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Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has said that Nigerian workers were starting to enjoy higher take-home pay following a reduction in Pay As You Earn (PAYE) deductions under the country’s newly enacted tax laws. Oyedele shared this in a post on X on Monday, citing feedback from employees who have already received their …

Nigerian youths have condemned what they described as the persistent use of young people by politicians during elections, only to abandon them after victory. The President of the National Youth Alliance (NYA), Aliyu Bin Abbas, stated this on Monday during the inauguration of NYA chairmen from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as well as the unveiling …

According to Vanguard newspapers, strong indications have emerged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may approve the creation of only one additional state once the ongoing constitutional amendment process at the National Assembly and state legislatures is concluded. Sources familiar with the discussions say the move is being guided by political, economic, and administrative considerations. Nigeria currently has 36 states, and …

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has dismissed as false and baseless reports suggesting a possible replacement of Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate ahead of the 2027 general elections. This was disclosed in a statement was signed by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka. The party said it had observed a growing media speculation on …

Nigerians face yet another controversy surrounding the country’s tax laws amid Lagos Internal Revenue Service’s notice on the tax law implementation. LIRS, in a notice seen by DAILY POST at the weekend, disclosed that the tax institution has power enshrined to it by Section 60 of the Nigeria Tax Act Administration to recoup unpaid tax through direct bank debit. The …

Bola Tinubu has removed the name of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, from its wanted list following the intervention of prominent South-West traditional rulers.His spokesman, Olayomi Koiki, disclosed this in a statement, saying arrangements had been concluded for Igboho’s return to Nigeria after Yoruba monarchs appealed to Bola Tinubu on his behalf. According to Koiki, …

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has suspended petrol sales and voided prior Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) supply agreements ; an abrupt move that raises fresh questions about the facility’s ability to deliver consistent volumes to the market. In a notice sighted by Petroleumprice.ng and circulated to counterparties on Monday, the refinery told customers that all existing PMS deal recaps …

Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said his political influence and status have grown far beyond what they were when he served as governor of Ebonyi State. Umahi made the statement while speaking at a political gathering, a video of which is currently circulating on X. According to him, he is now ten times bigger than he was during his …

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has hailed students of Dominican University, Ibadan, Oyo State for returning his forgotten phone during a visit to the institution. In a post on his verified X handle on Monday, Obi said the experience renewed his hope for Nigeria’s future. He said the act of honesty reflected what Dominican University stands for not …

The Obidient Movement has pushed back against comments by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), insisting that its support for a Peter Obi presidency remains firm and that claims portraying the movement as divisive misread political reality. The response followed remarks by ADC spokesman, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, who urged supporters of presidential aspirants, particularly those backing Peter Obi, to abandon what …