Author: Aminu Imam

NIN, CAC numbers now serves as tax ID for individuals’ – FIRS 

Aminu Imam
FIRS on NIN2

The National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has now automatically become a Tax ID for Nigerians starting from January 2026, according to the Federal Inland Revenue Service, (FIRS). The declaration comes amidst concerns over a provision of the tax laws mandating a Tax ID for bank account ownership. According to data released by the NIMC, a total of 123.9 million Nigerians had been issued the NIN as of October 2025. In a public awareness campaign on the new tax laws posted on X on…

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NASS unveils shocking list of items secretly inserted into new tax laws

Aminu Imam
NASS unveils

The 10th National Assembly has uncovered what it described as disturbing irregularities in the newly-enacted tax laws, following a detailed review by a special committee mandated to examine the final versions of the legislation. According to the Committee, preliminary findings indicate that several provisions in the tax Acts currently in force differ materially from the versions passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives.  While the source of the reviewed report is yet to be formally confirmed, the Committee said its conclusions were reached through forensic comparisons of…

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Plateau: Kidnappers demand ₦42m from 28 abducted travellers’ families 

Aminu Imam
Plateau kidnappers demand

The kidnappers who abducted 28 travellers, including men, women and children, in Zak community, Bashar district of Wase local government area of Plateau State, are demanding a ransom of ₦1.5 million from each victim. The victims were taken on Sunday night while travelling to attend a Maulud event in Sabon-Layi community in the same Bashar district when gunmen ambushed their vehicle, abducting them and abandoning the vehicle. A relative of one of the victims, Ibrahim Musa, told newsmen yesterday that the abductors called the family for ransom, saying their relatives…

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Yuletide: NRC’s 50% fare slash sparks massive rush on train services nationwide

Aminu Imam
NRC's fare slash

The Nigerian Railway Corporation, (NRC), yesterday commenced its 50% discounted Yuletide train services nationwide, recording a strong passenger turnout, as Nigerians moved early to take advantage of reduced fares for the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Across major rail corridors, including the Lagos–Ibadan and Abuja–Kaduna standard gauge lines, as well as key narrow gauge routes, stations witnessed brisk activity with several departures operating near full capacity. Officials said advance bookings and early-morning traffic reflected widespread public enthusiasm for the Federal Government–approved fare reduction. The festive rail initiative, which runs from…

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Corruption claims: “Are Govs. the only thieves?” –  Raɗɗa pushes back 

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Radda pushes back

…Blames revenue imbalance for hardship Katsina State governor, Dikko Umaru Raɗɗa, has strongly rejected sweeping accusations that Nigerian governors are responsible for corruption and the country’s worsening economic hardship, insisting that the problem is broader and deeply rooted in structural imbalances within the federation. Speaking in an interview with Radio France Internationale (RFI), later shared on Facebook, the governor argued that corruption is not exclusive to state governors, noting that individuals who have never held offices as high as governor have also been caught stealing vast sums of public funds.…

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“Tinubu’s govt. lacks political will to fight insecurity” – Kwankwaso

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Kwankwaso Tinubu

The 2023 New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s government for what he described as a lack of political will in tackling insecurity. Kwankwaso, who made the remarks yesterday in Kano while unveiling the new 2000 Neighborhood Security Network established by the Kano State government, urged President Tinubu to “rise to the occasion and act as Commander-in-Chief to address the country’s insecurity challenges”. According to the NNPP national leader, the Nigerian military remains one of the most gallant forces, having served in…

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‘U.S conducting surveillance flights over Nigeria after Trump’s military intervention threat” – Report 

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US conducting surveillance

The United States (U.S) has been conducting intelligence-gathering flights over large parts of Nigeria since late November, according to Reuters reports. Citing December flight tracking data and current and former US officials, the report said the US contractor-operated aircraft used for the surveillance missions typically takes off from Ghana and flies over Nigeria before returning to Accra, the Ghanaian capital. It is not immediately clear what information the flights are intended to obtain. A former US official told Reuters the aircraft is among several assets the President Donald Trump administration…

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Gov. Bago receives 130 rescued Papiri students, teachers

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Bago receives rescued students

…Says their ordeal painful, heartbreaking Niger state governor, Umaru Bago yesterday expressed excitement over rescue of 130 rescued pupils and teachers abducted some weeks ago from St. Mary’s Catholic Private Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Niger State. While expressing appreciation to God for the successful rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers, Bago, nevertheless described their ordeal as painful and heartbreaking. “Looking at these children and the torment they went through is unbearable, and we are grateful to God, Mr. President, the NSA and all the security agencies for…

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FG declares Dec. 25, 26 & Jan. 1 public holidays

Aminu Imam
FG on Yuletide

The Federal Government has declared Dec. 25; Dec. 26 and Jan. 1, 2026, as public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year celebrations. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, gave the announcement in an issued statement yesterday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo extended warm seasons greetings to Christians in Nigeria and across the world, as well as to Nigerians generally. He urged christians to reflect on the virtues of love, peace, humility and sacrifices exemplified by the birth…

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Plateau: 28 travellers to Maulud event kidnapped by militants in Zak community

Aminu Imam
Plateau attack

Gunmen have abducted 28 travellers in Zak community, Bashar district, Wase LGA of Plateau State. A youth leader in Wase, Sapi’i Sambo, confirmed the development, in a telephone interview, saying that the victims included men, women and children. Another resident of Bashar town, Ibrahim Musa, explained that the whereabouts of the victims are still unknown. According to the youth leader, the victims were abducted on Sunday night on their way from Zak village to Sabon-Layi community to attend a Maulud event. According to Sambo, two princes and a religious leader…

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