Author: Lawan

Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has reiterated that all taxpayers in Nigeria are required to file their annual tax returns on or before March 31 each year, regardless of their income level or whether their taxes have already been deducted under the Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) system. Oyedele made this clarification during a recent webinar organised in collaboration with the Joint Revenue Board (JRB). He explained that PAYE, which allows employers to deduct income tax directly from employees’ salaries and remit it to the government, does not exempt individuals from the obligation of filing…

Adeleke, Brother Pay Condolence Visit to Saraki, Ojora Families Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, alongside his elder brother, Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, has paid a condolence visit to the Saraki and Ojora families following the death of Otunba Adekunle Ojora, the Otunba of Lagos and Lisa of Ife. Otunba Ojora, a revered statesman and traditional title holder, passed away at the age of 93. During the visit, Governor Adeleke expressed deep sorrow over the loss, describing the late Otunba as a distinguished elder whose life was marked by service and dignity. He prayed for the repose of the departed soul…

The Senate Committee on Appropriations has indicated that the 2026 Appropriation Bill may be passed in the third week of March. Chairman of the committee, Senator Adeola Solomon Olamilekan, disclosed this during a special meeting convened to outline the legislative timetable and procedures for consideration of the budget. Senator Adeola said that to ensure thorough and meticulous scrutiny, hard copies of the 2026 budget have been printed and distributed to chairmen of the Senate standing committees. He added that budget defence sessions with ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) are scheduled to hold between February 2 and February 13, 2026. As…

Sylva, retired general, accused of bankrolling coup plot’ A former governor, Timipre Sylva, who served as Minister of State for Petroleum Resources under former President Muhammadu Buhari, has been accused of bankrolling the coup plotters and remains at large. PREMIUM TIMES gathered that Mr Sylva allegedly transferred almost N1 billion in multiple tranches to three separate bank accounts operated by a Bureau De Change operator to fund the conspiracy. The coup was initially scheduled for 29 May 2023, during the presidential inauguration, when power was handed over from Mr Buhari to Mr Tinubu. However, the plan was suspended due to…

VP Shettima describes state as strategic to nation’s food, energy security President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged a stronger development partnership with Taraba State following the formal entry of Governor Agbu Kefas and his supporters into the All Progressives Congress (APC). This is just as Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that the state is pivotal to Nigeria’s food and energy security. Senator Shettima who represented the President at a grand reception to formally receive Governor Kefas to the APC in Jalingo on Saturday said President Tinubu had instructed him to assure the Governor of his place not only in…

Ekiti State finds itself at a crossroads. While the people look to their leaders for unity, representation, and the protection of their political interests, disturbing reports from sources inside the government house reveal a troubling pattern of betrayal and self-interest centered on Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, the Leader of the Senate and Caucus Leader of Ekiti’s National Assembly Members. Senator Bamidele has reportedly waged a quiet, calculated campaign against former Governor Kayode Fayemi, deliberately sowing discord between him and Governor Biodun Oyebanji. His actions, according to insiders, are not driven by principle, ideology, or concern for the welfare of Ekiti,…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the judgment of the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, delivered on Thursday, which declined to grant the order of mandamus sought by the party. The statement was signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Comrade Ini Ememobong. In a statement issued shortly after the ruling, the PDP said the court based its decision on the view that granting the application would amount to sitting on appeal over judgments of courts of coordinate jurisdiction. The party disclosed that it has already briefed its legal team to immediately file an appeal…

Troops of Sector 1, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have recorded major operational successes following coordinated night and dawn surprise attacks on terrorist enclaves in Borno State. The update was signed by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI. In a well-executed dawn operation on January 28, 2026, troops stormed the terrorist hideout at Bula Dalo, neutralising over 12 terrorists and forcing the remaining fighters to flee in disarray. The operation led to the recovery of four AK-47 rifles, one PKT anti-aircraft gun, one Rocket-Propelled Grenade launcher, and one Multiple Grenade Launcher.…

2,103 Candidates Register for ASCON 2026 Public Service Examination A total of 2,103 candidates have been duly registered for the 2026 Public Service Examination (PSE) conducted by the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON), representing 20 client organisations nationwide. The Director-General of ASCON, Dr. Funke Adepoju, disclosed this in a statement made available to the media, as the College commenced the nationwide examination in line with its statutory mandate to strengthen professionalism and merit in the Nigerian Public Service. The 2026 Public Service Examination is being held across the country from Thursday, January 29, to Friday, January 30, 2026. According…

The Centre for Information and Public Relations (CIPR), Lagos State University (LASU), on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, organised an in-house training session on Event Anchoring for its members at the CIPR Media Room, Babatunde Raji Fashola Senate Building, LASU main campus, Ojo. The training was designed to enhance participants’ confidence, delivery, and professionalism in anchoring public, academic, and corporate events, in line with the Centre’s commitment to continuous capacity building and skills development.In her opening remarks, the Deputy Registrar and Coordinator of CIPR, Mrs. Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, highlighted the critical role of effective event anchoring in public relations practice. She encouraged…