Day: January 1, 2026

Police Halt Tinted Glass Enforcement After Court Order

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has halted its tinted glass permit crackdown across the federation, citing the need to adhere to a standing judicial directive. The Force has suspended its nationwide tinted glass permit enforcement, which was originally slated to commence on Friday, January 2, 2026. According to a statement released on Thursday, January 1, by Force Spokesperson CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the NPF has suspended the policy indefinitely. The pause remains in effect pending the hearing of the substantive suit or the vacation of the interim court order. However, following…

Ondo: Gunmen Raze Police Station in New Year’s Eve Attack

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A New Year Eve attack by approximately 20 to 30 suspected terrorists left the Ipele Divisional Police Station in Owo LGA razed by explosives and gunfire at the eve of New Year, precisely as the locals were preparing for ”cross over prayers” when the attack happened.Although, no lives were lost, the attack caused widespread pandemonium, forcing residents to flee into the bush and disrupting crossover church services. The Ondo State Police Command has since deployed tactical units and EOD teams to restore order and launch a manhunt for the perpetrators.…

Arrest Warrant Issued for Ondo Commissioner in Magistrate Assault Case

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An Akure Magistrate’s Court has ordered the immediate arrest and remand of Seun Osamaye, Ondo State Commissioner for Women Affairs, for the alleged physical and verbal assault of Chief Magistrate Temitope Alphonso. Presiding Magistrate Damilola Sekoni issued the warrant on December 31, 2025, after rejecting a medical report submitted by the defense to explain Osamaye’s absence, describing it as ‘unsatisfactory.’ The case, which stems from a confrontation at the Ministry of Women Affairs, has been adjourned until January 12, 2026. However, it began as a routine official visit to the…

FG Capacity for Infrastructure Finance Strengthened by New Tax Laws, Says Tinubu

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the harmonised tax laws will strengthen the finances of the federal government’s to fund infrastructure and other National developmental programs. He made this known during his new year speech, Tinubu said 2026 marks a critical phase in implementing the country’s tax reforms, designed to build a fair, competitive, and robust fiscal foundation for Nigeria. Tinubu further emphasised that the reforms are not about raising taxes, but about creating a structural reset, driving harmonisation and strengthening the social contract. He announced that the new tax legislation,…

Every Household Will Benefit from Reforms, Tinubu Vows

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President Bola Tinubu has declared 2026 as the launchpad for a more robust economic era. Following a significant fiscal reset in 2025, his administration remains steadfast in its mission to ensure that the dividends of national reforms translate into tangible prosperity for every Nigerian household. The President said this in his 2026 New Year Message where he highlighted that Nigeria concluded 2025 with ‘measurable economic gains’ despite persistent global headwinds. He reaffirmed that while the administration’s reforms were “difficult but necessary,” they remain vital milestones on the path toward ‘long-term…