1 hour ago Remove Sections In Tax Reform Bill Conflicting With Sharia Law – NSCIA Tells Senate

Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has appealed to Senate to remove sections of the controversial tax reform bills that conflict with Sharia law. NSCIA, in a letter submitted to the upper chamber on Tuesday, urged the lawmakers to address some parts regarding marriage and inheritance in the bill. The council also called on the […] The post Remove Sections In Tax Reform Bill Conflicting With Sharia Law – NSCIA Tells Senate appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Remove tax bill sections conflicting with Sharia, NSCIA urges Senate

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has urged the Senate to remove sections of the tax reform bills that conflict with Sharia law, particularly regarding marriage and inheritance. The NSCIA made the appeal in a memorandum submitted to the Senate Committee on Finance on Tuesday. The council also called on the upper chamber to Read More

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30 h. ago Defection: Court urged to declare Senator Nwoko’s seat vacant

Tribune Online Defection: Court urged to declare Senator Nwoko’s seat vacant The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has been asked to declare the Delta North Senatorial seat vacant, following the defection of Senator Ned Nwoko from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Defection: Court urged to declare Senator Nwoko’s seat vacant Tribune Online

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30 h. ago Coalition Urges Senate To Reject Bill On NASS Clerk Appointment

A coalition of retired civil servants in Nigeria has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to reject a proposed legislation seeking to limit the appointment of the Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA) to only individuals who have served within the legislative chambers. In a letter signed by the convener of the group, Comrade Bango […]

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34 h. ago Lawyer urges Senator Natasha to apologise for Senate outburst

Tribune Online Lawyer urges Senator Natasha to apologise for Senate outburst Legal luminary and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Dr. Monday Ubani, has called on Senator Natasha Akpoti to acknowledge her misstep and tender an apology following her recent outburst in the Senate chambers. Lawyer urges Senator Natasha to apologise for Senate outburst Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Senators urge calm as Akpabio, Kogi lawmaker clash at Senate

The Senate President, Godwill Akpabio, on Thursday, called security for the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Mrs Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, amid a heated argument over sitting arrangement at the plenary. An ensuing rowdiness threatened plenary proceedings as Akpoti-Uduaghan, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, refused to use the seat allocated to her, citing Order Read More

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5 d. ago Senate urges NJC to resolve Benue chief judge removal crisis

The Senate has urged the National Judicial Council to resolve the purported removal of Benue Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, in line with constitutional provisions. It also urged its Committee on Judiciary and Human Rights to investigate the matter and report back in two weeks. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the resolutions followed Read More

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5 d. ago Senate calls on FG to honour late Afenifere leader Ayo Banjo

The Senate has urged the Federal Government to honour the memory of the late Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, by read more Senate calls on FG to honour late Afenifere leader Ayo Banjo

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6 d. ago Senate Summons Security Chiefs Over Alleged USAID Terrorism Funding In Nigeria

The Senate has summoned security and intelligence chiefs to investigate allegations that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) was funding terrorism in Nigeria. The resolution was adopted following an Motion of Urgent National Security raised by Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, during plenary on Wednesday. Ndume emphasised the gravity […]

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8 d. ago Alleged Boko Haram Funding: Senator Ndume Charges FG To Investigate Foreign Agency

Lawmaker representing Borno South, Senator Ali Ndume has urged President Bola Tinubu’s government to probe terrorism allegation made by US Congressman Scott Perry. Recall that Mr. Perry had recently accused former U.S president, Barack Obama of allegedly funding notorious terrorist group, Boko Haram through United States Agency for International Development. The Republican from Pennsylvania, made […] The post Alleged Boko Haram Funding: Senator Ndume Charges FG To Investigate Foreign Agency appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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