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Alaafin Denies Consultation as Makinde Inaugurates Ladoja as Obas Council Chairman

The governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, re-established the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs on Thursday after a 15-year break in continuity. The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, was appointed the council's first chairman. The inauguration took place at the House of Chiefs in the Parliament Building of the Secretariat in Ibadan. The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, was notably absent. During the event, Governor Makinde announced that the chairmanship of the council will rotate among […]

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Activist Claims Canadian Church Linked to Pastor Chris Okafor Has Been Shut Down

A Nigerian-Canada–based activist, Jimmy Jaf, has claimed that the Greater Liberation City International Ministry Centre in Toronto, allegedly linked to controversial Nigerian pastor Chris Okafor, has been shut down by Canadian authorities. Jimmy Jaf made the claim in a video shared on his TikTok page on Thursday, alleging that the ministry has been dissolved in Canada and is no longer permitted to operate. According to the activist, the reported dissolution of the church should prompt Canadian immigration authorities to review […]

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Makinde Pledges to Strengthen Security in Oyo State

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has assured residents that his administration will intensify efforts to strengthen the state’s security architecture to ensure the safety of lives and property across all parts of the state. The governor gave the assurance on Thursday during the grand finale and wreath-laying ceremony marking the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, held at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan. Makinde expressed appreciation to officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces for their continued commitment […]

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VAT Applies Only to Bank Service Charges, Not Transferred Funds — NRS

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has clarified that the 7.5 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) applies only to charges imposed by banks for their services and not to the actual amounts transferred or withdrawn by customers. The clarification follows widespread reports suggesting that VAT would be charged directly on bank transfers and other customer transactions. The NRS described such claims as misleading and incorrect. In a statement issued on Thursday, the revenue service explained that VAT has always applied […]

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Oyedele Denies Report on Suspension of Tax Laws Implementation Guidelines

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has denied claims that the Federal Government has suspended the issuance of implementation guidelines for Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws. Oyedele was reacting to a media report which alleged that the government had paused the release of guidelines due to uncertainty over the final versions of the tax laws. The report quoted him as directing the Nigeria Revenue Service and the Joint Revenue Board to delay […]

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INEC Oyo to Rotate Voter Enrolment Devices Across 351 Registration Areas

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Oyo State has announced plans to deploy its Voter Enrolment Devices (IVED) on a rotational basis across all 351 registration areas in the state to improve access to voter registration. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Prof. Adeniran Tella, disclosed this on Wednesday while addressing journalists at the INEC Collation Centre in Ibadan. He said the decision followed challenges encountered during the first phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, particularly issues related […]

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Chelle Leaves Super Eagles Future to NFF After AFCON Semi-Final Exit

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has said his future with Nigeria’s national team will be determined by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), following the team’s exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Chelle, 48, was appointed by the NFF in January 2025 on a two-year contract, with a clear objective of leading the Super Eagles to the AFCON final. However, Nigeria’s campaign ended at the semi-final stage after a dramatic 4–2 penalty shootout defeat to hosts Morocco at […]

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Shettima Leads National Tributes as Nigeria Marks 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday led national tributes to fallen heroes as Nigeria marked the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) at the cenotaph of the Unknown Soldier, National Arcade, Abuja. Mr. Shettima was representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is currently in the United Arab Emirates for Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. This annual event, organized by the Ministry of Defence, honors the officers and service members of the Nigerian Armed Forces who gave their lives in […]

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Tinubu Assures Military of Improved Welfare, Logistics at Armed Forces Remembrance Event

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reaffirmed to active-duty service members the federal government's unwavering commitment to improving their living conditions, logistical support, and operational readiness. The President stated that his government remains committed to ensuring that the armed forces are adequately equipped, motivated, and supported to effectively fulfill their constitutional duties. Mr. Tinubu conveyed this assurance through Defense Minister, General (ret.) Christopher Musa, at a regimental dinner held at the Armed Forces Officers' Mess in Asokoro, Abuja, to mark Armed Forces […]

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