The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has announced plans to enforce its legal powers to recover outstanding taxes from defaulting taxpayers by involving third parties such as banks, employers, tenants, debtors and business partners. In a public notice dated...
The Minister of Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has warned that the All Progressives Congress (APC) could weaken its prospects in the 2027 general election if it removes a Northern Muslim from President Bola Tinubu’s re-election ticket. Musawa...
Police operatives in Katsina State have rescued six passengers after thwarting a bandit attack on the Yankara–Funtua highway in Faskari Local Government Area. Security sources said the incident occurred around 1:25 a.m. on January 24, when armed bandits blocked the...
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested two suspected sea pirates in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, over an alleged plot to hijack a crude oil–laden vessel in the Gulf of Guinea and abduct its crew. Security sources said...
A Kano State commissioner, Yusuf Kofarmata, has resigned from his position, citing what he described as a departure from the political ideology that brought the current administration to power. Kofarmata announced his resignation in a statement issued on Sunday, saying...
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has abolished special concessions and registration procedures previously granted to candidates with albinism for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), citing widespread abuse and examination malpractice. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Isaq Oloyede, announced...
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reviewing the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) as part of efforts to resolve the ongoing industrial dispute with the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU). The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare...
The Lagos State Government has described its recent demolition exercise in Makoko and other communities as efforts geared towards protecting live and property of the citizens. The state government said the intervention was also to ensure environmental safety and sustainable...
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, Idiroko, has confirmed an attack on its personnel at Akokoro area of Iwoye in Imeko-Afon Local Government of Ogun State. The command’s spokesperson, Zakaria Chado, confirmed the attack via a statement...
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), under Operation HADIN KAI, have disrupted a significant illicit drug supply network supporting terrorist activities in the region. On 23 January 2026, acting on credible intelligence, troops arrested Hauwa Abulazeez, 65, in...