The Nigerian Senate has passed the remaining two of President Bola Tinubu’s four tax reform bills, which had recently sparked controversy. The passage occurred during a plenary session held on Thursday, after a thorough clause-by-clause consideration that led to the removal of contentious areas. The newly enacted legislations include the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill and […]
VDM Regains Freedom From EFCC Custody — Lawyer
Popular social media activist, Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, VDM, has regained his freedom from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC His lawyer, Deji Adeyanju confirmed this in a Telephone conversation. EFCC said on Tuesday that the arrest followed a series of petitions against the activist, claiming that several invitations […]
Why Wigwe’s helicopter crashed – US transport board
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on the helicopter crash that killed Herbert Wigwe, former group chief executive officer of Access Holdings Plc, along with his family and others. According to the report, the crash, which claimed the lives of Wigwe, his wife, Doreen; their first son, Chizi; and […]
Akpabio announces minor reshuffles in senate tourism, agriculture, INEC committees
The Senate has announced a minor reshuffle of its standing committees. Senate President Godswill Akpabio said the changes are part of efforts to improve legislative productivity. “We will continue to make adjustments where necessary in order to deliver on our legislative mandate,” Akpabio said. He also directed Opeyemi Bamidele, Senate leader, to ensure all committees […]
Senate Resumes Today 6th May 2025, Mulls Reconciliation of Stakeholders in Rivers Crisis
The National Assembly will resume plenary on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, to continue pursuing the mandate of the electorate. The Senate’s agenda includes further consideration of the Tax Reform Bills, 2024, which aims to reform the country’s tax regime and increase revenue for governments at all levels to implement projects and deliver dividends of democracy. […]
Protesters Storm GTBank Branch In Abuja Over EFCC Arrest Of Social Media Influencer VeryDarkMan
Protesters have gathered at the Guaranty Trust Bank headquarters in Abuja to demand the release of social media influencer Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan. The demonstrators are chanting “#FreeVDM” and holding placards with messages like “Activism is not a sin” and “VDM is the masses’ liberator.” VeryDarkMan was recently arrested by the Economic and […]
Kyari: I Served With Fear Of God, Ready To Give Account Of My Stewardship
Mele Kyari, the former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), asserts that he served with integrity and accountability. Following a significant overhaul at the oil company, various reports have emerged regarding his tenure as GCEO. A report claimed that N80 billion was discovered in the account of a former […]
Natasha’s Ides of May and the Vindication of Akpabio
The internet was abuzz the night of 2025 May Day, as a United States based activist, Dr Sandra Duru, with the moniker Prof Mgbeke made an expose` on the enfant terrible of the Senate and the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as a chronic liar, manipulator, and embarking on a […]
EFCC detains VeryDarkMan – Lawyer alleges
Popular Nigerian social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at a Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) branch in Abuja. The arrest occurred while VDM was inside the bank with his mother, who had gone to report unauthorized transactions from her account. VDM’s lawyer, […]
TikTok hit with £450million fine for illegally sending user data to China
The Irish national watchdog, serving as TikTok’s lead data privacy regulator in the EU, has found that the company failed to ensure that European users’ personal data accessed by staff in China was protected to a level equivalent to that guaranteed within the EU. TikTok disagreed with the decision and plans to appeal, citing its […]
