President Bola Tinubu has said that the new tax laws, including those that took effect on June 26, 2025, and the remaining acts scheduled to commence on January 1, 2026, will be implemented as planned. This came as the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, renewed its call for suspension of commencement date of the new Tax…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has enjoined residents to make resolutions that would promote peaceful co‑existence, unity, socio‑economic rejuvenation, and security in the New Year. The traditional ruler made the call in his New Year message, signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Olubadan, Mr Olugbemiga Ayoade, on Wednesday in Ibadan. Ladoja…
By Ibiwunmi Ishola The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority, OYRTMA has announced the full enforcement of a zero-tolerance policy against illegal parking across the state, as Crossover Night celebrations draw near. The directive, issued by the Executive Chairman of OYRTMA, Major Adekoya Adesagba (rtd), will be strictly implemented during the high-traffic period of today…
Opposition to the implementation of Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws intensified test yesterday as the Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives and the National Association of Nigerian Students demanded an immediate suspension of their rollout, while a Federal Capital Territory High Court ordered accelerated hearing in a suit challenging the authenticity and proposed commencement…
Two close friends and team members of world-renowned boxer, Anthony Joshua, have been identified as the victims of the fatal road crash that occurred along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway yesterday. Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Match room boxing, confirmed in a statement that the deceased were Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, both of whom worked closely with the boxer…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has issued a public alert warning Nigerians about the circulation of counterfeit Kiss brand condoms in major markets across the country. In a statement published on its website yesterday and referenced as Public Alert No. 042/2025, the agency said it received the information from DKT…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Barr. Akeem Adedeji Agbaje, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and 2027 gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State, has extended birthday greetings to Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle, describing him as a respected party leader with strong grassroots connections and broad relationships across different segments of society. In a goodwill message, Barr. Akeem…
The Federal Government has reassured investors and international partners that Nigeria’s economy remains stable and resilient despite a recent joint security operation conducted by Nigerian and United States forces in Sokoto on Christmas Day. In a statement issued yesterday and released through social media on Monday, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the…
A former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, today urged the Federal Government to take urgent humanitarian measures to support the Borno State Government in resettling, reconstructing and rehabilitating victims displaced by more than a decade of insurgency. Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, made the appeal at a Christmas luncheon he organized in collaboration with…
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has clarified that Nigeria’s new tax laws are designed to help, not harm, the aviation industry. The clarification follows a Sunday interview on Arise News, where Chairman and CEO of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, sounded the alarm on the implications of the…