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By Peter Omopo The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the violent disruption of a live ARISE NEWS broadcast in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The union said the attack occurred on January 2, 2026, when suspected political thugs assaulted an ARISE NEWS crew and seized their broadcast equipment during a live interview at a hotel in the state capital. Speaking at a press conference on Friday evening at the NUJ State Council Secretariat, the National Vice President for Zone F, Mr Opaka Dokubo, who represented the NUJ National President, described…

By Peter Omopo The national chair of Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi), Angela Madden, has said the fight for compensation for women affected by changes to the state pension age is not over, as the government continues to review its position on the issue. Madden is among an estimated 3.6 million women born in the 1950s who campaigners say were not properly informed about increases in the state pension age to bring it in line with that of men. She said she was informed in March 2012—while she was a full-time carer for her mother—that she would not be…

By Peter Omopo Three men have been arrested after paramedics and an off-duty police officer were seriously injured while responding to a road traffic accident on the A130 in South Benfleet, Essex. The incident occurred shortly after midnight when emergency services were called to the southbound carriageway of the A130, near the Sadlers Farm roundabout, following a crash involving a white Nissan X-Trail at about 12:15am. While responders were attending the scene, a second collision involving a white Ford Transit van took place, striking emergency personnel. Five emergency crew members were taken to hospital following the second crash. Essex Police…

By Peter Omopo The Bailiwick of Jersey and the Federal Government of Nigeria have finalised arrangements for the return of more than $9.5 million recovered from the proceeds of corruption, with the funds earmarked for the Abuja–Kano Road project. The agreement was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in December 2025 by Jersey’s Attorney General, Mark Temple KC, authorising the transfer of the recovered assets to Nigeria for use on the federal highway project. The repatriation follows a civil forfeiture process initiated by Jersey authorities after investigations revealed suspicious funds held in a local bank account. On November…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal on his 60th birthday, commending the former governor of Sokoto State for his long-standing contributions to public service and national development. In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Tambuwal as a seasoned politician and legal practitioner who has held significant responsibilities at both state and national levels. Tinubu reflected on Tambuwal’s tenure as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015, noting that his leadership of the lower legislative chamber coincided with a…

By Peter Omopo The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has dismissed key aspects of a recent KPMG publication reviewing Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws, arguing that the report misinterpreted policy intentions and conflated professional opinion with factual analysis. In a formal response titled “Response to KPMG: Observations on Nigeria’s New Tax Laws,” the committee’s chairman, Taiwo Oyedele, acknowledged that the consulting firm raised some useful concerns, particularly around implementation risks and clerical or cross-referencing issues. However, he said much of the analysis failed to situate the reforms within their broader fiscal and economic context. Oyedele said several issues…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom” reminds us that life is not measured by how many years we celebrate, but by how wisely we live each day. While “Happy New Year” focuses on excitement, wishes, and fresh beginnings, this biblical prayer calls for reflection, responsibility, and intentional living. For individuals, it means valuing time, making meaningful choices, and prioritizing purpose over pressure. In marriages, it is a call to grow together deliberately communicating better, loving deeper, and not postponing care, respect, or change. A new year may…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, has successfully revalidated his electronic membership registration (e-registration) with the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Ward D registration point at Opebi Primary School, Opebi. Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo’s participation in the exercise aligns with the ongoing nationwide APC membership registration and revalidation, a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening the party’s grassroots structure, expanding its membership base and deepening internal democracy across the country. Hon. Moyosore encouraged party members and residents of Onigbongbo LCDA to actively participate in this exercise, describing it as a vital…

By Peter Omopo The Niger State Government has offered 100,000 hectares of land to the Federal Government for a large-scale housing and agricultural settlement programme aimed at boosting food security, rural livelihoods and inclusive economic growth. Governor Mohammed Bago disclosed this on Friday in Abuja during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Niger State Government, the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI). Speaking at the event, Bago said affordability and sustainability were central to the initiative, noting that the land contribution underscored the state’s commitment to the project. He described the…

By Peter Omopo The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), has assured Nigerians that the 2027 General Election will be free, fair, transparent and driven by technology, warning that the Commission will not tolerate any form of misconduct in the electoral process. Prof. Amupitan gave the assurance on Friday in Lagos while addressing participants at the 2026 Induction and Strategic Retreat of INEC, holding from January 9 to 10. He said the retreat was designed to align the Commission’s institutional experience with the demands of a rapidly evolving electoral environment. According to him, INEC…