Everybody must file tax returns by March 31 – Nigerian govt
The Federal Government has reminded Nigerians that filing annual tax returns is compulsory for everyone, with a firm deadline of March 31. The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, stressed that both individuals and employers must comply with the law, regardless of income level or employment status. Oyedele […]
Gunmen kill two, injure four in night raid on Plateau farm
Gunmen have killed two people and injured four others during a late-night attack on a farm near an illegal mining site in Taran, Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Police authorities confirmed that the incident happened around 11:30 pm on Thursday, January 29. According to security sources, the attackers stormed the farm, which belongs […]
Youths burn suspected phone thief in Kano
A suspected phone thief was attacked by a group of youths in the Dorayi area of Kano State after he was accused of trying to steal a woman’s mobile phone. According to residents, the incident happened after the suspect allegedly attempted to snatch the phone, leading to a confrontation that quickly escalated. Eyewitnesses said the […]
20 ships discharge petroleum, other cargo at Lagos ports – NPA
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced that about 20 ships are currently discharging petroleum products and other cargo at major Lagos ports, including Apapa, Lekki, and Tin Can Island. The Authority said the ongoing operations reflect steady activities across the port corridors. According to the NPA, the vessels are handling different types of cargo […]
Ebonyi Massacre: Gov Nwifuru sacks appointees from Amasiri, dissolves community leadership
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has taken strong action following the killing of four residents of Okporojo village in Oso Edda community. During a visit to the affected area, the governor condemned the attack, which involved killings, destruction of homes, and abductions allegedly linked to suspected warlords from Amasiri community. He described the incident as […]
Kano: Kwankwasiyya structure won’t be as formidable as in 2023 – APC chieftain
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Taofiq Raimi, has said the Kwankwasiyya political structure in Kano State will no longer be as powerful as it was during the 2023 general elections. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Raimi noted that political realities in the state have changed, reducing the influence the […]
Probe UCTH CMD before suspending him – Onwe tells Reps
Chief Henry Onwe, Chairman of the Cross River State Businessmen’s Forum, has criticised the House of Representatives for calling for the suspension of the Chief Medical Director of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Prof. Ikpeme Ikpeme. Onwe described the resolution as rushed and unfair, urging lawmakers to first conduct a proper investigation into […]
Police detain 52 suspects, recover firearms, ammunition in Enugu
The Enugu State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in its fight against crime, with the arrest of 52 suspects and the recovery of firearms and ammunition within one week. The arrests were made between January 24 and January 30, following coordinated security operations across different parts of the state. According to the Command’s spokesperson, […]
IPOB lawyer, Ejiofor disagrees with Emma Powerful on Feb. 2 lockdown order, says he’s compromised
Human rights lawyer and lead counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has urged Ndigbo to ignore the purported lockdown order announced by IPOB’s Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful. The statement by Powerful had called for a total shutdown of the South-East on Monday, February 2, 2026, in solidarity with Onitsha traders whose […]
Abia CP warns officers against misbehavior on social media, drunkenness
The Commissioner of Police in Abia State, CP Danladi Isa, has urged officers to strictly adhere to Nigeria Police Force regulations, emphasizing compliance with the NPF social media policy. Speaking at a strategic conference at the Police Officers Mess in Umuahia, Isa cited a recent case in Delta State where a sergeant was demoted for […]