to consider a nationwide warning strike if their demands are not met. Among the group’s main grievances are: Non‑payment of the 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF) Outstanding arrears of five months’ salary due to the 25/35 percent CONMESS review Unpaid entitlements including the 2024 Accoutrement Allowance The withholding of membership certificates…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed a committee within the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to take decisive steps that will further crash food prices across the country. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja while presenting a paper at a one-day capacity-building workshop organised by the Senate Press Corps. He explained that the move would be achieved by ensuring the safe passage of agricultural produce and commodities across major routes nationwide, thereby cutting high transportation costs that often drive up prices. “In addressing the high cost of transportation of…
The Federal Government has formally published Nigeria’s new tax reform laws in the official gazette, marking a major step in the country’s fiscal overhaul. President Bola Tinubu had signed the laws on June 26, 2025, paving the way for comprehensive modernization of Nigeria’s taxation system. The Four Key Tax Reform Acts: Nigeria Tax Act (NTA), 2025 Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA), 2025 Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act (NRSEA), 2025 Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Act (JRBEA), 2025 According to Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, the gazettement signals a crucial milestone in creating a…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled the Nigeria Payments System Vision 2028 (PSV 2028), a new strategic framework designed to strengthen the country’s digital payments ecosystem. The initiative, launched at the inaugural meeting of the PSV 2028 Project Committee in Lagos on September 9, 2025, aims to build a more inclusive, innovative, and globally competitive financial system. Director of the Payments System Policy Department (PSPD), Musa Jimoh, described the project as a “national assignment” that could redefine how individuals, businesses, and government institutions interact within Nigeria’s financial space. Jimoh noted that PSV 2028 would build on past reforms—beginning…
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) to coordinate activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day Anniversary, scheduled for October 1, 2025. Speaking at the inauguration, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, said the anniversary should not only be a remembrance of the past but also an inspiration for the future. He stressed that the celebration was an opportunity to renew patriotism, foster unity, and encourage citizens to actively contribute to nation-building. A programme of events was also unveiled, beginning with a World Press Conference on September 25. Other activities include: September 26: Juma’at…
The tide is turning against Simon Ekpa, the Finland-based Biafra separatist, as communities and leaders in Nigeria’s Southeast begin to distance themselves from him following his recent conviction in Helsinki. For years, Ekpa styled himself as the fiery heir to Nnamdi Kanu’s movement. From his base in Finland, he issued countless “sit-at-home” orders that shut down markets, schools, and businesses across the South-East. What he called a strategy of resistance, however, quickly became a source of fear for ordinary people, enforced with violence and intimidation. Today, many in the region say they have had enough. Ekpa’s conviction abroad has only…