President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday in Abuja, said colonial-era tax laws impoverished Nigerians through fragmentation, multiplicity, and inconsistencies, and assured that the new reforms will deliver greater prosperity and inclusivity.
President Tinubu emphasised that the new tax system introduced by his administration is designed to be people-centred and investment-friendly, thereby advancing the nation’s development goals.
Naijaonpoint reports that the President made these remarks at the commissioning of the 16-storey Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) Headquarters.
According to a statement by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu explained that the new tax laws, which became fully operational in January 2026, are intended to liberate the economy from the constraints of archaic laws and make it more globally competitive.
Addressing concerns about the new tax reforms, President Tinubu assured that the NRS has repositioned itself as a revenue hub, equipped with capacity and technology, backed by research and data-driven policies, and sensitive to the needs of the people, particularly the vulnerable.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has blamed opposition figures, who are jealous of the achievements of President Bola Tinubu, for the rising insecurity in Nigeria.
Speaking on Tuesday during the inauguration of the new headquarters of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), where he praised Tinubu’s leadership and ongoing reforms, Akpabio said opposition figures were sponsoring bombings to distract Tinubu from governance.
He added that the opposition figures are promoting insecurity and trying to discredit the government because elections are fast approaching.
According to the Senate President, recent security incidents were politically motivated and designed to create fear and discredit the government.
Naijaonpoint reports that the Senate President insisted that President Tinubu’s performance in office had made it difficult for the opposition to mount a strong challenge, leading some actors to resort to desperate tactics.
According to him, the politicians are attracted to and joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) in large numbers due to the good performance of President Tinubu.
The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebowale Ogundoyin, has confirmed an impeachment plot against Governor Seyi Makinde, admitting receiving a monetary inducement.
Naijaonpoint reports that Ogundoyin’s confirmation follows reports that he met the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja and a former first lady in the state, Florence Ajimobi, in an attempt to impeach Makinde.
However, Ogundoyin, who represents Ibarapa East State constituency, in a statement to journalists on Tuesday, clarified various allegations concerning the move to impeach Governor Makinde.
Ogundoyin admitted that he met with the former first lady and Olubadan and was offered a monetary inducement to impeach Makinde, but he rejected the offer.
The Speaker further stated that the meeting was also to seek the royal blessing for his gubernatorial ambition.
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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday ordered the African Democratic Congress (ADC) not to proceed with its planned national convention, deepening the party’s leadership crisis.
Naijaonpoint reports that Justice Joyce Abdulmalik issued the order while ruling on a suit filed by seven aggrieved members of the party.
In her ruling, Justice Abdulmalik directed the parties and all parties involved in the dispute to maintain the status quo ante bellum pending the hearing and determination of the case.
“I also order that all parties in this suit shall maintain the status quo ante bellum and shall not take further steps in this matter so as not to render nugatory the proceedings before the Court,” the judge held.
She also directed that the defendants be served with hearing notices ahead of the next sitting.
The case was subsequently adjourned to April 23 for hearing.
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, on Tuesday visited the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, at his residence.
Naijaonpoint understands that Fayose arrived at the residence of the traditional ruler around 4:50 pm.
The visit comes amidst allegations that the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is progressing with plans to remove Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the Olubadan of Ibadan.
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