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By Jimmy Fatunbi His The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, has served as a Panelist at the Tax Reform Summit organised by the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Taxation and Revenue. The summit was a high-level engagement focused on translating tax policies into practical and actionable reforms, strengthening revenue administration, improving tax compliance, and supporting sustainable socio-economic development across Lagos State. Speaking as a panelist, Hon. Adebanjo contributed to strategic dialogue and cross-sector deliberations on aligning policy frameworks with effective implementation strategies that promote an efficient, transparent, and growth-driven tax…

By Peter Omopo The United States Mission in Nigeria has disclosed that Nigeria was the leading African exporter of crude oil to the United States between January and August 2025, accounting for more than half of the continent’s total crude exports to the U.S. during the period. The disclosure was made in a statement released on Tuesday via the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of the U.S. Mission in Nigeria. According to the statement, Nigeria exported 33.23 million barrels of crude oil to the United States within the eight-month period, with the shipments valued at approximately $2.57 billion. The U.S.…

By Peter Omopo Six members of the House of Representatives from Rivers State on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The notices of defection were formally read on the floor of the House by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas during a special plenary session on the consideration of the 2024 and 2025 Appropriation Bills. In their respective letters, the lawmakers attributed their decision to what they described as persistent internal divisions within the PDP, which they said had continued to undermine cohesion and effective functioning of the party. They also commended the…

By Peter Omopo The Nigeria Police Force has released Adenike Atanda, wife of senior investigative journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Sodeeq Atanda, following her detention alongside the couple’s nine-month-old baby at a divisional police headquarters in the Owutu area of Ikorodu, Lagos State. FIJ confirmed that Adenike and the infant were released on Monday evening, shortly after police operatives arrested Sodeeq Atanda. The journalist was later freed on the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. According to FIJ, Adenike and her baby were initially taken to a police station in Owutu, where they were allegedly…

By Peter Omopo The Federal Government has reiterated that the newly enacted tax laws will take effect from January 1, dismissing reports of any alteration to the version signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the clarification on Tuesday in Abuja amid public controversy over claims that the gazetted copy of the Tax Administration Act differed from the version approved by the National Assembly. Idris said the tax laws followed due legislative process, including consultations, debates at the National Assembly and presidential assent, stressing that the administration recognises only one…

By Peter Omopo Gunmen have abducted no fewer than 28 travellers in an attack on a vehicle in Zak community, Bashar District of Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred on Sunday night as the passengers, comprising men, women and children, were travelling to Sabon Layi community to attend a Maulud religious gathering. A youth leader in Wase, Sapi’i Sambo, confirmed the abduction in a telephone interview, stating that the victims were travelling under the guidance of two princes and a religious cleric when they were ambushed by armed men. According to him, the attack took place…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Perseverance and self-discipline are essential virtues for a meaningful life, strong relationships, and lasting marriages. Love and success are sustained not merely by feelings or talent but by the daily choice to endure, remain patient, and exercise self-control. In relationships and marriage, perseverance helps couples stay committed during difficult seasons, while self-discipline guides words, actions, and emotions toward patience, forgiveness, and faithfulness. As the Bible teaches, love “endures all things” (1 Corinthians 13:7), and what God has joined together should not be easily abandoned (Mark 10:9). In life, perseverance builds character and self-discipline and shapes destiny.…

By Peter Omopo National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has conveyed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s satisfaction with the leadership style and governance approach of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Ribadu delivered the President’s message when he led a high-powered presidential delegation on a courtesy visit to the Government House in Port Harcourt. The delegation included the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi; the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal; and senior officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. Speaking during the visit, the NSA described Rivers State as one of the most peaceful states in the country, noting that the…

By Peter Omopo Senate President Godswill Akpabio has reiterated his support for the creation of Ibadan State, describing it as an “incoming state” driven by widespread popular demand. Akpabio made the remarks on Sunday during a visit to the private residence of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The visit followed earlier calls by the monarch for the establishment of Ibadan State. Oba Ladoja had publicly appealed to President Bola Tinubu to actualise the creation of the state during his installation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. He succeeded the late 43rd Olubadan, who died…

By Peter Omopo The Federal Government has commended the successful rescue of the remaining 130 pupils abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State, describing the development as a moment of triumph and relief and a fitting end to the year. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who confirmed that all 230 pupils abducted from the school have now regained their freedom, with none left in captivity. According to the statement, the newly rescued pupils are being handed over to the Niger State Government and will subsequently…