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Senator Dickson Vows Tax Reform Bills Will Pass Despite Widespread Opposition
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ecology and Climate Change, Seriake Dickson (PDP, Bayelsa West), has assured Nigerians that the National Assembly will pass the controversial tax reform bills despite opposition from various quarters.
Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Monday, December 2, 2024, Dickson likened the situation to the passage of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), stating, “The heavens didn’t fall then, and they won’t now.”
The tax reform bills, transmitted by President Tinubu on October 3, 2024, have faced criticism from governors, civil society groups, and some lawmakers. While the Senate has already passed the bills for a second reading, the House of Representatives is yet to act.
Dickson highlighted the importance of correcting tax anomalies, emphasizing, “Taxes from Bayelsa State should not be paid to Lagos State. This is an opportunity to ensure fairness and promote the national interest.”
Nigerian Government receives $52.88m from the United States recovered from the Galactica assets. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minster Of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi revealed that a formal signing ceremony was held for Nigeria and the Unites States on Friday in Abuja.
Fagbemi states that $50 million of the assets will be sent to the World Bank for the rural electrification project, while the remaining money will be sent to the International Institute of Justice to expand the justice system.
The President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu also used the event as an opportunity to address the issue of corruption in the country.
NYSC denies allegations of issuing queries to 200 corps members in Oyo state for missing a Christmas Carol. A statement was released by the NYSC’s spokesperson, Eddy Megwa, addressing the issue at hand.
“The NYSC respects the religious rights of all corps members and remains committed to fostering unity and tolerance.” The spokesperson stated that the queries were given due to the corp members failing tom participate in their CDS (Community Development Service ) activities.
She added that the corp members were not present at their places of primary assignment during the period.
Gospel Singer Moses Bliss announces and celebrates pregnant photoshoot with his wife. Fans congratulate the happy couple on this news and wish them a good life.
The gospel singer captioned the photo “This is the doing of the Lord”.
The Nigerian Government Receives $52.88M Recovered from Galactica Assets
NYSC Addresses Allegations Over Queries Issued to Corps Members in Oyo State
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