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Anambra Introduces Tax Waivers For Voluntary Asset Income Declaration, Regularization Scheme

Anambra Introduces Tax Waivers For Voluntary Asset Income Declaration, Regularization Scheme

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Anambra State Government has introduced the Voluntary Assets Income Declaration and Tax Regularization Scheme (VAIDS), which runs from 6 July, 2026, to 5 September, 2026. This was disclosed in a public announcement by Executive Chairman (AIRS), Anambra Internal Revenue Service (AIRS), Ikeazor Okonkwo, who said that the scheme offers a one-time chance for taxpayers to fix their tax issues without facing the full penalties for not complying. He explained that the scheme is available to everyone, including individuals, businesses, and other organisations that have unpaid taxes or fees, those who have not registered as taxable persons,…
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Police Nab One Over Alleged Murder Of Benue Professor, Brother

Police Nab One Over Alleged Murder Of Benue Professor, Brother

*Details Emerge Of How They Died‎‎By Sam Tyav, Makurdi ‎As members of the Father Adasu University community and family members continue to mourn the murder of Professor Gabriel Nyityo, the Benue State Police Command has arrested one Abdullahi Usman of Awe Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa State in connection with the assassination of the university don and his younger brother. ‎A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Benue State Command, Deputy Superintendent (DSP) Udeme Edet, in Makurdi on Thursday, disclosed that the Command's 'D' Division received a distress call along Adaka axis, and on arrival, police personnel…
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Africa Waves Byebye To 2026 World Cup As Morocco Bows To France Without A Whimper

Africa Waves Byebye To 2026 World Cup As Morocco Bows To France Without A Whimper

France national team, Les Bleus, sent a resounding message to the entire world, cementing their status as tournament favorites with a crushing victory over Morocco, Thursday night Nigeria time. In a matchup that promised to be a thriller, Les Bleus ultimately dominated, sealed by two absolute world-class goals from their biggest superstars. Kylian Mbappé, who had missed a penalty earlier on, made up for it as he struck first in the 60th minute, finding just enough space to unleash an unstoppable shot past Yassine Bounou. Six minutes later, Ousmane Dembélé added to the lead, scoring in the 66th minute. France…
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Alleged N1.32bn Money Laundering: EFCC Arraigns Former MD Of Port Harcourt Refinery

Alleged N1.32bn Money Laundering: EFCC Arraigns Former MD Of Port Harcourt Refinery

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has  arraigned Mr. Ahmed Adamu Dikko, former Managing Director of Port Harcourt Refining Company Ltd (PHRC), before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Nikko was arraigned on a 12-count charge bordering on money laundering. The charge, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/360/2026 and dated and filed on June 22 by the Commission's counsel, Ekele Iheanacho, SAN, listed Dikko and Masterpiece Projects & Investment Limited as first and second defendants respectively.  Dikko, who led the Port Harcourt Refining Company for about four years, pleaded not guilty to a 12-count charge filed against him by the…
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Again, Enugu State Govt Seals Unlicensed Hospitals

Again, Enugu State Govt Seals Unlicensed Hospitals

*No Let-Up In Monitoring -Health Commissioner *Nwoye Drums Grassroots Mobilization As Former State Chairmen Of Defunct ACN Reaffirm Loyalty To Ruling APC By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Government, through its Ministry of Health, has sealed no fewer than four private health facilities (hospitals) in Enugu North Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Ministry, Mrs Chidiogo Ugodu, in a statement today (Thursday, 9 July) in Enugu, disclosed that the hospitals were sealed on 8 July. According to the statement, the health facilities were sealed for not being licensed and meeting necessary regulatory requirements.…
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FG To Soldiers: Shoot Terrorists On Sight, Don’t Wait For Orders, Or We’ll Treat You Like One

FG To Soldiers: Shoot Terrorists On Sight, Don’t Wait For Orders, Or We’ll Treat You Like One

"I want to make that very loud and clear, anybody who refuses to shoot or kill any bandit or terrorist in the name of waiting for an order, we will treat you like a bandit." Defence Minister, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has warned military personnel that any soldier who hesitates to kill terrorists or bandits while waiting for superior orders, would be treated as a terrorist. He gave the warning on Wednesday, 8 July, while speaking during a handover of newly acquired military equipment in Sokoto State, where he declared that troops have a duty to kill terrorists, bandits, or…
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Chevron Nigeria Limited, NGIC Ink Agreement To Boost Gas Delivery From Escravos

Chevron Nigeria Limited, NGIC Ink Agreement To Boost Gas Delivery From Escravos

By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) and NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC), a subsidiary of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), have signed a Network Entry Agreement (NEA) to streamline gas delivery from the Escravos Gas Plant into the Escravos–Lagos Pipeline System. The agreement establishes the contractual framework required under the Nigerian Gas Transportation Network Code to govern gas delivery operations, interfacing, and information exchange between CNL’s Escravos Gas Plant and NGIC’s pipeline network. Chairman/Managing Director (MD) of CNL, Jim Swartz, said the agreement demonstrates the NNPCL/CNL Joint Venture’s commitment to safe and reliable gas delivery while…
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2027: Kwankwaso Rips Into Modu Sheriff Over Comments On NDC Presidential Ticket’s Chances In North

2027: Kwankwaso Rips Into Modu Sheriff Over Comments On NDC Presidential Ticket’s Chances In North

By Tony Ezimakor, Abuja Vice Presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 general elections, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has taken a swipe at former governor of Borno State Ali Modu Sheriff over the latter's recent TV comment that questioned the acceptance of Peter Obi, the NDC presidential candidate, in the North, wondering when the controversial political figure became the spokesperson of Northern Nigeria. Reacting to the interview, the leader of the Kwankwassiyya Movement, one of the biggest political movements of Northern Nigeria and the country, noted that the interview raises serious questions about the judgment of Senator…
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Immense Rejoicing As Maccidos’ Daughter, Ummul-Kalthum, Is Called To Bar

Immense Rejoicing As Maccidos’ Daughter, Ummul-Kalthum, Is Called To Bar

*Reception Party Shakes Abuja By our reporter It was an electric atmosphere yesterday in Garki, Abuja, as rejoicing family, friends, associates, admirers and other happy minds with strong affection for young Miss Ummul-Kathum Maccido converged on a popular leisure spot to celebrate her call to Bar. At the well organized, well-attended reception that oozed scents of panache, the guests,dressed resplendently, and from virtually all parts of the country, embraced the rollicking ambience, amplified by the pulsating music belted out by the DJ, drowning themselves in the mood of celebration of one destined for the stars. Twenty-six-year-old, fair-skinned Ummul-Kalthum was as…
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Enugu State Bans Traffic Taskforce Operations On Federal Highways

Enugu State Bans Traffic Taskforce Operations On Federal Highways

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Ministry of Transport has banned all traffic taskforce operations on federal highways across Enugu metropolis with immediate effect as part of efforts to curb the activities of fake enforcement officials accused of extorting motorists. The directive was contained in a statement issued by Commander of Enugu State Traffic Management Authority (ESTMA), Mr. Kenneth Aniebonam Ugwu. According to the statement, the ministry took the decision following reports that impostors posing as officials of the Ministry had been operating on federal highways, harassing and extorting motorists, thereby tarnishing the image of the government. To address the…
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