NIN, CAC to serve as Tax IDs — FIRS
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has confirmed that starting January 2026, the National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) will automatically serve as the Tax Identification Number (TIN) for individual Nigerians. In a public awareness campaign on X, the FIRS also clarified that businesses will no longer need a separate Tax ID, as their...
Pastor Adeboye: How woman’s breast was miraculously restored after cancer surgery
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has once again highlighted the power of prayer in overcoming life’s challenges, sharing a remarkable testimony of a church member whose breast was reportedly restored after being surgically removed due to cancer. In a viral video clip circulating on social media, Pastor Adeboye recounted the story...
FG to launch biometric Single Travel Emergency Passport in 2026
The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce a new biometric emergency travel document, the Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP), by 2026, as part of ongoing reforms aimed at modernising Nigeria’s immigration system and enhancing border security. Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, revealed this on Monday in Abuja during the decoration ceremony of 46 newly...
TCN demolishes illegal structures along Ugwuaji–Makurdi transmission line in Enugu
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has cleared illegal structures encroaching on its transmission line Right of Way (RoW) in parts of Enugu State, as part of efforts to protect critical power infrastructure and ensure public safety. The demolition targeted fences and other constructions dangerously close to Tower 31 of the Ugwuaji–Makurdi 330kV Double Circuit Line at Akpuoga Nike, Enugu...
Court strikes out FHT Mega Express suit against Parallex Bank
The Lagos State High Court has dismissed the lawsuit filed by FHT Mega Express Limited against Parallex Bank, ordering the company to publish the court’s decision in three national newspapers, according to the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgment obtained today. Justice A.T. Muyideen of the Ikeja Judicial Division, in a ruling delivered on 18 November 2025, struck out...
Liverpool striker Isak suffers broken leg
Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has undergone surgery after breaking his leg in the Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur. Liverpool announced this in a statement on Monday. Isak suffered the injury in scoring Liverpool's opening goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Tottenham when his foot got caught between Micky van de Ven's legs as the defender dived to block his shot. The...
Anthony Joshua to lose £32m after Jake Paul victory
British boxer Anthony Joshua is set to lose an estimated £32 million in taxes following his victory over Jake Paul in their heavyweight bout in Miami, the United States. Joshua stopped the YouTuber-turned-fighter in the sixth round at the Kaseya Center on Friday night, sealing a knockout win despite later admitting his performance was not perfect. Joshua and Paul shared a...
Oil prices slip after US govt threatens to sell Venezuelan crude
Oil prices slipped on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, as traders weighed geopolitical risks against bearish fundamentals, after the United States announced it might sell the Venezuelan crude it seized. Brent crude futures edged lower by 13 cents, or 0.2%, to $61.94 per barrel by 0720 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude eased 14 cents, or 0.2%, to $57.87...
FG rewards Super Eagles with housing, land for AFCON 2023
The Federal Government has finally honoured its earlier promise to reward members of the Super Eagles for their impressive performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire by issuing housing and land allocations to the players. According to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), each member of the team has now received official certificates confirming their entitlement...
Militia abduct 12 worshippers en route to Maulud prayers in Plateau
Suspected militia members in Plateau State have abducted 12 Islamic faithful who were travelling to Gaji village in the Bashar District of Wase Local Government Area to attend Maulud prayers, raising fresh concerns over the safety of travellers in the state. According to reports, the abduction was reported on December 22 by a resident of Zak village in Wase LGA. Sources...
