Tag: Bola Tinubu

Tax Reform in the House: A Divided Path Forward

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After months of uncertainty, the House of Representatives on Wednesday debated the four tax bills transmitted to the National Assembly for consideration and passage by President Bola Tinubu. The bills scaled second reading after the lawmakers reached a consensus on the contentious Value Added Tax provisions during plenary. In 2024, President Bola Tinubu transmitted four tax bills to the National Assembly for consideration and passage, following the recommendations of the Presidential Taskforce on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms headed by Taiwo Oyedele. The proposed bills are the Nigeria Tax Bill…

Sanwo-Olu to host South-West govs in Lagos

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Lagos Govt Shuts RCCG, Celestial Church, Others Over Noise Pollution

Lagos Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will host governors of South West states at Lagos House, Ikeja, on Thursday, February 13, 2025. A release issued by the State Ministry of Information and Strategy, a copy of which was made available to newsmen Wednesday evening, said the South West Governors’ Forum will discuss issues of common interest at the parley. According to it, the Forum will discuss agriculture and food security to advance economic growth, foster collaboration, and enhance development initiatives in the Zone, adding that issues having to do with the…

Why National grid suffered disturbance — TCN

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National Grid Recovery Nears Completion – TCN Gives Update

Following reports of setbacks to Nigeria’s national grid on Wednesday, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has linked the ‘disturbance’ to tripping of Omotosho-Ikeja West 330kV transmission line. TCN’s General Manager on Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed in a statement that at the time, the Benin-Egbin 330kV line was on a scheduled outage for mechanical line tracing. Following reports of setbacks to Nigeria’s national grid on Wednesday, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has linked the ‘disturbance’ to tripping of Omotosho-Ikeja West 330kV transmission line. TCN’s General Manager on Public…

Ondo APC, PDP clash over budget padding allegation

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The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, on Monday, demanded the removal of the Commissioner for Finance, Mrs. Omowumi Isaac, over allegations of budget padding in the 2025 Appropriation Bill. However, the ruling All Progressives Congress dismissed the accusations, stating that the PDP lacked a proper understanding of budgetary processes. Isaac and the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Kayode Ajulo, are the only two commissioners remaining in the state cabinet after Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa recently dismissed other members in preparation for his new administration’s inauguration on…

Japa: Visa Dropbox Halted in Nigeria

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The United States has discontinued its visa dropbox service in Nigeria, requiring all applicants for visitor visa renewals to attend in-person interviews. This change eliminates the previous option for eligible applicants, especially those with recent US travel history, to submit their passports without an interview, which had significantly shortened processing times. The suspension of this service raises concerns about further delays in visa processing, as interview slots in Nigeria were already subject to extended wait times, sometimes exceeding a year. This shift could disrupt travel plans for many Nigerians, including…

NDLEA Operation: Drug Kingpins Apprehended, 125 Heroin Wraps Excreted

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested two suspected drug kingpins at Port Harcourt International Airport and Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, who excreted a total of 125 wraps of heroin. NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Sunday, revealing that one of the suspects, Onyekwonike Elochuckwu Sylvanus, operates under dual identities to evade detection. Sylvanus, 30, was caught at Port Harcourt airport on February 2, 2025, using a Sierra Leonean passport under the name Kargbo Mohamed Foday. “He was intercepted during the inward…

Tinubu hails Fayemi’s sacrifice in stepping down at APC presidential primary

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President Bola Tinubu has commended former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, for his selflessness and political maturity, particularly his decision to step down for him in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary ahead of the 2023 elections. In a tribute marking Fayemi’s 60th birthday, Tinubu described him as a committed democrat, a strategic thinker, and a loyal ally who has played a crucial role in shaping Nigeria’s political landscape. The President praised Fayemi’s contributions to democracy, his leadership in governance, and his influence within the APC. Reflecting on…

Warri refinery undergoes maintenance one month after resuming operation

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Barely a month after announcing the commencement of the 125,000 barrels Warri refinery, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has said the facility is undergoing a planned routine maintenance programme aimed at ensuring optimal operations. It also denied reports of an explosion at the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company. The company, in a statement signed by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, on Friday, said operations at WRPC were halted to carry out repairs for efficient service delivery. He added that routine maintenance was progressing and operations would be…

Tinubu Orders Database Clean-up After FG Uncovers 6,000 Nigeriens with NINs

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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has identified over 6,000 Nigerien citizens registered in its database with National Identification Numbers (NINs). This discovery coincides with President Bola Tinubu’s directive for an inter-ministerial committee to ensure accurate data for the National Social Register, which is used for the Federal Government’s social investment programs. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, reportedly briefed the Federal Executive Council on NIMC’s activities and confirmed that these NINs have been withdrawn from the illegal holders during an ongoing database clean-up. This follows a 2022 incident where…

Court orders Nnamdi Kanu to appear on Monday

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The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has been ordered to appear for a hearing on Monday, February 10, 2025, before Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja. This was contained in a hearing notice obtained by our correspondent on Friday. The notice, dated January 22, 2025, was addressed to Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor. Kanu had earlier requested that his case be transferred to the South-East if no judge at the Federal High Court in Abuja was willing to handle it apart from Justice…