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President Tinubu Gives Fresh Directive To Justice Ministry, NASS Over Controversial Tax Reform Bills

President Tinubu Gives Fresh Directive To Justice Ministry, NASS Over Controversial Tax Reform Bills

Tinubu Gives Fresh Directive To Justice Ministry, NASS Over Controversial Tax Reform Bills President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Justice and the National Assembly to work on concerns raised over the tax bills. Criticisms have greeted Tinubu’s transmission of the Tax Reform Bills to the National Assembly. The move has pitted the president against some governors with the most vocal criticism coming from the northern region. Some critics believe the bills are against the northern region while others argue that they would further impoverish Nigerians. But to address these concerns, President Tinubu has mandated the Justice Ministry…
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Reps Discover Federal Polytechnic With Only 142 Students, 154 Staff

Reps Discover Federal Polytechnic With Only 142 Students, 154 Staff

Reps Discover Federal Polytechnic With Only 142 Students, 154 Staff The House of Representatives Committee on Polytechnics and other Higher Technical Education has discovered that the newly established Federal Polytechnic, Ugep, in Cross River State has only 142 students with about 154 academic and non-academic staff. The polytechnic has also spent about N600 million on personnel and overhead costs with another N38 million spent on local travels by the institution. The revelation came to limelight when the Rector of the Polytechnic, Professor Edward N.Okey led management of the institution to the House as part of oversight function. As part of…
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Senate Confirms Oluyede As Chief Of Army Staff

Senate Confirms Oluyede As Chief Of Army Staff

Senate Confirms Oluyede As Chief Of Army Staff The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Lt.- Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, as the substantive Chief of Army Staff (COAS). This was sequel to the consideration and adoption of a report of the Senate Committee on Army, presented by its chairman, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua (APC, Katsina), after screening the army chief. Recall that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had asked the Senate to confirm Oluyede as COAS following the death of Lt-Gen. Taoheed Lagbaja. Yar’adua said the nominee had been cleared by the Department of State Services (DSS) and went through the correct process of promotion…
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Dogara Backs Tax Reform Bills, Tackle Governors

Dogara Backs Tax Reform Bills, Tackle Governors

Dogara Backs Tax Reform Bills, Tackles Governors Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, on Monday night asked Nigerian governors to air their views and make recommendations where necessary on the controversial Tax Reform Bills rather than attempting to stop the proposed laws. Dogara insisted that the bills cannot be shut down on account of timing and alleged non-consultation of governors by the Taiwo Oyedele-led Presidential Committee. He spoke at a special town hall on the Tax Reform Bills aired by Channels Television. The former Speaker expressed worry that the bills have been generating fuss and taking regional…
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House Of Reps Confirmed Olufemi Oluyede As Chief Of Army Staff

House Of Reps Confirmed Olufemi Oluyede As Chief Of Army Staff

House Of Reps Confirmed Olufemi Oluyede As Chief Of Army Staff The House of Representatives has confirmed Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS). The approval followed the presentation of a report by Babajimi Benson, chairman of the Committee on Defense. Ekiti-born Oluyede was screened by the Joint Committee on Army and Defense on Wednesday, November 27. He was appointed Acting COAS by President Bola Tinubu following the ill health of his predecessor, Taoreed Lagbaja, who later passed away. With this confirmation, Oluyede formally assumes the position, marking a significant step in strengthening the leadership of…
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Reps Reject Bill Seeking Single Six- Year Term, Zonal Rotation For President, Governors

Reps Reject Bill Seeking Single Six- Year Term, Zonal Rotation For President, Governors

Reps Reject Bill Seeking Single Six-Year Term, Zonal Rotation For President, Governors The House of Representatives on Thursday, November 21, rejected a proposed constitution amendment aimed at instituting a single six-year term for the president, governors, and local government chairmen across the federation. The bill, sponsored by Ikenga Ugochinyere (PDP, Imo) and 33 co-sponsors, also sought to divide the country into six geopolitical zones and establish a rotational system for the presidency and governorship within these zones. Additionally, it proposed that all elections be conducted on a single day. Lawmakers declined to allow the bill’s sponsor to lead the debate,…
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Senate Asks President Tinubu To Sack Code Of Conduct Tribunal Chairman

Senate Asks President Tinubu To Sack Code Of Conduct Tribunal Chairman

Senate Asks Tinubu To Sack Code Of Conduct Tribunal Chairman The Senate on Wednesday passed a resolution supported by a two-thirds majority of its members urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sack the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danlandi Umar over alleged misconduct and negligence. The resolution of the Senate followed its consideration and adoption of a motion titled: “Invocation of the provision of Section 157 (1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended, for the removal of the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal.” The Senate after an hour executive…
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President Tinubu Writes National Assembly, Seeks Approval For Fresh Foreign Loan

President Tinubu Writes National Assembly, Seeks Approval For Fresh Foreign Loan

Tinubu Writes National Assembly, Seeks Approval For Fresh Foreign Loan President Bola Tinubu has written to the National Assembly, seeking approval for a fresh N1.767 trillion external borrowing plan to part-finance the budget deficit of N9.7 trillion for the 2024 budget. The Nigeria’s growing foreign debt obligations have been of concern lately, and this has been exacerbated by the liberalization of exchange rates, making loan repayment more expensive. According to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Federal Government spent $3.58 billion servicing the country’s foreign debt in the first nine months of 2024, representing a 39.77% increase from the…
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Senate Confirms Seven Ministerial Nominees

Senate Confirms Seven Ministerial Nominees

Senate Confirms Seven Ministerial Nominees The senate has confirmed the appointment of all seven ministerial nominees of President Bola Tinubu, submitted to the upper chamber last week for accelerated consideration. The nominees confirmed during the screening include Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, Bianca Odinaka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, and Suwaiba Said Ahmad, Ph.D. Their names appeared on the Senate’s list for review on Wednesday. The screening took place at the National Assembly’s Senate chamber, after being postponed from Tuesday. Previously, President Tinubu removed six ministers, appointed seven new nominees, and adjusted ten…
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House Of Reps Ask Keyamo To Revoke Oyedepo’s Living Faith Church Airstrip Licence

House Of Reps Ask Keyamo To Revoke Oyedepo’s Living Faith Church Airstrip Licence

Reps Ask Keyamo To Revoke Oyedepo’s Living Faith Church Airstrip Licence The House of Representatives on Wednesday called on the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace to stop the issuance of airstrip licenses to private individuals and organizations while calling for the withdrawal of already approved ones granted to Living Faith Church and private individuals and organizations, to safeguard national security. This followed the adoption of an urgent motion titled “NEED TO STOP ISSUANCE OF AIRSTRIP LICENSE TO PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COUNTRY by Rep Sulaiman Abubakar Gumi during plenary in Abuja. Moving the motion, Gumi noted that the…
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