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The New App Turning Tax Confusion Into Clarity In a country where tax compliance remains one of the most misunderstood civic responsibilities, a Nigerian technology firm has introduced an innovation that could significantly reshape how individuals and businesses understand and manage their tax obligations. Smoothwave Entertainment Ltd has launched Taxizi, Nigeria’s first all-in-one tax calculator app designed to demystify the nation’s often complex tax system. The platform aims to make tax calculation smarter, faster, and far less intimidating for millions of Nigerians—ranging from civil servants and freelancers to content creators, lawyers, musicians, producers, small business owners, and corporate organisations. Available…

The Legal Dynamics Of Fair Hearing By Idayat Sanni Ever truly wondered what fair hearing in Nigerian law means? One of the important sections is Section 36(6) of the Nigerian Constitution which forms a crucial part of the broad guarantee of fair hearing and the rights of an accused person in criminal proceedings. First, Section 36(6)(a) guarantees that an accused person shall be informed promptly, in the language he understands and in detail, of the nature of the offence. This means the state must communicate the allegation clearly, without ambiguity, and in comprehensible terms. Section 36(6)(b) provides that the accused…

By Muhammed Akindele Kogi State witnessed another disturbing wave of violent attacks between Saturday and Sunday as armed bandits struck two communities in Yagba East and Yagba West Local Government Areas, kidnapping worshippers, a pastor and his wife, as well as travellers on a major highway. The first incident occurred on Sunday morning when gunmen invaded the newly established Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, Yagba West, during a church service. Worshippers fled in fear as heavy gunshots rang out across the community. The pastor, popularly known as Orlando, was abducted alongside his wife and several members of the congregation.…

By Muhammed Akindele President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded a new batch of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, expanding on the initial list of three names he sent days earlier. In two separate letters addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu urged the Senate to give speedy consideration to 15 career ambassador nominees and 17 non-career nominees. The list features 10 women—four among career nominees and six among non-career nominees. Notably, the President included several high-profile political figures among the non-career nominees. Former presidential aide Reno Omokri, former aviation minister Femi Fani-Kayode, former INEC chairman Mahmud…

By Muhammed Akindele The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially invited former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami, SAN, over allegations of corruption linked to his tenure in office. Reports indicate that the anti-graft agency has been investigating multiple financial transactions that took place while Malami served as AGF. These include a $496 million payment to Global Steel Holdings Ltd, made as settlement for the termination of the Ajaokuta Steel concession nearly a decade after the Indian firm had reportedly waived all claims for compensation. The EFCC is also probing Malami’s handling of the sale of assets…

Orders Massive Recruitment Across Security Agencies By Muhammed Akindele President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency following the worsening state of insecurity across several parts of the country. In a directive issued on Tuesday, the President ordered the Army and the Nigeria Police Force to immediately recruit 20,000 new personnel, in addition to the 30,000 officers earlier approved, bringing the total number of new recruits to 50,000. Tinubu also instructed that NYSC orientation camps across the country be converted into temporary police training depots to fast-track the training and deployment of new officers. He further ordered that…

The attention of Nestoil Limited (“Nestoil”) has been drawn to recent public notices and statements issued by Mr. Abubakar Bature Sulu-Gambari, SAN, who claims to act as Receiver/Manager on behalf of First Trustees Limited (“First Trustees”) and FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited (“FBNQuest”). These notices purport to confer upon him the right to take possession of assets belonging to Nestoil. In the interest of the public and all stakeholders, it is imperative to clarify the true legal position and dispel any misconceptions arising from these claims. In Suit No. FHC/L/CS/2127/2025 before the Federal High Court, Lagos, the principals of the purported…

Troops Intercept Drug Courier, Seize 108kg of Cannabis in Kogi — Army By Muhammed Akindele Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 12 Brigade have intercepted a major drug courier and recovered over 108 kilograms of Cannabis Sativa during a routine stop-and-search operation in Kogi State. The incident occurred on 24 November at the Agbede Response Area, along a route frequently exploited by criminal groups for the movement of illicit substances. According to a statement issued on Monday by Hassan Abdullahi, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, troops stopped a Toyota Camry with registration number DKA 158AU, driven by one Johnson…

By Muhammed Akindele Nigerian music producer and Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy, has reacted to a resurfaced account of an incident he encountered with police in the United Kingdom during his early career days. The story re-emerged after his former associate, Bankulli, shared at a recent event that Don Jazzy once fled an accident scene in London, removed his car’s plate number, and abandoned the vehicle to avoid fines. Bankulli claimed the producer had fallen asleep while driving home from a show, crashed his car, and immediately ran from the scene to avoid hefty charges. “He left the car, removed…

Fifty of the more than 300 children abducted from a Catholic school in Niger state have escaped their captors. Some students hid in the bush to escape their captors, while local farmers helped others return home, Daniel Atori, a spokesman for the founder of St Mary’s school in Papiri in Niger state, said in a statement on Sunday. More than 250 students and teachers from the primary school remain in captivity. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, adding they escaped between Friday and Saturday. “We have received some good news as fifty pupils…