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Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, has acknowledged the presence of errors in Nigeria’s newly introduced tax laws, revealing that a finance bill is being prepared to address the identified gaps. Oyedele, who also chairs the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, disclosed while speaking at the 2026 Annual Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Legal Practice. The update was shared via the Committee’s official X handle on Friday. He explained that the country’s ongoing tax reforms are anchored on principles of transparency, fairness, and clear policy direction, rather than arbitrary enforcement. According to him, consistency…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has released a list of 48 individuals and entities allegedly linked to terrorism financing in Nigeria, in a move aimed at strengthening efforts to combat extremist activities across the country. The list was published on Saturday by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIGSAC) as part of ongoing measures to identify, track, and disrupt financial networks supporting terrorism. According to the committee, the named individuals and organisations are suspected of involvement in financing activities connected to extremist groups operating within and outside Nigeria. Among the groups referenced are Ansaru, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP),…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigerian Police Force has officially unsealed the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) located in Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, restoring full access to the party’s leadership. The development was confirmed in a statement issued by the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, who also disclosed that the party’s Legacy House in Maitama has been reopened and handed over to its officials. Both properties were sealed in November amid a prolonged leadership crisis involving a faction led by Tanimu Turaki and a caretaker committee backed by former Rivers State governor and Minister of…

Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc has issued a final warning to its employees at the Numan operations, prohibiting the chewing of company-owned sugarcane within factory premises and cautioning that violators will face strict disciplinary measures. In a circular dated April 7, 2026, and signed by the Head of Human Resources, Ikechukwu Okorie, the company described the act as gross misconduct that could attract summary disciplinary action. The management emphasized that sugarcane is a valuable company asset and warned that its unauthorized consumption amounts to a loss for the organisation. It also noted that the indiscriminate disposal of chewed cane residue is…

By Deborah Nnamdi Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday paid an unscheduled visit to Maiduguri to commiserate with the Nigerian Army and the Borno State Government following a recent terrorist attack that killed Brigadier General Oseni Braimah and several officers and soldiers. Shettima, who visited on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, expressed deep sorrow over the loss, describing the fallen officers as gallant patriots whose sacrifice underscores the heavy price of securing the nation. In a statement issued by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President, Shettima…

The Federal Government has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to immediately withdraw or deactivate the passports of individuals who have formally renounced their Nigerian citizenship. The directive was issued by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who stated that some individuals who have completed the renunciation process still retain Nigerian travel documents. According to the minister, the order applies specifically to persons whose renunciation requests have been duly approved by the President, in line with constitutional provisions. In a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Alao Babatunde, Tunji-Ojo explained that the Ministry of Interior derives its authority from Section…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 31 suspected internet fraudsters during a raid on an alleged cybercrime training facility in the Federal Capital Territory. The operation, carried out on Thursday, April 9, 2026, targeted a building in Becki Estate, Karu, within Abuja. According to the agency, the facility was being used as a so-called “Yahoo Academy,” where individuals were trained in internet fraud. EFCC operatives apprehended the suspects, including two alleged ringleaders and several trainees, during an ongoing tutorial session at the location. Items recovered from the scene included multiple mobile phones, 18 laptop computers, and other…

A former senatorial candidate in Borno State, Babagana Habeeb, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for selling petrol to Boko Haram insurgents. Habeeb, who contested the 2015 election, was convicted on Friday by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on a one-count charge of aiding and abetting terrorism. Trial judge Peter Lifu held that the Federal Government had successfully proved its case against the defendant. The court heard that Habeeb, a fuel dealer based in Maiduguri, admitted that insurgents obtained fuel from his station, though he claimed the transactions were carried out by his attendants. During the…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 general elections. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Friday by Mohammed Haruna, the commission’s National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee. Haruna said the postponement followed deliberations at a meeting between the commission and Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs). “Following deliberations, the commission resolved to postpone the exercise until after the 2027 General Election,” the statement read.

By Deborah Nnamdi The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Mrs. Kemi Nandap, has temporarily relieved commanding officers overseeing affected units along the Lagos-Seme border corridor of their duties following allegations of extortion by personnel. The action comes in response to viral online reports and videos accusing immigration officers stationed along the busy route of harassing and extorting travellers. In a statement issued on Friday by the Service’s Public Relations Officer, Akinsola Akinlabi, Nandap condemned the alleged conduct, describing it as unacceptable and a violation of the agency’s core values, ethics, and operational standards. She also ordered an immediate investigation…