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Borno Governor Zulum Opposes Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills, Citing Regional Inequity
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has voiced strong opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills, warning they would disproportionately benefit states like Lagos and Rivers while disadvantaging others.
During an interview on Channels Television on December 1, Zulum said, “Based on our calculations, only Lagos and Rivers States will benefit from this scheme. We advised the Federal Government to pause and expunge clauses harmful to Northern Nigeria.”
Zulum stressed the need for broader consultation to ensure fairness and expressed concern that the reforms could shortchange other regions.
He also defended the North’s support for Tinubu, noting the region delivered over 60% of his votes in the 2023 elections. “I was one of the first governors to publicly advocate for power to shift to the South,” he added.
Zulum’s comments underscore growing concerns about the potential regional disparities in the proposed reforms.
It was reported that bandits were seen in Kwara State and abducted six residents from Rukpete Village.
The incident was reported to have occurred on June 8 at about 11 p.m.
Sources revealed that seven people were initially taken, but an elderly man was later released, leaving six victims in captivity.
The rising cases of insecurity in the country remain quite alarming.
The state of the country is affecting many people, as they believe nowhere is safe, including schools where they keep their children.
It has been reported that some parents have started withdrawing their children from schools in Abuja.
It can be noted that rumours of bandits being sighted near a school triggered panic, causing parents to hurriedly remove their children for safety.
While the reports of bandits have not been confirmed, the school has also issued safety measures to ensure the protection of students within the premises.
It has been rumored that bandits have made their way to Lagos, and allegedly they were spotted in Ibeju-Lekki, where some residents became suspicious of them and reported the matter.
A clip of the group of men went viral online, and many people became concerned. Whether true or not, fear has been sparked among Lagosians as they worry that bandits may already be in the state. Even if the reports remain unconfirmed, many believe it is still a possibility worth paying attention to.
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