Good morning dear esteemed readers! Your concise update on major news across Nigeria today, focused on tax reform progress, security policy, and significant political and social developments.
1. FG to Implement New Tax Reforms from January 1: The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to begin implementing the new tax reforms on January 1, 2026. The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms stated the laws aim to promote economic growth and shared prosperity.
2. Sokoto Confirms US-Nigeria Airstrike, Says No Civilian Casualties: The Sokoto State Government has confirmed that a joint Nigerian-U.S. airstrike targeted terrorist enclaves in Tangaza LGA. Officials stated the operation recorded no civilian casualties.
3. National Assembly Orders Re-gazetting of Tax Laws: Amid controversy over alleged alterations, the National Assembly has ordered the re-gazetting of four major tax reform laws. The legislature describes the move as an administrative step to protect the integrity of its records.
4. Tinubu Assures on Community Policing: President Bola Tinubu has assured that community and state policing will soon become a reality once the National Assembly completes the required legislative framework, marking a decisive shift in the country’s security architecture.
5. Army Reports Successes Against Terrorists, Gunrunners: The Nigerian Army has reported that its troops have neutralized terrorists and arrested suspected gunrunners in coordinated operations across various theatres nationwide.
6. Akpabio Optimistic Banditry Will Be Defeated in 2026: Senate President Godswill Akpabio expressed optimism that banditry and other security challenges will be defeated in 2026. He urged Nigerians to work collectively for peace and national development.
7. Sheikh Gumi Opposes US Military Intervention: Prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has called on the Federal Government to discontinue U.S. military intervention against terrorism, warning it could attract anti-U.S. forces and turn Nigeria into a theatre of war. He suggested seeking help from China, Turkey, and Pakistan instead.
8. Fayose Accuses Makinde of Destroying PDP in South-West: Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has accused Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, of abusing power and weakening the Peoples Democratic Party across the South-West geopolitical zone.
9. Former SGF George Akume Reportedly Marries Ex-Ooni’s Wife: Former Benue Governor and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has reportedly married Zaynab Ngohemba-George, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.
10. Kebbi Police Arrest Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Arms: The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested suspected kidnappers and recovered illegal firearms during a week-long tactical security operation aimed at dismantling criminal networks in the state.
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