The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has outlined ten key benefits of President Bola Tinubu’s controversial tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly. Oyedele shared the benefits in a statement on his official X account on Monday amid mounting opposition from Northern governors and other regional groups against the passage of the four tax bills. According to Oyedele, the reforms will significantly benefit low-income earners, with individuals earning up to ₦83,000 monthly (₦1 million annually) exempted from the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax. Additionally, PAYE will be reduced for those…
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The socio-political group, Ijaw Youth Brigade, has called on the Chief Judge of Edo State to remain neutral and impartial in handling the election tribunal proceedings, which commenced on Monday. The appeal comes amid heightened tensions following the outcome of the September 21 election, with stakeholders urging the judiciary to maintain fairness in its deliberations. In a statement, the group’s leader, Mr. Bimode Borowari, also called on the Chief Justice of Nigeria and the National Judicial Council (NJC) to closely monitor the tribunal proceedings to ensure transparency and uphold the integrity of the judiciary. “The judiciary plays a critical role…
Residents of Jauro Voto and Willow communities in Mayo Goi Ward, Jalingo Local Government Area of Taraba State, have called on their representative at the National Assembly, Hon. Sadiq Abbas Tafida, to address critical infrastructure challenges affecting their areas. The appeal was made through a formal letter submitted by the Rural Educational Improvement and Development (REID Nig) in collaboration with the Jauro Voto Wolowol Community Development Initiative (JWCDI). A copy of the letter was obtained by our correspondent on Monday. In the letter, signed by the Chief Executive Officer of REID Nig, Bello Bako, the communities highlighted the urgent need…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has reiterated his commitment to fostering an inclusive leadership approach aimed at building a collaborative and effective Armed Forces capable of addressing Nigeria’s security challenges. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu. According to the statement, the COAS made this remark while addressing Principal Staff Officers at Army Headquarters following the Regimental Quarter Guard procedure, which marked the final stage of his formal assumption of office as the 24th Chief of Army Staff. Lieutenant General Oluyede praised the officers…
The Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, Comrade Richard Nwafor, has called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to reconsider any plans of contesting the 2027 presidential election. Speaking to journalists in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, yesterday, Nwafor advocated for the PDP to zone its presidential ticket to the southern region of Nigeria in the next general election. He reminded party members that Atiku contested the 2023 presidential election under the PDP platform but was unsuccessful. Nwafor also noted that Atiku had run in previous presidential elections and, in 2019, chose Peter Obi—who later…
Suspected bandits launched a midnight attack on Kakin Dawa village, located in the Gidan Goga district of Maradun Local Government Area, Zamfara State, abducting over 50 women and children. The attack occurred at about 1:30 am on Sunday, with the assailants reportedly wielding sophisticated weapons and moving from house to house. A resident of the community, who spoke to Newsmen, said the attack caused widespread panic as villagers fled for safety. “Everyone started running because the armed bandits have been targeting our village. Later, we discovered that more than 50 of our women were abducted,” the source stated. According to…
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of an 18-year-old panel beater, Fatiyah Abdulhakeem, for allegedly killing a former Permanent Secretary, Adamu Jagaba, and stealing his car. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday at Jagaba’s block-moulding industry along the Eastern Bye-Pass in Minna, the state capital. Abdulhakeem is accused of stabbing the retired official multiple times in the head and neck before fleeing with his Toyota Camry, with registration number MNA 61 AE. An eyewitness, Nuhu Abubakar, described the attack as sudden and unprovoked. “The incident happened on Saturday. The panel beater came to the Jagaba industry to…
The Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, has expressed confidence that the Lukarawa terrorist group will soon be eradicated, citing the intense military operations currently targeting the group. Speaking to State House reporters after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Monday, Oluyede revealed that the military’s efforts are yielding results but noted a significant challenge: the terrorists fleeing into neighboring Niger Republic to evade the Nigerian military’s offensive. “We have to get in touch with them [neighboring countries] because you know it affects them too. That is why we all need to come on board to tackle them,” he…
The Nigerian Senate has warned that government agencies failing to provide proper records of their 2024 expenditures during scrutiny will face zero allocation in the 2025 budget. This warning was issued by the Senate Committee on Finance during an investigative hearing on internally generated revenue, fiscal accountability, and Nigeria’s financial management system. The hearing also reviewed preparations for the 2025 appropriation expected to be presented by President Bola Tinubu. Chairman of the Committee, Senator Sani Musa (APC, Niger East), issued the warning after a session with the Accountant General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein. “This performance index exercise on the…
The Osun State Government has announced the recovery of ₦53,089,683.52 in pension overpayments to retirees, following a comprehensive audit of the 2023 fiscal year. The discovery was made public on Monday during the annual Audit Forum held in Ede, where the Auditor-General of the state, Kolapo Idris, disclosed details of the findings. According to Idris, the overpayments occurred between January 1 and December 31, 2023. A review of 437 pension files processed during the year revealed discrepancies in 137 cases, while 300 files were cleared without incident. “These flagged files showed irregularities, and penalties were imposed in line with pension…