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By Douglas Maha and Deborah Nnamdi Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)—soon to be renamed the National Revenue Service (NRS)—has announced that the recently signed four tax reform bills will come into effect on January 1, 2026. Adedeji explained that the start date allows for…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public health warning regarding a counterfeit version of the cancer medication Herceptin® 600mg/5ml (Trastuzumab Solution for Injection), reportedly discovered in Ghana and allegedly sourced from Nigeria. The warning, published on NAFDAC’s official website on Thursday, alerts…

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into allegations raised by a retired Superintendent of Police in a viral video concerning the welfare and pension entitlements of retired officers. The retired officer, who served in the Nigeria Police Force for 35 years, reportedly turned down a…

A High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has sentenced gospel musician Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for the murder of his girlfriend, 24-year-old Salome Adaidu. Justice Simon Aboki delivered the verdict on Thursday, finding Ajayi guilty of culpable homicide following months of legal proceedings. Ajayi was convicted under Section…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially signed four key tax reform bills into law, marking a significant step toward overhauling Nigeria’s tax system. The signing took place on Thursday at the State House in Abuja, with representatives from various branches of government in attendance. The newly enacted legislation includes the…

The Lagos State Government has refuted claims of involvement in the us demolition of a property allegedly owned by the brother of Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate. Peter Obi had earlier alleged that a building owned by his younger brother’s company in Ikeja, Lagos, was unlawfully demolished.…

Photo: NATO Defence Spending yet to get Trump’s nod NATO is set to formally endorse a new defence spending target of 5% of GDP, marking a major strategic shift as member states respond to escalating threats from Russia and concerns over long-term US commitment. The announcement of the latest NATO…

By Deborah Nnamdi With the 2027 general elections on the horizon, no fewer than 110 political associations have formally approached the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), seeking registration as political parties. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Wednesday during the Commission’s second regular consultative meeting with media executives…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally reinstated Samuel Anyanwu as the party’s National Secretary, bringing an end to months of internal disputes and uncertainty over leadership. Announcing the decision at a press conference on Wednesday, PDP Acting National Chairman Umar…

Photo: Atiku Loses Waziri Adamawa Title Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has been stripped of his traditional title by the Adamawa State Government, a move raising concerns of political retaliation and executive overreach ahead of the 2027 elections. The Adamawa State Government has revoked the title of Waziri Adamawa…