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Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has reacted to the Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s recent plea to President Bola Tinubu to review the withdrawal of police escorts attached to lawmakers, saying her faith and the support of her constituents were her true protection. Akpoti-Uduaghan made the statement in a Facebook post on Sunday, in what appeared to be a veiled …

The Federal Government has announced plans to tap into Nigeria’s largely informal vehicle recycling market, projecting annual revenues of over N150bn from 2026, as part of sweeping reforms to modernise the country’s automotive industry. The National Automotive Design and Development Council disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, with the Director-General, Joseph Osanipin, saying the initiative would be driven …

The presidency on Monday weighed in on the controversy trailing the new tax laws scheduled to take effect on January 1 in the country. This comes as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, and several civil society organisations called for the suspension of the implementation of the laws. A member of …

Mahdi Shehu has accused the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu of taking instructions from foreign powers, particularly the United States, over its opposition to the death penalty for terrorists and kidnappers. Speaking in an exclusive interview with DAILY POST on Monday, Shehu said the government’s position sends a dangerous signal at a time when Nigerians are facing widespread insecurity, …

The Enugu State Government has asserted its ownership of a disputed plot of land located at Cadastral Zone B03, Wuye District, Abuja, stating that the disputant, Simonis Ventures Nigeria Limited, has no valid claim or interest in the property. The government accused Simonis of a failed attempt to fraudulently acquire Plot 804 in the Wuye District, measuring about one hectare, …

The final group of 115 students abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Private Primary and Secondary School in Papiri community, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, have been freed, bringing the total number of rescued children to approximately 265. Officials have confirmed the development, marking the end of a month-long ordeal that began with a deadly attack by armed gunmen …

Nigerian police operatives have taken over Azbir Hotel and Azbir Arena, properties linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. SaharaReporters observed that police patrol vans were stationed at the Azbir Hotel and Azbir Arena, with officers maintaining a security presence after taking control of the premises. On …

The United States has approved a $2.1 billion health funding package for Nigeria, placing strong emphasis on Christian faith-based healthcare providers across the country. The funding follows the signing of a five-year bilateral agreement between Washington and Abuja aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s health system and expanding access to essential medical services, especially in communities served by Christian institutions. Under the …

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has given President Bola Tinubu a seven-day deadline to ensure the public release of certified true copies of recently enacted federal tax laws, following allegations that the legislations may have been altered after approval by the National Assembly. In a Freedom of Information request dated December 20, 2025, SERAP called on the President …

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has revealed that the Nigerian Senate could soon be left without any opposition, as even the remaining minority senators are reportedly ready to join the ruling APC. Akpabio stated that when the APC-led Senate assumed office, the opposition had nearly 50 senators. “Today, when I counted, there are about five or four left in the opposition. …