FCT-IRS Extends Individual Tax Return Deadline to April 30
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) has extended the deadline for filing individual annual income tax returns by one month. The new deadline is now April 30, 2026, instead of the statutory March 31. Acting Executive Chairman of the FCT-IRS, Michael Ango, said the extension is to give taxpayers more […]
Youths, Nigeria’s Greatest Asset – NSITF Boss
By Chinedu Echianu Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has described Nigerian youths as the nation’s most valuable asset, emphasizing that their potential surpasses that of natural resources, infrastructure, or financial capital. Faleye made this assertion while delivering a speech as guest speaker at the 2026 Students Mentorship […]
Scrap Biometric Fees for African Travellers, ITUC-Africa Tells FG
By Chinedu Echianu The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has called on the Nigerian government to adopt more open visa policies for African citizens. It is also asking for the elimination of additional biometric fees imposed on travellers, citing the need to strengthen regional integration and economic cooperation. In an […]
Nigeria, US Strengthen Fight Against Narco-Terrorism
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration have renewed their partnership to tackle drug trafficking and narco-terrorism. This was the focus of a joint counter-narcotics workshop held in Abuja on Tueaday. “Drug Trade Fuels Terrorism” – Marwa NDLEA Chairman, Mohamed Buba Marwa, said illicit drugs are […]
Tinubu Accepts Egbetokun’s Resignation, Names Disu Acting IGP
By Oluwakemi Kindmess President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, who stepped down citing pressing family considerations. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Presidential Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President received Egbetokun’s resignation letter earlier in the day and commended him for […]
PENGASSAN Faults Tinubu’s Executive Order
By Chinedu Echianu The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s executive Order No. 9 saying parts of the order could undermine stability in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry and threaten jobs. President Tinubu’s order, which reportedly redirects 30 per cent of profit oil previously retained by […]
Cross River Lawmakers Remove Ogoja Deputy Chair Over Alleged Misconduct
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Cross River State House of Assembly has removed the Vice Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Council, Emmanuel Yakubu, following allegations of gross misconduct. The decision was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Matthew Okache. According to the statement, the removal followes a […]
AGF Withdraws Forgery Charges Against Ozekhome
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation has withdrawn the criminal charge filed against senior advocate Mike Ozekhome over alleged forgery. The withdrawal was announced on Tuesday at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Maitama. The Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), […]
CBN Cuts Interest Rate to 26.50 Percent
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points, bringing it down to 26.50 percent from 27 percent. The decision was announced on Tuesday during the 304th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held in Abuja. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso said the committee reached the […]
Bayelsa Assembly Swears in Peter Akpe as Deputy Governor
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has confirmed Peter Akpe as Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, officially filling the vacancy created by the death of Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Akpe’s confirmation followed his nomination by Governor Douye Diri and was announced on Tuesday, signaling the restoration of full executive leadership in the state. The […]