Taiwo Oyedele addressed fears about new tax laws. He chairs the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee. His statements calm Nigerians ahead of 2026 changes. Background on the Reforms Nigeria introduces tax reforms in January 2026. Leaders designed these laws to promote fairness. They simplify compliance and reduce burdens. However rumors spread quickly. People…
Thailand handed over 18 Cambodian soldiers on December 31, 2025. Officials captured them during fierce clashes in July. This move fulfills part of a new ceasefire agreement. Observers welcome this as a positive development, even as disputes are ongoing. Background to the Conflict The border dispute that has long existed between Thailand and Cambodia dates…
Mamady Doumbouya won the presidency in the election held in Guinea. This constitutes a great change for the country, considering the coup that occurred only four years ago. It was reported that the opposition’s boycott contributed to the controversy surrounding the process. Background of the Coup Doumbouya staged a military coup in September 2021. Soldiers…
Lawmakers in Rivers State actively reject a ₦100,000 Christmas bonus from Governor Siminalayi Fubara. They label the gift as unsolicited and unapproved. This action highlights ongoing tensions in the state’s politics. The Bonus Rejection The assembly members receive the funds directly in their personal accounts. However they decided to return the money immediately. They argue…
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services took swift action. It froze all child care payments to Minnesota. This decision followed serious fraud allegations. Officials cited blatant fraud in the state’s programs. They aimed to protect taxpayer money. The Spark from a Viral Video A conservative YouTuber named Nick Shirley posted a video. He…
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu extended a public invitation to Abia State Governor Alex Otti. He urged Otti to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). This move aims to strengthen ties between Abia State and the federal government. Kalu made the announcement during a town hall meeting. The event took place on December 30, 2025, in…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, recently issued a strong warning about Rivers State politics. He declared that residents will avoid past mistakes in the 2027 elections. This statement highlights the ongoing tensions in the state. Wike spoke during a thank-you visit to the Khana people in Bori, Khana Local Government Area….
Saudi Arabia launched airstrikes on Yemen’s Mukalla port. The strikes targeted a shipment of weapons and vehicles from the United Arab Emirates. Officials aimed to stop support for southern separatists. The attack happened on December 30, 2025. Two ships arrived without permission. They unloaded cargo that Saudi forces viewed as a threat. The Incident Unfolds…
Nigeria continues its campaign in Group C of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Super Eagles have performed strongly so far. Today they face Uganda in a crucial match. Additionally they recently played Tunisia. These games shape their path to the knockout stages. Uganda vs Nigeria: Team Analysis Uganda enters the match…
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) today shares the sad news that Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female prime minister and the party’s chairperson, has died. She passed away at 6:00 a.m. at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka after fighting a long illness. Khaleda Zia was 80 years old However tragedy struck in 1981 when assassins killed her…
