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Breaking news Tax Law: presidency accuses Rotimi Amaechi of spreading lies.

Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, has accused former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi of spreading what he described as “egregious lies” about the purported tax law.

Onanuga made the comment in a post on his X handle while reacting to a viral video in which Amaechi spoke about the potential impact of the tax policy implementation.

In the video, Amaechi warned that a tax law he claimed would be implemented after the next general election, could severely affect businesses and everyday life.

He said: “By January next year, February next year, all of you will be in trouble if APC wins.

“Immediately after the election, APC will implement the tax law. The tax law is if I pay you 100 million Naira for your building materials, automatically 25 million will leave your account.

“If you are a landlord and building a house, you will charge 25% extra because you won’t bear it alone, you will transfer it to the person who buys or rents. If the man who rented the house is a doctor, he will do what? Charge more. If he’s a carpenter, he will do the same… This affects everybody, not just you,” he added.

Amaechi also questioned why the government had not introduced the alleged tax measure before the election, suggesting it was being delayed to avoid voter backlash.

Breaking News: South African Police have arrested a female suspect following the hijacking and killing of an e-hailing Nigerian driver in Pretoria West.

Authorities say the incident occurred on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, when the driver was allegedly attacked inside his vehicle.

Preliminary investigations indicate the victim was targeted by a male and female pair who had requested an e-hailing ride, during which the vehicle was reportedly hijacked.

The hijacked car and the victim’s body were later discovered in Atteridgeville later that same day.

Police confirmed that dashcam footage and witness accounts are being reviewed as part of an ongoing investigation.

The female suspect is expected to appear before the Atteridgeville Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 16 February 2026, facing charges that include hijacking and murder.

A manhunt is underway for the second suspect, with authorities urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.

More updates are expected as the investigation continues.

News: 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗯𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝗨𝘇𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗮 𝘀𝗮𝘆𝘀
Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma affirms APC's resolve for President Tinubu's re-election, predicting a massive South East victory in the 2027 general election.

News update: 𝗖𝗜𝗕𝗡 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗱𝘀 𝗔𝗯𝗶𝗮 𝗴𝗼𝘃 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 10% 𝗚𝗗𝗣 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵, 𝗽𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) commends Abia Governor Alex Otti for significant Abia economic growth, including a 10% GDP increase.

2027 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘀: 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗯𝘂’𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀
Northern youths assess President Tinubu's reforms in education, security, and the economy, showing strong support ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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Breaking news: Trump Sends American Soldiers To Nigeria.

The United States has sent its military to Nigeria as part of expanded cooperation between Washington and Abuja to address terrorism.

Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin R.M. Anderson, stated that Nigeria and the US agreed on the need for closer military collaboration.

Breaking News: NECO releases 2025 SSCE external results, records 72% pass in english, maths

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE).

Announcing the results on Tuesday in Minna, Niger state, Ibrahim Wushishi, the NECO registrar, noted that students were examined in 16 subjects.

News: Tension In Kogi As Govt Shuts Schools Amid Rumours Of Security Raid.

The Kogi State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all schools, citing security concerns and potential reprisal attacks by bandits. Governor Usman Ododo's administration has not officially confirmed the reason, but sources suggest it's to protect students from harm. The midterm break has been extended, with schools set to reopen on February 16, 2026. This decision impacts public and private institutions across the state.

Breaking news: Trump US set to Deport 79 Nigerians on Criminal list Releases Their Name.

DHS announced plans to deport at least 79 Nigerians convicted of criminal offences under President Trump’s intensified immigration crackdown.

The department released the names and photographs of those listed among the “worst-of-the-worst” criminal aliens arrested by ICE

News :Police Promote Force Spokesman Hundeyin To ACP. The Nigeria Police Force has promoted its Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, from the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police to Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP).

The promotion was approved on the recommendation of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, in recognition of Hundeyin’s professionalism, integrity and outstanding performance in police communication and public engagement, TVC reports.

Military refutes viral video of 'Captured IPOB Commander Gentle the Yahoo.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has debunked a viral video in which an Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) commander, Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, popularly known as Gentle De Yahoo, was seen claiming that he was alive and had returned.The military high command, speaking through the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, during a press briefing on Friday, stated that the video might have been generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI).In October 2025, the military announced that troops operating under Operation UDO KA captured “Gentle the Yahoo,” a notorious commander linked to the IPOB and its militant wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN).