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The LIRS extends the deadline for submitting annual tax returns for natural persons to 14 April 2026 The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the deadline for filing annual individual income tax returns by two weeks from April 1 to April 14, 2026. In a statement released on Monday, LIRS Executive Chairman, Dr. Ayodele Subair, explained that the …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has rejected claims that he will retire from active politics, describing reports as “false, misleading and politically motivated”. In a statement released on Monday through his media aide Paul Ibe, the former presidential candidate said rumors circulating on social media about his alleged decision to step aside after a meeting with African Democratic Congress stakeholders …

Tragedy struck in Kaduna State after bandits launched a deadly attack on a wedding ceremony in Kahir village, located in Kagarko Local Government Area, leaving at least 13 people dead and several others kidnapped. The attack, which occurred on Sunday evening at around 11:47 p.m., further raised concerns over worsening security challenges in rural areas of the state. Witnesses said …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market lost N276 billion at the close of trading on Monday. This follows the fall in the prices of shares such as Secure Electronics, May and Baker and Legend Internet, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) fell to 200,484.43 points from 200,913.06 points on the previous trading day. After …

The Nigerian Army Supply and Transport Barracks hosted a grand parade on Saturday as Major General Erema Akerejola retired after decades of service. Family, friends and senior officials gathered under cloudy skies to witness the symbolic end-of-tour tradition. The troops marched in precise review order as a bugler sounded the final call, marking Akerejola’s departure from active duty. Colleagues described …

Nigeria’s currency, the naira, depreciated against the US dollar at the official window on Monday. Officially, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) foreign exchange data shows that the naira closed at N1,383.58/$1, compared with N1,380.57/$1 on Friday. This represents a loss of N3.01 for the local currency against the American dollar. On the black market, the Nigerian currency lost N5 against …

Abayomi Ayodeji announced himself in style, scoring his first league goal for Ikorodu City in their emphatic 4-3 victory over Warri Wolves in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 32 fixture in Lagos on Sunday. The striker soon made an impact and put the hosts ahead in the 8th minute. Ayodeji showed great composure and skill, evading defenders before …

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has resigned from his post as he prepares to contest the Bauchi State gubernatorial election. The development was confirmed on Monday in a brief statement issued by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa. He said, “The resignation of the Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs has been confirmed.” Tuggar is reportedly among a group of …

Photo credit: @RakaFatima on X A dramatic turn occurred at the funeral of Malam Nasir el-Rufai’s mother, when former minister Isa Ali Pantami orchestrated a handshake between el-Rufai and governor Uba Sani, sparking intense reactions on social media. The gesture, intended to signify reconciliation, has left many wondering about the timing and motivations behind it. The funeral, attended by prominent …

At least 30 villagers were killed following a series of coordinated attacks in western Niger Republic, near the border with Nigeria, authorities confirmed on Monday. The attack, which occurred last Thursday in the Tahoua region, was revealed by the region’s governor, Souleymane Amadou Moussa, during a broadcast on state radio. “Thirty people were killed and at least 500 heads of …