10 Important Updates You Should Know This Morning

10 Important Updates You Should Know This Morning1.Governor Zulum Rejects Tax Reform Bills, Warns They Will Harm the North....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has voiced his opposition to the tax reform bills sponsored by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, claiming that the bills will have a devastating impact on the northern region. In an interview with BBC Hausa, Zulum criticized the swift passage of the bills, contrasting it with the long delays other legislative proposals have faced.

2.CBN Governor Urges Nigerians to Stay, Rejects ‘Japa’ Trend

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has advised Nigerians against migrating abroad, saying the country’s economic reforms are designed to enable businesses and individuals to prosper. Speaking at an event in Lagos, Cardoso stated, “It is not a good idea to japa at this stage.”

3.Court Grants Bail to 109 Foreign Hackers, Sets N1 Billion Bail Conditions

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to 109 foreign nationals accused of attempting to defraud Nigerians, with bail set at N1 billion. Justice Ekerete Akpan ordered the defendants to provide five sureties, each responsible for a N200 million guarantee.

4.NIWA Confirms Boat Accident Involving 200 Market Women in Kogi State

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has confirmed a boat accident involving around 200 market women from Kogi State. The women were en route to Niger State when their boat capsized. Suleman Makama, NIWA’s media head, provided details of the incident on Friday.

5.FIJ Founder Fisayo Soyombo Released from Nigerian Army Custody

Fisayo Soyombo, the founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), has been released after spending three days in detention by the Nigerian Army. Soyombo, along with others, was arrested on charges related to oil bunkering in Port Harcourt.

6.Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Reappointed as WTO Director-General for a Second Term

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has reappointed Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for a second term as Director-General, effective September 1, 2025. The WTO General Council made the announcement via a post on X (formerly Twitter).

7.Simon Ekpa to Spend Christmas in Finnish Detention

Pro-Biafran activist Simon Ekpa, arrested in Finland for alleged terrorism activities, will remain in detention over the Christmas period. A Senior Detective Superintendent with Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation, Mikko Laaksonen, confirmed this on Friday.

8.Police Arrest Trans-Border Arms Dealer, Seize Weapons

The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended a notorious arms dealer and recovered 17 rifles, ammunition, and arms fabrication equipment. The arrests were made on November 18, with five suspects, including Adamu Noma and Matthew Audu, taken into custody by the Intelligence Response Team.

9.Angry Mob Burns Two Suspected Phone Thieves in Plateau State

Two suspected phone thieves were set ablaze by a mob in Plateau State on Friday after allegedly attacking passersby in Jos North Local Government Area. Eyewitnesses reported that the suspects had robbed people of their phones and other valuables while wielding weapons.

10.Couple Arrested for Attempted Kidnapping and Extortion in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a couple accused of attempting to kidnap and extort ransom from their victims. The couple allegedly sent threatening messages to individuals, demanding money in exchange for their safety, according to a statement from the police spokesman.

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