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Military to Arraign Officers Over Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu Government

The Nigerian military has confirmed plans to arraign officers over an alleged coup plot, stressing that the process will follow established legal and disciplinary procedures. Authorities emphasised that the development does not imply guilt and urged the public to avoid speculation, noting that due process remains central as investigations progress

Soludo Shuts Onitsha Main Market Over IPOB Sit-at-Home Defiance

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Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has ordered the closure of Onitsha Main Market following alleged defiance of the proscribed IPOB’s sit-at-home directive by traders. The state government says the decision is aimed at restoring order, enforcing the rule of law and preventing economic sabotage, amid rising security concerns and disruptions to commercial activity in the state.

Tax Reforms vs Reality: Why PAYE Cuts Feel Invisible to Workers

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Nigeria’s new tax reforms promise relief through PAYE reductions, yet many workers say they feel poorer, not better off. This deep dive examines why PAYE cuts feel invisible to workers, analysing inflation velocity, household cost absorption, payroll implementation gaps and the psychology of income perception that continues to undermine confidence in reform outcomes.

Rewane Projects Inflation Averaging 16% in 2026

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Chief Executive Officer of Financial Derivatives Company, Bismarck Rewane, has projected that inflation averaging 16% will define Nigeria’s economic outlook in 2026. He attributes the forecast to base-year effects from the new CPI methodology, exchange rate pressures and debt servicing costs, urging businesses to prioritise strategic liquidity and risk management amid lingering macroeconomic uncertainty.

Police Extend Recruitment Deadline Over Low Lagos Applications

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The Police Service Commission and the Nigeria Police Force have extended the police recruitment deadline by two weeks following low application numbers from Lagos and several other states. Authorities say the extension aims to ensure equitable national representation in the recruitment of 50,000 constables ordered to strengthen internal security across the country.

Oyedele Says PAYE Cuts Are Raising Workers’ Take-Home Pay Under New Tax Laws

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Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, says PAYE cuts are already increasing workers’ take-home pay under Nigeria’s new tax laws. While acknowledging mixed feedback from employees, he insists early salary data confirms reduced deductions and higher net income for most workers, adding that further engagement with employers is underway to address implementation gaps

Workers Say Tax Reform Salary Gains Are Marginal Despite PAYE Cuts

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Many Nigerian workers say recent tax reforms have delivered only marginal increases in take-home pay, raising concerns about the real impact of PAYE reductions amid persistent inflation. While government officials insist the reforms ease workers’ burden, employees across sectors report that rising living costs continue to erode the modest gains reflected in their January 2026 salaries.

AFCON Final Controversy: Pape Gueye Admits Senegal Error After Walk-Off as Morocco Miss Late Penalty

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Excerpt (59 words) Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye has acknowledged Senegal made a mistake by walking off the pitch during the AFCON final against Morocco following a late penalty award. The controversial final in Rabat was halted for more than 20 minutes before play resumed, with Morocco missing the penalty and Senegal later sealing victory in extra time.

Malami Accuses DSS of Blocking Legal Access, Violating Right to Fair Hearing

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Former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami has accused the Department of State Services of denying him access to his lawyers, actions he says undermine his constitutional right to fair hearing. The allegation follows his rearrest after meeting bail conditions in an EFCC case, raising fresh concerns about due process and the enforcement of court orders.

Rivers Crisis: APC Leaders Call on National Assembly to Assume State Assembly Functions

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Leaders of Nigeria’s ruling party have urged the National Assembly to consider assuming the legislative functions of the Rivers State House of Assembly, citing an escalating political crisis in the state. The call follows stalled impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and a refusal by the state’s chief judge to constitute an investigative panel amid subsisting court orders.