All senators representing the South-South geopolitical zone in the 10th Senate have endorsed the tax reform bills. In a statement issued in Abuja, the senators reiterated their steadfast support for Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The statement was signed by Senator Seriake Dickson (Chairman), Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe (Secretary), along with Senators Barinada Mpigi, Adams Oshiomhole, Neda Imasuen, Munir Ned Nwoko, Thomas Joel-Onowakpo, Aniekan Bassey, Asuquo Ekpenyong, and Allwell Onyeso. The statement reads: “After a meeting held on the 4th of December, 2024, we, the Senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from the South-South Geopolitical Zone, met on Wednesday, December…
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Professor Mohammed Bello Uthman, born in 1966, presents a compelling profile for the position of Vice Chancellor at a reputable university. His extensive academic background, coupled with significant practical experience and a demonstrable commitment to both teaching and research, positions him as a strong candidate.Professor Uthman’s educational journey reflects a dedication to legal scholarship, with a particular focus on Islamic law. By Abdul-Azeez Sulaiman His educational background is robust, starting with a diverse primary and secondary education in Nigeria and England, fostering a global perspective. He obtained a Diploma in Law, followed by an LL.B (Hons) specializing in Islamic Law…
Aliyu Aminu is a rising star in the Nigerian tech scene, a software developer from Tukur-Tukur-Tukur Zaria Kaduna State who has created an application poised to significantly impact how radio stations, religious leaders, musicians, and other content creators distribute their work. His innovation, Gistoneer, represents a significant leap forward in content delivery, highlighting the burgeoning talent and entrepreneurial spirit within Nigeria’s technological landscape. This essay will explore Aliyu Aminu’s contribution, focusing on the potential impact of Gistoneer and the larger context of technological advancement in Africa. By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman Aminu’s journey, while not extensively documented publicly, speaks volumes about the…
The safety of Nigerian courts and judicial officers has been thrust into the spotlight as Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Mohammed Usaini Gumel passionately called for enhanced measures to protect these vital pillars of democracy. At a national conference for magistrates, registrars, and deputies in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, AIG Gumel painted a sobering picture of the judiciary’s threats. Over the past three years, more than 50 security incidents have targeted courts and judicial officers, highlighting a growing vulnerability in the system. “The judiciary is the cornerstone of our democracy, the protector of our laws and the will of the people.…
The #ReformINEC and #SackYakubu Movement on Wednesday, announced a nationwide protest to demand electoral reform and the resignation of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The two-day protest, according to the spokesperson of the Movement, Julius Mathew, will commence in Abuja on December 5th, 2024, and will subsequently spread to other major cities across Nigeria. This movement is a direct response to widespread concerns regarding the integrity and fairness of recent elections. Allegations of electoral malpractice, lack of transparency, and insufficient voter education have fueled public dissatisfaction and eroded trust in INEC’s ability to…
The Arewa Broadcast Media Practitioner’s Forum, a coalition of media professionals from Northern Nigeria, has expressed strong reservations about the proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) bill currently under consideration by the National Assembly. In a press statement issued by its Chairman, Abdullahi Yelwa on Tuesday, the Forum raised concerns over several provisions of the bill, describing them as detrimental to the interests of the Northern region and counterproductive to Nigeria’s overall economic development. While acknowledging the potential of the bill to generate much-needed resources for national development, the Forum criticized the injection of ethnic and regional sentiments into the debate.…
As journalists, we often recount the dangers others face. But on a recent journey back from the 8th Triennial Delegates Conference of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Owerri, Imo State, we became the story—a harrowing encounter with death that underscored the fragility of life. By Abdulrazak Bello Kaura The conference had been a moment of celebration, particularly for me, Abdulrazak Bello Kaura, re-elected unopposed as Secretary for NUJ Zone A (Northwest). However, the joy of victory turned into an ordeal during our return journey to Zamfara State. The fateful journey Our team of 15 embarked on the journey…
In Nigeria, numerous “Foundations” claim to assist the needy, but many exist primarily to promote the founders’ interests rather than provide genuine help. This distinction underscores the difference between true philanthropists, who fund meaningful societal assistance, and others who engage in superficial acts of charity for self-promotion. Corporate responsibility, in my understanding, transcends random acts of assistance. It involves a deliberate and sustained effort by individuals or organizations to give back to society a portion of their wealth, acknowledging God’s grace and society’s role in their success. This approach defines the BUA Foundation. Unlike many foundations that seek attention, the…
The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has commissioned the repaired government-owned Port Harcourt refinery. He reportedly issued marching orders for the repairs of the remaining three refineries owned by the federal government. I am not a tribal bigot, but President Tinubu appears to be one—unapologetically so. This observation has been made by many people, including a TikTok user who detailed the president’s appointments, claiming they overwhelmingly favour his Yoruba kinsmen. According to this individual, who also claimed not to be “a tribal bigot like President Tinubu,” the breakdown of key federal appointments in Tinubu’s…
Two superlative nouns, pomp and circumstance, were repeatedly used to describe the celebration of the opening of the “repaired” Port Harcourt Refinery by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday. This comes after years of the refinery remaining comatose and billions of naira allegedly spent on repairs going down the drain. However, a disclosure by Mr Timothy Mgbere, Secretary of the Alesa Community Stakeholders, alleged that the commissioning of the “repaired” Port Harcourt Refinery was a hoax played on Nigerians by the current regime. According to Mr Timothy, “The products dispatched from the facility on Tuesday were not newly refined but…