Senator Shehu Sani has called out northern political leaders for their opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reforms, labeling their actions as a deliberate attempt to destabilize the president’s re-election bid in 2027. Sani pointed out that these same leaders were silent during the eight-year rule of former President Muhammadu Buhari, despite the region’s … Read more
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has expressed concerns about the ongoing debate surrounding the proposed tax reform bills before the National Assembly. He stated that many critics of the bills lack a fundamental understanding of Value Added Tax (VAT) and its mechanisms. Speaking during an interview with Arise Television on Monday, Governor Sule acknowledged … Read more
The Anti-Corruption and Research-Based Data Initiative (ARDI) called on President Bola Tinubu to review Nigeria’s federal policies, including the quota system, federal character principles, and derivation formulas. The group wants these policies re-evaluated for equity, fairness, and justice. ARDI, led by Chairman Ifeanyi Ozigbo, said these policies have caused regional imbalances, hindering national progress. It … Read more
Abdullahi Hashim, a Harvard University alumnus and member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), has praised President Bola Tinubu for the successful reactivation of the Port Harcourt and Warri Refineries. Hashim commended Tinubu for his leadership, highlighting that the achievement marks a significant shift in Nigeria’s petroleum production, both for domestic use and export. … Read more
Nwaeze Onu, Deputy National Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has urged President Bola Tinubu to halt the proposed tax reform bill, currently before the National Assembly. Onu described the bill as poorly timed, warning it could worsen the economic struggles Nigerians are facing. In his New Year message, Onu called for broader … Read more
Dr. Babajide Saheed, the Lagos State Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), has raised concerns about the negative effects of the “japa syndrome” (the migration of healthcare workers) on both the healthcare system and doctors’ personal lives. Saheed noted that the ongoing brain drain is exacerbating the shortage of medical professionals, particularly young doctors … Read more
Emmanuel Umohinyang, a social commentator and activist, reflects on the progress of President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the national debate surrounding key reforms. He discusses the president’s challenging policies, including fuel subsidy removal and forex equalisation, as well as the resistance to the proposed tax reforms. Umohinyang acknowledges the challenges the Tinubu administration has faced, … Read more
The controversy surrounding the Tax Reforms Bill continues to grow, with mounting opposition from various states and key political figures. Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has firmly rejected the proposed legislation, describing it as ill-timed, lopsided, and detrimental to national unity. During a recent New Year event in Kano, Governor Yusuf, represented by his … Read more
In a series of breaking news from Nigeria, the Federal Government has vowed to thoroughly investigate the deadly bombing that claimed the lives of 10 people in Gidan Bisa and Runtuwa villages of Sokoto State. This announcement came just days after the tragic event, with Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mutawalle, assuring that justice … Read more
In a significant move to align the state’s fiscal planning with expected revenue, the Nasarawa State House of Assembly has approved a revised 2025 budget of N384.3 billion. This revision comes after the Assembly initially passed a budget of N402.5 billion, which was later deemed unsustainable due to anticipated shortfalls in state revenue. The Speaker … Read more