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The replacement of the JTB with the JRB under Nigeria’s new tax laws is more than a name change. It signals a structural shift in how revenue administration will be coordinated across federal and sub-national levels. For those of us tracking tax reform, it is a promising development that could support greater efficiency, fairness and transparency. In discussions of tax reform, we often focus on new rates, incentive thresholds or reliefs for businesses and individuals. Yet, equally important is the question of how tax authorities at federal, state and local levels coordinate their work. That is where the institutional body…
Comic singer Kehinde Otolorin, popularly known as Kennyblaq, has sold out the Mobolaji Johnson Arena (formerly Onikan Stadium) for the second time with his Reckless Musicomedy Festival, which drew a teeming crowd. Additionally, as a result of his electrifying performance at the musicomedy festival, the comedian-singer was also crowned “The Greatest Showman” by his fans at the show. The back-to-back sell-out firmly cements Kennyblaq’s dominance as one of Nigeria’s most powerful live performers, after his performance at the stadium in two consecutive years. From the moment he stepped on stage, the arena erupted as he delivered a masterclass performance that…
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been officially crowned the highest-rated player at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, a fitting reward for a group-stage campaign defined by control, creativity, and ruthless efficiency. According to leading football analytics platform “WhoScored”, the Atalanta attacker tops the AFCON player ratings chart with an outstanding score of 8.36, placing him ahead of several of the continent’s biggest names and underlining his immense influence for Nigeria so far. Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez follows in second place with a rating of 8.02, while fellow Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze sits third on 7.92. Liverpool talisman…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned President Bola Tinubu that US President Donald Trump is plotting to remove him from office. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele made it known that the US President has ‘caged’ Tinubu and his plan is to ultimately see that he is removed from office. He stated that the support the US is giving Nigeria to fight insecurity is only to find ways to penetrate the government. “Trump is adamant to remove President Tinubu. America will be part of those who will be…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kano State, Bashir Ahmad has alleged that the leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Kwankwaso has given conditions to align with other political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. There are reports indicating that Kwankwaso, who was the presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP may soon defect to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, a party adopted by the opposition leaders plotting President Bola Tinubu’s removal. But in a post on his Facebook page, Bashir alleged that Kwankwaso and his supporters are currently shopping for a platform to…
Catholic Diocese of Issele-Uku, Delta State has announced the death of the Parish Priest of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Boji-Boji Agbor, in Ika South Local Government Area of the state, Rev. Fr. Stephen Chukwuma. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Communications of the Diocese, Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Charles Uganwa. The statement said, “With total resignation to the will of God, the Bishop, priests, religious and lay faithful of the Catholic Diocese of Issele-Uku announce the call to glory of Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Stephen Chukwuma, which took place on Wednesday, 31st December, 2025.…
American rapper and streamer, Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., popularly known as DDG, has opened up about which is more lucrative among his two professions. Speaking in a recent livestream with Nigerian streamer, Carterefe, the American star claimed that streamers make more money than musicians. “Streaming pays more than music. For real, streamers make more money than artistes,” he claimed. DDG began his music career professionally in 2016. He gained prominence with the hit single ‘Givenchy,’ off his debut EP, Take Me Serious released in 2017. The 28-year-old started his streaming career in 2014. He later dropped out of Central Michigan University to…
Egypt midfielder, Emam Ashour has singled out four teams for praise ahead of his side’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, Round of clash with the Benin Republic on Monday. The teams are Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco. According to Ashour, the aforementioned teams have top players and coaches. Speaking to CAFOnline, the Al Ahly star stated that it is natural for Egypt, Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia to always reach the AFCON Round of 16 stage. “Teams are performing at a high level, and there are no longer any weak sides. The group-stage results clearly show that,” Ashour said. “Football…
Troops of the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have killed three bandits and arrested a suspected logistics supplier during fighting patrols and ambush operations in parts of Kabba Bunu and Yagba West Local Government Areas of Kogi State. The operations were carried out on January 3, 2026, following credible intelligence on the movement of bandits from the Adankolo general area towards Agbadu Bunu in Kabba Bunu LGA. According to a Sunday statement released by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade, Lt. Hassan Abdullahi, troops swiftly deployed and laid an ambush at an identified crossing point. “The…
The people of Mangu town, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, have been thrown into mourning following the deaths of six siblings in a late-night fire outbreak on Thursday. A resident of the town, Saidu Nasir, confirmed the deaths to Saturday PUNCH in Jos on Friday. He said, “Six children eventually died from the fire incident. I know their father. He is a vulcanizer, and right now, the family is in deep mourning. I pray that God will comfort them.” Family members said the deceased children, who died around the Old Mangu Market area, were aged between four months…
