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dragunov:
You want to blame Tinubu again for Lagos State tax collection endeavors? Very funny. But it's Tinubu till 2031!!

Tinubu doesn't go beyond 2027 brother, who is running Lagos.

They will deny this latter in the day.

People are dying daily and they still want to vote APC again, Nlfpmod.

Nlfpmod, help me tell Oyedele, Lagos is starting to visit our banks.

This is contained in a public notice issued by the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) on the “Power of Substitution pursuant to Section 60 of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025”.

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to begin seizing money belonging to defaulting taxpayers directly from their bank accounts and through third parties such as employers, tenants, debtors and business partners, as part of efforts to recover outstanding taxes.



This is contained in a public notice issued by the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) on the “Power of Substitution pursuant to Section 60 of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025”.




The notice was signed by the Executive Chairman of LIRS, Ayodele Subair, and dated January 21, 2026.

According to the notice, LIRS said it is informing “the general public, particularly employers, financial institutions, business operators and tax agents, of the provisions of Section 60 of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025 (NTAA 2025) relating to the Power of Substitution vested in the relevant tax authority.”

The agency explained that the law “empowers the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service to direct any person holding money on behalf of, or owing money to, a taxpayer who has failed to pay an established final tax liability when due, to remit such money to the Service in settlement (or partial settlement) of the outstanding tax.”


LIRS described the substitution power as “a lawful collection mechanism designed to ensure efficient recovery of unpaid taxes, including Personal Income Tax (PIT), Capital Gains Tax (CGT), Stamp Duties and Withholding Tax (WHT) administered by LIRS.”

The service warned that where a taxpayer “fails, neglects or refuses to settle any established outstanding tax liability when due,” it may invoke Section 60 to compel third parties to pay the debt on behalf of the defaulter.

Those who may be directed to remit such funds include “banks and other financial institutions,” “employers,” “tenants, debtors, or customers of the taxpayer,” “agents, business partners, and any person holding money on behalf of the taxpayer,” as well as “any person owing money to the taxpayer, whether presently due or accruing.”

LIRS stated that “once a substitution notice is issued, the person served is statutorily required to remit to LIRS the amount specified in the notice from funds belonging to, or payable to, the defaulting taxpayer,” adding that “the tax liability is deemed paid to the extent of the remittance made pursuant to the substitution.”

The agency further warned that “failure to comply with such a directive constitutes an offence under the Act.”

Specifically addressing banks and financial institutions, LIRS said that upon receipt of a substitution notice, they are required to “remit the stated amount to LIRS without delay” and “provide confirmation of compliance through the LIRS e-Tax platform.”

It added that banks are also required to “report the taxpayer’s available balances and any encumbrances as may be requested.”

The revenue service also warned of stiff consequences for non-compliance, stating that it “reserves the right to apply the maximum penalties or seek criminal prosecution as prescribed by the Act, in cases of deliberate evasion, fraud, or persistent non-compliance.”

On enforcement, LIRS said it would notify affected taxpayers of penalties “through formal notice of assessment, electronic communication, or any other authorized means under the Act,” noting that failure to comply may result in actions including “garnishment of bank accounts,” “distrain action,” “enforcement of liens,” and “prosecution where applicable.”

While rolling out the enforcement framework, LIRS said taxpayers still retain the right to “request clarification on imposed penalties,” “apply for review or objection within the statutory timelines,” “seek Advance Rulings on compliance obligations,” and “access dispute resolution processes provided under the Act.”

The agency urged Lagos residents and businesses to “review their tax compliance status,” “regularize outstanding obligations,” “file and remit taxes as required by law,” and “engage with LIRS proactively to avoid sanctions.”



https://saharareporters.com/2026/01/25/lagos-moves-seize-tax-defaulters-money-directly-bank-accounts-employers-creditors

BREAKING: SIX FARMERS KILLED IN FRESH ATTACK IN UNGUWAR WAWA, NIGER STATE

Last night, six farmers have been killed in a fresh attack carried out by suspected armed bandits in Unguwar Wawa community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.

Reports from the area indicate that the attackers believed to be bandits stormed the community at about 10:00 p.m., opening fire on farmers who were working on their farmlands.

After carrying out the attack, the bandits reportedly fled the scene, leaving behind fear, grief and heightened anxiety among residents, who are increasingly concerned about the deteriorating security situation in the area.

The incident adds to a growing pattern of violent attacks targeting rural farming communities across parts of Niger State, raising renewed concerns over the safety of farmers and the adequacy of security presence in remote areas.

@HonBago @DHQNigeria @PoliceNG @NGRSenate @Mss_Deeynah @___Bils @Bahaushee @AM_Saleeeem @john322226 @AhmadUsman__ @woye1 @FaridaAshu @Waspapping_ @_hafsat_paki @ChuksEricE @Faridatu001 @Sarki_sultan

https://x.com/i/status/2015020136881688912

Nlfpmod.l chairmen and special ad8sers resigning.

Tinubu is not beyond 2027.

And he was named by Bayo Onanuga as Ambassador desfinate to Turkey.

Kwankwaso is not to be trusted. He will support Tinubu, he is just playing to the gallery.

Tinubu has no plan for Nigeria. If he comes back in 2027, which I doubt, life will be intolerable for even those who stands on his mandate.

A man that knows not where he is going or what he is doing.

We shall all be here to LOL. Wike will work for ADC.

Even Minister/ CDS is not talking again. People are needlessly wasted and some people because of politics are not bothered.

Crystal Palace vs Chelsea 25 January, 2026 15:00 pm.

The gazetted one will still be doctored and manipulated. We people are resolute.

How people supporting APC sleep with clean conscience, only God can tell.

I have never seen this kind of wickedness before, killing men of God like fowls. Tinubu is only concerned about 2027.

Most of them supporting Tinubu knows there is suffering, but because they can't change mouth.

He has left his gutter cleaning job to become a palmwine tapper.

And they are decamping to APC, leaving people at the mercy of killers.

yemmight:
Wetin you sabi as per politics? His principal is also heading to APC

Baba Oro go to lakele and rest.

Truth can't be covered for life. Everyone knows the tax bill gazetted is doctored.

I don't see Tinubu beyond 2027.

As expected, he will be one term governor, just like Tinubu.

Security has really improved, don't worry they forgot to stand on his mandate.

We are paying premium for darkness.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dOi-Tye3Dw?si=LdRbqi5eYToUL1uC

How many times will it collapsed, after banding us to A,B, C, D, Nlfpmod.

The national Grid has collapsed again oo

National grid collapses again, power generation drops to 24MW

The National Power Grid collapsed once again, leaving parts of the country in darkness and disrupting electricity supply to millions of households and businesses.

Checks by our correspondent revealed that electricity generation dropped sharply from over 4,500 megawatts to as low as 24 megawatts as of 1:30 pm.

All 23 power generation plants connected to the grid reportedly lost output during the incident, resulting in zero power allocation to each of the 11 electricity distribution companies.

The cause of the collapse could not be immediately determined, and officials of the Transmission Company of Nigeria had yet to issue a detailed statement at the time of filing this report.

This is the first grid collapse recorded in 2026, coming barely weeks after a similar incident on December 29, 2025, which had also caused widespread power outages across the country.

PUNCH Online reports that in recent years, grid collapses have been attributed to a combination of technical faults, inadequate maintenance of transmission lines, and fluctuations in generation capacity.

Stakeholders have continued to call on the government and power operators to implement robust contingency measures to prevent recurring failures.

While the public awaits an official explanation, this latest collapse has renewed concerns over Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure and its ability to support the growing demand for reliable power.

https://punchng.com/national-grid-collapses-again-power-generation-drops-to-24mw/