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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for objectivity and transparency in the conduct of the public hearing being organised by the National Assembly over the controversial Tax Reform Bills. Darelasisionline.com reports that the proposed Tax Reform Bills by President Bola Tinubu have sparked widespread anger in Northern Nigeria, with regional groups and clerics demanding their suspension. The four bills—Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2024 (SB.583), Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, 2024 (SB.584), Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, 2024 (SB.585), and Nigeria Tax Bill, 2024 (SB.586)—have already passed second reading in the Senate, despite mounting opposition. The bills, presented…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has responded to a revelation by former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd.), that he pleaded with the late General Sani Abacha to spare Obasanjo’s life during Abacha’s regime. The Abacha government imprisoned Obasanjo over an alleged coup plot to overthrow the regime. Over the weekend, at the Plateau Interdenominational Unity Christmas Carols and Praise Festival held at the 10 Commandments Prayer Altar in Du, Jos South LGA, Gowon disclosed his behind-the-scenes efforts to save Obasanjo. Gowon expressed joy that Obasanjo not only survived the ordeal after spending three years in prison but also became…
The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has called for the withdrawal of the tax reform bills. According to Zulum, the bill transmitted to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu in September, will drag the northern part of the country backward. The bill has faced opposition from Northern governors, traditional rulers, and Northern Elders Forum. However, despite the rejections, the Senate passed the bills for a second reading on Thursday despite rowdiness at plenary. Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa service, the governor expressed displeasure over how the bills enjoyed speedy and smooth passage to the current phase…
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said her re-election on Friday was a privilege to continue serving and delivering results. Darelasisionline.com reported Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was re-elected unopposed for the WTO making her the first black person and the first black woman to be elected and re-elected for the position of DG of the organization. In her acceptance speech for the second term that will start from 1st September 2025, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala promised to deliver results that would improve the lives of people all over the world. It read: “I am deeply honoured by the…
The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has vowed to dump the All Progressives Congress (APC), if the leadership of the party allows him. According to Ndume, he ought to have left the ruling party before now but stayed back because of his closeness to President Bola Tinubu and that he doesn’t want the president to fail. The outspoken lawmaker said this on Thursday when he appeared on Channels Television to discuss his grievances with the tax reform bills proposed by President Tinubu. He said, “I told you I am very close to Tinubu. I don’t want him to…
Adetayo Omotoyosi Adeolu The 6th Division of the Nigerian Army has revealed that its operatives arrested investigative journalist, Fisayo Soyombo, on suspicion of engaging in illegal oil bunkeringDarelasisionline.com gathered that Fisayo, who is the founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), has reportedly been detained for three days. The FIJ, in a statement on Friday, called for his immediate release and raised the alarm over the increasing threats to press freedom in the country. Soyombo, known for his investigative reporting on high-profile issues such as corruption, abuse of power, and human rights violations, has previously faced various threats and…
President Bola Tinubu has assured that he would address the menace of out-of-school children in the country. In a dialogue with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palais des Élysée, President Tinubu outlined his plans to significantly reduce the number of out-of-school children through innovative return-to-class initiatives and skills development programs. President Tinubu highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to create a supportive framework that ensures school-age children re-enter classrooms, emphasizing the role of motivation and skill acquisition in this initiative. “In order to bridge the gap for some who are of age, and have been out of school for a…
The House of Representatives under the leadership of Tajudeen Abbas has confirmed Olufemi Oluyede as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Oluyede was confirmed as Army Chief after a report was presented by Babajimi Benson, chairman of the defence committee. The House of Representatives Joint Committee on Army and Defence had screened Oluyede on Wednesday. Oluyede was appointed by President Bola Tinubu as the Acting COAS following the ill-health of his predecessor, Taoreed Lagbaja, who later passed away. Darelasisionline.com reported that President Tinubu had formally requested the House of Representatives to confirm Olufemi Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army…
Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign concluded with a shocking 2-1 loss to Rwanda. The game was played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The Super Eagles came into the game already qualified for next year’s tournament as Group D winners. The three-time African champions took the lead in the 59th minute with a stunning solo goal from Samuel Chukwueze. However, Rwanda responded with two quick goals from Ange Mutsinzi and Innocent Nshuti, securing their first victory over Nigeria. This is the first defeat under interim manager Augustine Eguavoen, who may be stepping down from the…
The National Leader of the New Nigeria People Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has alleged a plot by Lagos State to colonise Kano State and the rest of northern Nigeria. Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State and critic of the Tinubu administration’s policies, spoke at the convocation of Skyline University, Kano, where he alleged that plans are underway to redirect taxes from Kano State to Lagos State. “Today, we are aware that the Lagos young men are working so hard to impose taxes and take away our taxes from Kano and this part of the country to Lagos,” Kwankwaso…