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22/05/2025

Celebrating my 8th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

24/01/2025

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05/01/2025

Popular Lagos fabric merchant arrest for drug trafficking (

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, started the new year with the arrest of a wanted drug kingpin and Lagos socialite, 61-year-old Alhaja Aishat Feyisara Ajoke Elediye on Wednesday 1st January 2025 in her mansion at Okota area of Lagos following the interception of a truckload illicit drug consignment from her staff same day.

A statement released by the anti-drug’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, says the suspect who is known in the drug underworld as “Iya Ruka”, and Alhaja Ajoke in social circle, has her true identity shrouded in mystery for years while she remained on the wanted list of NDLEA for leading one of the drug cartels operating from Mushin area of Lagos.

“The lid was however blown off her invincibility on Wednesday 1st January 2025 when NDLEA operatives acting on intelligence intercepted a white Izuzu truck carrying 44 jumbo sacks containing 1,540 kilograms of imported cannabis and driven by one of her staff, 41-year-old Abideen Adio. Thereafter, the operatives stormed her hideout at 33 Adebayo Oyewole street, off Ago Palace way, Okota, where they arrested her.

Babafemi stated that on the surface, Alhaja Ajoke is a businesswoman who imports fabrics and shoes from China but beneath is a massive illicit drug trade. She is also recognized as the Iyalaje of Blessing Sisters, an influential club of society women in Lagos.

01/12/2024

18 Surprising facts about Tinubu’s Tax Reform that could change everything

1. Income Tax Relief for Low Earners
If you earn ₦800,000 or less annually, you’ll no longer pay income tax—saving ₦84,000 yearly.

2. Higher Threshold for Maximum Tax Rates
Only those earning above ₦50 million will pay a 25% income tax rate, unlike the current threshold of ₦3.2 million.

3. Small Business Tax Exemptions
Businesses with turnovers below ₦50 million won’t pay income tax—a jump from the current ₦25 million threshold.

4. Reduction in Corporate Tax Rates
Medium and large companies will see corporate taxes drop from 30% to 25% by 2026.

5. Elimination of ‘Minimum Tax’
Companies that fail to declare profits will no longer face a mandatory 1% gross earnings tax.

6. Lower Burden on Big Firms
A new 2% development levy replaces the current 3.75% in additional taxes—directly funding student loans from 2030.

7. Changes to VAT Sharing Formula
States will now receive 55% of VAT revenue, up from 50%, while the federal government’s share drops from 15% to 10%.

8. Progressive VAT Increase
VAT rates will rise gradually from 7.5% today to 15% by 2030—but basic necessities like food and medicine remain exempt.

9. Affordable Food and Essentials
No VAT will be charged on food items, electricity, school fees, or medical services, ensuring prices stay low for the poor.

10. Investment Incentives in Gas
Tax breaks encourage both associated and non-associated gas projects to boost energy supply.

Revolutionizing Tax Administration

The Nigeria Tax Administration Bill introduces new ways to ensure compliance and fairness:

11. Catching Tax Evaders
High spenders (₦25 million/month for individuals, ₦100 million/month for businesses) are flagged for tax audits via bank records.

12. Payment Flexibility
Taxes assessed in foreign currencies can now be paid in Naira at official exchange rates.

13. Streamlined Collections
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) will take over tax collection from agencies like Customs, enabling regulatory bodies to focus on oversight.

14. Tax Refund Guarantees
Funds for verified tax refunds will be deducted from collections to ensure prompt payments.

Empowering Local Governments and Simplifying Taxes

15. Local Revenue Committees
LGAs will manage taxes, fines, and rates within their jurisdictions to boost efficiency.

16. Harmonized Offenses and Penalties
Tax laws will now have uniform penalties to improve compliance nationwide.

17. Dispute Resolution
A Tax Appeal Tribunal will settle disputes, including disagreements over residency for tax purposes.

18. Taxpayer Advocacy
A Tax Ombudsman Office will help citizens seek justice if treated unfairly by tax authorities.

21/11/2024

South-east: What states contributed to the VAT pool and what they benefitted (August 2024)

Anambra
Contributed: N4.28bn
Allocated: N6.66bn

Ebonyi
Contributed: N1.90bn
Allocated: N5.20bn

Enugu
Contributed: N1.08bn
Allocated: N5.73bn

Abia
Contributed: N663.42m
Allocated: N5.43bn

Imo
Contributed: N235.41m
Allocated: N6.01bn

20/11/2024

Enugu Gov Mbah Knocks Nigeria’s Educational System, Says Universities Fail To Produce Ideas

17/11/2024

Bidemi Rufai released from U.S. prison, faces deportation after multimillion-dollar fraud conviction

Abidemi Rufai, Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun’s associate, has been released from prison in the United States, Peoples Gazette has learnt.

Mr Rufai, 47, was released from the U.S. Bureau of Prisons’ custody in Fort Dix, New Jersey, on November 15, 2024, The Gazette understands via correctional documents. The convicted felon would now ready himself for deportation from the U.S. as stipulated in his guilty plea. His Nigerian passport was returned to him on October 21, 2024, after he filed a motion to reduce his sentencing.

When he pleaded guilty to allegations of tax fraud and aggravated identity theft in 2022, Mr Rufai waived his rights to challenge deportation after serving out his jail sentence.

He was sentenced to 60 months in prison on two counts of fraud in 2022 after prosecutors presented a strong case of multimillion-dollar fraud backed with 100,000 pages of evidence before a federal judge in Tacoma, Washington. The terms were scheduled to run concurrently.

Mr Rufai, widely known as Elele Ruffy, was scheduled to be released on Valentine’s Day in 2025 but a judge approved his motion to be released earlier based on new sentencing guidelines, and the U.S. Bureau of Prisons forwent the three months left of his sentence.

He was ordered to pay $607,000 in restitution to the U.S. government agencies across multiple states, and a Nigerian court ordered the seizure of his Lekki mansion in Lagos and bank accounts after the anti-graft office EFCC filed fraud charges against him.

Mr Rufai was widely known as a notorious Internet fraud ringleader in Lagos and Ogun for many years before he extended his fraudulent operations to the U.S., where he got nabbed.

He served in the same prison as infamous Internet fraudsters Ramon ‘Hushpuppi’ Abbas and Jacob Olalekan Ponle, also known as Mr Woodberry, who are still serving long sentences in American jails.

16/11/2024

Appeal Court sacks MC Oluomo as NURTW President.

The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has declared Alhaji Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa as the legally recognised President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).

The Court also okayed the judgement of the National Industrial Court delivered on March 11, 2024, in respect of Suit No. NICN/ABJ/263/2023, which declared Baruwa as NURTW president.

At a press briefing on Friday, Nov. 15, Tajudeen Baruwa, had kicked against the inauguration of Musiliu Akinsanya, better known as MC Oluomo as the new President of the union.

Baruwa said that MC Oluomo’s inauguration was not only laughable, but also an affront on the judiciary as it violated the March 11 and November 8 judgments of the National Industrial Court and Court of Appeal, which restrained the Yasin-led faction from interfering in the activities of the union and the day to day administration of Baruwa-led National Executives of NURTW.

He said NURTW is a creation of the law with an approved constitution that stipulates the guidelines for elections into offices.

He called on Inspector General of Police and Attorney General of the Federation to intervene to ensure the enforcement of the Appeal Court judgement in the interest of peace, order and tranquillity, and the rule of law.

The court sided with Baruwa and held that the appeal filed by Alh. Najeem Usman Yasin, Alh. Tajudeen Agbede and others challenging the decision of the Industrial Court that recognised Baruwa as President lacked merit and therefore dismissed it.

The three-member panel of Justices, Hamma Akawu Barka, Nnamdi Dimgba and Asmau Ojuolape Akanbi, consequently declared Baruwa as the legally elected President of the union.

The appellate court also awarded the sum of N100,000 against the Appellants who are loyalists of MC Oluomo in favour of the Respondents.

16/11/2024

09/10/2024

CRIME
MOWE DIVISION HAS rREPORTED A CASE OF CONSPIRACY / KIDNAPPING / ARMED ROBBERY AND DEFILEMENT ON 7/10/2024

AT ABOUT 1002 HRS A REPORT WAS Received FROM ONE AJIBODE AMINAT, A 17-YEAR-OLD FEMALE RESIDENT OF 15, ALAGADA AREA, PANSEKE ABEOKUTA.

SHE STATED AT THE STATION THAT ON 03/06/2024 AT ABOUT 1600 HRS, WHILE TRAVELING FROM LEKKI IN LAGOS STATE TO ABEOKUTA GARAGE IN MOWE, OGUN STATE, SHE BOOKED AN ONLINE RIDE IN A TOYOTA CAMRY WITH REGISTRATION NUMBER EKP 352 AE.

WHEN SHE ARRIVED AT THE FRONT OF DEEPER LIFE CHURCH LOTTO IN MOWE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED, AND ANOTHER MAN ENTERED THE CAR WITH A BROKEN BOTTLE, THREATENING TO KILL HER IF SHE MADE ANY NOISE. THE DRIVER THEN DROVE OFF TO AN UNKNOWN LOCATION. DURING THE RIDE, SHE WAS INFORMED THAT SHE HAD BEEN KIDNAPPED AND WAS ASKed TO CALL SOMEONE TO PAY A RANSOM.

SHE CALLED HER BOYFRIEND, AKINWALE WILLIAMS, WHO TRANSFERRED TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND NAIRA TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 1013492566 AT FCMB BELONGING TO AWANATU HAMZAT ADEJOKE. IN ADDITION, FIFTY THOUSAND NAIRA IN CASH WAS TAKEN FROM HER.

SHE ALSO REPORTED THAT HER IPHONE 13 PRO MAX, VALUED AT EIGHT HUNDRED AND FORTY THOUSAND NAIRA, WAS STOLEN FORCEFULLY. SHE WAS TAKEN TO A REMOTE AREA AT OMU JUNCTION OFADA AND R***D BY THE ASSAILANTS.

FOLLOWING HER REPORT, INVESTIGATORS TRACKED THE STOLEN PHONE TO TUNDE AJAYI, A MALE FROM OKE SIONI IMEDU MOWE. TUNDE AJAYI LED DETECTIVES TO FAGBOHUN KAYODE, A 41-YEAR-OLD MALE FROM SHODEKO VILLAGE OFADA.

UPON QUESTIONING, KAYODE ADMITTED TO ENTERING THE CAMRY AT DEEPER LIFE AREA AND THREATENING THE VICTIM WITH A BROKEN BOTTLE. HE ALSO DISCLOSED THAT THE DRIVER OF THE CAMRY IS HIS OLDER BROTHER, FAGBOHUN FEMI, A 43-YEAR-OLD RESIDENT BEHIND AKEEM BLOCKS OFADA. BOTH MEN WERE LATER ARRESTED, AND KAYODE CONFESSED TO THE CRIME.

HE STATED THAT THE TOYOTA CAMRY USED IN THE CRIME HAD BEEN SOLD AFTER THE INCIDENT, BUT ANOTHER UNREGISTERED BLUE TOYOTA CAMRY WAS RECOVERED.

THE CASE WILL BE REFERRED TO SCIID ELEWERAN ABEOKUTA FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION.

28/09/2024

House Of Reps Summons EFCC Chairman, Cross-Dresser Bobrisky, Influencer VeryDarkMan Over N15million Bribery Scandal | Sahara

Source: Sahara Reporters https://bit.ly/4eiLflL

27/09/2024

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