Report Card: Edo NDLEA Nabs 462 Drug Suspects, Seizes 207,595 In 2025
Lucky Obukohwo Reporting The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said men and operatives of the command nabbed a total of 462 suspected drug traffickers, seized 207 595.54kg of illicit drugs in the year 2025. The State Commander of the agency, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this while addressing journalists in Benin. […]
Taiwo Oyedele Speaks On Threat To Life On Tax Reforms, Says You Need Courage To Pull Through
Lucky Obukohwo Reporting As Nigerians are still trying to come to terms with the new tax system, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms has revealed that it requires a high level of courage to get everyone to key into the system. He disclosed that he has received […]
BREAKING: Nigerians to Pay 7.5% VAT on Mobile Transfers, USSD Transactions Starting January 19, 2026
Millions of Nigerians who depend on mobile banking and USSD services for daily transactions will soon face an additional 7.5 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on selected electronic banking charges, following a government directive set to take effect from January 19, 2026. The change was announced in a customer notice issued by fintech platform […]
BREAKING: Kwankwaso Gives APC Conditions For Joining Party
The former governor recalled previous political experiences in which his group played key roles in forming governments but were later marginalised
BREAKING: Rivers Assembly Crisis Deepens as Two More Lawmakers Withdraw From Fubara’s Impeachment
Two more members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have joined calls for their colleagues to drop impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, bringing the number of dissenting voices to four in just two days. Hon. Barile Nwakoh (Khana Constituency I) and Hon. Emilia Amadi (Obio/Akpor Constituency II) made […]
Lagos Begins Mandatory Medical Screening for 2026 Hajj Pilgrims
The Lagos State Government has commenced medical screening for residents intending to undertake the 2026 Holy Pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the exercise running from Wednesday, January 14, to Saturday, January 24, 2026. Truth Live News learnt that the development was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Secretary of […]
Jaba LG Recruits 166-Member Joint Task Force to Safeguard Peace in Kaduna
The Jaba Local Government Area Chairperson, Larai Sylvia Ishaku has recruited and inaugurated 166 volunteers into a Joint Task Force (JTF) in Kaduna State. The volunteers, drawn from all 10 wards of the local government, were formally sworn in on Wednesday at the Jaba Local Government Secretariat. The ceremony was officiated by the Minister of […]
Bandits Kill Two, Abduct Several in Fresh Attack on Sokoto’s Bargaja Village Amid Escalating Turji Terror
Bandits have killed two people and abducted several others during an attack on Bargaja village, Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. DSP Ahmed Rufai, the State Command Police Public Relations Officer explained that gunmen allegedly loyal to bandit leader Bello Turji were suspected to have carried out the attack. Truth Live News learnt that […]
Popular Gospel Star Bunmi Akinnanu, Known for Hit ‘Omije Ojumi,’ Dies After Prolonged Ailment
Popular Nigerian gospel singer Bunmi Akinnanu, fondly remembered for her soul-stirring hit “Omije Ojumi,” has passed away following a battle with a serious leg condition. The news of her death was confirmed on Tuesday evening by a close source familiar with the singer’s family.As of now, the family has not released an official statement, though […]
Community Pays Heavy Ransom to Free 17 More Kogi ECWA Church Attack Kidnap Victims
The Aiyetoro Kiri Bunu Development Association, alongside affected families, has secured the release of 17 additional victims abducted from the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Aiyetoro Kiri, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. This follows earlier breakthroughs but highlights the heavy financial toll on residents. Recall that Truth Live News had reported that […]