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Rights

September 10, 2021

Current VAT regime unfair to hardworking states: Afenifere

Afenifere says it is unfair for the federal government to earn more from VAT remittances than the states where they were generated.

September 10, 2021

NUJ condemns killing of NTA staff stoned to death in Kogi

Mr Chukwu was reportedly stoned to death on Tuesday evening by unknown assailants in Okene on his way back from work.

NUJ logo
September 9, 2021

Lawyer seeks release of Taraba youth leader detained by SSS for four months without trial

Ntari Danladi Hasssan, National President of the youth wing of the Mumuye Cultural Development Association, has been in the custody of SSS since May 6, 2021.

SSS Officers (Credit: Premium Times)
September 9, 2021

36 state attorneys general sue AGF Malami for non-remittance of stamp duties

Nigeria’s 36 state attorneys general have sued Abubakar Malami, the attorney general of the federation, for non-remittance of stamp duties fund generated.

September 8, 2021

Rivers retirees protest Gov. Wike’s non-payment of gratuities, pension arrears

Retirees trooped out on Wednesday in Port Harcourt to protest non-payment of their pension and gratuities.

Protesting Rivers pensioners
September 8, 2021

Amid VAT controversy, Kano Hisbah confiscates trucks loaded with beer

Despite ethically restrictive socio-religious policies mainly in the North, revenue generated from economically liberal states are shared among all states under the current arrangement.

Hisbah destroying bottles
September 8, 2021

FIRS backs northern governors, proposes new bill to strip states of VAT collection powers

The FIRS through a letter to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives is seeking amendment to the Constitution to enable it collect VAT and other taxes.

Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) chairman, Muhammad M. Nami, House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Ahmed Idris Wase, Katsina State governor, Aminu Bello Masari, and Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike
September 8, 2021

In new twist, SSS sues Yoruba Nation agitators for terrorism

The SSS is seeking fresh prosecution of Mr Oyetunji and Ms Babatunde for terrorism, and possession of prohibited firearms without lawful authority.

Igboho relatives
September 8, 2021

Sexual Harassment: OAU dismisses another lecturer

The Governing Council of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has dismissed another lecturer found guilty of sexually harassing a female student.

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) and Osun State governor, Adegboyega-Oyetola
September 8, 2021

My Beninois lawyers dumped me, please hand me over to Buhari regime: Sunday Igboho

Yoruba Nation activist Sunday ‘Igboho’ Adeyemo has accused Ibrahim Salami, one of his lawyers, of disrespecting him.

Sunday Igboho (Credit: BBC)