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2026 marks stronger phase for Nigeria’s economic growth

President Bola Tinubu says 2026 will mark the start of a stronger phase of economic growth for Nigeria built on reforms carried out in 2025.In his New Year message, he explained that the country closed 2025 with steady GDP growth, more stable exchange rates and inflation falling toward government targets.​He noted that annual GDP growth is expected to exceed four percent for 2025, with trade surpluses and better investor confidence helping to stabilise the economy.​ Tinubu said his government will focus in 2026 on reducing inflation further so that prices of goods and services become more manageable for households.​He added that the aim is to ensure that the benefits of economic reforms are felt by every Nigerian home, not just by big companies or investors.​According to him, this includes creating more jobs, protecting incomes and improving living standards through targeted […]

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Tinubu insists new tax laws start January 1

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed that Nigeria’s new tax laws will take effect tomorrow, January 1, 2026, despite mounting calls for a delay. He said no substantial issue has been found to justify suspending the reforms, which he described as a once in a generation chance to build a fair and stronger fiscal system.​ Tinubu explained that the new tax laws are not aimed at simply raising taxes but at restructuring the system, harmonising levies and protecting citizens’ dignity while strengthening the social contract. He urged all stakeholders to support the implementation phase and promised that the Presidency will work with the National Assembly to quickly resolve any genuine concerns about the laws.​ He also responded to public criticism over alleged changes between the version of the tax laws passed by the National Assembly and the gazetted version. The President […]

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Jimoh Ibrahim: modern sovereignty rests on cooperation, not isolation

Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, who represents Ondo South and is a scholar of modern war studies, says no country today enjoys absolute sovereignty and that contemporary security threats demand collaboration and multilateral engagement. In a statement issued in Igbotako, Ondo State, he defended President Bola Tinubu’s reliance on international partnerships to tackle Nigeria’s insecurity as consistent with global democratic practice.​ Ibrahim cited the United States’ response to the September 11, 2001 attacks to argue that even the world’s most powerful states depend on allies. He recalled that Operation Enduring Freedom involved extensive support from countries such as the UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia and New Zealand through troops, aircraft, naval assets and intelligence sharing.​ He said transnational threats like terrorism, cybercrime and pandemics are borderless and cannot be contained by one nation acting alone. If absolute sovereignty were truly […]

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Group hails Tinubu for youth inclusion, Southeast projects

The Southeast Renewed Hope Agenda has praised President Bola Tinubu for what it calls deliberate and commendable inclusion of young people in his cabinet. National Coordinator Belusomchukwu Enwere spoke in Enugu during the group’s Christmas food and palliatives outreach.​ Enwere said it is heart warming to see Nigerians under 40 actively involved in the administration, arguing that the old notion of youths as “leaders of tomorrow” is giving way to a reality where they now occupy positions of responsibility. He added that entrusting governance roles to young people shows the president’s confidence in their capacity and signals a positive shift in national leadership.​ The SERHA leader also commended Tinubu for initiatives targeted at the Southeast, especially the creation of the Southeast Development Commission, which he said reflects a commitment to inclusive development. He noted that the commission is expected to […]

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More strikes coming as FG, US detail Sokoto anti ISIS operation

Terrorists operating in northern Nigeria face more coordinated attacks after Nigeria and the United States carried out a joint strike on their locations in Sokoto State on Thursday night. Officials from both countries confirmed that the operation is part of ongoing actions against ISIS linked elements in the region.​ A US military official quoted by The New York Times said about a dozen Tomahawk missiles were deployed near the Niger Republic border, targeting Islamic State Sahel fighters accused of attacking security forces and civilians. Information Minister Mohammed Idris later clarified that 16 missiles were fired during the operation.​ Idris explained that debris from the missiles caused explosions reported in Offa, Kwara State, and Jabo in Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State, triggering panic among residents. He stressed that the blasts came from falling missile fragments, not from direct bomb […]

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Presidency dismisses rumour of Gbajabiamila’s removal as Chief of Staff

The Presidency has denied reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila. It said the viral story suggesting that Hakeem Muri Okunola had taken over the position is completely false.​ Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, issued a statement debunking the claim. He described the report as a fabrication by people spreading fake news to create tension and disharmony within the government.​ Onanuga stressed that there has been no change in the President’s inner team. He clarified that Gbajabiamila remains the Chief of Staff, while Muri Okunola continues in his role as Principal Private Secretary.​ The Presidency urged Nigerians to ignore the rumours circulating on social media and some online platforms. It also advised media organisations and the public to always verify information before sharing it.​ Reports about Gbajabiamila’s […]

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Sowore condemns US airstrikes on Nigerian soil

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has strongly criticised the recent United States military strikes on Nigerian soil. He described the attacks as a violation of Nigeria’s sovereignty and a dangerous step for the country.​ Sowore argued that no foreign country has the right to launch military operations inside Nigeria under any guise. He said allowing such actions sends a signal that Nigeria cannot protect itself and is willing to hand over its security to external powers.​ He also faulted the Nigerian government for what he called weakness and complicity. According to him, the authorities should have openly rejected the US airstrikes instead of agreeing to or tolerating them.​ Sowore warned that foreign military involvement rarely solves internal security problems. He pointed to past US interventions in countries like Iraq, Libya and Afghanistan, saying they often left […]

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Gumi asks FG to halt military cooperation with US over ISIS bombing

Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Mahmoud Gumi has called on the Federal Government to immediately suspend all military cooperation with the United States following US airstrikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria. He warned that continued American involvement could worsen insecurity and undermine Nigeria’s national sovereignty.​ Gumi made his position known in a statement shared on his Facebook page. He argued that while Islam allows the fight against terrorism, such operations must be carried out by what he described as clean hands, insisting that the US lacks the moral authority to lead counterterrorism efforts because of its global military record.​ According to him, Nigeria made a mistake by allowing foreign powers to play a direct role in its security operations. He said foreign military interventions often come with hidden political interests and can lead to civilian casualties.​ Gumi also cautioned that […]

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Tinubu can’t unilaterally suspend tax law, Oyedele insists as lawyers push back

Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, says President Bola Tinubu and the executive arm have no constitutional power to suspend implementation of the new tax reform laws despite the controversy over alleged alterations. He argued that once a bill has been duly passed by the National Assembly, signed by the president and gazetted, it becomes an Act that can only be amended or repealed by parliament, not frozen by executive order.​​ Oyedele also clarified that the reforms comprise four separate tax laws, two of which came into effect immediately upon assent, while the remaining two are scheduled to commence on January 1, 2026. He maintained that the disputed “multiple tax” regulations circulating online are fake and urged Nigerians to allow lawmakers conclude their investigation into alleged errors in the gazetted texts.​​ However, several senior […]

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Ndume urges Tinubu to suspend contested tax laws, order probe

Former Senate Leader Mohammed Ali Ndume has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the growing controversy over Nigeria’s new Tax Reform Acts by suspending their planned January implementation. He said the president should not allow the laws to take off while serious questions remain about the authenticity of the version he assented to.​ Ndume noted that opposition leaders, civil society groups and the Nigerian Bar Association have all raised alarms about alleged alterations between the bills passed by the National Assembly and the gazetted laws. NBA President Afam Osigwe warned that the discrepancies threaten the integrity and credibility of the country’s legislative process and strike at the heart of constitutional governance.​ The controversy deepened after House of Representatives member Abdussamad Dasuki drew attention to suspected changes in the tax texts. Dasuki said the version published by the Federal […]

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