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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.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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