The Nigerian National Assembly has been urged to exclude Value Added Tax (VAT) from the proposed tax legislation to allow for more flexible amendments in the future. The proposed tax bill, titled An Act to Repeal Certain Acts on Taxation and Consolidate the Legal Frameworks Relating to Taxation and Enact the Nigeria Tax Act to
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdul-Rosheed Akanbi, has accused the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, of working against him despite his role in helping the Ooni ascend the throne. Oluwo claimed he played a crucial role in Oba Ogunwusi’s emergence as the Ooni in 2015. However, he alleged that the Ooni had since been
Alex Wele, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, has urged residents to extend their full support to the State’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas (retd.), in his efforts to restore peace to the region. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Port
The Jigawa State Police Command has provided food items to 35 families of police officers who lost their lives while on duty. The distribution of the Ramadan welfare package took place at the Command’s headquarters in Dutse, the state capital, on Thursday. This initiative reflects the command’s ongoing commitment to supporting the families of deceased
In a landmark move to ensure consistency in legislative processes across Nigeria, the 36 state Houses of Assembly have adopted harmonized standing orders to standardize procedures for suspension, impeachment, and other legislative actions. The new framework, ratified during a workshop in Lagos on Thursday, aims to unify disciplinary measures, including the suspension and removal of
The declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu has sparked varied reactions, particularly among Ijaw leaders who are now considering options for self-determination. Ijaw National Congress (INC) President’s Response: Prof. Benjamin Okaba, INC president, expressed dissatisfaction, stating that the Ijaw people view the declaration as “another slap on us.”
The Federal Government’s implementation of direct allocation to Local Government Areas (LGAs) is still in progress, according to Hon. Odunayo Alegbere, Chairman of the ALGON Board of Trustees. He stated that LGAs have been directed to open accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to facilitate the process, which is a step towards implementing
Key opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar (PDP), Peter Obi (Labour Party), and Nasir El-Rufai (former Kaduna State Governor), have announced the formation of a coalition aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. At a press conference held at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, Atiku Abubakar confirmed the coalition’s formation, stating, “Yes, this
The Bauchi State Government has strongly criticized the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following the arrest of its Accountant General, Sirajo Jaja, regarding allegations of a N70 billion fraud. The state government asserts that the arrest is politically motivated and amounts to sensationalism. In a statement issued by Governor Bala Mohammed’s Special Adviser on
In a recent meeting, the Asagba of Asaba, Epiphany Azinge, met with President Bola Tinubu to discuss potential collaboration on development projects in Delta State. Azinge, who led a delegation to the State House in Abuja, expressed his appreciation for the president’s commitment to national development. During the meeting, Azinge highlighted the need for greater
