President Bola Tinubu has declared that the new tax laws will take effect from January 1, 2026, as planned, despite objections from some quarters.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

The President made the declaration in a statement on Tuesday in which he explained that the new laws are not designed to raise taxes but to drive harmonization.

President Tinubu noted that his administration is aware of agitations in some quarters over the new tax laws, but added that no substantial issue has been raised to warrant a suspension of the implementation process.

He promised that the government would ensure due process in the implementation of the laws and work with all stakeholders, including the National Assembly, to resolve all identified issues against the new tax laws.

“The new tax laws, including those that took effect on June 26, 2025, and the remaining acts scheduled to commence on January 1, 2026, will continue as planned.

“These reforms are a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a fair, competitive, and robust fiscal foundation for our country.

“The tax laws are not designed to raise taxes, but rather to support a structural reset, drive harmonisation, and protect dignity while strengthening the social contract.

“I urge all stakeholders to support the implementation phase, which is now firmly in the delivery stage.

“Our administration is aware of the public discourse surrounding alleged changes to some provisions of the recently enacted tax laws.

“No substantial issue has been established that warrants a disruption of the reform process. Absolute trust is built over time through making the right decisions, not through premature, reactive measures.

“I emphasise our administration’s unwavering commitment to due process and the integrity of enacted laws. The Presidency pledges to work with the National Assembly to ensure the swift resolution of any issue identified.

“I assure all Nigerians that the Federal Government will continue to act in the overriding public interest to ensure a tax system that supports prosperity and shared responsibility,” the statement read.

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has reacted to the arraignment of ex-Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, before a Federal High Court in Abuja.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

Melaye wished Malami well as he began his trial on corruption charges.

In a post on X, the former lawmaker recalled how he was once prosecuted by Malami over what he described as frivolous cases during Malami’s tenure as AGF.

He wrote, “Reminded me of how I was appearing in different courts when Malami as AGF was prosecuting me over frivolous cases, including taking over one of the police cases against me. Wish him well.”

Malami, his son Abdulaziz, and another individual are facing a 16-count charge of money laundering. They were arraigned over allegations of unlawful acquisition and concealment of funds and all pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The Ondo State Security Network, also known as the Amotekun Corps, has apprehended 39 fleeing suspected terrorists in Ondo Forest.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

Operatives of the Amotekun Corps arrested the suspected terrorists at Elegbeka Forest in Ose Local Government Area of the state.

The Corps Commandant of the Amotekun in the state, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed this while parading about 61 suspected criminals at the corps headquarters in Akure, the state capital.

Adeleye said those arrested confirmed they had fled their respective states due to ongoing airstrikes against terrorists.

He disclosed that the arrested suspects were between the ages of 18 and 45, stating that they were hiding in the forest with two vehicles parked at a distance.

“The major issue is, why were they in this black spot in the forest then, when we were on patrol chasing kidnappers, and they claimed the heat was turned on them?”

He noted that the sudden influx of these elements raised many questions being investigated by the Command.

“A couple of days ago, 39 suspects were arrested altogether, claiming that as a result of the heat turned on them in the northern part of the country, they are relocating to the forest.

“They were not trekking. They were hibernating in the forest there, with two vehicles far away from them. So, we found out, trapped them, and located where they were all hiding. We brought them together. As I said, profiling is almost completed.

“We are still profiling them, and after profiling, we may send some back. But those found with incriminating equipment and materials will surely be prosecuted.

“The government has made its position known: For you to stay in our forest areas, you must obtain permits. So, the sudden influx of these elements poses a lot of questions that we are still working on,” he said.

On other suspected criminals, Adeleye, about 100 of them were arrested across the 18 local governments of the state, out of which 61 were paraded.

He said 50 were apprehended for breaches of law and order, two for anti-open grazing violations, six for kidnapping-related cases, and three for gender abuse and rape.”

“Coming to specifics, around the Ofosu-Odigbo area, we arrested 34-year-old Mustafa and 45-year-old Philip for kidnapping at the scene. We also have, in the Isua Akoko axis, 18-year-old Idris, 20-year-old Ibrahim Abdullahi, and 23-year-old Lawal Idris.

“On rape and assault on Amotekun Corps officers, we have 19-year-old Daniel Ojo, 33-year-old Usman, and 41-year-old Bejide for raping in Isinkan. On armed robbery, we arrested 30-year-old Ola Tunbosun, Ibrahim, and Shahidu at the shores of Akure North, Oba Akoko, and Oba Ile, also in Akure North,” Adeleye said.