The tax laws, scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026, were signed recently by President Bola Tinubu. It added that anyone found responsible for the alleged alterations should be prosecuted as appropriate. SERAP said publishing certified true copies of the tax bills and laws would allow Nigerians to scrutinise and compare the documents with the versions eventually gazetted. “The panel should have the mandate to establish the facts of what exactly occurred and identify those suspected to be responsible for the alleged alterations. Support for tax reformsIn contrast, the Chairman of the Ondo State Internal Revenue Service, Adebayo Rojugbokan, urged Nigerians to support the tax reforms, saying they would benefit economic development.

Former Senate President, Dr Adolphus Wabara, who is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Taminu Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has said the Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, of the Labour Party (LP), would be welcomed into the party if he decides to join. Wabara told journalists that he was optimistic that Otti would prefer the PDP as the viable vehicle to actualise his second-term bid as governor, noting that Otti would be a big asset for any political party he joins. The former Senate President attributed the scramble for Otti by political parties to his impressive scorecard during his tenure of about 32 months, stating that this would speak for him in 2027. While stating that the South-East has remained a traditional stronghold of the PDP, Wabara predicted that Otti’s eventual defection to the party would brighten PDP’s chances and restore the zone as a major force in Nigeria’s political equation. While acknowledging and lauding Otti’s numerous developmental strides across the state’s sectors, particularly in road infrastructure, healthcare, education, industry, security, and rural development.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf could face disciplinary action after throwing a punch at a fan during Sunday’s 29-24 win against the Detroit Lions. Television footage showed Metcalf speaking with a spectator on the sidelines at Ford Field before he lashed out with a closed fist. Officials appeared to miss the incident but 28-year-old Metcalf could face retrospective punishment. DK Metcalf appears to have an altercation with a Detroit fan pic.twitter.com/a478Zjg3tR — NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) December 21, 2025The Lions saw their play-off hopes end in unfortunate circumstances as a Jared Goff touchdown on the final play was chalked off due to pass interference. A week after Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a season-ending torn ACL, his understudy Gardner Minshew sustained a knee injury early in the second quarter.

DK Metcalf has an altercation with a fan in the stands and shoves him. (0:16)DETROIT -- Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf was involved in an altercation with a fan at Ford Field during the second quarter of Sunday's 29-24 win over the Detroit Lions. The CBS broadcast showed Metcalf talking to the fan, who was in a blue wig and hanging over the first-row railing. The fan, who threw his hands up after Metcalf made contact with him, appeared to have a yellow jersey in his hands. Metcalf reentered the game on the Steelers' next series.

As the 2025 AFCON kicks off in Morocco, Nigeria is aiming to win the title for the fourth time. Lookman’s two goals were scored in the first game of the series against the Benin Republic on September 7, 2024. 3 – The Super Eagles conceded three goals during the qualifiers. 8 – Before qualifying for AFCON 2025, the Super Eagles have finished third eight times at the AFCON (1976, 1978, 1992, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2010 and 2019). 9 – The Super Eagles have been ranked 9th at the AFCON once (2021) in Cameroon.

(Photo by Light Oriye Tamunotonye / AFP)The final batch of 130 students abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Niger State, regained their freedom on Sunday, bringing to an end one of Nigeria’s largest recent mass school kidnappings. “Another 130 abducted Niger State pupils released. The freed children arrived in Minna, the Niger State capital, joining earlier batches released in phases over the past month. The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Niger State and school proprietor, Most Rev. “I am extremely delighted to learn that the remaining 130 students of St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, have been released.

DK Metcalf might have nerves of steel ... but, a Detroit Lions fan got on his last one -- and video shows him taking a swing at the guy! The wild moment went down late in the second quarter of the Lions matchup against DK's Pittsburgh Steelers ... with the CBS broadcast first showing a tense convo between the veteran wide receiver and a DET fan in a bright blue wig. DK Metcalf appears to have an altercation with a Detroit fan pic.twitter.com/a478Zjg3tR — NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) December 21, 2025 @NFLonCBSMetcalf then quickly reached up with his closed right fist ... seemingly landing a glancing blow on the fan's face before walking away. As broadcaster Jim Nantz says in the clip ... we'd assume DK will face some major consequences because of his actions -- though he wasn't removed from the important matchup against the Lions. According to ESPN ... because a flag wasn't thrown at the time, the NFL can't weigh in on disqualification -- which is the only reason they let the guy keep playing.

Exports fell by 14.3 per cent in Q2 2025 compared with Q2 2024 and plunged by 56.0 per cent in Q3 2025 relative to Q3 2024. In Q1 2025, Nigeria’s exports to the US were dominated by crude petroleum oils valued at N779.38bn, followed by urea at N240.17bn and kerosene-type jet fuel at N214.30bn. By Q2 2025, Nigeria’s export basket to the US had narrowed significantly, led by cocoa beans worth N37.39bn and urea valued at N106.44bn, alongside technically specified natural rubber at N10.43bn and leather products valued at N127.22m. With the US no longer among Nigeria’s top five export destinations by mid-2025 and imports accelerating rapidly, the figures highlight growing structural weaknesses in Nigeria’s trade position and the vulnerability of its export earnings to external policy shifts. “The bigger challenge for Nigeria’s trade relationship with the U.S. is Washington’s visa policy.

Mr Ajayi received a commendation award at the Annual Conference of the International Press Institute, held on December 2, 2025, in Abuja. The Guardian reports that in a release on December 2, 2025, the IPI had detailed reasons for honouring Ajayi with the press freedom award. It recalled that barely hours after Mr Ajayi assumed office, a journalist, Mr Adejuwon Soyinka, was intercepted and detained in Lagos. According to IPI Nigeria, despite earlier assurances by previous administrations, his name remained on the list until Mr Ajayi assumed office. The IPI said that although the agency was aggrieved, Mr Ajayi chose to work “patiently and collaboratively” with the organisation.

A dual US-Nigerian citizen, Izunna Okonkwo, has been indicted alongside five other individuals of different nationalities over an alleged $41m stock market fraud in the United States. “Kim illegally shared the information about at least nine of these deals with Saad Shoukat, who traded on that information by himself and through others. “Saad Shoukat also tipped off others—including Arham Shoukat, Shahwaiz Shoukat, Khan, and Okonkwo—who similarly traded and profited from the material non-public information. “From the spring of 2021, Saad Shoukat and Arham Shoukat began investing in Olema stock and encouraged others to invest in it. “After purchasing substantial stock in Olema, Saad Shoukat, Arham Shoukat, and others accessed confidential information showing that OP-1250 was less effective than they had hoped.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has put himself at risk of being suspended by the NFL. During the first half of the Steelers' Week 16 matchup against the Detroit Lions, Metcalf was seen interacting with a fan in the stands. The Detroit Free Press tracked down the fan in the stands, and asked them what they said to Metcalf and what their name was. Metcalf is in his first season with the Steelers after being acquired via trade from the Seattle Seahawks in March. The Steelers and Ravens face off in the regular-season finale in Week 18, which could be for the AFC North crown and a spot in the playoffs.

ETPittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver DK Metcalf took a swing at a Detroit Lions fan at the game at Ford Field on Sunday, Dec. 21. In the second quarter, CBS cameras caught Metcalf getting into an altercation with a Lions fan holding some Steelers attire while hanging over the ledge. It's not clear what led up to the incident, but Metcalf eventually threw a punch in the direction of the Lions fan. When initially asked what his name was, the fan said, "My name is 'Biggest Detroit Lions Fan Ever that got attacked by DeKaylin Zecharius Metcalf.'" Free Press Lions reporter Dave Birkett contributed to this reporting.

ETDetroit — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf threw a punch at a Detroit Lions fan who was standing near the front row during Sunday's game at Ford Field. During an injury timeout with 2:49 left in the second quarter, Metcalf was seen talking to a fan directly behind the Steelers' bench area. According to CBS sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson, Metcalf approached the fan because he was holding a Metcalf Steelers jersey. The fan had blue hair and appeared to be wearing a black Lions shirt when Metcalf was seen talking to him. "Obviously, Metcalf did not like what he said," Wolfson said, resulting in Metcalf throwing a close-fisted jab at the fan.

That figure rose to N1.52 billion in 2025 and is expected to rise further in 2026. The Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning sits at the very heart of government. Read more »Nigeria's 2026 Budget and Key Developments Dominate HeadlinesPresident Tinubu presents the N58.18 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill, themed 'Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity'. Read more »‘Consolidated Renewed Sufferings,’ PDP Faults Tinubu’s 2026 Budget ProposalEmemobong alleged that Nigerians have endured significant economic hardships under the current administration. Read more »Natasha Akpoti: It's impact of 2026 budget -- not size -- that will matterNatasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central, has described the 2016 budget as significant but cautioned that Nigeria’s development challenges cannot be solved by figures alone.

(Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)Ruben Amorim fears Bruno Fernandes will be out for “a while” after the Manchester United captain was injured during Sunday’s 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa. Fernandes has started every Premier League game this season, but the Portugal midfielder is unlikely to extend that run any further following his injury setback at Villa Park. “I will see what we are going to do,” Amorim said. United’s selection crisis has raised questions about the potential for new signings during the January transfer window, but Amorim won’t panic. “I’m not going to say ‘we need a lot of players’ because we have a plan.