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Northern youth groups decry politicisation of tax reform bills
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By Francesca Hangeior.
A coalition of northern youth groups, students, and community-based organisations have cautioned against the politicisation of the tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly.
The group, which comprised representatives from across the seven states of North-West Nigeria, made the call at a one-day engagement held at Arewa House, Kaduna, on Thursday.
The group also threw its weight on the tax reform bills, while cautioning that it must not be politicised.
Recall that the Nigeria Governors’ Forum has endorsed the tax reform bills submitted by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly.
A communique read at the end of the symposium by National Coordinator, Nigeria First Project Initiative, Hamza Saulawa, flanked by National Secretary, Bishir Dauda and the
Awareness Initiative, Coordinator, Coalition of Northern Nigerian Students Forum, Sadi Garba, said the symposium was organised in response to the ongoing debates surrounding the tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly.
According to the National Coordinator of the Nigeria First Project Initiative, “The tax reform bills have the potential to enhance the country’s revenue base, reduce dependence on oil revenue, and ensure a more equitable tax system. However, we are concerned that the discourse has been heavily politicised, regionalised, and ethnically charged.”
The group noted that the politicisation of the tax reform bills is a deliberate attempt to distract Nigerians from the real issues.
“We urge caution and restraint in the debate, advising the public to disregard divisive rhetoric propagated by agents of discord seeking to exploit this issue for political gain,” it said.
The group noted that certain political actors are deliberately manipulating public sentiment, disguising personal interests under the guise of regional or national concern. This has shifted the debate from a focus on tax reforms to an agenda centered on the 2027 general elections.
The group also encouraged Northerners to participate in the upcoming public hearings on the tax bills and to present their views constructively.
“We must ensure that our voices are heard and that our concerns are addressed.”
The participants also called on Northern states to diversify their revenue sources, prioritize agricultural development, and capitalize on federal government policies on solid minerals and livestock development.
According to them, “Northern states have the potential to be economically self-sufficient, but this requires visionary leadership and a commitment to transparency and accountability.”
The group commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s initiatives, such as the establishment of the Ministry of Livestock Development and the creation of the Northwest Development Commission.
“We appreciate the President’s efforts to address the economic and social challenges facing Northern Nigeria,” said Saulawa. However, we must ensure that these initiatives are implemented effectively and that the benefits are felt by the people.”
The communiqué emphasised the importance of accountability, transparency, and visionary leadership in addressing the economic and social challenges facing Northern Nigeria.
“We must work together to build a better future for ourselves and for generations to come. We owe it to ourselves, our children, and our communities to demand more from our leaders and to hold them accountable for their actions,” said the Communique.
The engagement was attended by representatives from various youth groups, students, and community-based organizations from across Northwest Nigeria.
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Teenage girl allegedly stabbed parents to de@th, stabbed family dog, sent crime scene photos to friends
A 15-year-old girl from Groningen in the Netherlands was arrested after her parents, Johan and Mathilda, both 53, were found f@tally stabbed last Thursday, June 18, Dutch outlet Algemeen Dagblad reported.
The family’s pet golden retriever also suffered stab wounds in the rampage, the Sun reported.
The dog’s condition is unclear.
The girl took images of her slain parents and then shared the disturbing photos with her friends on WhatsApp after the bloody attack, the Telegraaf reported.
“You could see both of her parents lying on the ground with their eyes open. Her father was lying on the floor, and her mother was on the bed. There was blood visible and a knife,” one student told the outlet in Dutch.
Local police declined to comment further on the images, but encouraged people to never distribute such images online and report them to the police, the reports said.
The girl reportedly struggled with her identity and often pretended to be a dog, crawling around and barking on all fours with other friends in school corridors.
“She wore a tail, dog ears, and gloves,” another classmate told the outlet. “And sometimes she would make barking sounds.”
Johan and Mathilda’s relatives said in a statement obtained by Algemeen Dagblad that they “can hardly comprehend” the murd£rs.
‘We hope that everyone understands that we are deeply affected by the tragic events surrounding the passing of Johan and Mathilda from Meerstad,” family and friends said in a statement through an aid organization.
“But the support and sympathy we have received from many do us good and are heartwarming.”
An investigation into the slayings remains ongoing.
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OGTV broadcaster: Police recover stolen Lexus RX300 as CP vows “no stone unturned” in murder probe
Ogun State Police Command says it has recovered the Lexus RX300 stolen from the home of slain ex-OGTV broadcaster Mrs Kitan Oyesiku and her security guard in Iyana Agodo Village, Owode-Egba.
The recovery happened during night operations, the command confirmed Monday.
—CP walks the scene himself—
Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni visited the crime scene for an on-the-spot assessment. He inspected the premises and got briefings from detectives handling the case.
“CP Ojajuni reiterated the Command’s resolve to leave no stone unturned in unraveling the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensuring that those responsible are identified, apprehended, and brought to justice,” Police PPRO Oluseyi Babaseyi said in a statement.
The visit, according to police, was to evaluate progress in the investigation into the double murder that has rattled the Owode-Egba community.
—What happened that night—
PUNCH Online had reported that a resident raised the alarm over suspicious movements around Oyesiku’s residence. When operatives arrived, they found signs of forced entry.
Inside, the security guard was found dead at his post. Oyesiku’s body was later discovered inside the apartment. Her Lexus RX300 was missing.
Police now say the vehicle has been secured and will serve as key evidence. “It is worthy of note that the vehicle earlier reported missing from the residence, a Lexus RX300, has been recovered by police operatives during the night hours,” Babaseyi confirmed.
—“Intensive investigation ongoing”–
Ojajuni commiserated with Oyesiku’s family and assured Ogun residents that “all available resources are being deployed to track down the perpetrators.”
For now, no arrests have been announced. But with the car recovered and the CP personally monitoring the case, police say they’re closing in.
Oyesiku, a retired broadcaster with Ogun State Television, was remembered by colleagues as a calm voice on air. Her death, alongside her guard’s, has renewed calls for better security for elderly residents living alone in semi-urban areas. [The Punch report rewritten]
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