Tinubu’s tax reforms to cover all Nigerians, including sex workers
President Bola Tinubu’s chief tax adviser, Taiwo Oyedele, has said that all Nigerians, including sex workers, will be required to pay tax under the new fiscal reforms set to take effect from January 2026. According to Mr Oyedele, who chairs the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policies and Reforms, the new law makes no distinction between legitimate and illegitimate sources of income. Speaking at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of David parish, in Lagos on…
Kofi Kinaata reflects on transition from rap to singing
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How Nigerian Breweries mints billions of Naira and what it does with it
The company achieved N354.51 billion in net revenue in Q2 2025 alone and N738.14 billion in H1 2025 revenue, representing a strong performance. The post How Nigerian Breweries mints billions of Naira and what it does with it appeared first on Nairametrics.
Ugep unrest: I haven’t inaugurated investigative panel – Council Chair, Inyang
The Chairman of Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, Yibala Igiri Inyang, has clarified that he has not set up any panel to probe the recent cult-related violence in Ugep town, where a woman and her daughter were struck by stray bullets. Inyang said the clarification became necessary to correct misleading reports in
Ugep unrest: I haven’t inaugurated investigative panel – Council Chair, Inyang
The Chairman of Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, Yibala Igiri Inyang, has clarified that he has not set up any panel to probe the recent cult-related violence in Ugep town, where a woman and her daughter were struck by stray bullets.
Inyang said the clarification became necessary to correct misleading reports in the media suggesting that he had inaugurated an investigative panel. According to him, such a move would have been publicly announced with the names of members clearly stated.
Trouble erupted on 25 September 2025 when members of the Bagga confraternity reportedly clashed violently, firing shots indiscriminately in public spaces. Tragically, a woman and her daughter were hit by bullets during the incident, sparking outrage in the community.
The council boss explained that security agencies were already handling the matter. “I have reported the incident to the security authorities in the state. The DSS and Police are carrying out investigations as we speak,” he said.
He stressed that his statement was misinterpreted. “I was wrongly quoted by the media. I did not set up any panel to investigate the incident. It is the duty of the security agencies to do that,” he maintained.
Inyang, who described himself as a trained security officer, emphasized the importance of a thorough investigation and assured that further steps would be taken once official findings were made available.
Reacting, former presidential aide, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla, whose community was affected, described the killings and violence as alarming.
He said petitions had already been sent to the Inspector General of Police, the DSS, and other relevant authorities for urgent intervention.
Confirming developments, Deputy Police PRO in the state, Igri Ewa, said, “Petitions routed to Police heads are documented and referred for investigation. The outcome of such investigations is always made public,” he assured.
Ugep unrest: I haven’t inaugurated investigative panel – Council Chair, Inyang
Nigeria at 65: El-Rufai advocates true federalism, fair elections
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has urged Nigerians to embrace federalism, credible elections, and elite consensus as the foundation for the country’s progress over the next 65 years. El-Rufai made this call while interacting with clergy, professionals, and citizens, in Owerri, Imo State capital. H stressed the urgent need for a collective vision to
Nigeria at 65: El-Rufai advocates true federalism, fair elections
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has urged Nigerians to embrace federalism, credible elections, and elite consensus as the foundation for the country’s progress over the next 65 years.
El-Rufai made this call while interacting with clergy, professionals, and citizens, in Owerri, Imo State capital.
H stressed the urgent need for a collective vision to address Nigeria’s structural challenges.
The former FCT Minister also explained that while Nigeria has made democratic gains since 1999, including regular elections, participation has drastically declined, from over 60 percent voter turnout in 2003 to barely 27 percent in 2023, reflecting growing public estrangement from the electoral process.
“The evidence compels us to say it plainly. Nigeria is the world’s most populous Black nation, projected to exceed 400 million by 2050, yet remains structurally fragile,” El-Rufai said.
The politician highlighted high poverty rates, unemployment among youth, inflation, and mounting public debt as pressing concerns that threaten national stability.
El-Rufai stressed that a new elite consensus, an agreement among political, business, and civil society leaders on the nation’s direction, is critical.
Nigeria at 65: El-Rufai advocates true federalism, fair elections
Immigration Announces Crackdown on Visa Overstayers As Amnesty Ends
Immigration Announces Crackdown on Visa Overstayers As Amnesty Ends
Michael Olugbode in Abuja
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced plans to commence a nationwide enforcement against visa overstayers following the expiration of the Federal Government’s three-month visa amnesty programme on October 1, 2025.
The crackdown will target foreign nationals who failed to regularise their immigration status during the grace period.
A statement by the NIS spokesman, Akinsola Akinlabi, warned that offenders will face fines, deportation, or lifetime entry bans.
Akinlabi said: “With the expiration of the amnesty period, effective October 1, 2025, enforcement actions will commence nationwide against foreign nationals who have overstayed their visa or violated their entry conditions.”
According to him, the enforcement covers a wide category of foreigners, including those with expired Visa on Arrival (VoA), expired single- and multiple-entry short visit or business visas, as well as holders of expired Comprehensive Expatriate Residence Permit and Automated Cards (CERPAC).
He explained that foreigners, who have overstayed by less than three months, risk removal, a $15 daily fine, or a two-year entry ban, adding that those who have overstayed between three months and one year face removal, a $15 daily fine, or a five-year entry ban. Overstayers of one year and above face removal, a 10-year entry ban, or a permanent ban from Nigeria.
He further explained that the measures are aimed at safeguarding national security and ensuring lawful migration.
According to him, “The Nigeria Immigration Service remains committed to enforcing the law, protecting national interests and promoting transparency and efficiency across all immigration processes.”
Michael Olugbode in AbujaThe Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced plans to commence a nationwide enforcement against visa overstayers following the expiration of the Federal Government’s three-month visa amnesty programme
Only Telecom Reforms can earn Tinubu second term – Reps Deputy Spokesperson, Agbese
The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has said only the reforms in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, can secure a second term for President Bola Tinubu in office. Speaking to National Assembly Correspondents in Abuja,Tuesday, Agbese argued that while Nigerians have endured economic pains triggered by necessary reforms in other sectors, transformation
Only Telecom Reforms can earn Tinubu second term – Reps Deputy Spokesperson, Agbese
The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has said only the reforms in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, can secure a second term for President Bola Tinubu in office.
Speaking to National Assembly Correspondents in Abuja,Tuesday, Agbese argued that while Nigerians have endured economic pains triggered by necessary reforms in other sectors, transformation of telecoms directly touches the daily lives of millions of citizens.
According to him, if the current trajectory is sustained, the sector will become President Tinubu’s most compelling re-election asset.
“The transformation in telecoms is not cosmetic; it is foundational. When millions of Nigerians get safer, more reliable connectivity, and when our networks begin to deliver broadband that supports jobs, education and business, citizens will remember who made that possible. That is why reforms in this sector alone can merit another mandate for President Tinubu,” Agbese said.
He noted that one of the most significant steps has been the consolidation of the National Identification Number (NIN) and Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) linkage.
“What had lingered for years under previous administrations was achieved within one year of Tinubu’s presidency, cleaning up the database of active mobile lines and strengthening national security,” Agbese observed.
According to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), over 153 million SIMs have now been harmonised with the NIN, a development Agbese described as “one of the most far-reaching exercises in Nigeria’s digital history.”
The lawmaker also noted the necessity of broadband expansion, citing figures released by the NCC indicating a steady rise in penetration since 2023.
He maintained that improved access to high-speed internet was beginning to change the landscape of education, business and civic engagement across the country.
“Connectivity is the new infrastructure. More people online means more economic activity, more taxation base and more resilience. This is the quiet revolution that the Tinubu administration is delivering,” he said.
He noted that the NCC was also increasingly looking at corporate social responsibility as a necessity for communities, ensuring that telecoms investment leaves a wider impact beyond profits.
The deputy spokesperson added that the push towards 5G technology and the careful management of spectrum licensing have further underlined the government’s determination to future-proof Nigeria’s digital economy.
He stressed that the policy environment has given operators the confidence to continue investing in infrastructure despite foreign exchange pressures and a challenging macroeconomic climate.
According to him, this fiscal reprieve has kept services affordable and has allowed the sector to maintain momentum at a time when households are grappling with high living costs.
“President Tinubu deserves credit for recognising the strategic importance of this sector and making the right calls. By removing unnecessary levies and encouraging reforms that promote investment, the government has ensured that Nigeria remains one of the fastest-growing digital markets in Africa,” the lawmaker added.
Agbese, however, acknowledged that challenges remain, particularly in extending reliable services to rural communities and ensuring that tariff adjustments do not widen the digital divide. He urged private operators to deepen investment while calling on regulators to maintain policy stability that would attract new capital.
He noted that despite these challenges, the telecoms sector offers a powerful narrative of delivery that the administration can proudly take to the Nigerian people.
“Delivery on telecoms is tangible for ordinary Nigerians. It is visible in schools, markets and farms. It is the kind of delivery that people feel – and remember – when they go to vote,” Agbese added.
Only Telecom Reforms can earn Tinubu second term – Reps Deputy Spokesperson, Agbese
We should not just pray, leaders must fulfill promises – Bauchi Speaker
As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y. Suleiman (Ɗangaladiman Ningi), has urged citizens to live responsibly and avoid acts that threaten the country’s peace and progress. He also said while Nigerians should pray for the country, leaders should ensure they deliver on
We should not just pray, leaders must fulfill promises – Bauchi Speaker
As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y. Suleiman (Ɗangaladiman Ningi), has urged citizens to live responsibly and avoid acts that threaten the country’s peace and progress.
He also said while Nigerians should pray for the country, leaders should ensure they deliver on their promises to the people.
In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Mukhtar Garba Kobi, on Wednesday, the Speaker stressed that Nigerians must serve as good ambassadors of their families, communities, and states by shunning unethical behavior.
“Our beloved Nigeria has been a shining light in Africa upon which many countries look forward to. Nigeria’s 65 years of independence were marked with transformations but still more need to be done on security and economy in order to make the country favorable for investors. The citizens’ major role should be to desist from all unethical conducts and serve as good ambassadors of their respective families, communities and states,” he said.
The Speaker also called for fervent prayers for leaders at all levels, while reminding them of their promises to the people.
According to him, praying for the country is vital, but leaders must also deliver results.
The Speaker further emphasized the need for unity and joint efforts to improve living standards in the country, noting that health, education, agriculture, security, and infrastructure must remain top priorities.
He prayed for Nigeria to overcome its challenges and for leaders to deliver more than what citizens expect.
We should not just pray, leaders must fulfill promises – Bauchi Speaker
How my health status was compromised in DSS custody – Nnamdi Kanu writes NMA, makes demands
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu has alleged that his health status has been compromised in custody of the Department of State Services, DSS. Kanu claimed that his health was compromised by inconsistent, falsified, and sometimes outright negligent medical practices while in DSS custThe leader of the Indigenous People of
How my health status was compromised in DSS custody – Nnamdi Kanu writes NMA, makes demands
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu has alleged that his health status has been compromised in custody of the Department of State Services, DSS.
Kanu claimed that his health was compromised by inconsistent, falsified, and sometimes outright negligent medical practices while in DSS custThe leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu has alleged that his health status has been compromised in custody of the Department of State Services, DSS.
Kanu claimed that his health was compromised by inconsistent, falsified, and sometimes outright negligent medical practices while in DSS custody.
The IPOB leader disclosed this in a formal letter and an appeal addressed to the President of the Nigeria Medical Association, NMA.
The letter dated September 29, 2025, was captioned: “Grave concerns regarding my medical treatment and health management in DSS custody – Request for urgent intervention, protection of Independent practitioners, and immediate release of NMA medical assessment report.”
He said: “I, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, detained in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Abuja, write with a deep sense of urgency and gravity to place before the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) the true and detailed account of my medical ordeal.
“My health, already weakened by my violent abduction in Kenya, has been compromised further by inconsistent, falsified, and sometimes outright negligent medical practices within Nigeria.
“This letter is intended not only to bring my condition to the formal attention of the NMA but also to invoke the ethical responsibilities of the medical profession under both Nigerian law and international human rights standards.”
The IPOB leader urged NMA to probe the manipulation of his medical records in DSS custody.
He added: “I specifically call on the NMA to: Investigate and address the manipulation of my medical records in DSS custody.
Protect independent practitioners, particularly Emeritus Professor Martin Aghaji, whose intervention has been lifesaving.
“Ensure the immediate release of the NMA medical team’s report of 22 September 2025, which the Federal High Court has directed must be filed within four days.
“Recognize and respond to the grave risks posed by untreated conditions, especially tinnitus-induced sleep deprivation, which continues to endanger my
life.”
How my health status was compromised in DSS custody – Nnamdi Kanu writes NMA, makes demands
Independence Day: Nation building requires patience, collective effort – NYC
The Nigerian Youth Congress, NYC, has called on governments at all levels to adopt inclusive policies that address unemployment, underemployment, and youth empowerment. Speaking in Abuja during activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, the President of the Congress, Engr. Jethro Annum, said the country’s diversity should be harnessed as a source of strength to promote
Independence Day: Nation building requires patience, collective effort – NYC
The Nigerian Youth Congress, NYC, has called on governments at all levels to adopt inclusive policies that address unemployment, underemployment, and youth empowerment.
Speaking in Abuja during activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, the President of the Congress, Engr. Jethro Annum, said the country’s diversity should be harnessed as a source of strength to promote equity and social justice.
He acknowledged some youth-focused initiatives under the Federal Government’s “Renewed Hope Agenda” but stressed the need for deeper collaboration with credible youth organizations to ensure policies translate into practical results.
The NYC also urged young Nigerians to remain committed to nation-building, set aside ethnic and religious differences, and contribute to efforts aimed at strengthening national unity.
Independence Day: Nation building requires patience, collective effort – NYC