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In a bid to ease tax compliance and meet ambitious revenue targets, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced the extension of operational hours across its tax offices to include weekends throughout the month of June. The move is targeted at accommodating the surge in tax filings, especially as the deadline for Companies […]
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his decision to visit Benue State, following the brutal killing of over 150 people in the Yelewata community by suspected armed herders. In a statement shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Obi described Tinubu’s planned […]
Former Edo State Governor and current Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has openly criticized Nigerian airline Air Peace, declaring that he has stopped patronising the carrier due to what he described as consistent operational failures and customer service issues. Speaking in the wake of a controversial incident at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, […]
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has approved a ₦33.8 billion budget for the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) for the 2025 fiscal year. The governor gave the approval on Monday during the inauguration of the newly reconstituted board of the commission in Akure, describing the budget as the largest ever allocated […]
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has accused certain elements within the Nigerian military of sabotaging efforts, linking them to the Yelwata massacre in Benue State, which resulted in over 200 deaths. This allegation comes as President Bola Tinubu rearranges his schedule to prioritize a visit to Makurdi, Benue State’s capital, amidst […]
The Lagos State House of Assembly has summoned leading ride-hailing companies including Uber, Bolt, inDrive, Rida, and LagRide to appear before a public hearing over allegations of labour rights violations and non-compliance with established agreements governing the welfare of app-based transport workers. The summons follows a petition submitted by the Amalgamated Union of App-Based […]
In a decisive operation aimed at curbing oil theft and environmental degradation, the Nigerian Navy has successfully dismantled five illegal oil refining sites in Ogba-Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. The operation, conducted by the Tactical Riverine Assault Squadron of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder, was part of the ongoing “Operation Delta […]
A Federal High Court in Abuja has declined the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation’s plea to authorize an arrest warrant for Senator Natasha Akpoti, concerning a cybercrime accusation leveled against the female legislator. Justice G. Umar dismissed the request following an oral motion presented by D. E. Kaswe, Assistant Director in […]
The United States and the United Kingdom have signed a new bilateral trade agreement, announced during the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. The deal, unveiled by U.S. President Donald Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, includes significant tariff reductions in key sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and agriculture, while negotiations continue in other areas […]
China has strongly criticized United States President, Donald Trump over his recent remarks concerning the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, accusing him of worsening tensions through inflammatory rhetoric. In a statement issued on Monday, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned that Trump’s comments were not helping to de-escalate the crisis but instead risked […]
