FIRS Clarifies MoU with French Tax Authority Amid Sovereignty Concerns

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has moved to dispel widespread concerns over its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with France's Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (DGFiP), insisting the agreement is purely for technical assistance and capacity building, with no compromise to Nigerian taxpayer data or sovereignty.

Presidency Dismisses Opposition's 'Weaponisation' Claims as Baseless Distractions

The Presidency has vehemently rejected accusations from a coalition of opposition leaders that President Bola Tinubu is undermining Nigeria's multi-party democracy and weaponising the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against political rivals, describing the claims as "subterfuge" and a desperate bid for relevance by a fragmented opposition.

Governor Agbu Kefas Formally Registers as APC Member, Receives Party Card

Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, on Sunday, December 14, 2025, officially registered as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a key step in his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Bandits Attack Kogi Communities, Kill Several, Abduct Worshippers from Church

Bandits launched coordinated attacks on multiple communities in Kogi State on Sunday, December 14, 2025, killing at least four persons and abducting an unspecified number of worshippers during a church service.

Disquiet as Tinubu approves ‘special promotion’ for his ADC — barely a year after elevation to colonel

 President Bola Tinubu has approved the “special presidential promotion” of his aide-de-camp (ADC), Nurudeen Yusuf, from the rank of colonel to brigadier-general.

Tax reforms: Why Nigerians are afraid of January 2026 implementation – Oyedele

 Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the presidential fiscal policy and tax reforms committee, said lack of adequate awareness is the reason Nigerians are panicking over the country’s new tax reforms ahead of the January 2026 implementation.

US, Nigeria close to security framework to tackle Boko Haram, ISIS - Riley Moore

Riley Moore says the federal government and the United States are close to reaching an agreement on a “strategic security framework” aimed at tackling terrorism in Nigeria.

 

‘They’re following what you taught them’ — Odinkalu faults Malami over EFCC politicisation claim

 Chidi Odinkalu, former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has criticised Abubakar Malami, ex-attorney-general of the federation (AGF), over his recent claims that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is acting politically in its dealings with him.

 

FG bans SS3 student admission, transfers to curb exam malpractice

The education ministry has banned student transfer into SS3 classes across all public and private secondary schools.

 

Ex-president son arrested after Benin foiled coup attempt

 Chabi Yayi, son of former Beninese president and current opposition figure Thomas Boni Yayi, was arrested early Sunday at his home, according to several of his relatives.

 

Tinubu, ECOWAS leaders meet in Abuja over Benin coup, regional stability

 President Bola Tinubu and leaders of ECOWAS countries are currently meeting in Abuja.

 

VIDEO: TikTok Star Peller Crashes Mercedes After Making Alarming Suicide Statements on Livestream

 Popular TikTok content creator and livestreamer, Hamzat Habeeb, widely known as Peller, has sparked outrage and concern after crashing his car during a live broadcast on Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos.

 

Eight-month-old baby, woman killed as two buses collide in Lagos

 An eight-month-old baby and a woman have died following a collision involving two commercial buses on Ikorodu Road in Lagos State.

 

Why I took part in ambassadorial screening despite calling for withdrawal of list– Ndume

Ali Ndume, former senate leader, has explained why he participated in the screening of ambassadorial nominees despite earlier calling on President Bola Tinubu to withdraw the list over alleged breach of the federal character principle.

 

‘N150m can’t buy my shoe’ — Primate Ayodele calls Adelabu ‘small boy’ over extortion allegation

 Primate Elijah Ayodele, founder and head of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, says N150 million is not enough to buy his shoe.