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National Assembly Releases Signed Tax Bills to Address Discrepancies, Boost Transparency
National Assembly Releases Signed Tax Bills to Address Discrepancies, Boost Transparency
The National Assembly has directed the Clerk to the National Assembly to release the Tax Bills signed into law by the President for public scrutiny, following growing concerns over alleged discrepancies between the Votes and Proceedings of the legislature and the gazetted versions of recently passed Tax Acts.
In a press statement issued late Wednesday and signed by the Director of Information, Bulah Audu Bi-Allah, on behalf of the Clerk, the legislature said the move was aimed at addressing public anxiety surrounding the controversial tax reforms and reinforcing confidence in the legislative process.
According to the statement, the transmitted Tax Bills, including the certificate pages bearing presidential assent, will be made available to enable Nigerians to independently examine the documents and verify their authenticity.
“In response to public calls for transparency, the leadership of the National Assembly has directed the Clerk to make available the transmitted Tax Bills duly signed by the President, including the certificate pages,” the statement said.
The legislature disclosed that despite widespread public debate and heightened interest in the tax reforms, only a limited number of Nigerians had formally applied for Certified True Copies (CTCs) of the harmonised Bills.
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“Despite widespread public interest, only a limited number of persons have formally requested Certified True Copies of the harmonised Bills, and all such requests have been processed,” it stated.
The National Assembly encouraged Nigerians seeking further clarification to follow due process by applying to the Office of the Clerk, clearly stating the specific Bills required and paying the prescribed statutory fees.
Addressing concerns over delays in the availability of the gazetted Acts, the statement clarified that while the Clerk initiates the gazetting process, the statutory responsibility for printing and publication lies with the Federal Government Printing Press.
“The Clerk is also working with the Federal Government Printing Press to publish the duly certified and assented Acts in compliance with the law,” the statement said, adding that the gazettes are expected to be ready on or before January 1, 2026.
To prevent a recurrence of similar controversies, the National Assembly announced new procedural safeguards. It said all Bills forwarded for presidential assent will henceforth be routed through Presidential Liaison Officers, while the Printing Press will no longer entertain any request to gazette an Act unless initiated by the Clerk to the National Assembly or an authorised representative.
Reaffirming its commitment to transparency, accountability, and professionalism, the legislature thanked Nigerians for their engagement, noting that sustained public interest remains vital to strengthening democratic governance and legislative integrity.
National Assembly Releases Signed Tax Bills to Address Discrepancies, Boost Transparency
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Adeleke Orders Arrests After Associate Ajagungbade Is Reportedly Killed in Ife
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed security agencies to arrest anyone found to have been involved in the reported killing of his associate, Olamilekan Ajagungbade, popularly known as Emir Ajagungbade.
Ajagungbade was reportedly shot dead in Ile-Ife on Sunday amid a dispute connected to the leadership of a motor park.
Reacting to the incident, Adeleke ordered Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Zungura to take immediate action against those responsible. The directive was disclosed by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed.
The governor also ordered rival groups involved in the park dispute to leave the motor parks while security agencies work to restore calm.
“There will be no sacred cows as all culprits will be brought to book” Adeleke said, while urging residents to remain calm.
As part of his response, the governor announced plans to bring back the Park Management System across the state, saying an Executive Order would soon be issued to provide the legal backing for the arrangement.
The renewed system is expected to regulate the operation of motor parks and garages and address disputes over their management.
Ajagungbade was described in the report as a close associate of the governor and a member of the Accord Party.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting and the identities of those responsible had not been fully disclosed at the time of reporting.
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Police Arrest Two in Delta, Recover Guns, Daggers and Battle Axe
Two suspects are in police custody in Delta State following separate raids that resulted in the recovery of firearms, ammunition and other items, the state police command has said.
The latest operation involved the arrest of Chukwuka Nzete, also known as “Ododo”, in Isupe Community, Ndokwa West Local Government Area.
Police said Nzete was suspected of dealing in illegal firearms and alleged that he ran a shrine used to fortify suspected criminal elements.
Items recovered during a search of his residence included a pump-action gun, four dagger knives, a battle axe and pots containing substances suspected to be charms.
The command said detectives were investigating to establish the extent of Nzete’s activities and whether he had links with other criminal groups.
A separate operation also led to the arrest of Joel Iwomi, 36, in Umuebu, Obiaruku.
According to the police, Iwomi resisted attempts by operatives of the Command Anti-Cult Unit to enter his residence before officers eventually gained access and conducted a search.
The search allegedly produced a pump-action gun and 18 live cartridges.

Both suspects have been taken into custody while investigations continue.
The Delta State Commissioner of Police, Samuel E. Erale, said the command would continue efforts to keep illicit firearms away from criminal elements and prevent weapons capable of threatening public safety from circulating in the state.
He urged residents to cooperate with security agencies by reporting suspicious movements, illegal firearms and other criminal activities.
The police said information supplied by members of the public would be handled confidentially.
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Tinubu Arrives Paris for Second Phase of European Vacation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Paris, France, as he continues his three-week annual vacation in Europe.
The President was received by Nigeria’s Ambassador to France, Ayodele Oke, following his arrival in the French capital on Sunday.
Tinubu began the holiday in London after departing Abuja on August 30. The Presidency had announced before his departure that the President would spend three weeks in Europe as part of his annual leave.
The move to Paris marks the second phase of his European vacation.
In the statement announcing the trip, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said London would be Tinubu’s first destination and that he was expected to return to Nigeria after the working vacation.
The Presidency said his return would coincide with preparations for the January 2027 general election, as political activities intensify ahead of the polls.
Tinubu is seeking another term in office on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
No detailed public itinerary has been released for the President’s stay in Paris.
The President is expected to return to Nigeria after completing the three-week vacation, in line with the schedule earlier announced by the Presidency.
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