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Kano Govt rejects Tinubu’s tax reform bills
The Kano State Government has described as ill-timed, the introduction of President Tinubu’s Tax Reforms Bills, rejecting it in all ramifications.
The government said the bills would do more harm than good to the people of the state.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, represented by his deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, voiced strong opposition to the Federal Government’s proposed tax reform bills at Filin Mahaha, Kofar Naisa open theatre, where thousands of residents gathered to enjoy music and cultural displays to welcome the New Year.
He described the proposed tax reforms as “ill-timed, lopsided and inimical to the unity of the country”.
“Nigerians in general, and the North in particular, are groaning under hyper inflation and unprecedented insecurity, therefore the Presidency should pay more attention to tackling extreme poverty and hunger, especially in the northern part of the country.
“This tax reform bill is not the solution to our economic challenges. Kano State stands firmly against any policy that negatively affects the welfare of our people,” the deputy governor declared, drawing resounding applause from the crowd.
He highlighted the administration’s achievements in healthcare, education, road construction and foreign scholarship initiatives.
Additionally, he reminded residents of the Supreme Court ruling in January 2024 that confirmed Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as the duly elected governor of Kano State.
The deputy governor also celebrated the reinstatement of Emir Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II in 2024, describing it as a victory for the people’s will. He reiterated that the authority to appoint an Emir lies solely with the Governor of Kano State and urged those meddling in Kano Emirate affairs to respect the law and uphold peace.
The evening featured performances by renowned Hausa artists, creating a joyful atmosphere for families and friends.
As midnight struck, a spectacular fireworks display illuminated the Kano skyline, symbolising hope and renewal for the new year.
Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam encouraged Kano residents to remain united and steadfast, saying, “Let 2025 be a year of shared prosperity and progress. Together, we will build a stronger Kano.”
Earlier, the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Yusuf Jibril Falgore, extended his New Year greetings and called on citizens to continue supporting the state government’s efforts to deliver the dividends of democracy.
The 2025 New Year celebrations showcased Kano’s rich cultural heritage and reaffirmed the state government’s unwavering commitment to the well-being of its citizens.
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Melvin Ayogu to the board of the Central Bank of Nigeria and has sought Senate confirmation for the appointment.
The Special Adviser to Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this in a statement on Wednesday.
Tinubu also sought Senate confirmation for Nwakuche Ndidi as controller-general of the Nigerian Correctional Service.
He said the requests, conveyed in letters to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, were read during Tuesday’s plenary.
Tinubu had previously nominated Robert Agbide, Ado Wanga, Murtala Sagaley, Urom Eke, and Olayinka Aliyu to the CBN board in February 2024.
However, on February 29, 2024, the senate confirmed four people as members of the board of the CBN after Eke rejected the offer, citing “conflict of interest”.
Tinubu replaced Eke with Ruby Onwudiwe on March 13, 2024; however, a day after, reports circulated that the president withdrew her nomination over political affiliation with the Labour Party, an opposition of the All Progressives Congress.
The decision reportedly followed pressure mounted on the president by members of the APC, as Onwudiwe publicly supported Peter Obi, who contested on the LP platform against Tinubu, at the 2023 presidential elections.
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have arrived the State House, Abuja, to meet with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The legislators who arrived in two coaster buses had been allowed into the President’s office area to wait for the meeting.
Both the reinstated Speaker of the Assembly, Hon Mudashiru Obasa, and the ousted one, Hon Mojisola Miranda, were also sighted in the team.
While Meranda arrived with her colleagues at some minutes past 2pm, Obasa arrived separately at about 2:50pm.
The meeting may not be unconnected with the recent leadership crisis in the State House of Assembly.
It would be recalled that Hon. Obasa was impeached as Speaker by a majority of his colleagues, but he was latter reinstated after the intervention of the political leaders especially the Governor’s Advisory Council, (GAC)
Despite the Speaker’s reinstatement, it was gathered that the bad blood as a result of his impeachment is yet to be over.
The Nation
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has discribed as “useless” the letter sent by Governor Siminalayi Fubara to the Rivers State House of Assembly, requesting a meeting regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling on the state’s political matters.
During a conversation with journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, Wike, the former governor of Rivers State, voiced his disapproval, emphasizing that Speaker Martins Amaewhule and other members of the Rivers Assembly are independent individuals who deserve respect.
Wike argued that instead of issuing a public letter to invite the lawmakers, Fubara should have contacted Amaewhule and his team directly by phone to schedule a private meeting at a convenient time.
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