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Joint Nigerian-US Strikes Cripple ISIS Operations, Kill 175 Terrorists

From Victor Osula, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced a breakthrough in ongoing counter-terrorism efforts in the North-East, revealing …
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EFCC Chairman Speaks on UUTH Incident, Directs Apology to Ekpe, NMA

Pursuant to the receipt and consideration of a preliminary report on the May 12, 2026 incident involving personnel of the …
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Tinubu Assures on Rescue of Kidnapped Victims in Oyo State, Condemns Reported Killing of Abducted Teacher

President Bola Tinubu has condemned as barbaric the reported killing of one of the abducted teachers from the Esiele community …
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DHQ, US AFRICOM Intensify Air Assaults, Eliminate Over 20 ISIS Fighters In North-East

From Victor Osula, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), in collaboration with the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), has intensified coordinated …
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17 Police Officers Killed as Terrorists Attack Army Special Forces School In Yobe

By Ayo Kehinde The Nigerian Police Force has announced the death of 17 police officers following a deadly terrorist attack …
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Tinubu: Counterterrorism Operation Against ISIS Claims senior leader, Abu-Bilal Aluminum

From Victor Osula, Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Saturday confirmed that an overnight, Nigeria and the United States Counterterrorism operations …
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Customs Unveils Digital Declaration Platform for Smooth Airport Clearance

By Ayo Kehinde The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a new digital passenger declaration platform to reduce delays, improve transparency, and enhance operations at Nigeria’s international airports. The platform, known as the Simplified Customs Advanced Declaration System (SCADS), was unveiled at the international wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by the NCS National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada. The service said SCADS was introduced to simplify baggage declarations for inbound international passengers, eliminate manual bottlenecks, and improve revenue assessment processes through automation. Speaking during the inauguration, the Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs in charge of ICT and Modernisation, Oluyomi Adebakin, described the initiative as a major step in the agency’s ongoing …
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Nigeria Introduces Mandatory Unified Tax ID System

From Victor Osula, Abuja The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), in collaboration with the Joint Revenue Board (JRB), has announced the implementation of a unified Taxpayer Identification (Tax ID) system aimed at strengthening tax administration and improving service delivery across the country. In a public notice issued in Abuja on Monday, the agencies said the initiative was introduced in line with Sections 6, 7, and 8 of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025, which mandates every taxable person in Nigeria to obtain a Tax ID. According to the notice dated May 18, 2026, the new Tax ID system is designed to create a single, harmonised identity for taxpayers nationwide, enabling seamless interaction with tax authorities at both federal and sub-national levels …
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DMO Reopens ₦600bn FGN Bonds

From Victor Osula, Abuja Nigeria’s Debt Management Office (DMO) is auctioning ₦600 billion worth of reopened Federal Government bonds today, May 18, 2026, offering investors yields of up to 22.60 percent amid sustained tight monetary conditions in the fixed-income market. The auction, conducted on behalf of the Federal Government, features two previously issued bond instruments with settlement scheduled for May 20, 2026. The offerings include a ₦300 billion 22.60 percent FGN Bond due January 2035 and a ₦300 billion 16.2499 percent FGN Bond due April 2037. Both instruments will pay interest semi-annually, while principal repayment will be made in full at maturity. The bonds are priced at ₦1,000 per unit, with a minimum subscription of ₦50.001 million. The reopening is …
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CPPE Urges CBN To Hold Rates Steady At MPC Meeting

By Ayo Kehinde The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to refrain from further interest rate hikes, warning that additional monetary tightening could slow economic recovery and deepen financial pressure on businesses and households. The caution comes ahead of the Central Bank’s 305th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting scheduled for this week, where policymakers are expected to assess inflation trends, exchange-rate stability, and broader macroeconomic conditions. CPPE Chief Executive Officer, Dr Muda Yusuf, said Nigeria’s economy remains too fragile to withstand another round of aggressive tightening. According to the group, expectations surrounding the MPC meeting should be viewed against the backdrop of mounting geopolitical uncertainties, fiscal pressures, and persistent structural …
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IMPI backs Tinubu’s borrowings,insists Nigeria needs minimum annual capital expenditure of $14.2bn on infrastructure for 10 years

One of Nigeria’s foremost policy groups, the Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has justified the borrowings of the President Bola Tinubu administration on the ground that it is the most realistic way to bridge the country’s massive infrastructure gap. In a policy statement signed by its Chairman Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju, the think tank argued that Nigeria’s infrastructure challenges were too vast for the annual budget to cover without the federal government resorting to borrowing. This according to IMPI is because the country is estimated to require a minimum annual spend of $14.2 billion over the next 10 years to bridge its infrastructural deficit after considering various estimates from international bodies. “Nigeria’s productivity and standard of living have been ascribed …
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Bookclub: Fighting With Writing

Reviewer: Uzor Maxim Uzoatu Viral Poems by Sunny Ayewanu; Bookdoctors Ventures Publishing, Lagos, Nigeria; 2025; 109pp Some people fight with …
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May 20, 2026 / BOOKCLUB

Kogi Central APC Senatorial Aspirant, Obaro, Challenges Results of Primary Election, Says Winner Bello Unqualified

From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja Chief Momoh Yusuf Obaro, an Aspirant of Kogi Central APC Senatorial Seat in the just concluded …
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May 20, 2026 / POLITICS

First Lady Charges Children to Always Aim Higher on National Children’s Day

… presents cash prizes, laptops at 2026 National Children’s Day Celebration First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator …
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May 19, 2026 / EDUCATION, THISAGE

APC Legal Adviser Warns NWC Against Move to Declare Winners of NASS Primaries

From Victor Osula, Abuja The National Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Murtala Aliyu Kankia, has insisted that …
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May 19, 2026 / POLITICS

OPC Condemns Beheading of Oyo School Teacher, Seeks Permission, Equipment to Confront Terrorists

The Oodua People’s Congress OPC has protested and condemned what it called the avoidable kidnapping and killing of pupils and …
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May 19, 2026 / CRIME

Damaturu Specialist Hospital performs first lower Jaw bone surgery on 40-year old patient—- Says CMD

By Salihu Pirkusu Ndahi, Damaturu The Yobe State Specialist Hospital, Damaturu, has successfully carried out a highly specialized segmental mandibulectomy …
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May 19, 2026 / HEALTH

Governors, Ex- Governors Win APC Senatorial Tickets

By Ayo Kehinde The ruling All Progressives Congress has concluded its senatorial primary elections across the country, with several serving …
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May 19, 2026 / POLITICS

AbdulRazaq Battles Succession Crisis in Kwara as Top Contenders Reject Political Newcomer

By Ayo Kehinde A deepening succession crisis has engulfed the Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following …
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May 19, 2026 / POLITICS

𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 Approves Start of Mass Communication 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘀

From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja The Senate of the Federal University Lokoja, has approved the application of the Department of Mass …
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May 19, 2026 / EDUCATION

Uzodimma, Barau, Dafinone, Orji Kalu, Katsina Speaker, Bello, Abiodun Secure APC Senatorial Tickets

By Ayo Kehinde A wave of high-profile victories marked the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primaries across several states on …
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May 19, 2026 / POLITICS

Customs Unveils Digital Declaration Platform for Smooth Airport Clearance

Bookclub: Fighting With Writing

Joint Nigerian-US Strikes Cripple ISIS Operations, Kill 175 Terrorists

Kogi Central APC Senatorial Aspirant, Obaro, Challenges Results of Primary Election, Says Winner Bello Unqualified

First Lady Charges Children to Always Aim Higher on National Children’s Day

APC Legal Adviser Warns NWC Against Move to Declare Winners of NASS Primaries

OPC Condemns Beheading of Oyo School Teacher, Seeks Permission, Equipment to Confront Terrorists

DHQ, US AFRICOM Intensify Air Assaults, Eliminate Over 20 ISIS Fighters In North-East

News

Joint Nigerian-US Strikes Cripple ISIS Operations, Kill 175 Terrorists

EFCC Chairman Speaks on UUTH Incident, Directs Apology to Ekpe, NMA

Tinubu Assures on Rescue of Kidnapped Victims in Oyo State, Condemns Reported Killing of Abducted Teacher

DHQ, US AFRICOM Intensify Air Assaults, Eliminate Over 20 ISIS Fighters In North-East

17 Police Officers Killed as Terrorists Attack Army Special Forces School In Yobe

Tinubu: Counterterrorism Operation Against ISIS Claims senior leader, Abu-Bilal Aluminum

Business

Customs Unveils Digital Declaration Platform for Smooth Airport Clearance

Nigeria Introduces Mandatory Unified Tax ID System

DMO Reopens ₦600bn FGN Bonds

CPPE Urges CBN To Hold Rates Steady At MPC Meeting

IMPI backs Tinubu’s borrowings,insists Nigeria needs minimum annual capital expenditure of $14.2bn on infrastructure for 10 years

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Bookclub: Fighting With Writing

Kogi Central APC Senatorial Aspirant, Obaro, Challenges Results of Primary Election, Says Winner Bello Unqualified

First Lady Charges Children to Always Aim Higher on National Children’s Day

APC Legal Adviser Warns NWC Against Move to Declare Winners of NASS Primaries

OPC Condemns Beheading of Oyo School Teacher, Seeks Permission, Equipment to Confront Terrorists

Damaturu Specialist Hospital performs first lower Jaw bone surgery on 40-year old patient—- Says CMD

Governors, Ex- Governors Win APC Senatorial Tickets

AbdulRazaq Battles Succession Crisis in Kwara as Top Contenders Reject Political Newcomer

𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 Approves Start of Mass Communication 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘀

Uzodimma, Barau, Dafinone, Orji Kalu, Katsina Speaker, Bello, Abiodun Secure APC Senatorial Tickets

Customs Unveils Digital Declaration Platform for Smooth Airport Clearance

Bookclub: Fighting With Writing

Joint Nigerian-US Strikes Cripple ISIS Operations, Kill 175 Terrorists

Kogi Central APC Senatorial Aspirant, Obaro, Challenges Results of Primary Election, Says Winner Bello Unqualified

First Lady Charges Children to Always Aim Higher on National Children’s Day

APC Legal Adviser Warns NWC Against Move to Declare Winners of NASS Primaries