98% of Nigerian Workers Won’t Pay Tax Under New Law — FG

About 98 per cent of Nigerian workers will no longer pay Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax under the new tax laws, according to the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee. The committee’s chairman, Taiwo Oyedele, revealed this at the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit

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October 8, 2025

Headlines·News·Politics

Uche Nnaji Quits Cabinet, Tinubu Accepts Resignation

Amid mounting allegations of certificate forgery, President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Uche Nnaji, who until recently served as Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology. ‎The announcement was made in a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday

by News Editor

October 8, 2025

SERAP tells Tinubu to be transparent in appointing new INEC chairman

Headlines·News·Politics

End of an Era: Tinubu Confers National Honour on INEC Boss Yakubu

President Bola Tinubu has accepted the exit of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the completion of his second term in office.‎‎In recognition of his service, Tinubu on Tuesday conferred on Yakubu the national honour

by News Editor

October 7, 2025

Headlines·Foreign News·News·News Update

Ethiopia Turns to Nigeria: Officials Visit INEC to Study Election Model

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday received a delegation from Ethiopia on a study visit aimed at learning from Nigeria’s electoral system and sharing ideas on election management. The team, made up of representatives from the National Election Board of

by News Editor

October 7, 2025

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You Are Going To Jail — FRSC To Drivers

The Cross River Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has cautioned motorists in the state to desist from violating traffic laws or risk imprisonment. Innocent Etuk, Sector Commander, issued the warning in Calabar on Monday during a mobile court session

by News Editor

October 7, 2025

Headlines·Foreign News·Politics

Kemi Badenoch Unveils Radical Plan To Deport 150,000 Illegal Migrants Annually

In a major policy announcement at the Conservative Party conference, Kemi Badenoch has unveiled what she calls Britain’s most rigorous immigration reform yet. The centerpiece of her Radical Borders Plan is the formation of a new “Removals Force,” modelled on the U.S.

by News Editor

October 6, 2025

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Only God Can Remove Tinubu – Tunde Bakare

Founder of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare has asserted that only God can remove President Bola Tinubu from office. He made the remark while turning down mounting pressure to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African

by News Editor

October 6, 2025

News·Grassroots·Politics

Osogbo Leaders Demand Governorship Ticket After 34-Years

Traditional and community leaders in Osogbo have united in a strong call for the eminent 2026 governorship ticket to be zoned to their city, ending what they describe as a long-standing political sidelining. With the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) having set

by News Editor

October 5, 2025

News·Elections·Headlines·News Update·Politics

We’ll Beat Jonathan Easily -Says APC Spokesman

The APC’s Director of Publicity, Bala Ibrahim, has confidently predicted the defeat of former President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2027 presidential race, regardless of the platform he runs on. Speaking amid rumors of Jonathan aligning with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ibrahim

by News Editor

October 5, 2025

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Despite $10bn Investment, Reforms Nigeria’s Power Sector Still Struggles—NSE

Nearly twenty years after reforms were introduced to liberalise Nigeria’s power sector and increase generation capacity, meaningful progress has remained elusive, according to the Nigerian Society of Engineers. This view was expressed by former NSE President, Tasiu Gidari-Wudil, during the 29th edition

by News Editor

October 5, 2025

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Sanusi Urges Banks To Disclose Loans To Women-Led Businesses

The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has urged financial regulators to require banks to disclose the amount of loans issued to women-led businesses as part of efforts to promote inclusive financing. Sanusi made this appeal in a goodwill message delivered at

by News Editor

October 5, 2025

News Update

Cash Outside Banks Drops To N4.45tn – CBN

Cash held outside Nigeria’s banking system dropped to N4.45tn in August 2025, the lowest level recorded so far this year, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Money and Credit Statistics. The amount fell by N41.1bn (0.9 per cent) from

by News Editor

October 5, 2025

Editorial (Featured News)·Editorial

Nigeria’s Economy: Glimmers of Hope or Mirage of Reform?

Having enjoyed 65 years of independence, Nigeria’s economy is a paradox of hope rooted in reform but marred by persisting misery. President Bola No doubt Tinubu’s administration has launched somewhat far-reaching economic reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidy, exchange rate unification,

by News Editor

October 4, 2025

News·Grassroots

Tinubu’s Daughter’s Iyaloja Installation Sparks Controversy In Benin

A cultural dispute has erupted in Edo State following the installation of Pastor Josephine Ibhaguezejele as Iyaloja by Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of President Bola Tinubu. The ceremony, held at the Edo State Government House in Benin on Tuesday, was swiftly met with

by News Editor

October 4, 2025

News

Adeleke Vows To Recover Seized Osun Local Government Funds

Governor Ademola Adeleke has pledged to reclaim allocations belonging to Osun’s local government councils that were seized by the Federal Government. He insists there is no legal or constitutional justification for the withholding of these funds. Adeleke has also received backing from

by News Editor

October 4, 2025

News Editor

98% of Nigerian Workers Won’t Pay Tax Under New Law — FG

Uche Nnaji Quits Cabinet, Tinubu Accepts Resignation

End of an Era: Tinubu Confers National Honour on INEC Boss Yakubu

Ethiopia Turns to Nigeria: Officials Visit INEC to Study Election Model

You Are Going To Jail — FRSC To Drivers

Kemi Badenoch Unveils Radical Plan To Deport 150,000 Illegal Migrants Annually

Only God Can Remove Tinubu – Tunde Bakare

Osogbo Leaders Demand Governorship Ticket After 34-Years

We’ll Beat Jonathan Easily -Says APC Spokesman

Despite $10bn Investment, Reforms Nigeria’s Power Sector Still Struggles—NSE

Sanusi Urges Banks To Disclose Loans To Women-Led Businesses

Cash Outside Banks Drops To N4.45tn – CBN

Nigeria’s Economy: Glimmers of Hope or Mirage of Reform?

Tinubu’s Daughter’s Iyaloja Installation Sparks Controversy In Benin

Adeleke Vows To Recover Seized Osun Local Government Funds

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