Good morning! Here are six top headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today;
1. The Federal Government has insisted that it is committed to kick-starting the implementation of the new tax reforms laws on January 1, 2026, saying the reforms are aimed at promoting economic growth inclusivity as well as shared prosperity for Nigerians. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele in Lagos on Friday.
2. The Sokoto State Government has confirmed that a joint airstrike carried out by the Nigerian military in collaboration with the United States targeted terrorist enclaves in Tangaza Local Government Area, with no civilian casualties recorded. The confirmation was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Director-General of Media and Publicity, Government House, Sokoto, Abubakar Bawa, and made available to journalists in the state capital.
3. The National Assembly has ordered the re-gazetting of four major tax reform laws amid public controversy over alleged post-passage alterations, insisting the move is purely administrative and aimed at protecting the integrity of the legislative record. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the House of Representatives spokesperson, Akin Rotimi.
4. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that community and state policing will soon become a reality once the National Assembly completes the required legislative inputs, saying the move will mark a decisive shift in the country’s security approach. The President gave the assurance on Friday while receiving a delegation of the Christian Association of Nigeria led by its President, Daniel Okoh, at his residence in Lagos.
5. The Nigerian Army says its troops across theatres have neutralised terrorists and arrested suspected gunrunners in coordinated operations nationwide. A credible Army Headquarters source told NAN that the troops had sustained offensive operations with remarkable successes.
6. President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Friday expressed optimism that banditry and other security challenges confronting the country will be defeated in 2026 and beyond, urging Nigerians to work collectively towards a more peaceful and equitable nation. Akpabio called on citizens to set aside their differences, embrace peace and foster unity within their families, states and the country at large, stressing that national development can only thrive in an atmosphere of peace.
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