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  The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele has revealed that runs girls will pay tax in the new tax reform laws.   According to him, this is because the new tax reform laws make no distinction between legitimate and illegitimate sources of income.   The reforms, signed into law in June, consolidate four major legislations: the Nigerian Tax Act (NTA), the Nigerian Tax Administration Act (NTAA), the Nigerian Revenue Service (Establishment) Act (NRSEA), and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Act (JRBEA)   The NRSEA and JRBEA will take effect on 26 June, 2025 while the NTA and NTAA will commence on 1 January, 2026.   Speaking during a  “Tax Compliance and Planning”  session hosted by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and streamed live on YouTube on 26 September, Oyedele stressed that anyone earning income from providing services would be required to pay tax. “If someone is rendering a service...

  Nigerian  activist, Omoyele Sowore is set to be arraigned alongside two others by the Department of State Services (DSS) today. He is to be arraigned on alleged cybercrime charges at the Federal High Court in Abuja.    Sowore and the two accused persons are to be docked for allegedly making false posts against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, allegedly to cause a breakdown of law and order in the country.   At the time of this report, Sowore, a former presidential candidate in 2019 under the party of African Action Congress (AAC), has arrived at the courtroom with a retinue of his followers to take his plea of guilty or not guilty.   The criminal charges, filed on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the Federal High Court in Abuja, list X Incorporation and Meta (Facebook) as two other defendants.   Sowore and the two other defendants are to be docked on a 5-count charge, but only Sowore, who is the 1st defendant in the charge sheet, is in court.   In th...

Nigeria’s tax landscape is set for a historic overhaul, as the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has explained that the government’s reforms exempt food, education, shared transportation, and agriculture from value-added tax. The reforms, described as the most significant fiscal transformation since independence, are designed to ease the burden on citizens and businesses, while improving government revenue collection. The Executive Chairman of FIRS, Zacch Adedeji, revealed the changes in an interview marking his two years in office. He credited President Bola Tinubu for fulfilling his campaign promise to simplify tax compliance and remove hurdles faced by taxpayers. “With these new laws, food, education, transport, and agriculture will be VAT-free,” Adedeji declared. “The President has fulfilled his promise to make businesses flourish by removing all burdens and hurdles. This is the best thing that has happened to Nigeria’s fiscal ecosystem since 1960.” The reforms consolidate mult...

  The  Federal Government has announced the cancellation of the Independence Anniversary parade that had been scheduled to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The decision was contained in a press release signed by Segun Imohiosen, Director, Information & Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, on Monday. Imohiosen did not give a reason for the decision to cancel the parade but said it will not diminish the significance of the anniversary. The statement read, “The Federal Government wishes to announce the cancellation of the Independence Anniversary parade, previously scheduled to mark the 65th Independence on Wednesday, 1st October. The cancellation is in no way a diminishment of the significance of this milestone anniversary, and the government remains committed to celebrating Nigeria’s 65th year of independence with dignity and enthusiasm. “Accordingly, all other programmes slated for the Independenc...

Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a 29-year-old Arise News anchor has died following a robbery incident at her home.  Somtochukwu passed away yesterday morning, September 29, after robbers invaded her home in Katampe, Abuja.    The sad news was disclosed in a statement released by the management of Arise News and signed by Hadiza Usman-Ajayi.    The statement reads in full:  "TRAGIC DEATH : SOMTOCHUKWU CHRISTELLE MADUAGWU  "December 26, 1995 - September 29, 2025  "It is with heavy hearts that the management and staff of the ARISE News Channel announce the passing of our beloved colleague, News Anchor, Reporter and Producer, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu. Sommie tragically passed away in the early hours of Monday, September 29, 2025 following an armed robbery incident in her residence in Katampe area of Abuja that is being investigated by the Nigeria Police.  "Sommie, 29, was not only a cherished member of the ARISE News family but also a vib...

  African countries of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso are set to reveal the names of senior Nigerian politicians alleged to be supporting bandit groups operating in Nigeria’s North-West.    This is according to Intelligence agencies from the countries.   According to security analyst, Zagazola Makama, officials of the security agencies disclosed that they are already in possession of the names of some politicians suspected of providing assistance to the criminal gangs.    They added that some individuals involved in supplying arms to the bandits had been arrested and investigations were underway.   According to the agencies, the move forms part of ongoing regional efforts to dismantle cross-border criminal networks that fuel insecurity in West Africa.    The development comes against the backdrop of growing collaboration between Sahelian states on security, especially in tackling armed groups and illicit arms trafficking across borders.

Some Nigerians have slammed Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels over a video she shared online showing her husband during a private moment.  The video showed the politician in the bathroom trying to pee while Regina is about to brush her teeth.    Regina continues filming even as her husband starts to take a leak. He looks in the direction of the camera, visibly confused, but continues peeing.    She partially covered his groin area with the word “MINE” superimposed on the video.   Regina shared the video with the "Husband is useless" soundrack from an old Nollywood movie that has now started trending on TikTok.    "Husband is useless, yeye man must di£. K!ll your husband, make your life better. If you k!ll your husband, you no go suffer,"  the lyrics goes.    In the caption, Regina wrote about trying to do a video that will "piss off" her "oga at the top".    She received heat for the video, with many telling her that it is...

  Mavin Records founder, Michael Collins Ajereh popularly Don Jazzy, has reflected on being single at 42.   The veteran producer and singer stated that he never imagined being single at that age.   Speaking on the Echo Podcast, the 42-year-old shared that he did not imagine he would reach his forties unmarried.   He said that while he is open to the idea, he is also content with his life as it is.   He explained that if marriage comes his way, he will accept it, but if not, he has no regrets.   “I never thought I would be 40-something and not be married. Maybe that’s the one I lost. If it comes, it comes. If it doesn’t, I’m totally fine,”  he admitted   Reflecting on alternative paths, Don Jazzy revealed that even if he had not become a music executive, he would most likely still have pursued a career in music or excelled as an influencer.   The music executive was once married in his early twenties before fame.

  The  Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has announced it will join the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) in a nationwide strike. According to TUC, it is going on strike against Dangote Refinery over the company's alleged anti-labour activities.  TUC Secretary General Nuhu Toro disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, September 28.    The union demanded a public apology from Dangote Refinery for sacking over 800 workers for voluntarily becoming members of PENGASSAN.    TUC notified all affiliates to be on standby for a national industrial action if Dangote management fails to comply, reverse the sacking and issue a public apology.    The union said in a statement: “The Congress hereby places all affiliates on standby for a national industrial action if Dangote management fails to comply with these demands within a reasonable time.  “We stand in full solidarity with the affected workers and with...

  The  Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has commenced a nationwide strike on Monday. The strike action has crippled activities at Nigeria’s major oil and gas institutions, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).   The action, which stemmed from a weekend directive by the union’s National Executive Council, led to a complete withdrawal of services by members across the country, forcing critical regulatory agencies to shut their doors.   At the NUPRC headquarters in Abuja, our reporter observed that the main gate was locked, with staff unable to gain entry. Security personnel confirmed that the facility had been sealed off in compliance with the strike order.   The NMDPRA headquarters in Abuja’s Central Business District also witnessed a total shutdown, ...

  American actress and singer, Selena Gomez has tied the knot with music producer, Benny Blanco in a lavish Southern California wedding. The Only Murders in the Building star, 33, shared a carousel of photos and videos on Instagram from the Santa Barbara County celebration on Saturday. In the images, Gomez appears radiant in a wedding gown while Blanco — born Benjamin Joseph Levin — wears a sharp tuxedo. The couple is seen embracing, laughing, and kissing. Her post was simply captioned, “9.27.25” flanked by two white heart emojis. Blanco replied beneath: “My wife in real life.” She took to Instagram to share photos from their wedding. See Photos Below; According to Vogue on Saturday, the ceremony took place at Hope Ranch, a coastal enclave about 90 miles northwest of Los Angeles. The guest list was glittering: Taylor Swift, Gomez’s longtime best friend, was joined by Ed Sheeran, Paris Hilton, and Only Murders co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short among the 170 attendees. The ...

  Nollywood  actor, Bolanle Ninalowo, has stated that he’s proud of his separation and divorce from his wife, Bunmi. It was gathered that the actor  announced split from his wife in September 2023. The couple had first separated in 2019 over alleged infidelity, and later reconciled in 2021. A  popular influencer and blogger, Yeye_kudi_courtroom had shared an apology post credited to the actor on her Instagram page. The post alleged that Ninalowo confessed to past mistakes which includes infidelity and neglect in his marriage. Dismissing the claim in the comment section, Ninalowo described the post as “nonsense” and launched a personal attack on the blogger. While  boasting about his decision to divorce his ex-wife, the actor noted that he’s “proudly bold of it”. “You must be a mad human to post this nonsense! Very unintelligent and uneducated woman. Get the fuck off my case and focus on your cartoon existence. I have been separated and divorced since September 2...

  The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), has declared a nationwide strike. It  directed all its members in various offices, companies, institutions, and agencies to cease all services starting at 12:01 AM on Monday, September 29, 2025. This resolution was contained in a statement following the Association’s National Executive Council (NEC), meeting on Saturday. The Association urged all its members stationed in various field locations including all control room operations, panel operations, and outfield personnel to withdraw their services beginning at 6:00 AM on Sunday, September 28, 2025, and start a round-the-clock prayer vigil. It said that the prayer is a call to God to make those in authority to rein in Dangote and his co-travelers on the need to obey Nigeria’s law. According to the Association, during the strike period, no intervention whatsoever would be entertained across field locations except where the safety of personnel and ...

  Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed the sales of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol in Naira following the intervention of the Chairman of the Naira-for-Crude Transaction Committee, Dr. Zacch Adedeji. In a  statement, the refinery stated:  “Following the intervention of the Naira-for-Crude Transaction Committee Chairman, we are pleased to inform you of the resumption of PMS Sales in Naira commencing Immediately. “You may kindly proceed to place your orders in Naira for both self-collection and free delivery of PMS to the earlier advised locations across the country,” it said. The company explained that the temporary suspension of Naira-denominated petrol sales, announced on Friday and initially scheduled to take effect from Sunday 28 September, has been lifted. Dangote Refinery urged customers to disregard the earlier suspension notice, assuring that sales would continue without interruption to guarantee affordable petrol supply for Nigerians. Earlier, ...

  Nigerian Afrobeats star, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy, has revealed the story behind the creation of his famous stage name. The Grammy award-winning artiste spoke about it during a conversation with tennis legend Roger Federer, where he explained that the name came from his childhood interest in comic books and superheroes. According to him, he often spent time drawing superheroes and even created his own characters. Out of that creative process, he developed the name Burna Boy, which later became his identity in music. He also linked his choice to his deep fascination with superheroes, saying he once imagined himself as one whose power would be connected to fire. He said:  “I used to draw superheroes when I was younger. I used to do the comic drawing of them. That’s how I got the name Burna Boy ’cause I wanted to be a character in the comic book.” In other news, the singer shared his thoughts on how Fela Kuti’s music shaped his journey as an artiste. ...

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has declared that its members will implement a nationwide petrol price increase following Dangote Refinery’s suspension of petrol sales in Naira. The National President of IPMAN, Abubakar Maigandi, disclosed this to the newsmen in an interview on Saturday, 27th of September, 2025. He confirmed that the 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery, on Friday, sent an email to its customers, including marketers, informing them of the suspension of petrol sales in Naira with effect from Sunday, 28th of September, 2025. According to him, the implication is that fuel pump prices would go up from their current ₦865 and ₦910 per litre in Lagos and Abuja. He said the new price template would be effective from Monday, 29th September, 2025 if the Federal Government does not address the Naira-for-crude-oil allocation with Dangote Refinery. “Yes, we received the email from Dangote Refinery on the suspension of Premium Motor Spirit sales in Nair...

Fuel prices in Nigeria may soar as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery prepares to suspend petrol sales in naira. The development was communicated to customers in a notice made available to journalists on Saturday. According to the notice signed by the Group Commercial Operations of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, the decision would take effect from Sunday, September 28, 2025, citing the exhaustion of its crude-for-naira allocation as the reason. Part of the notice read,  “We write to inform you that Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has been selling petroleum products in excess of our Naira-Crude allocations and, consequently, we are unable to sustain PMS sales in Naira going forward. “Kindly note that this suspension of Naira sales for PMS will be effective from Sunday, 28th of September, 2025. We will provide further updates regarding the resumption of supply once the situation has been resolved. “All customers with PMS transactions in Naira who would l...

Fresh tension is unfolding in Nigeria’s oil sector as the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has threatened to shut down the Dangote Refinery following the mass dismissal of workers. The crisis may lead to a hike in the price of petrol if not addressed. This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by the General Secretary of PENGASSAN, Lumumba Okugbawa after the Dangote Refinery sacked over 800 Nigerians hours after they joined the union. The union threatened to explore all options if the management of the 650,000 barrel-per-day refinery fails to recall the sacked workers. Dangote Group in a statement on Friday confirmed the sack, noting that the action became necessary to safeguard the refinery from ‘repeated acts of sabotage’. The company did not give detail of the exact number of staff sacked and their offence it termed as acts of sabotage. “A very small number of staff were affected,”  Dangote Group said in a statement. On their part, the s...

Nnamdi  Kanu’s legal team has revealed that a private hospital in Abuja has agreed to admit and provide medical treatment for the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader. Kanu’s Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, disclosed this while reacting to controversies surrounding the Biafra agitator’s proper medical attention. The Nigerian government had urged the court to reject the application to move Kanu to National Hospital for medical attention. However, addressing journalists in Abuja yesterday, Ejimakor said:  “Just two days ago, I wrote a letter. A private hospital has also expressed readiness to admit him here in Abuja. “For security reasons, I won’t mention the name of the private hospital. But if the government appears to have issues with taking him to the national hospital, we have given them an option of a private hospital also here in Abuja.” Asked if the application to transfer Kanu to the national hospital was rejected, Ejimakor said:  “No, it’s pending. It hasn’t ...