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Latest from Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
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National Opposition Demands Halt to Tinubu’s Tax Law, Calls It an Attack on Nigerians’ Livelihood
The National Opposition Movement (NOM) has called for the immediate suspension of President Bola Tinubu’s new tax law, describing it as a harsh assault on the livelihood of ordinary Nigerians rather than a genuine tax reform.
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Overlapping Budgets Risk Delays, Accountability — Expert Warns
The federal government’s decision to push about 70% of 2025 capital projects into 2026 could leave roads, schools and hospitals waiting longer, an open-government expert warned on a talk show Wednesday.
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NLC Nationwide Protest Over Rising Insecurity Leads to Strike Warnings
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday began a nationwide protest to press the government over worsening insecurity, including kidnappings and killings that affect workers and communities.
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Customs Begins Penalties for Banks that Delay Remitting Revenue
The Nigeria Customs Service said Wednesday it has begun enforcing penalties against banks that delay sending collected customs revenue to the government.
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New Tax Laws: Rep. Dasuki Says Gazetted Laws Differ From Versions Passed by National Assembly
A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abdulsammad Dasuki (PDP-Sokoto), told the House on Wednesday that the tax laws now in circulation do not match the bills lawmakers debated and approved.
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Lagos Courts Begin Year-End Recess as Vacation Rosters Kick In
The High Court of Lagos State will be on its 2025 Christmas vacation from 24 December to 2 January, 2026, the Lagos State Judiciary said in a circular dated 26 November.
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Court Orders Detention of Ship, 21 Crew After Cocaine Seizure at Lagos Port
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the detention of a merchant vessel and 21 crew members after operatives seized 25.5 kilograms of cocaine hidden aboard a ship from Brazil, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said Wednesday.
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Police Say Tinted Glass Permit Policy Still Stands, Awaits Court Decision
The Nigeria Police Force says the regulation on tinted vehicle glass remains in place and has not been declared unlawful by any final court order.
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Four Escape Unhurt as NSIB Probes Aircraft Accident in Owerri
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has confirmed a crash landing accident involving a Cessna 172 aircraft operated by Skypower Express at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State.
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Tinubu Meets Labour Leaders Ahead of Nationwide Protest Over Insecurity
President Bola Tinubu has met with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and other organised labour unions to discuss the proposed nationwide protest scheduled for today (Wednesday).
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Nigeria Labour Congress to Begin Nationwide Protest Against Insecurity
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says it is going ahead with its nationwide protest today, December 17, to draw attention to the worsening security situation across the country.
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Lagos Police Arrest Influencer Peller Over Reckless Driving Video
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, after a video went viral showing him driving recklessly and causing a serious road crash while live-streaming the incident on Sunday, December 14.
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Trump Orders Total Blockade of Venezuelan Oil Tankers
US President Donald Trump has ordered a “total and complete blockade” of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, escalating tensions between the two countries.
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US Adds Nigeria to Expanded Travel Restriction List
The United States government has added Nigeria to its list of countries subject to expanded travel restrictions, citing concerns over national security, visa screening, and vetting processes.
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Dembélé, Bonmatí Win Top Honours at 2025 FIFA Best Awards in Doha
The global football community gathered in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday night as FIFA hosted the 2025 edition of The Best Awards, celebrating outstanding performances across men’s and women’s football.
