Author: Aminu Imam

RMAFC challenges Tinubu’s tax reform Bills

Aminu Imam
RMAFC challenges

The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission, (RMAFC), has challenged the constitutionality of proposals made by President Bola Tinubu in his proposed tax reform Bills. The RMAFC is said to have submitted a 9-page Memorandum, in which it opposed the tax reform proposals as submitted to the 10th National Assembly by President Tinubu. It was gathered that the RMAFC, in challenging the tax reform proposals, argued that the Commission is the only body constitutionally empowered to determine revenue-sharing between the three-tiers of government in Nigeria. According to reports, the Memorandum,…

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2027: “God forbid, Tinubu hasn’t shown he’s re-electable”, Atiku replies Akume

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Atiku replies Akume

The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has replied to comments by Secretary to the Federation, (SGF) George Akume that the North should not contest in the 2027 presidential election. Reacting through his spokesperson, Paul Ibe, Atiku noted that Tinubu has not shown that he deserves a second term in office. Atiku was reacting to comments by the SGF that the North should forget contesting against Tinubu in 2027.  Recall that Akume had cautioned Northern political bigwigs against contesting against Tinubu in 2027. The SGF, while speaking…

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Zamfara: Bandits invade community, abduct over 50

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Zamfara Bandits

Gunmen, suspected to be bandits terrorising Nigeria’s north-west region, have again unleashed terror on residents of Zamfara State. At least fifty persons were abducted when the rampaging bandits attacked Gidan-Goga, in Maradun local government area of the State. According to a resident, the armed non-State actors abducted over 50 women and children during the attack on Kakin Dawa village. The enclave was invaded at about 1:30 am on Sunday with the bandits bearing sophisticated arm, a local told newsmen. It was gathered that the bandits abducted  the victims, which included…

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“Tinubu responsible for tax reform Bills pushback” – Sowunmi 

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Sowunmi

…Gives reason A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Sowunmi, has opined that President Bola Tinubu is responsible for the stiff opposition that has greeted the tax reform Bills. Recall that the new tax Bills introduced by Tinubu’s administration have generated widespread controversy and pushback from many Nigerians, including the 36 State governors under the aegis of the National Economic Council, (NEC). Similarly, some Northern governors unequivocally rejected sections of the Bills. However, Sowunmi, during an interview during a television programme, faulted Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress…

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Farouk Lawan returns to constituency, calls his prison-term ‘a divine test’

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Farouk Lawan returns

Former House of  Representatives member, Farouk Lawan visited his constituency for the first time since prison, describing his incarceration as a divine test Lawan, convicted for accepting a bribe, expressed gratitude to his constituents for their support during his five-year prison sentence Former House of Representatives member Farouk Lawan has made his first public visit to his ?agwai/Shanono Federal Constituency since completing a five-year prison sentence in October. Lawan described his incarceration as a divine test that imparted valuable life lessons. Lawan, convicted in 2021 for accepting a $500,000 bribe…

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“You’re confusing yourselves with tax reform Bills” – Ndume tells Presidency

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Ndume tells Presidency

Senator representing Borno-South, Ali Ndume, has reiterated his stance on President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform Bills, emphasising that the timing is wrong. Ndume, who had earlier condemned the bills, argued that the focus should be on governance reforms before tax reforms. In a published interview yesterday, Ndume expressed his concern, stating, “This issue of VAT and derivation is one of the major issues in the bills. Also, why introduce a taxing system instead of solving critical issues like problems with the budget?” The Senator pointed out that the country spends…

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Yuletide: Fuel scarcity averted, as PETROAN partners with ?angote Refinery

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PETROAN partners ?angote

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has finalised a partnership with the ?angote Petroleum Refinery to ensure a steady supply of petroleum products during the Yuletide season.  PETROAN’s National Public Relations Officer, Dr. Joseph Obele, who confirmed the arrangement in an issued statement on Friday, said the collaboration aims to prevent fuel scarcity and ensure affordability across the country. The agreement follows extensive negotiations with the $20 billion Lekki-based ?angote Refinery and guarantees product availability for PETROAN members nationwide. Obele said, “The National President of PETROAN,…

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“People may not like us, but things are changing” – Tinubu

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Asiwaju

President Bola Tinubu has said things are taking shape for the better, even though people may not like his administration. He said amid the tough challenges in the country, his administration had made some progress, noting that there are better days ahead. The President, who was represented by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Riba?u, made the remarks at the graduation ceremony for the Executive Intelligence Management Course-17 at the National Institute for Security Studies on Saturday, in Abuja. “Things are happening in our country today. People may not like us;…

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“Reduce ministers to 37” – H’Reps C’ttee to Tinubu  

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H'Reps C'ttee to Tinubu

…Says its unfair Ogun has 4  The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution review is considering a Bill to amend the 1999 Constitution (as amended) to limit the number of ministers appointed by the President to 37. Titled: “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, to Streamline the Number of Ministers to be Appointed to the Federal Executive Council”, the Bill is now before the Constitution Review Committee, chaired by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu. Sponsored by the members representing Darazo/Ganjuwa…

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Ghana presidential election: John Mahama makes historic comeback win 

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Ghana's John Mahama

…Ruling party’s candidate concedes defeat Ghana’s former President, John Dramani Mahama has staged a political comeback by winning the West African nation’s presidential election after his rival Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat yesterday. Bawumia is the candidate of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) while Mahama is of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Early results indicate Mahama is poised to win, garnering 56.39% of votes, while Bawumia secured 42.64%. Ghana’s Vice President, Mahamudu Bawumia, has conceded defeat. The vice-president, who addressed the press at his residence yesterday, congratulating Mahama…

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