Tinubu, AGF, Akpabio Dragged to Court Over Removal of CCT Chair, Danladi Umar
Two civil society organizations and a lawyer have taken legal action against President Bola Tinubu, Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The lawsuit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenges the removal of Justice Danladi Umar as Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). The plaintiffs—Community Rescue Initiative, Toro Concerned […]
Shehu Sani Urges Lawmakers to Stay Independent and Not Be Rubber Stamps for the Executive
Shehu Sani, a former senator who represented Kaduna Central, has spoken out against National Assembly members becoming “rubber stamps” for the executive. He shared his thoughts during the opening of the National Assembly Legislative Aides’ Forum (NASSLAF) Week in Abuja, advising lawmakers to stay true to their duties and not surrender their independence to the […]
Rep Etanabene to Defecting LP Lawmakers: Vacate Your National Assembly Seats
Hon. Benedict Etanabene, representing Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency in Delta State, has urged four lawmakers who recently left the Labour Party (LP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) to step down from their National Assembly seats. Etanabene emphasized that the law is clear: lawmakers cannot abandon the party that elected them unless there is a court-recognized […]
Nigerians Should Not Politicise The Tax Bill – TUC President, Festus Osifo –
The President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo, has advised Nigerians not to politicise the ongoing discussions about the controversial tax reform bills. He also cautioned against adding tribal or religious sentiments to the debate, saying these reforms are crucial but require adjustments to serve the majority of Nigerians better. Speaking during an […]
National Assembly Confident in Passing Tax Reform Bills Despite Opposition – Senator Seriake Dickson
The National Assembly is determined to pass the tax reform bills despite facing resistance from various groups, including civil society organizations, traditional leaders, and even some lawmakers. Senator Seriake Dickson, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ecology and Climate Change, made this clear during a media chat in Abuja on December 2. Senator Dickson, a […]
Peter Obi Offers Guidance on Tax Reform to Tinubu Government
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has shared his thoughts on the Nigerian government’s tax reform efforts. He urged the National Assembly to ensure that Nigerians are involved in discussions about the reform process. Obi emphasized that tax reforms should not only benefit the government but should be transparent and […]
Kano Assembly Opposes Tinubu’s Proposed Tax Reform Bills
The Kano State House of Assembly has firmly rejected the proposed tax reform bills being debated at the National Assembly. During a plenary session chaired by Speaker Isma’il Falgore, lawmakers expressed strong opposition to the bills after extensive discussions. Lawan Husseini, the Majority Leader, raised a motion of urgent concern, highlighting that the tax reforms […]
Senator Orji Kalu: Federal Government Made Mistakes in Tax Reform Process
Senator Orji Kalu has expressed concerns about the Nigerian government’s handling of the controversial tax reform bills. In an interview with Arise Television on Monday, Kalu, who represents Abia North in the Senate, said the government made a mistake by not involving important groups like the National Executive Council, the Nigeria Governor’s Forum, and the […]
Bobrisky’s N200m and N1b Lawsuit Against EFCC and National Assembly Dismissed
Bobrisky, the Nigerian crossdresser whose real name is Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, has lost a lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the National Assembly. The Federal High Court in Lagos threw out his case, rejecting his claims for damages and violation of his fundamental rights. Bobrisky had filed the suit seeking N200 […]
Ndume Questions the Urgency to Pass Tax Reform Bills
Senator Ali Ndume has raised serious concerns about the rush to pass the tax reform bills currently being debated in Nigeria’s National Assembly. He believes the process is too hasty and lacks proper consultation, raising suspicions about the intentions behind the push. The bills, sent to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu on October […]