Author: thecolumnng
Presidency Gazettes New Tax Reform Laws
The Federal Government has officially published Nigeria’s new tax reform laws in the government gazette, marking a historic overhaul of the country’s fiscal framework. This [more…]
Again, Blackout as national grid collapses
The national grid suffered a collapse on Wednesday. This was confirmed in a public notice dated September 10, 2025, by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company [more…]
Deadly Floods Inundate Indonesia’s Bali And Flores
Flash floods swept two Indonesian islands, including tourist hotspot Bali, killing at least six people, with four others missing, the country’s disaster agency said Wednesday. [more…]
Trump Issues Rare Rebuke To Netanyahu Over Qatar Strikes
US President Donald Trump gave Benjamin Netanyahu a rare slap on the wrist Tuesday over Israel’s strikes against Hamas in Qatar, as he insisted he [more…]
Macron Names Close Ally Lecornu New PM
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday named defence minister and his close ally Sebastien Lecornu as the new prime minister to resolve a deepening political [more…]
South Korea To Send Plane For Workers Detained In US Raid
South Korea plans to send a chartered plane as early as Wednesday to bring back hundreds of workers detained in a US immigration raid, the [more…]
Fuel Surcharge of 5% Was Introduced In 2007, Not By Tinubu’s Govt — Oyedele
Taiwo Oyedele, the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms says President Bola Tinubu’s government did not introduce the 5% surcharge [more…]
Macron Scrambles To Find New PM After Bayrou Ouster
President Emmanuel Macron will accept the resignation of Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Tuesday after his government was ejected in a confidence vote, with the [more…]
Trial Opens For Man Accused Of Golf Course Plot To Kill Trump
Jury selection began Monday in the trial of a man charged with plotting to shoot Donald Trump on a Florida golf course during last year’s [more…]
Norway Votes In Tight Election Where War And Tariffs Loom Large
Norwegians began voting Monday in an election where US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the war in Ukraine could give a boost to the government [more…]
