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Petrol Price May Exceed ₦1,000/Litre as Tinubu Approves 15% Fuel Import Tariff

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Petroleum marketers have warned that the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, could surpass ₦1,000 per litre following President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a 15 per cent ad valorem import tariff on fuel imports. The new policy, which takes effect after a 30-day transition period ending November 21, 2025, is […]

Ex-World Bank Adviser Urges Nigerians to Support 2026 Tax Reform Law

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

A former Political and Economic Adviser at the World Bank, Dr. Mahmoud Alfa, has called on Nigerians to support the forthcoming 2026 tax reform law, stressing that the success of President Bola Tinubu’s fiscal agenda depends on public trust and responsible governance. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, the Kogi-born economist commended the […]

Fuel Surcharge Won’t Take Effect Until Economy Improves — Oyedele

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has assured that the proposed 5 percent fuel surcharge will not be implemented until key economic indicators show significant improvement — particularly an appreciation of the naira or a decline in global crude oil prices. Speaking at the Haulage and Logistics […]

Swift Security Response Averts Bloodbath in Edo Communities

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

A swift intervention by the Edo State Security Squad has averted what could have escalated into a major bloodbath in Benin City, following violent clashes that erupted between youths in Ogheghe and Ohoghobi communities, Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. The unrest, which broke out on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, claimed the […]

Military Arrests 15 More Officers Over Alleged Coup Plot

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Fresh developments have emerged indicating that the Nigerian military has apprehended an additional 15 officers of various ranks in connection with an alleged coup plot against the Federal Government. The latest arrests bring the total number of detained officers to over 40. According to sources who spoke with Vanguard, the new arrests were made following […]

Senate Confirms Dr Bernard Doro as Minister of the Federal Republic

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Senate on Thursday confirmed Dr Bernard Doro as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Doro’s screening, which lasted less than 30 minutes, saw lawmakers commend his wealth of experience and leadership credentials. The Plateau-born technocrat, who becomes the third minister from his state in the current administration, pledged to uphold fairness, transparency, […]

Edo Breaks into Nigeria’s Top Five in Fiscal Performance Ranking Under Governor Okpebholo

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State has achieved a major governance milestone, emerging among the top five best-performing states in Nigeria’s 2025 State of States Fiscal Performance Ranking — a first in its history. The independent report, which assesses how effectively states manage their finances, ranked Edo fifth nationwide, alongside Anambra, Lagos, Kwara, and Abia. This marks a significant […]

Presidency Backs Military’s Denial of Alleged Coup Attempt

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication to President Bola Tinubu, Sunday Dare, has reaffirmed that the Presidency stands firmly by the Nigerian military’s position denying any recent coup attempt in the country. Recall that on October 18, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) dismissed as “false and misleading” reports circulating online which claimed that activities […]