Author: Aminu Imam

League of Northern Democrats inaugurates technical committee to review tax reform Bills

Aminu Imam
League of Northern Democrats

In a bid to address growing concerns over the Tax Reform Bills currently before the 10th National Assembly, the League of Northern Democrats (LND) has announced the inauguration of a Technical Committee to undertake a detailed review of the proposed legislation. The committee, comprising legal, accounting, legislative, and academic experts from Northern Nigeria, is tasked with conducting a clause-by-clause analysis of the four tax reform Bills. Their objective is to ensure the proposed laws uphold principles of justice, equity, and prosperity while safeguarding the developmental interests of the region. Speaking…

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Just In! DSS, Police take over Kano Emir’s palace

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The Kano Emir’s Palace, ?ofar Kudu, is under heavy security, as armed police and State Security Service (SSS) operatives block entry and exit. According to reports, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II is reportedly scheduled to accompany the newly-appointed Wamban Kano, to his assigned post in Bichi Local Government Area. However, the Emir was barred from attending the royal ceremony. The palace in Bichi is also surrounded by armed officers. Unverified reports revealed that Emir Sanusi was also expected to speak on tax reform bills during an engagement with economists. Details to…

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‘Senate won’t withdraw Tinubu’s tax reform Bills’ – Akpabio 

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Senate President Akpabio

…Says North can’t intimidate them The 10th Senate has firmly refuted claims that the controversial tax reform Bills have been withdrawn or suspended, emphasising that the Bills remain under active consideration. Senate President Godswill Akpabio clarified the matter during Wednesday’s plenary, following concerns raised by Senate Leader Michael Bamidele Opeyemi over media misrepresentation of legislative proceedings. Opeyemi highlighted reports suggesting that the Senate was confused about the bills, leading to their suspension. He criticized a news segment on Arise Television, where it was claimed the bills had been “withdrawn,” a…

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$248m Probe: Investigators tighten the noose on el?Rufa’i 

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Investigators have reportedly  discovered that the Kaduna State capital project bank account remains linked to immediate-past governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i and some of his appointees while the current governor, Uba Sani, is not a signatory. Recall that the State House of Assembly, in June this year, adopted the report of its ad-hoc committee which indicted el-Rufa’i and requested his prosecution. The lawmakers accused the ex-governor of mismanaging about N423 billion from loans obtained for the state by his administration. The report alleged that the loans were not used for their intended…

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2025 Hajj: Kebbi pilgrims Board sets Dec. deadline for fare payment

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The Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced December 31, 2024, as the deadline for payment of Hajj fares for the 2025 pilgrimage. Prospective pilgrims have been urged to expedite payments to secure essential arrangements for the exercise. The Board’s Executive Chairman,  Faruku Enabo, disclosed this during an interview with newsmen yesterday,  after a meeting to discuss the refund process for pilgrims who participated in the 2023 Hajj. Enabo explained that the deadline extension by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, (NAHCON), provides an opportunity for pilgrims to finalise their…

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‘Emefiele, cronies acquired 753-duplex estate  in Abuja with forex kickbacks’ – EFCC

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EFCC on Emefiele

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has linked former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to a 753-duplex estate in Abuja allegedly acquired through forex kickbacks and other fraudulent activities. Court documents revealed that Emefiele and his associates used N2.2 billion, funneled through three companies, to purchase the property spanning 150,500 square meters in Lokogoma District. The EFCC claims the companies were used to launder proceeds of corruption, with payments split into N900m, N700m, and N600m. Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie, of the FCT High Court, recently ordered the…

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Couple breaks world record, marries at 102, 100

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Couple breaks world record

A centenarian couple, Bernie Littman, 100, and Marjorie Fiterman, 102, are living proof that love knows no age limits, as the couple officially became the world’s oldest newlyweds with a combined age of 202 years, Guinness World Records (GWR) revealed on Tuesday. Both Marjorie and Bernie, who found love in a senior living facility, were said to have lived over 60 years of marriage to their respective first spouses, but when their spouses passed away and they moved into the same floor of a seniors’ living facility in Philadelphia, USA,…

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“Tinubu’s  tax Bills mean well for all Nigerians, but politicised” –  Abba Moro

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Sen. Abba Moro

The Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro, has expressed concern that the ongoing discussion regarding Nigeria’s proposed tax reform measures has become increasingly politicised. The lawmaker, who is representing the Benue-South in the 10th Senate,called for a more focused examination of the proposed legislation. In an interview during a television programme yesterday, the lawmaker emphasised the importance of addressing the concerns raised by critical stakeholders against the Bills. According to him, the legal implications of some provisions in the Bills should be carefully looked into. Senator Moro pointed out that…

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Oil Theft:  Ijaw group alleges Navy conniving with ship owners to steal crude 

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Ijaw Group alleges

The Ijaw People’s Development Initiative, (IPDI), has lambasted the Nigerian Navy, saying it is a disappointment, alleging it made no achievements while it held the pipeline surveillance responsibility. The group’s anger follows a recent allegation by Oweizide Government Ekpemupolo, better known as Tompolo, that the Navy is sabotaging its efforts in the fight against crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region. According to reports, IPDI National Coordinator, Austin Ozobo, in a telephone chat, claimed that rather than make positive achievements, the country bled economically under Navy surveillance, stressing that…

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Arewa Broadcast Media Practitioners Forum calls for withdrawal of proposed VAT Bill

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Arewa Broadcast Forum

……Urges further stakeholders’ consultation The Arewa Broadcast Media Practitioners Forum, a collective of media professionals from Northern Nigeria, has expressed strong reservations over the proposed Value-Added Tax (VAT) bill currently before the National Assembly.  In a statement signed by its Chairman, Abdullahi Yelwa (Ajiyan Yauri), has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to withdraw the Bill for further consultations, citing concerns over its potential impact on the Northern region and the country’s economic balance. The Forum highlighted that while some aspects of the Bill, if implemented judiciously, may generate much-needed…

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