FIRS says separate tax ID not required for bank accounts

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has responded to claims that Nigerians without a Tax Identification Number (TIN) cannot open or operate bank accounts. FIRS Technical Assistant on Broadcast Media, Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, described the claims as a widespread misconception. According to Atoyebi, Nigeria’s tax framework has been redesigned to integrate seamlessly with existing national … [Read more…]

ADC: Court summons David Mark, others over leadership tussle

The Federal High Court in Abuja has summoned the Senator David Mark-led interim leadership of the African Democratic Congress to appear before it on September 15, to explain why the Independent National Electoral Commission should not be restrained from recognising their authority. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order on September 4 after refusing an ex-parte … [Read more…]

NUPENG Threatens To Resume Strike, Alleges Dangote Refinery Breached Agreement

Barely 48 hours after the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) suspended its strike action, the union has alleged that the management of the Dangote Refinery had reneged on the resolutions reached. In a statement jointly signed by its President and General Secretary, Williams Akporeha and Afolabi Olawale, respectively, NUPENG warned that … [Read more…]

5,176 Suspects Arrested in 6 Months, as Enugu Commissioner of Police Reels Out Achievements, Assures of Continued Security

Doris Ewoh, Enugu The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has assured residents of the state of sustained and enhanced security as he outlined key achievements recorded since he assumed office. He made this known during a press conference held on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), … [Read more…]

After 17 Years, Enugu to Host NAFEST 2025 in November

Enugu State has been confirmed as the host of the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) 2025. The announcement was made in Enugu on Wednesday by the Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture, Obi Asika, during the Culture and Creative Economy Summit, which was held at the Landmark Nike Lake Resort … [Read more…]

Enugu Wins N100m Model Green State Award as First Lady, Senator Tinubu Unveils Nationwide RHI Green Nigeria Challenge

… Enugu is clean, Says First Lady … Mrs. Mbah: We’ll keep pushing Enugu State has bagged a N100 million award as the cleanest state as the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, unveiled the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI, Green Nigeria Challenge. The Challenge is a nationwide environmental competition aimed at families, youth groups, … [Read more…]

Gov Mbah Urges Nigerians to Turn Culture into Economic Power

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has called on Nigerians to transform the country’s cultural wealth into economic power that would create millions of jobs and drive sustainable growth. Declaring open a three-day Culture and Creative Economy Summit at the Landmark Nike Resort, Enugu, on Tuesday, the governor, who was represented by the Secretary … [Read more…]

Anambra Market Shooting: ‘Don’t Take Laws into Your Hands’, Moghalu Appeals to Traders, to Offset Hospital Bills

George Moghalu

The Labour Party Governorship Candidate in Anambra State, Dr. George Moghalu, has personally visited the Onitsha Main Market to commiserate with traders and families affected by the unfortunate incident. In a statement made available by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr. Johnson Okoye, Moghalu described the killings as “barbaric, unacceptable, and a direct attack on … [Read more…]

JUST-IN: National Grid Collapses

The national grid on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, has collapsed. The megawatt (MW) generated dropped from 2,917.83 (MW) to 1.5 (MW) between 11 am and 12 pm on Wednesday. Shortly after the collapse, the Nigeria National Grid, through an X handle that provides updates on electricity distribution, announced that “System restoration is in progress.” However, … [Read more…]

Anambra Government Restores Calm in Onitsha Market, Hands Erring Officials to Police

The Anambra State Government has stated its knowledge of what it referred to as “disturbance that occurred in Onitsha Main Market earlier today [Yesterday].” In a statement signed by Dr. Law Mefor, the Commisssioner for Information, he informed that the Police had since restored calm and order to the area, revealing that investigations had commenced. … [Read more…]