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 KADIRS Warns Residents Against Fake Revenue Collectors, Introduces E-Demand Notice As Sole Payment Authorization The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) has cautioned taxpayers and residents of Kaduna State against making revenue payments without first obtaining an official E-Demand Notice (Pay Advice), warning that fraudsters may exploit outdated payment processes to defraud the public. In a public announcement issued on Thursday, KADIRS said the move forms part of its ongoing efforts to automate revenue collection and enhance transparency across the state.  The agency disclosed that manual demand notices previously used for Local Government revenue collection have been phased out and are no longer recognized. According to KADIRS, the E-Demand Notice (Pay Advice) has officially replaced the former Local Government Harmonized Demand Notice and is now the only valid document for on-the-spot taxpayer assessment through the state's Central Billing System. The Service ...

 A Florida man caused an accident that left the victims needing to be airlifted. When the helicopter arrived, he attempted to steal it. Riley Ferrer lost control of his pickup truck while driving on I-75 on June 19th. He struck a vehicle that was stopped on the side of the roadway, causing his truck to flip into a nearby patch of trees. Deputies with Hernando County Sheriff's Office quickly arrived on the scene and discovered two individuals inside of the vehicle Riley had struck, were both suffering from very serious injuries. Deputies shut down the northbound lane and arranged for a medical helicopter to transport the victims. Riley had been exhibiting bizarre behavior while being questioned. He reportedly told investigators that he had crashed his truck after "seeing the anti-christ". However, his next actions would go beyond strange to outright dangerous. While medics were attending to the victims in the car and prepping them for transport, Riley made a mad dash for t...

 An Alaskan woman is facing serious charges after her 10-year-old daughter lost her life as a result of a UTV (Utility Task Vehicle) crash. 32-year-old Hannah Lebel was operating a UTV with four juvenile passengers at the Jim Creek Recreation area on June 18th. According to reports, Hannah told troopers that she had driven through water to "spray the children". However, her last pass through the water would prove fatal. According to witnesses, a child could be heard warning Hannah that they were going too fast .  Witnesses estimated her speed at approximately 15 to 20 mph when the UTV tipped and rolled onto its roof. Bystanders rushed in to help and quickly found Hannah's 10-year-old daughter unresponsive.  Life-saving measures were immediately began by bystanders and taken over by first responders. Sadly, the young victim was pronounced deceased on the scene. The three other juveniles, which consisted of Hannah's other child and two family friends, were all treated f...

 Soludo Reiterates Vision of a Liveable and Prosperous Anambra State By Obianuju Isima Governor Chukwuma Soludo has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming Anambra State into a “liveable and prosperous homeland,” a vision that continues to guide ongoing governance reforms across key sectors. The statement, which is one of his usual remarks during governance engagements, was made during a State Executive Council meeting held at the Government House, Awka, where the governor briefed members of the Anambra State Executive Council and senior government officials on his administration’s priorities, reflecting the government’s dual focus on improving quality of life while strengthening economic opportunities for residents.  According to the governor, the idea of a liveable homeland centers on creating a safe, clean and well functioning environment supported by efficient infrastructure, accessible healthcare, quality education and improved urban planning. On the ot...

 The management of Kwara State Polytechnic has suspended a lecturer who was caught on video flogging Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) candidates for arriving late to their examinations. The institution announced the suspension on Monday following the widespread circulation of the video on social media. In a statement issued by the polytechnic’s spokesperson, Hajia Halimat Garba, the management clarified that the students in the video were not regular Polytechnic students but IJMB candidates sitting for their ongoing examinations. “The attention of Kwara State Polytechnic management has been drawn to a viral video circulating on social media in which a lecturer is seen physically reprimanding students,” the statement read. “While the intention for which the action was done is not yet known, we must emphasize that the approach taken was wholly inappropriate as the Polytechnic stands firmly against any form of violence or physical punishment as a means of discipline.” The mana...

Abia APC Denies Imposing Non-Member as Governorship Candidate, Declares Primary Transparent The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has firmly rejected allegations that it allowed a non-member of the party to emerge as winner of its governorship primary election. The party’s reaction came on Monday following threats by some top members, including Mezie Chiekwe Esiaga and Ndubuisi Eme, who last week warned that the APC would face a major defeat in the 2027 governorship election if the ticket was not handed to former Minister of State for Science and Technology, Henry Ikoh. Addressing journalists at the party’s secretariat in Umuahia, Abia APC Publicity Secretary, Uche Aguoru, described the primary election won by Eric Opah as transparent and free from manipulation. Aguoru dismissed claims that the party imposed a non-member as its candidate, insisting that Opah has been a committed and grounded member of the APC long before the primary exercise. “Opah was not smugg...

PRP Rejects Claims of Kwankwaso Buying 69 Nomination Forms to Seize Party, Dismisses Allegations as Baseless The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has strongly denied allegations that former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, purchased 69 nomination forms to seize control of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The claims were made by Abdulkadir Musa Giza, who identified himself as chairman of the North-West Stakeholders Forum of the PRP. Giza had alleged that Kwankwaso had taken over the party's structure. However, PRP National Secretary, Alhaji Musa Maigari, described the allegations as false and misleading while speaking to journalists on Monday. “Kwankwaso neither purchased any nomination forms nor has any official connection with the party,” Maigari stated. He emphasised that the party’s internal processes are complete, saying: “As it stands, all positions in PRP have been filled. Primary elections are over, and every political party has concluded its primaries....

 Abusing Tinubu is not a career – Joe Igbokwe taunts Sowore A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Joe Igbokwe, has mocked activist and presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, who on Monday, June 22, was remanded in Kuje prison by an Abuja High Court over his alleged refusal to appear in court in the ongoing trial regarding a remark he made on his social media handles about President Bola Tinubu. Reacting to the remand order, Igbokwe expressed support for the judgment, stating that abusing Tinubu “is not a career.” “Nigeria is not a lawless country. Sowore has taken the law into his hands for years now. Protests on the streets, disturbing public peace, abusing law enforcement officers, encouraging killers in the South East, abusing PBAT, these are not a career.”

 One injured as IED planted under vehicle explodes in Lagos market  The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr Fatai Tijani, has assured residents that a commercial area in the state remains safe following a bomb explosion suspected to be an Improvised Explosive Device, which triggered brief panic in the area. Tijani gave the assurance on Monday, June 22, 2026 while addressing journalists at the scene of the incident at the Shoe Materials Market in Mushin, following a comprehensive sweep by security operatives. According to him, the police received information about an explosion and immediately deployed Explosive Ordnance Disposal operatives to cordon off and secure the area. “We promptly deployed our EOD team after receiving reports of an explosion. The area was cordoned off and thoroughly searched,” he said. He explained that preliminary findings indicated that the explosion was caused by an Improvised Explosive Device planted under a vehicle. Tijani said the device...

 TROOPS OF OPERATION HADIN KAI RESCUE CAPTIVES IN KANGARWA The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has recorded yet another significant humanitarian success with the rescue of over 47 persons, mostly women and children who were held captive by ISWAP terrorists in Kangarwa, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State on 20 June 2026.  The successful rescue operation was made possible through sustained aggressive pressure and relentless offensive operations conducted by OPHK troops against ISWAP enclaves in the Lake Chad region. The unrelenting ground and air offensives forced the terrorists to abandon their positions in confusion, enabling the victims to escape from prolonged captivity.  The rescued persons are currently being seen by medical professionals at a secure location. Necessary humanitarian support is being provided in coordination with relevant agencies to facilitate their eventual reintegration.  This rescue further highlights the co...