2 m. ago FG promotes 16,582 prison officials, warns against misconduct

The Nigerian Correctional Service promotes 16,582 personnel as the Controller General warns against misconduct and criminal ties with inmates. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-promotes-16582-prison-officials-warns-against-misconduct/

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3 h. ago New tax law will expand states’ revenue, protect small businesses — Sanwo

Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu defends Nigeria’s new tax law, stating it will boost state revenue, protect small businesses, and ensure fairness, not worsen ineq Read More: https://punchng.com/new-tax-law-will-expand-states-revenue-protect-small-businesses-sanwo-olu/

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3 h. ago Tinubu’s ₦58.47trn 2026 Appropriation Bill Scales Second Reading In Senate

The Senate, on Tuesday, passed for second reading the ₦58.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill presented by President Bola Tinubu. The passage followed a lead debate by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), who sponsored the bill titled “A Bill for an Act to Authorise the Issue from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of […]

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5 h. ago ‘Forgery Of Tinubu’s Tax Laws, Act Of Treason Against Nigerians’, Atiku Blasts Presidency

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the Federal Government of committing what he described as an “act of treason against the Nigerian people” following allegations of illegal alterations to the new tax reform laws recently passed by the National Assembly. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Atiku said the alleged unauthorised amendments made to […]

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6 h. ago Stop blaming govs alone, FG takes 52% of revenue, Radda says

Katsina Governor Dikko Radda discusses the revenue sharing in Nigeria, stating the Federal Government gets 52%, leaving states to manage hardship. Read More: https://punchng.com/stop-blaming-govs-alone-fg-takes-52-of-revenue-radda-says/

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6 h. ago “Forgery Of Tinubu’s Tax Law Is Treason Against Nigerians, Assault On Democracy” – Atiku

PRESS RELEASE The illegal and unauthorized alterations made to Nigeria’s tax legislation after passage by the National Assembly represents a brazen act of treason against the Nigerian people and a direct assault on our constitutional democracy. This draconian overreach by the executive branch undermines the foundational principle of legislative supremacy in the making of laws. […] The post “Forgery Of Tinubu’s Tax Law Is Treason Against Nigerians, Assault On Democracy” – Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Police Welfare: IGP Egbetokun decorates newly promoted DIG, AIGs, CPs

The promotions followed a rigorous and transparent process conducted by the Police Service Commission (PSC)...

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6 h. ago SSS DG pledges media protection, enlists security chiefs to end journalist harassment

Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi,The Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS) has pledged to champion the fair treatment of journalists and read more SSS DG pledges media protection, enlists security chiefs to end journalist harassment

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6 h. ago Yuletide: Passengers flood train stations as NRC slash fares by 50%

The festive rail service runs from Tuesday, 23 December 2025 to Sunday, 4 January 2025...

Events

6 h. ago Umahi Tells Contractors To Present Claim Of Owed N2.13trn For Verification

The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi has directed contractors to present the generated certificates, along with their claims of N2.13 trillion owed to local contractors, for verification and payment in January.   Umahi, who stated this at a meeting with contractors on Tuesday in Abuja, said President Bola Tinubu was shocked when he informed […]

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7 h. ago NCoS boss promotes 16,582 correctional officers, warns against misconduct

The Nigerian Correctional Service announced a historic NCoS promotion for 16,582 officers while warning against misconduct and collusion with inmates. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncos-boss-promotes-16582-correctional-officers-warns-against-misconduct/

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8 h. ago Military Arrests Four Police Officers In NSCDC Uniforms Allegedly On VIP Escort Duty Against Tinubu’s Order

The military has arrested four police officers for allegedly providing unauthorised escort services to a VIP in contravention of the presidential directive on the withdrawal of policemen from VIP protection duties. Police sources told Zagazola Makama that the arrest occurred on Dec. 17 at about 9:30 a.m., while the officers were reportedly on escort duty. […] The post Military Arrests Four Police Officers In NSCDC Uniforms Allegedly On VIP Escort Duty Against Tinubu’s Order appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

9 h. ago Hasty, Full Disclosure Of Operational Intelligence Harmful — NCTC Boss

The National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Major General Adamu Laka, has warned against premature or detailed disclosure of security operational information. Laka said that the untimely leaking of intelligence, however well-intentioned, can compromise operations, endanger lives, and inadvertently aid the nation’s enemies. General Laka […]

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10 h. ago Lagos man gets 13 months community service for illegal waste dumping

A Lagos court sentenced a man to 13 months of community service for illegal waste dumping, highlighting the state’s strict zero-tolerance policy. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-man-gets-13-months-community-service-for-illegal-waste-dumping/

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10 h. ago Stop Blaming Govs Alone For Hardship, FG Gets 52% Federation Revenue, Gov Radda Tells Nigerians

His remarks come amid mounting pressure on state governments to account for increased allocations following the removal of fuel subsidy. The post Stop Blaming Govs Alone For Hardship, FG Gets 52% Federation Revenue, Gov Radda Tells Nigerians appeared first on Channels Television.

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11 h. ago January 1st not deadline for tax ID – A’Ibom revenue service boss

Nigerian revenue official debunks claims that the tax ID deadline is Jan 1st. Learn the facts about the new tax regime and why your bank account is safe. Read More: https://punchng.com/january-1st-not-deadline-for-tax-id-aibom-revenue-service-boss/

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12 h. ago Kidnapping schoolchildren is terror, NCTC boss slams mass abductions

Nigeria’s counter-terrorism centre has declared mass kidnapping as terrorism, stating it aims to instill fear and undermine state authority. Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnapping-schoolchildren-is-terror-nctc-boss-slams-mass-abductions/

Events

13 h. ago Makinde Rules Out New Taxes In Oyo, Says Focus On Expanding Productive Economy

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to not increasing taxes on residents, stressing that the state has deliberately chosen economic expansion over imposing additional tax burdens. Makinde stated this on Tuesday during a media chat with journalists, where he reflected on his government’s fiscal and economic strategy over the past six […]

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13 h. ago Why Oyo’s IGR remains low despite economic expansion — Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has defended the state’s relatively low Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), saying his administration deliberately chose economic expansion over introducing new taxes on residents.

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14 h. ago NBA demands probe into disputed tax reform laws, urges suspension

The Nigerian Bar Association calls for an investigation into Nigeria’s tax reform laws, citing discrepancies that undermine the legislative process. Read More: https://punchng.com/nba-demands-probe-into-disputed-tax-reform-laws-urges-suspension/

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