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Tax reform: Tinubu has agreed to amend controversial clauses, says Gov Sule
Tax reform: Tinubu has agreed to amend controversial clauses, says Gov Sule
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa on Wednesday said President Bola Tinubu has agreed to amend contentious clauses in the proposed tax reform bills before their passage by the National Assembly.
Newstrends reports that the four bills which were transmitted to both chambers of the legislature by the President in September had generated controversy following stiff opposition in some quarters.
The bills are the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, the Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill.
The critics of the bills included the Northern Governors Forum, Traditional Rulers Council, National Economic Council, Northern Elders Forum, among others.
Despite the opposition, the four bills scaled second reading in the Senate.
But speaking during an interview on Channels TV current affairs Politics Today on Wednesday, Mr Sule said the issues have been resolved between the governors and Mr Tinubu.
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According to him, the President said all recommendations should be forwarded to the National Assembly.
Mr Sule said: “We have achieved our goal, that is the reason I talked differently today, because all we wanted to achieve has been achieved.
“We actually wanted the bill to be discussed further. We didn’t want this bill to be passed with all the content of what it is.
“Look at the way the house of representatives is handling it, I want to commend the house, particularly the speaker.
“I give credit to Mr. President; when the governors met with him, he told us that we don’t have to withdraw this bill [Tax Reform Bill].
“We can actually address all the concerns you have and all the amendments, and then we can pass the bill.
“For me, from that day, my issues with the bills have been resolved.
“What I didn’t want is a situation where we have bills with concern, especially for people like us, and then that bill is passed.
“But look at how the house of reps is handling, it has not even passed the second reading, they are taking inputs and making considerations from everybody.
“And this is a concurrent bill; it doesn’t matter if the Senate has passed the bill; if the House of Reps doesn’t pass it, it has no effect.”
Tax reform: Tinubu has agreed to amend controversial clauses, says Gov Sule
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Nine dead, 21 injured in Katsina road crash
Nine dead, 21 injured in Katsina road crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed nine people dead and 21 others injured in a road crash in Dankama, Kaita Local Government Area of Katsina.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Sector Commander, Mr. Aliyu Ma’aji, through the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Shamsudeen Babajo, on Thursday in Katsina.
He said that the incident occurred when a trailer carrying cows and humans on top, separated from the main body and fell on a pavement.
According to him, the trailer driver was trying to prevent crushing a woman that fell from the top of a Golf car overloaded with beans.
The Commander revealed that the trailer driver, while trying to avoid crushing the woman, lost control of the vehicle and caused the trailer to separate from the main body.
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He said that nine people lost their lives, while 21 others got varying degrees of injury.
Ma’aji said that the injured passengers were rushed to the Primary Healthcare Center, Kaita, for medical attention.
He stated that some victims were referred to Katsina General Hospital and the Federal Teaching Hospital, Katsina, due to the nature of their injury.
The Sector Commander, therefore, warned drivers to desist from carrying animals with passengers because of the danger associated with the ugly practice.
He also urged passengers to always speak up against overloading and dangerous driving as part of measures to reduce road accidents on the highways.
Nine dead, 21 injured in Katsina road crash
(NAN)
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Man in Ekiti court for sexually harassing neighbour’s wife
Man in Ekiti court for sexually harassing neighbour’s wife
Police have arraigned a 42-year-old man, Ogundare Anuoluwapo over alleged sexual harassment of his neighbour’s wife.
Anuoluwapo, whose address was not provided, was charged with sexual harassment before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday l.
He, however, pleaded not guilty to the change.
The prosecutor, Sgt. Alice Ojo, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Dec. 8, 2024 at 5.00p.m in Ado-Ekiti.
Ojo claimed that the defendant sexually harassed his neighbour’s wife, Mrs Esther Skiru, by constantly requesting for sexual intercourse from her.
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She said that the defendant also reportedly threatened the complainant during the sexual overtures.
The prosecutor said that the offence contravened Section 270(1)&(2) of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.
She urged the court to adjourn the case to enable her study the file and assemble witnesses.
The defence counsel, Mrs Adunni Olanipekun, urged the court to grant her client bail, promising that he would not jump bail.
The Chief Magistrate, Mr Abayomi Adeosun, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N50,000 with one surety in like sum.
Adeosun adjourned the case until February 20 for mention.
Man in Ekiti court for sexually harassing neighbour’s wife
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Terrorists kill 2 officers in attack on another Borno security facility
Terrorists kill 2 officers in attack on another Borno security facility
Just days after a military formation in Borno was attacked by suspected Boko Haram militants, the insurgents on Thursday targeted a police facility in the state.
The Nganzai Police Division came under heavy assault in the early hours of January 9, 2025.
According to an official police statement, two officers were killed during the raid when the terrorists launched an assault that included a grenade attack.
The statement details that at approximately 12:10 AM, armed assailants believed to be Boko Haram militants attempted to breach the police division.
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“Gallant officers who were on watch repelled the terrorists, after a series of exchanges in a gun battle. The terrorists threw hand grenades which, unfortunately, landed on a shelter tent behind the division, fatally wounding two officers,” the statement reads.
An assessment of the scene by the Commissioner of Police revealed that two hand grenades were recovered by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team from Base 13 in Maiduguri. The bodies of the slain officers were subsequently transported to the State General Hospital in Maiduguri for post-mortem procedures.
The Commissioner of Police praised the bravery of the officers who defended the station and extended condolences to the families of the fallen officers.
“The Command remains dedicated and committed to ensuring the safety and security of all, and we call for calm as normalcy has been restored,” the statement concluded.
Terrorists kill 2 officers in attack on another Borno security facility
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