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The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service has extended the deadline for filing individual income tax returns to April 21, 2026, marking a second extension this year. youtu.be/lIN7_bIiKII

.@MatsangaDr says democracy in Africa, especially in Nigeria, faces serious issues, pointing to low voter turnout and an ineffective political system. He calls for strong constitutional reforms in Nigeria and more independent, locally funded opposition parties across Africa.

#Bénin2026: Following the conclusion of voting, Benin has begun the ballot-counting process, with ballots being sorted and publicly verified at each polling unit under the supervision of electoral officials to ensure fairness. @KathleenNdongmo reports.

"I am most certain that the attack was carried out on terrorists." Public affairs analyst @ZariyiYusufu says while civilian casualty reports have emerged, the operation was targeted at terrorists, adding that conflicting narratives make verification difficult.

“Iran needs to be taught a lesson and they're getting that lesson now." Ejike Okpa says Iran should face tougher action, stressing the importance of accountability over interdependence and addressing concerns about regional leadership.

As Benin’s presidential election progresses, many believe the outcome was settled before the polls even opened. With Romuald Wadagni, the ruling party candidate, expected to win, the question now is whether he will continue President Talon’s legacy. @sagirmohh reports.

"From Europe to Asia to Africa, the consequences are economic before they are military." @collinsnweke says tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and US–Iran relations could raise global living costs and threaten economic stability through energy and market disruptions.

The African Democratic Congress has faced a deepening internal crisis as tensions have risen over leadership disputes and a major row with the Independent National Electoral Commission. youtu.be/hS1RR18OcvQ/

[JUST IN]: Benin's presidential candidate, Paul Hounkpe, has congratulated Romuald Wadagni before the official announcement of the election results.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered to help ease the crisis after the US negotiating team withdrew from Islamabad. youtu.be/FhTxaJ17Jbo

The German government will cut fuel taxes to ease citizens’ struggles with the energy shock from the Middle East war. newscentraltv.com/germany-to-cut…

"There will be more atrocities and executions and the diminution in human rights." @mukeshkapila says continued conflict may worsen human rights conditions, deepening hardship for vulnerable populations and increasing insecurity and deprivation.

Tech analyst @AremoFisayo says an old 2022 tweet has resurfaced, raising questions about the neutrality of INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan and that digital traces linking phone numbers, emails, and accounts make the claims difficult to dismiss. Watch 👇🏿

Toluwalogo Odutayo says Nigeria’s tax reforms bring critical changes, including revenue mobilisation, progressive tax rates targeting higher-income earners, and the promise of ease of compliance.

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, has denied claims that he admitted errors in the country’s new tax laws. newscentraltv.com/oyedele-denies…

The coalition process for the Republic of Benin’s elections is ongoing at the Commission Électorale Nationale Autonome. Votes are being carefully verified, with sealed ballot boxes arriving from across the country and abroad. @KathleenNdongmo reports.

[IN PICTURES]: Following the conclusion of the Republic of Benin elections, the Commission Électorale Nationale Autonome in Cotonou has commenced the collation of ballots and results from the 568 digital polling centres. #Bénin2026