Armed Robbers Attack Rivers State University
Rivers State University (RSU) was thrown into chaos in the early hours of this morning after a shocking armed attack on students reading overnight in one of the faculty’s classrooms. What should have been a quiet night of academic preparation turned into a scene of terror when three armed men stormed the building through a […]
Ogoni Nine Execution Deemed Unjust – Falana
On October 10, 2025, human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) condemned the 1995 execution of environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) leaders, calling it a deliberate act by General Sani Abacha’s regime to silence their campaign against oil exploitation in Ogoniland. Speaking at the Ken […]
EFCC Chair Urges Urgent Passage of Whistleblower Protection Law
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called for the prompt passage of a Whistleblower Protection Law to invigorate Nigeria’s fight against corruption. The anti-graft agency in a statement posted on its social media page on Thursday said the Commission’s Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, made the appeal at a nationwide sensitization programme on the Whistleblowing […]
The New Nigerian Tax Law of 2026: A Deep Dive into Its Implications
As Nigeria gears up for the implementation of a new tax law effective January 2026, the nation stands at a crossroads of fiscal policy and public welfare. This article explores the intricacies of the law, focusing on tax rates, eligibility criteria, assessment methods, and its profound impact on the common man. It also critically examines […]
SERAP Demands Akpabio Reinstate Natasha Following Expiration of Suspension
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Nigerian Senate to immediately reinstate Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, whose six-month suspension expired on September 4. In a statement posted on X page on Tuesday, SERAP argued that the Senate’s continued prevention of her from resuming her legislative duties is […]
Labour Unions Demand Review of N70,000 Minimum Wage
Nigerian labour unions and government workers are demanding an immediate review of the national minimum wage, arguing that the current ₦70,000 rate is no longer sustainable due to rampant inflation. This call comes as several states have already increased their minimum wage above the federal benchmark. In July 2024, President Bola Tinubu signed a new […]
Russia Cracks Down on WhatsApp Amid Promotion of New ‘Super-App’
Reports indicate that Marina, a 45-year-old freelance copywriter, has depended on WhatsApp for both her professional and personal communications for many years. However, last month, everything changed when a call to a colleague failed to connect properly. They attempted to use Telegram, another messaging application that is popular in Russia, but that also proved unsuccessful.She […]
People of Amarata Community in Bayelsa Stage Protest Against Cultism in the Area
The residents of Amarata community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have called on cult related groups to vacate the area immediately or face the wrath of the law. The people made the call during a massive peace walk to protest the rising cult-related violence and criminality in the community. The people carried […]
Tinubu Launches Personal Income Tax Calculator Ahead of 2026 Reforms
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unveiled a new Personal Income Tax Calculator, designed to help Nigerians assess their tax obligations under recently signed tax laws set to take effect from January 2026. The President announced the digital tool in a post on his official X handle, explaining that it will enable individuals to compare their […]
Obio/Akpor Boss Assures Residents Of Landmark Projects As Lawmakers Sign 2025 Bill Into Law
The Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Mr Ihunwo Chijioke, has assured residents of his administration’s readiness to fast track development in the nooks and crannies of the LGA Ihunwo gave this assurance on Friday, February 7, 2025, when he signed the 2025 appropriation bill into law. The budget estimate pegged at […]
President Tinubu Approves 300% Salary Increase for Judicial Officials
President Bola Tinubu has signed into law a bill that enacts a 300% increase in the salaries and allowances of judicial officials. This was confirmed on Tuesday in a statement by Basheer Lado, the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters. The new Act prescribes revised salaries and allowances for judicial officers to reflect […]
President Tinubu Signs Minimum Wage Bill into Law
President Bola Tinubu has officially signed the Minimum Wage Bill into law, concluding months of intense discussions between government officials, labor unions, and private sector representatives. A notable delegation from the National Assembly, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and several House of Representatives members, were present to witness this significant occasion. This landmark event took […]