The Federal Government has entered into agreements with more than 100 countries to collect data on Nigerians working remotely, in a bid to ensure tax compliance, Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has disclosed. Oyedele made the revelation during a webinar hosted on Wednesday by the National Orientation Agency, under the theme “Simplifying Nigeria’s Tax System”. He used the occasion to address growing concerns around the taxation of...

FG Halts Plan for 15% Import Duty on Petrol and Diesel

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has announced the suspension of the planned 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as petrol and diesel. The regulatory authority disclosed in a statement on Thursday, saying “It should be noted that the implementation of the 15 % ad-valorem import duty on imported Premium Motor Spirit and Diesel is no longer in view.” Late...

Paystack Suspends Co-Founder, Probes Sexual Misconduct Allegations

…Probes Sexual Misconduct Allegations Paystack, the Nigerian fintech company, has suspended its co-founder and chief technology officer, Ezra Olubi, following circulating allegations of sexual misconduct in the workplace. The company confirmed the decision on 14 November 2025, noting that a formal investigation has been launched. The controversy erupted on November 12 when a social media trend exposed alleged misconduct involving Olubi and a subordinate. In tandem, posts from Olubi’s now-deleted X account—dating between 2009 and...

Former Jigawa Governor Withdraws Suit Against PDP After Meeting With Makinde

…..Declares Support For Party’s Convention Former Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido on Friday announced the withdrawal of his legal case against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The development marks a significant step toward easing internal tensions within the party ahead of its scheduled National Convention. The former Governor made the decision after a private meeting with Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde. He described Makinde as a noble, peace-seeking leader whose intervention played a...

President Tinubu Reappoints Marwa As NDLEA Boss

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed the appointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another five-year term. This is contained in a Press Statement on Friday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, (Information and Strategy). “Your reappointment is a vote of confidence in your onerous efforts to rid our country of the menace of drug trafficking and drug abuse. I urge...

Suspected Human Trafficker Arrested In Adamawa, Two Female Victims Rescued

Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command attached to the State Intelligence Department (SID), Yola, have arrested a 40-year-old Hamza Hammantukur Isa, resident of Bauchi Street, Jimeta, Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State, has been arrested in connection with alleged human trafficking. A statement by the Command Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, stated that the arrest was made on 12th November 2025 by Operatives of the State Intelligence Department (SID), Yola, based...

Nigeria Can Be Redeemed Through Truth, Sacrifice, Leadership By Example – Obi

Mr. Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections has said that Nigeria can be redeemed through truth, sacrifice and leadership by example. The former Anambra State Governor stated this on Thursday at the 21st All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) in Abuja, in a paper titled “Reclaiming Our Nation’s Dignity”. Obi noted that Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads today, more than ever before, stressing that it is vital to reflect...

Ex-President Jonathan Mourns Passing Of Hajiya Saratu Shehu Shagari

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has mourned the passing of Hajiya Saratu Shehu Shagari, the last surviving wife of Nigeria’s former President, Alhaji Shehu Shagari. In a condolence message personally signed by him, Jonathan described the late matriarch as a woman of grace and service, whose life exemplified humility and devotion to family and community. He stated; “It is with deep sorrow that I received the news of the passing of Hajiya Saratu Shehu Shagari, the...

Stop Playing Divisive Politics In Kogi West, State Security Adviser Warns Karimi

Commander Duro Jerry Omodara (Rtd.), the Kogi State Security Adviser, has cautioned Senator Sunday Karimi against playing divisive politics that could undermine the unity, growth, and political relevance of Kogi West. In a statement on Thursday, Omodara dismissed recent publications issued by a certain Prof. Daniel Bonire on behalf of an unknown “Kogi West Group,” describing them as sponsored attempts to distort facts and malign his reputation. He said he felt compelled to respond in...

Enugu Surveyor General Says Digital System Will End Fraudulent Land Deals

The Enugu State Surveyor General, Justus Chime, urges the public to adopt the Digital Survey Management System and register their properties with the Ministry of Lands and Urban Development to prevent fraud, illegal land allocations, and land encroachment in the state. Surveyor Chime made this call at a workshop organized by the Office of the Surveyor General to sensitize stakeholders, including public and private surveyors, landowners, developers, and estate agents, on the transition from analogue...

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