The Federal Government has outlawed the use of roadblocks for collecting taxes and levies across the country and introduced a new Presumptive Tax Framework (PTF) aimed at formalising millions of small and informal businesses. The initiative is designed to simplify tax compliance for traders, artisans and micro enterprises by creating a more straightforward payment system.…
Donald Trump and senior officials in his administration have moved to regain control of the messaging around the recent U.S. strikes on Iran after remarks by Marco Rubio suggested Washington acted with knowledge of an impending Israeli operation. Rubio’s comments drew criticism from Democrats, who argue that only Congress has the constitutional authority to declare…
A casket maker (name withheld) reportedly d!ed after visiting a ‘female friend’ at a brothel in Kubwa in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Daily Trust reports that the incident occurred over the weekend at a facility located in the Kukwaba area of the satellite town, which reportedly functions as both a guest house and…
Nigerian singer Asake has gifted his mother a brand-new G-Wagon. A video capturing the heartwarming moment he surprised her with the luxury vehicle has been circulating on social media. His mum appeared visibly excited as he unveiled the white SUV to her.
Tensions are mounting between the United States and the United Kingdom after US President Donald Trump publicly criticised British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his response to the recent US-Israeli military action against Iran. In an interview with The Sun, Trump said he was “sad to see” the traditionally strong US-UK partnership weaken, describing Starmer…
The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has said that no aspirant from Northern Nigeria should run for president in 2027. Fintiri, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the remark on Tuesday, March 3, during an appearance on Sunrise Daily, a programme on Channels…
Iran has reportedly threatened to withdraw from this summer’s World Cup following US and Israeli airstrikes that killed the country’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The attacks, part of a joint military operation on Saturday, targeted major Iranian cities, including the capital, Tehran, amid weeks of escalating tension. In response to the strikes,…
The United Arab Emirates has cautioned Iran that it could adopt a more forceful military stance if missile and drone attacks on its territory persist, as tensions intensify across the Gulf. Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al-Hashimy, in an interview with CNN’s Becky Anderson, said the UAE is prepared to defend itself but…
After 13 years in hiding, an alleged notorious drug kingpin, Reginald Peter Chidiebere, has been taken into custody following the seizure of large consignments of cocaine and heroin linked to him by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. In a statement issued on Sunday,…
The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Olatunji Disu, has reassured Nigerians of the Nigeria Police Force’s steadfast commitment to protecting lives, property, and national peace amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and their possible global impact. In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, the police emphasized that…
