On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) officially inaugurated its E-Invoicing Committee at its Headquarters in Abuja, marking a significant milestone in the country’s tax administration reforms. The event, which brought together key stakeholders from the tax and business sectors, featured a comprehensive presentation outlining the strategic roadmap and milestones for
A severe rainstorm battered Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State’s capital, on Saturday, April 26, 2025, causing widespread destruction to homes, businesses, and public infrastructure. The two-hour downpour, accompanied by violent winds, uprooted electrical poles, toppled telecommunication masts, and ripped rooftops off buildings, leaving hundreds homeless and losses estimated in millions of naira. Governor Biodun Oyebanji described the
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has successfully facilitated the return of 203 vulnerable Nigerian citizens from Libya. The group, which included 130 women, arrived in Lagos as part of the Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) programme, a collaborative effort between the Federal Government and international partners aimed at assisting Nigerians stranded in Libya. Upon arrival
The Muslim Congress (TMC) has taken a bold step to confront the growing challenge of negativism syndrome among leaders and aspiring leaders at its recent Leadership Workshop, drawing attention to the need for a positive and resilient mindset in today’s demanding environment. The event, which attracted participants from various sectors, focused on equipping leaders with
Amid growing concerns over the deteriorating security situation in Zamfara State, the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately declare a state of emergency in the state. The forum cited the alarming rise in banditry, kidnapping, and general lawlessness, insisting that the situation has spiraled beyond the control
In a decisive move aimed at rebuilding trust and restoring essential infrastructure in Okuama, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the comprehensive rehabilitation of the Primary Healthcare Centre in the community. The initiative is part of a broader effort by the state government to reconstruct war-affected areas and
In a moment that has left many Nigerians inspired and proud, a 12-year-old girl, Sumayya Adam, from Billiri Local Government Area of Gombe State, has captured national attention after emerging as the female overall winner in the 2024 Gombe State Qur’anic Recitation Competition. The young prodigy, a student of Knowledge International School, showcased an extraordinary
Prominent Islamic Scholar and Supreme Council for Shariah President, Sheikh Abdur Rasheed Hadiyyatullah, Passes Away The Nigerian Muslim community has been thrown into mourning following the death of one of its most revered scholars, Sheikh Abdur Rasheed Hadiyyatullah, who returned to his Creator, Allah, in the late hours of Monday, April 28, 2025. Until his
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered businesswoman Aisha Achimugu to appear before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of money laundering and related offenses. Justice Inyang Ekwo, delivering the ruling on Monday, directed Achimugu to honour the EFCC’s invitation on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The court also ordered her
The National Assembly has expressed its readiness to back sweeping reforms aimed at transforming the Nigeria Police Force into a more accountable, community-oriented institution. Speaking during the Police Service Commission (PSC) Board Induction and Strategic Management Retreat in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, who represented Senate President Godswill Akpabio, assured
