The Federal Government has clarified that the 5% fuel surcharge included in the recently signed Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025 is not a new tax and will not be automatically implemented in 2026.Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, explained during a press briefing in Abuja that the surcharge was first introduced
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced an immediate ban on all loading activities from unauthorised points across Nigeria, in a move aimed at reducing boat accidents and enhancing safety on the nation’s inland waterways.Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, NIWA Managing Director, Bola Oyebamiji, stated, “NIWA has placed an immediate
According to a reports, senior Hamas leaders based in Qatar have survived a recent assassination attempt believed to have been carried out by Israeli forces. The operation, reportedly targeting key figures within the Palestinian group’s political leadership residing in Doha, has heightened tensions in the already volatile Middle East region. Sources indicate that the strike,
In a strategic move to elevate Qur’anic education and strengthen religious scholarship across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, key institutions responsible for Islamic affairs at the Two Holy Mosques have convened to bolster their collaborative efforts. The Presidency of Religious Affairs, through its General Administration for Qur’an Circles and Online Recitations, recently held a high-level
In a momentous development within British politics, Shabana Mahmood, a seasoned Labour Party politician of Pakistani descent, has been appointed as the new Home Secretary of the United Kingdom, becoming the first Muslim to occupy one of the most powerful positions in the British cabinet. The announcement came shortly after the resignation of Angela Rayner,
Kasai Province, DRC | September 10, 2025 The Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed a new outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Kasai Province, with at least 28 suspected and confirmed cases and 15 deaths, including four healthcare workers, health authorities and the World Health Organization (WHO) announced this week.The outbreak, declared on 4 September
Qatar appears poised to respond decisively to recent Israeli airstrikes, with the Qatari Prime Minister issuing a strong statement affirming the country’s commitment to protecting its sovereignty. Speaking publicly, the Prime Minister declared, “We will not compromise on our sovereignty and reserve the right to respond to the Israeli airstrikes.” This declaration comes in the
Qatar has made it clear that it maintains a capable air force ready to respond to any Israeli air strikes, emphasizing its reserved right to retaliate following a recent failed assassination attempt on Hamas leaders in Doha. Qatari officials have warned that any display of weakness could embolden Israel to carry out further attacks, heightening
A senior Israeli government official has revealed that the United States was not only informed ahead of time but also gave its full backing to a recent targeted operation against Hamas figures allegedly operating from within Qatari territory. The revelation comes amid growing regional tensions and renewed international focus on counterterrorism strategies linked to the
In a dramatic escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, the Islamic Republic of Iran has reportedly launched a series of missile attacks against Israeli targets, in what officials in Tehran have described as a direct retaliation for an Israeli operation that allegedly targeted senior Hamas political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, within Iranian territory. The incident,
