The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of one of its officers, Aminu Sahabi Salisu, who was killed by a suspected internet fraudster, Joshua Chukwubueze Ikechukwu, in Anambra State while on duty. In a statement issued on Sunday, January 19, the Commission condemned the false and harmful…
Taiwo Oyedele, the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Tax Policy and Fiscal Reforms, has announced that the tax reform bills are expected to be passed into law by the end of the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. Oyedele shared this update on Saturday, January 18, during his speech at The Platform, an event organized…
David Umahi, Nigeria’s Minister of Works, expressed frustration over the country’s road repair challenges, citing insufficient funding as a major obstacle. Appearing before the Senate Committee on Works, Umahi acknowledged the difficulties in addressing the country’s vast infrastructure needs, emphasizing that the available budget does not adequately address the scope of repairs needed. …
In response to the recent outbreak of communal violence between the Ifon and Ilobu communities, Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has ordered an immediate curfew in the affected areas. The decision was communicated by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, in a press statement issued to journalists in Osogbo, the…
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has rejected the proposed increase in Value Added Tax (VAT). In a communiqué issued after their meeting in Abuja on Thursday, January 16, the governors expressed support for the ongoing legislative process regarding the Tax Reform Bills currently before the National Assembly. However, they opposed the Federal Government’s proposal to…
Gunmen have abducted five farmers, including a mother and daughter, in Odo-Eku, a community in the Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State. The attack occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, January 15, 2025, when the assailants stormed the community and took their victims to an undisclosed location. Elder Ogundeji, the Odofin of Odo-Eku,…
Operations Hadin Kai, the Joint Task Force of the military in the North East, has banned the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly referred to as drones, across Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa (BAY) states. Air Component Commander, Air Commodore UU Idris, issued the directive in a statement seen by Daily Trust, citing security threats…
Eight farmers tragically lost their lives in a horrific road accident on the Batati/Lanle Road in Niger State. The deadly crash, which occurred around 8 pm on Monday, involved a head-on collision between a Toyota Corolla and a tanker trailer. Reports suggest the Toyota Corolla, speeding at the time, tried to overtake another vehicle but…
Dr. Tonderai Chiwawa, the District Medical Officer for Bindura, has become the subject of widespread social media attention after reportedly offering two goats as compensation to his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Karen Tandanguni, following their breakup. The controversy has intensified, with Karen, 25, taking the married doctor to a traditional court over the matter. Karen claims…
The Kano State Police Command has arraigned 19-year-old Shamsiyya Adamu, a female gang leader, along with four of her associates on charges of criminal conspiracy, trespass, and theft. The suspects were arrested on December 21, 2024, following a series of reports about stolen phones in the Unguwa Uku Quarters of Kano. A total of 30…
