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The coast is reportedly clear for the controversial Tax Reform Bill passage in the Senate. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that strong indications have emerged that the Tax Reform bills presently before the Senate and the House of Representatives will be passed by the lawmakers. Speaking yesterday to Journalists after a meeting with the Federal Government, the Minority Leader and Chairman of the Ad – hoc committee set up by the Senate in December last year for required interface with the federal government on grey areas in some of the provisions of the proposed tax reform, Senator Abba Moro, PDP, Benue South said that…

NewsOnline Nigeria earlier reported that Mojisola Meranda has been elected and sworn in as the speaker of Lagos House of Assembly, replacing Mudashiru Obasa, who was impeached for gross misconduct and abuse of office by the legislative arm on Monday. Meranda, representing Apapa Constituency I, is the first female to emerge as speaker in Lagos House of Assembly.Mojisola Miranda Biography  Meranda was born in August 1980 in Lagos, Nigeria. Her educational journey began at Randle Primary School, where she completed her primary education in 1992.Mojisola Miranda EducationShe attended Anglican Girls Grammar School and later Ansar-Ud-Deen Secondary School, earning her West African…

Governor Adeleke is allegedly plotting to dump PDP for APC. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that tension is mounting within the camps of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) over rumors of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s alleged defection plans. Reports suggest that the governor, along with his close family and negotiators, is exploring the possibility of joining the APC to secure his position at the Abere Government Secretariat in Osogbo.  However, attempts to finalize this move through meetings with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have reportedly faced challenges. Sources indicate that efforts to gain access to the president have…

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State has been embroiled in crisis, which is traceable to 2018 when the Supreme Court banned it from being part of the 2019 general election in the state. Since then, the party has not fully recovered as it has moved from one problem to another. In this exclusive interview with DAILY POST, Mr Chibuike Ikenga, the spokesperson of the faction of the party led by Tony Okocha, opens up on how it all began, especially, the role played by former Governor Chibuike Amaechi, chances of Governor Sim Fubara returning to the Bricks House…

FG and States are set to commence direct revenue allocation to 744 LGs. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that a team has been established within the Office of the AGF to manage the direct distribution of funds to the 774 local governments nationwide. This initiative marks the beginning of the financial autonomy for the third tier of government, which is set to take effect this month.The initial gathering of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) for this year is set for Wednesday, where key operational details regarding direct fund distributions to the local governments are anticipated to be a major focus. “Most of the 774…

Bayero has headed to the Supreme Court to oust Emir Sanusi from office. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Aminu Babba Dan’Agundi, Senior Counsel to the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has announced plans to challenge the recent Court of Appeal judgment favouring the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. Dan’Agundi, who holds the traditional title of Sarkin Dawaki Babba of Kano Emirate, initially sought enforcement of fundamental human rights through the Federal High Court, alleging violations during the emirship dispute.  Speaking at the Nassarawa Mini Palace, Dan’Agundi rejected the appellate court’s decision and vowed to seek redress at the Supreme Court.…

NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has been accused of financial irregularities by the Auditor-General of the Federation, who claims that the company diverted ₦2.68 trillion and $9.77 million over the past four years. These allegations come amid widespread criticism of the company’s financial practices, which have negatively impacted Nigeria’s financial standing. An analysis of the Auditor-General’s annual reports from 2017 to 2021, as reviewed by Sunday PUNCH, revealed significant financial infractions.  In 2017, ₦1.33 trillion was reportedly diverted, followed by ₦681.02 billion in 2019, ₦151.12 billion (and $19.77 million) in 2020, and ₦514 billion in 2021. These infractions…

A late-night fire, on Friday, gutted a popular food commodity market in Ipetumodu, the headquarters of the Ife-North local government area of Osun State. DAILY POST reports that the market, popularly called Akinola market, opens on Fridays. The inferno was said to have started at the yam section, before it spread to other parts, destroying food items worth millions of naira. A resident, Sola Omilana disclosed to newsmen that people thronged the market in the early hours of Saturday, sympathizing with shop owners over the incident. Meanwhile, confirming the incident, Spokesperson of the Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security…

Governor Uzodinma has begged unknown gunmen to lay down arms in Imo state. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma has appealed to unknown gunmen still hiding in the bush to perpetuate insecurity in some parts of the state to come out and lay down their arms and join society in contributing positively to the progress of the state. He also promised that the government will be willing to assist them in any kind of business they choose to go into to be useful to themselves and society. The Governor, made the appeal at the funeral of the slain…

NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria and the United States have formally agreed to repatriate over $52.88 million in assets forfeited from corruption cases. The Acting Spokesperson for Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, confirmed the agreement in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja.  According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the pact was signed by Nigeria’s Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr. Ebienfa noted that this agreement underscores the strong, collaborative relationship between the two nations and represents a shared commitment to advancing Nigeria’s development. The repatriated funds…