Oyedele: Households Earning ₦250,000 and Below to Be Exempt From Personal Taxes
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has said Nigerian households earning ₦250,000 or less per month will be exempted from personal taxes under new tax laws. He made this known during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday. His comments came hours after President Bola Tinubu signed four new tax bills into law, signalling a shift aimed at providing relief for low-income earners and boosting compliance.
Wike Declares Peace Restored in Rivers After Meeting With Fubara
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday declared that peace has been restored in Rivers State. Speaking after a reconciliation meeting with suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the state House of Assembly, Wike said all sides had resolved their differences. The truce follows months of political tension that threatened governance in the oil-rich state.
Ganduje Resigns as APC National Chairman Citing Health Reasons
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has resigned from his position citing health grounds. Ganduje submitted his resignation letter to the party’s National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, on Friday in Abuja. His exit comes amid speculation of internal party realignments as the ruling APC prepares for future electoral contests.
Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Seeks Court’s Permission for Medical Trip Abroad
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja for permission to travel abroad on medical grounds. In an application filed by his lawyer, Joseph Daudu (SAN), Bello also requested the release of his international passport, which was deposited as part of his bail conditions in an ongoing legal matter.
Explosion Kills 25 in Yobe, Sparks Fears of Renewed IED Threat
At least 25 people, including four villagers, were confirmed dead following an explosion suspected to be an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on Friday. The blast occurred along Katarko-Goniri Road in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. The incident has heightened fears of a resurgence of IED attacks in the region.
Air Force Jets Strike Terrorists in Niger State After Soldiers’ Deaths
Nigerian Air Force fighter jets have neutralised several terrorists in airstrikes launched two days after 17 soldiers were killed in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, NAF’s spokesman, confirmed on Friday that the strikes targeted those responsible for the deadly ambush in Bangi community.
Tinubu Appoints Ismael Ahmed to Lead Presidential CNG Initiative
President Bola Tinubu on Friday appointed Barrister Ismael Ahmed as Executive Chairman of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi). According to presidential media aide Bayo Onanuga, Ahmed will coordinate the initiative designed to reduce the impact of fuel subsidy removal by promoting cheaper, cleaner energy solutions for Nigerians.
14 Chinese Nationals Jailed in Lagos for Cybercrime
A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday convicted and sentenced 14 Chinese nationals for cyber-terrorism and Internet fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission said the syndicate was arrested in a sting operation in Lagos on December 19, 2024. The convictions mark another milestone in Nigeria’s fight against cybercrime
Over 7,600 Inmates Freed to Tackle Prison Overcrowding
No fewer than 7,646 inmates have been released from correctional centres nationwide between January 2022 and June 2025. The releases, conducted by state and federal authorities, chief judges, and NGOs, aim to address chronic overcrowding in Nigerian prisons and reflect ongoing reforms within the custodial system.
NAPTIP Declares Speed Darlington Wanted Over Rape, Cyberbullying Allegations
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has declared entertainer Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, wanted for alleged offences including rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking. The agency issued the notice on its official Instagram handle on Friday, urging anyone with credible information about his whereabouts to come forward.