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The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has condemned the latest killing of a 22-year-old Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlet, in Pretoria, South Africa.

Dabiri-Erewa, in a statement on Sunday by NiDCOM’s spokesman, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, demanded justice and arrest as well as prosecution of those involved.

She said the increasing rate of criminality and killings of Nigerians in South Africa was worrisome and calls for serious concern.

Noting that Nigeria and South Africa have come a long way as African brothers, the NiDCOM boss wondered why some people were committing heinous crimes against fellow Africans.

Dabiri-Erewa urged the South African authorities to ensure that justice is served for the murdered Nigerian driver and ensure the protection of the lives and property of non-indigenes in South Africa.

She reiterated the need to strengthen the rapid response protocols and institutionalised structured escalation mechanisms for diaspora-related incidents.

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She expressed the resolve of the Commission to intensify risk mapping and structured engagement with host authorities.

Meanwhile, a female suspect has been reportedly arrested in connection with the brutal murder of 22-year-old Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlet, in Pretoria West, South Africa.

The incident occurred on February 11, 2026, after Satlet picked up passengers through an e-hailing platform.

The suspect is expected to appear before the Atteridgeville Magistrate’s Court on February 16, 2026, facing charges of carjacking and murder.

According to police reports, Satlet was attacked by a male and female pair who hijacked his vehicle.

His body and the stolen car were later found in Atteridgeville.

Dashcam footage, which captured part of the incident, aided in the swift arrest of the female suspect.

Authorities are still searching for the male suspect, with more arrests expected.

The case has sparked widespread outrage, with calls for improved safety measures for e-hailing drivers.

Suspected bandits have attacked Kakafu community, a remote settlement in the Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, kidnapping four persons.

The attackers kidnapped four residents, including one man, a woman, and her two female children, during the operation that occurred at about 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, a situation that threw the community into confusion.

According to information, the assailants, on arrival, opened sporadic gunshots into the air, thereby causing panic among residents, who scampered for safety.

However, a source (names withheld) hinted that the assailants operated unchecked without resistance before they eventually whisked their victims to an unknown destination.

“They did not kill anyone. They only abducted the four victims and fired indiscriminately to create fear and confusion among the villagers,” the source said.

A forest guard, on the grounds of anonymity, said residents were traumatised and fearful of another attack.

“People are still in shock. Panic has gripped the community because the assailants are believed to be hiding in nearby villages,” he said.

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The spokesperson for the Kwara State Police Command, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, promised to get across as soon as she receives official information about the incident.

“I am not aware of the incident at the moment. Please, I will get back to you as soon as I obtain the necessary information,” she said.

She, however, had yet to do so as of press time.

Kwara has been experiencing a series of attacks by gunmen who wreak havoc, kill people at will, and kidnap others for ransom.

On February 3, gunmen suspected to be terrorists killed 170 people in an overnight attack on two villages in the Kaiama area of the state.

The violence increased fears among residents that terrorists are pushing south along the Niger-Kwara axis toward the Kainji forest, which security analysts warn could become their next stronghold.

Nigeria came under scrutiny after US President Donald Trump accused it last year of failing to protect Christians amid attacks and mass kidnappings.

US forces struck what they described as terrorist targets on December 25.

But the President Bola Tinubu-led administration says it is working with Washington to improve security and denies any systematic persecution of Christians.

The Lagos State Ministry of Justice has faulted what it described as a “viral report of misrepresentation” of the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, which affirmed an earlier ruling of the Federal High Court on the powers of Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

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In a statement signed by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, on Sunday, the ministry said its attention was drawn to reports mischaracterising the appellate court’s decision, which upheld a ruling declaring the impounding or confiscation of vehicles and imposition of fines by VIO officials in the FCT illegal.

It recalled that Justice Evelyn Maha of the Federal High Court, Abuja, had held in 2025 that the respondents in the suit which included the Director of Road Transport; the Team Leader, the Area Commander Jabi; as well as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) “are not empowered by any law or statute to stop, impound or confiscate vehicles and/or impose fines on motorists.”

It said that the court consequently restrained the VIO from carrying out such actions in Abuja.

According to the ministry, both courts based their decisions on the “absence of statutory power” conferred on the respondents under laws applicable in the FCT.

While acknowledging the validity of the rulings, the Lagos State Government stressed that “the judgment, though binding, is not of general application or of nationwide effect in Nigeria.”

It further clarified that “only parties to the suit and any state that has no statute on VIO, like FCT Abuja, are bound by the judgments,” noting that Nigeria operates a federal system of government with clearly defined legislative powers between federal and state authorities.

The statement emphasised that vehicle inspection and traffic management fall within residual matters for states and that Lagos has its own statutory framework regulating such activities.

VIS ‘Has Enabling Provisions’

It said that, unlike the FCT, Lagos State has enabling provisions under its transport laws establishing the Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) and defining its enforcement powers.

The ministry maintained that “the process and procedure of the enforcement of the power of the VIS officers on Lagos roads are in accordance with the law and not unlawful or unconstitutional.”

It, therefore, advised members of the public “not to be misled by the misrepresentation of the judgments of both the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal,” and to cooperate with VIS officers to avoid sanctions.

“The Lagos State Government will continue to ensure that all transport and traffic enforcement activities on Lagos roads are conducted strictly in accordance with the laws and Regulations, with civility, decorum, and respect to road users.

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has assured his supporters of his readiness to contest in the 2027 elections.

He spoke in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, at the OBIDIENT Conference and official declaration for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) with the theme, “Activating the PO Effect in ADC”.

Obi urged Nigerians to join hands with him to rescue Nigeria for the future generations, who, according to him, will suffer the consequences of bad governance going on in the country for decades.

He alleged that he had in good authority that the Federal Government does not want him to contest, insisting that he will come out even if the elections were held figuratively in their “bedroom.”

The former Anambra governor stated that the current administration had collected more loans than every other administration, adding that most of the loans would be repaid from 2045 to 2050, when most of the people who plunged the country into indebtedness must have gone.

Exist From LP

On why he left the Labour Party, Obi said on Saturday, “Democracy must work, I left Labour Party when I got informed that as long as I remain in the party, INEC will not recognise its leadership, that the Federal Government doesn’t want me on ballot paper, but I want to assure you that I will contest the coming election even if it holds in their bedroom and if they don’t want to transmit the results, we will transmit it for them.”

According to him, Nigeria must get it right in 2027, adding that election results must be transmitted online in real time.

Obi, who assured that his administration would invest heavily in education and health if elected, averred that most of the great countries across the world achieved greatness through intentional investment in education, adding that he would do everything possible to pull people out of poverty to reduce criminality.

The presidential aspirant further said he would tour the entire country and also all higher institutions to see the real challenges on the ground, stressing that he wants to help fix Nigeria now that he has the strength to undertake any difficult task, adding that those joining him to realise his ambition must understand that the priority is the future and well-being of the people.

He promised to rid Nigeria of corruption, saying that the menace will be reduced by 60 percent once a leader and his family has nothing to do with corruption.

“When I became governor of Anambra State, I advised my wife to forget about the office of first lady because we were not elected together. I approved over 100 C of Os of government lands, but have none for myself or my family. If you find any, petition me to the appropriate authority,” he added.

Also addressing the participants, the coordinator of the Obidient movement worldwide, Tanko Yunusa, urged Nigerians to mobilise from every nook and cranny of the country for the 2027 general election.

He urged them to channel their collective energy into the African Democratic Congress as the vehicle for transformation and victory in 2027.

The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has dismissed as false a viral video claiming that new tax laws will take effect in 2027 and impose a 25 per cent tax on funds meant for building materials and other transactions.

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In a statement made available to Channels Television on Sunday, the committee clarified that the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 had already commenced and contains no provision imposing a 25 per cent tax on construction funds, bank balances, or business expenses.



According to the committee, the Act instead introduces measures aimed at reducing housing costs, encouraging real estate development, and supporting small businesses and low-income renters.

Key provisions, according to the statement, include a Value Added Tax exemption on land, buildings, and rent, as well as input VAT credits for contractors to reduce construction costs.

“A lower two per cent Withholding Tax rate is applicable on construction contracts, helping to conserve cash flow and reduce financing pressure on developers,” it said.

The committee said renters are entitled to relief of up to ₦500,000, representing 20 per cent of annual rent, while lease agreements below ₦10 million annually are exempt from stamp duty, adding that property owners could deduct expenses such as repairs and insurance from rental income.

The Act further provides incentives for investors, including exemption from Capital Gains Tax on the disposal of dwelling houses and tax incentives for Real Estate Investment Trusts distributing at least 75 per cent of income annually.

“Manufacturing of building materials such as iron, steel, and domestic appliances qualifies for a specific tax exemption under the economic development incentive scheme for up to 10 years,” it said.

According to the committee, small companies benefit from zero per cent companies income tax, exemption from charging VAT, and relief from Withholding Tax deductions.

The committee further urged Nigerians to rely on verified provisions of the law rather than misinformation designed to create fear and panic.

Describing the reforms as evidence-based, it maintained that the new tax framework was intended to make housing more affordable and increase disposable income, not raise rents or impose additional burdens on citizens.

“Claims suggesting a new tax on building materials or bank funds are false and misrepresent the law. Rather, the new tax law specifically introduced measures to make housing more affordable, promote real estate development, incentivise the manufacturing of building materials, and grant rent relief to tenants to enhance their disposable income.

“Fact, not fear, evidence beats emotion. If anyone makes an alarming claim or tries to misinform you, ask them, ‘Where is it in the law?’

“With the new tax laws, housing should become more affordable, and rent should go down, NOT up!” it added.

In June, 2025, President Bola Tinubu assented to four tax reform bills recently passed by the National Assembly.

The four bills: the Nigeria Tax Bill, the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill were passed by the National Assembly after extensive consultations with various interest groups and stakeholders.