Tinubu, West African Leaders Convene Emergency Virtual Meeting Over Guinea-Bissau Coup
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday joined other Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in an extraordinary virtual meeting aimed at addressing the political turmoil in Guinea-Bissau following Wednesday’s military coup.
Guinea-Bissau Junta Names New Leader After Military Seizes Power
Guinea-Bissau’s military authorities on Thursday appointed the country’s army chief of staff, General Horta N’Tam, as the new transitional leader, one day after soldiers seized power, arrested President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, and suspended the release of election results.
IGP Confirms Withdrawal of 11,566 Police Officers from VIP Security Duties
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday confirmed the withdrawal of 11,566 police officers previously deployed to guard Very Important Personalities (VIPs) across the country, in compliance with the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Dangote Engages SAIPEM, EIL and Partners for Fertiliser Expansion in Nigeria and Ethiopia
Dangote Group has announced strategic technical partnerships with global firms including SAIPEM, Engineers India Limited (EIL), and Topsoe to support the next phase of its fertiliser operations in Nigeria, as well as the development of new plants in Ethiopia.
Only 5% of Nigerians Will Pay Tax Under New Reform, Says FIRS Chairman
Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has announced that 95 per cent of Nigerians will be exempted from paying tax under the new tax regime set to commence in January 2026.
NNPCL Slashes Fuel Price as Dangote Refinery, Depot Operators Lower Rates
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) across its retail stations following fresh price cuts by Dangote Refinery and major depot owners.
Ex-Minister Sylva Requests Meeting With EFCC Over $14.8m Fraud Allegations
Former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has formally written to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) requesting a date for his appearance before the commission over an alleged $14.8 million fraud.
NRC, Southwest Governors Partner to Restore Regional Rail Connectivity
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced its readiness to partner with the Southwest Development Commission (SWDC) to revive inactive railway routes and improve rail connectivity across the region.
Court Withheld Order to Transfer Nnamdi Kanu to Abuja for Appeal Records, Brother Alleges
The Federal High Court in Abuja has allegedly refused to issue a production warrant that would allow officials of the Sokoto Correctional Centre to transport the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to Abuja for the formal settlement of records required for his pending appeal.
Ex-President Jonathan Among Those Trapped as Military Seizes Power in Guinea-Bissau
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan and ex-Mozambique President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi were among African dignitaries stranded in Guinea-Bissau after the military announced it had taken control of the country.
