Escort Biker in Senate President’s Convoy Dies in Lagos–Ibadan Expressway Crash

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December 22, 2025

Tragedy struck on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Sunday following a high-profile event in Lagos, as one of the escort bikers attached to the convoy of the Senate President reportedly lost his life in a fatal road accident.

According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred shortly after the Senate President and members of his entourage departed the coronation ceremony of Seyi Tinubu. While the convoy was en route, one of the official escort bikers was said to have been involved in a serious accident along the busy expressway and died instantly at the scene.

Sources at the location disclosed that the lifeless body of the biker, along with the damaged motorcycle, was subsequently loaded into a Hilux vehicle within the convoy, after which the procession continued its journey. The circumstances leading to the crash remain unclear, as details surrounding the exact cause of the accident have not been officially confirmed.

As of the time of filing this report, no formal statement has been issued by the Office of the Senate President, the Nigeria Police Force, or any other relevant authority regarding the incident. The absence of an official response has sparked public concern and questions, particularly given the prominence of the individuals involved and the frequent occurrence of convoy-related accidents on major highways.

The Lagos–Ibadan Expressway is one of Nigeria’s busiest transport corridors and has long been associated with traffic congestion, speeding, and fatal accidents, especially involving official convoys and commercial vehicles.

Members of the public and civil society observers have called for transparency, urging authorities to promptly clarify the circumstances of the incident, formally acknowledge the loss, and outline any steps being taken to investigate the accident and support the deceased officer’s family.

Further developments are awaited as Nigerians look to security agencies and relevant government offices for an official account of the tragic incident.

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“Don’t stay celibate, it ruined my dating life” — lady sparks debate with emotional confession

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December 22, 2025

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A lady has stirred heavy reactions online after sharing a deeply personal warning about celibacy and how it affected her relationships.

According to her, she chose to stay celibate for over a year after experiencing repeated heartbreaks and breakups, believing it would help her heal emotionally and grow spiritually. However, she now says the decision left her feeling disconnected, suspicious, and emotionally closed off in her dating life.

She explained that after the period of celibacy, she struggled to trust men, even when they appeared genuine. In her words, she constantly feels like men are trying to “use and dump” her, and she admits she no longer feels emotionally safe or open in relationships.

The lady also claimed that dating has become more difficult because, according to her experience, many people are unwilling to pursue a relationship without physical intimacy, which has left her stuck in cycles of talking stages and emotional confusion.

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PRP Calls For Tinubu’s Impeachment If Linked To Alleged Tax Law Manipulation

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December 22, 2025

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In a press statement issued on Monday, and signed by its National chairman, Falalu Bello, the opposition party accused the executive arm of government of tampering with tax bills after they had been approved by lawmakers, describing the alleged actions as a serious threat to constitutional order.

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has called for the immediate suspension of Nigeria’s recently enacted tax laws and warned that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should face impeachment if found culpable in what it described as unlawful alterations to legislation passed by the National Assembly.

PRP said, “The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) is deeply alarmed and condemns the blatant executive misconduct and flagrant disregard for constitutional sovereignty exhibited by the current administration in the recent manipulation of Nigeria’s tax laws.”

The party referenced claims by a member of the House of Representatives that bills were altered without legislative consent, stating that the disclosure “showed that the executive arm has clandestinely altered bills after passage by the National Assembly without legislative approval.”

The PRP described the alleged conduct as “a dangerous pattern of executive impunity that threatens the very foundations of Nigeria’s democracy and due process.”

“This audacious act of executive dishonesty, characterized by the insertion, deletion, and modification of substantive provisions post-passage legislation, underscores a reckless disdain for the rule of law, separation of powers, and the constitutional order,” the party said.

Condemning the actions as illegal, the party said, “The PRP condemns this act as not only illegal but as a direct attack on the independence of the legislature and the constitutional rights of Nigerians to transparent and accountable governance.”

The PRP called for an investigation into the matter, urging authorities to identify those responsible.

“In light of these grave developments, the PRP calls for a comprehensive and transparent investigation of these alterations and additions to the already passed Act of Parliament to identify and punish all those responsible for this egregious misconduct,” it said.

The party also raised the possibility of impeachment proceedings against the president if evidence links him to the alleged manipulation.

“If evidence emerges implicating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in these illegal manipulations, the PRP calls for his impeachment without delay. No individual, including the President, should be above the law,” it said.

Central to its demands, the PRP insisted on halting the enforcement of the tax laws, saying, “Furthermore, we demand the immediate suspension of the implementation of the disputed tax laws until all discrepancies, particularly the conflicts between the laws passed by the National Assembly and those gazette, are thoroughly examined, resolved, and rectified.”

The party warned it would seek legal action if the issue is not addressed, noting, “Should this matter not be addressed promptly, the PRP will have no choice but to seek judicial intervention.”

Emphasizing the broader implications, the PRP said, “The PRP emphasizes that the rule of law and constitutional integrity must take precedence. Until these issues are resolved, the suspension of the tax laws is imperative to prevent further damage to Nigeria’s democratic fabric and economic stability.”

The statement called on Nigerians and institutions to resist what it described as constitutional violations, declaring, “The PRP affirms that no government, regardless of political inclination, is above the law.”

Oyedele addresses claims of altered tax laws

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December 22, 2025

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The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has addressed the controversy that the recently enacted tax reform laws, scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026, were secretly altered after their passage by the National Assembly.

This follows the demand by civil society organisations, and lawmakers for an independent probe into the purported discrepancies.

Oppositions like a former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, and the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, had also called for the suspension of the laws’ implementation.

The matter started last week when a member of the House of Representatives, Abdulsamad Dasuki, raised concerns, alleging discrepancies between the tax laws passed by the National Assembly and the versions later gazetted and made available to the public.

Dasuki argued that the differences amounted to a breach of lawmakers’ legislative rights, insisting that the gazetted versions did not reflect what was debated and approved on the floor of the House.

However, speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Monday, Oyedele dismissed claims circulating in the media as false.

“Before you can say there is a difference between what was gazetted and what was passed, we have what has not been gazetted. We don’t have what was passed,” Oyedele said.

“The official harmonised bills certified by the clerk, which the National Assembly sent to the President, we don’t have a copy to compare. Only the lawmakers can say authoritatively what was sent.

“It should be the House of Representatives or Senate version. It should be the harmonised version certified by the clerk. Even me, I cannot say that I have it. I only have what was presented to Mr President to sign,” he added.

Oyedele said he contacted the House of Representatives committee over a controversial provision, Section 41(8), which reportedly required the payment of a 20 per cent deposit.

“I know that particular provision is not in the final gazette, but it was in the draft gazette. Some people decided that they should write the report of the committee before the committee had met, and it had circulated everywhere,” he said.

According to him, the committee informed him that it had not met on the issue.

“What is out there in the media did not come from the committee set up by the House of Representatives. I think we should allow them do the investigation,” Oyedele added.

President Bola Tinubu recently signed four tax reform bills into law, which the Federal Government has described as the most significant overhaul of Nigeria’s tax system in decades.

The laws — the Nigeria Tax Act, the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Act — are to operate under a single authority, the Nigeria Revenue Service.

The reforms, which faced opposition from some federal lawmakers, particularly from the northern part of the country, before their passage, are aimed at simplifying tax compliance, expanding the tax base, eliminating overlapping taxes, and modernising revenue collection across the federal, state and local governments.