President Bola Tinubu has officially submitted four tax reform bills to the National Assembly, aiming to enhance Nigeria’s tax system and align it with his administration’s developmental goals. During plenary sessions on Thursday, October 3, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas read the President’s letter detailing the proposed legislation. The initiatives are designed to modernize and streamline Nigeria’s tax framework. The centerpiece of…

The Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the FCT Police Command has apprehended four notorious kidnappers involved in multiple abductions across Jabi, Dutse village, Lugbe, and other locations within the region. This was revealed by the FCT Police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, via her X page on Thursday. According to Ms Adeh, the suspects confessed to orchestrating a series of kidnapping operations across Kaduna, Niger, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), during which several…

The General Overseer of The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries, Lazarus Muoka, has issued a stern warning to controversial social media influencer Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, urging him to cease his negative remarks about the church or face divine consequences. In a recent sermon shared online, Muoka addressed his congregation regarding VeryDarkMan’s criticisms, suggesting that the influencer is experiencing the repercussions of his comments. “VeryDarkMan is learning something today…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has extended warm congratulations to former Governor Olusegun Mimiko on the occasion of his 70th birthday. Mr Mimiko, who served as governor from 2009 to 2017, was praised by Governor Aiyedatiwa in a goodwill message for his significant contributions to the development of Ondo State. He wrote: “On behalf of the good people and government of Ondo State, I congratulate former Governor, His Excellency, Dr…

A High Court in Maitama has issued a summons for former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, to appear before the court on October 24 to face serious allegations of fraud involving N110.4 billion. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged Bello, alongside co-defendants Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, with a 16-count indictment that includes criminal breach of trust. The charges were filed on September 24, but efforts…

President Bola Tinubu has transmitted a set of fiscal policy and tax reform bills to the Senate in a significant move aimed at reshaping Nigeria’s economic landscape. This announcement marks a critical step in the administration’s efforts to enhance revenue generation and streamline the country’s tax system. The proposed bills, which are expected to address various aspects of Nigeria’s fiscal framework, come when the government seeks to bolster its financial…

In an assessment of Elon Musk’s social media platform X formerly known as Twitter investment firm Fidelity estimates the company’s worth has plummeted by nearly 80% since Musk acquired it for $44 billion in October 2022. Current evaluations place the platform’s value at approximately $9.4 billion. Fidelity disclosed that, as of the end of August, its stake in X was valued at just $4.2 million, reflecting a significant 24% decline…

Kogi residents have been left stranded after heavy rainfall cut off the main road leading to Ayeh Gbede, a key agricultural community in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The incident, confirmed by Comrade Waheed Sikiru, President of the Ayeh Gbede Development Union, happened on Thursday morning, leaving the community in grief. According to Sikiru, three critical parts of the road from Okoro Gbede have been severely eroded by…

The Nigeria Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) has met with the Ondo State Electricity Regulatory Bureau (OSERB) to discuss establishing an Equipment Standard and Competence Certification Department. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Energy, Engr. Johnson Alabi stated that this move aims to address safety and compliance challenges in the state’s electricity sector. Speaking to reporters after the meeting in Akure, Mr Alabi explained that the initiative seeks to…

In a bid to lower the cost of living, bolster energy security, and accelerate Nigeria’s transition to cleaner energy sources, the federal government has introduced exemptions on a range of key energy products and infrastructure, including diesel, feed gas, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), electric vehicles, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), infrastructure, and Clean Cooking Equipment. The government said the concessions aimed at revitalizing the oil and gas…

A former Senate Majority leader, Jonathan Zwingina is dead. He was aged 70 years. The Adamawa State-born politician reportedly died on Wednesday in Abuja. However, his death has not been formally confirmed by the family, but dependable sources, who confirmed that the liberal politician has passed on, described his demise as a great loss to the Nungurala people, Adamawa State, and Nigeria as a whole. Senator Jonathan Zwingina was a…

An unexploded US bomb from World War II that had been buried at Miyazaki Airport in southwestern Japan exploded Wednesday, causing a large crater in a taxiway and the cancellation of more than 80 flights. Announcing the incident, Land and Transport Ministry officials said there were no aircraft nearby when the bomb exploded and that there were no injuries. It further said an investigation by the Self-Defence Forces and police…