The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has collected a total of ₦22.59 trillion in taxes between January and September 2025.The Chairman of FIRS, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, announced this in a statement, describing the achievement as proof of the success of the agency’s ongoing fiscal and administrative reforms. He explained that between October 2023 and September…
From December 1, 2025, all international passengers traveling to or from Nigeria will pay an extra $11.5 flight fee. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) introduced the charge under the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS). The fee will apply to both inbound and outbound passengers. According to the NCAA, airlines will collect the money when…
Jiro Ono, Japan’s legendary sushi chef, has turned 100 years old and remains active in his craft. The culinary master, who became famous for his Tokyo restaurant Sukiyabashi Jiro, still visits the kitchen to oversee preparations. Although he has slowed down a little, he continues to inspire both young and experienced chefs worldwide. Legacy of…
Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has lifted the Super Falcons with a ₦50 million reward ahead of their WAFCON 2026 qualifier against Benin Republic. The governor announced the gift when he received the team at his office in Abeokuta on Monday. The Falcons will play their second leg at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena…
The National Assembly is taking steps to include Nigerians abroad in national elections. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, announced that lawmakers are moving forward with the Diaspora Voting Bill. He spoke during the Nigerian Stakeholders Engagement on Diaspora Governance (NiSEDiG 2025) and the launch of the Nigerians in Diaspora Response (NiDRes)…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned club owners and fun seekers to stop organizing or attending drug parties. The agency described such gatherings as criminal acts that violate Nigerian law. This warning followed a major raid at Proxy Night Club in Lagos, where operatives arrested over 100 people. NDLEA Raids Proxy Night…
Australia has denied entry to Dutch beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde. He was convicted in 2016 for raping a 12-year-old girl in Britain. The refusal means he cannot take part in the Beach Volleyball World Championships in Adelaide, which begin on November 14. According to the Home Affairs Ministry, the decision followed Australia’s…
Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has approved the redeployment of two commissioners in the State Executive Council. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafida, announced this on Monday in Birnin Kebbi. The redeployment supports the Governor’s goal of improving civil service efficiency and ensuring effective service delivery across the state….
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cleared 85 underage candidates for exceptional admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions. All the candidates are younger than 16 years as of September 2025. JAMB’s Head of Media, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, stated that they completed a multi-stage evaluation and met all requirements. The candidates have been notified to…
The Ekiti State Police Command arrested three officers after a viral video showed them brutalising a motorcyclist in front of Osi-Ekiti Outpost station in Ido-Osi Local Government Area. SP Sunday Abutu, the command’s spokesperson, announced the arrests on Monday in Ado-Ekiti. He stated that the command condemns the officers’ unprofessional actions. The police also reassured…
