Tax reform bills scale second reading at Senate

Senate President Godswill Akpabio | File Image The Senate on Thursday passed the four tax bills for second reading through voice votes. President Tinubu Bola transmitted the four tax reform bills to the National Assembly for consideration on October 3. The move generated controversy with the Northern governors and other stakeholders kicking against the tax […]

Ebonyi governor presents 2025 budget of N396b to state assembly

Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru | File Image By Nweze Anaga,  Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has presented a budget of N396,589,009,620.00 to the state assembly for approval. The work document also has a recurrent of N112,073,861,620.00, while capital stands at N284,515,148,000.00. The presentation on Thursday was in accordance to Section 121 of […]

Davido, Uncle Joe, and the dilemma of Nigerian patriotism

APC chieftain, Joe Igbokwe | File Image If God could be this harsh with His beloved city, why should we shy away from acknowledging Nigeria’s shortcomings in the hope of inspiring its rebirth? By Val Obienyem  Ever since Davido stated what is as clear as crystal – the fact that Nigeria is in shambles – […]