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SEN. SHUAIB SALISU TO DELIVER 2024 REUNION LECTURE OF UNIFEMGA IN ILE IFE

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SEN. SHUAIB SALISU TO DELIVER 2024 REUNION LECTURE OF UNIFEMGA IN ILE IFE

By: Mohammed Buari

The stage is set for a transformative discourse as Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu (SAS), representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, is slated to deliver the keynote address at the 2024 annual national reunion conference of the Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA).

The event, scheduled for Saturday, May 18, 2024, will take place at the prestigious Oduduwa Hall, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State.

In a statement by Alhaji Mohammed Buari, Chairman of the Planning Committee, and Alhaji Shamsudeen Adenopo, Public Relations Officer, stated that Salisu will speak on “Changing Nigeria’s consumption-based economy to a service and production-based economy,’’.

The statement added that the three-day conference, running from Friday, May 17, to Sunday, May 19, 2024, promises a rich array of activities aimed at fostering intellectual discourse, networking, and community engagement.

Buari said that the event will be graced by the Imperial Majesty, who is the Royal Father of the day, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II.

The Chairman of the occasion is Dr Ahmed Tunde Popoola, Managing Director of CRC Credit Bureau Limited, while Prof. Adebayo Simeon Bamire, the Host Vice-Chancellor, will ensure a seamless event.

Others expected at the reunion include Prof. Yusuf Olaolu Ali (SAN), three Vice-Chancellors of University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole (SAN), Prof. Musa Aibinu of Summit University Offa and Prof. Akeem Lasisi of Federal University of Health Sciences (FUHSI), Ila Orangun, among others.

The conference will kick off with a networking dinner on Friday, May 17, to be hosted by Alhaji Rafiu Ebiti, BOT Chairman of UNIFEMGA, and Pro-Chancellor of Summit University Offa after a courtesy call on the vice chancellor of the Institution and Special Jumat Service.

Other slated event include the “UNIFEMGA INVESTORS’ FORUM,” modelled after the popular TV show “Dragons’ Den,” offering entrepreneurs a platform to pitch their businesses to potential investors.

The reunion activities will also include the commissioning of UNIFEMGA National Secretariat, a welcome reception for all delegates, the presentation of scholarship grants, keep-fit exercises, and novelty matches.

Reflecting on the significance of this reunion, Alhaji Abdulfattah Olanlege, UNIFEMGA National President, noted its alignment with the conclusion of his tenure, expressing optimism for the incoming Executive.

With over 300 delegates, including those from the Diaspora, already registered, the 2024 National reunion conference promises to be a gathering of minds committed to progress and unity.

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Police arrest three suspected kidnappers in Gombe

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Police arrest three suspected kidnappers in Gombe

By: Zagazola Makama

The Gombe State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers following a tip-off from credible intelligence, sources said on Friday.

Police sources said the suspects were apprehended on March 10 at about 10:00 p.m. by operatives working in conjunction with local hunters.

The arrested suspects were identified as Mohammed Abubakar, 29; Mohammed Bello, 23; and Mohammadu Ali, 25, all residents of Galda Village, Fika Local Government Area of Yobe State.

According to the report, the suspects were planning to carry out a kidnapping in an unspecified location in Bauchi State. Upon interrogation, they allegedly confessed to the planned crime.

Police said investigations were ongoing to uncover further details and apprehend any other accomplices involved in the plot.

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Youths attack and kill two army officers while responding to dispute in Cross River

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Youths attack and kill two army officers while responding to dispute in Cross River

By: Zagazola Makama

Two army officers, including an intelligence officer, were reportedly killed during a violent clash between youths in a disputed crisis zone between Isabang and Alesi communities in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident followed a conflict on March 11 when Ibrahim Musa, a 25-year-old miner from Kusa, who deals in tin ore at Ekuri village, was allegedly beaten by youths at a village checkpoint and had his mined minerals seized.

The miner reportedly reported the attack to soldiers stationed at 245 Battalion, Edor Barracks, near Jenifer Etuh’s Hospital in Ochon. Troops responded by moving into the forest to arrest four youths allegedly involved in the attack.

Residents said other youths blocked the access road to prevent the arrest and attacked the soldiers. In response, they fired which resulted to the injuries of four persons, including Christopher Agara, 27, and Ogobi Egbe, 30, while two others were evacuated for native treatment.

The attack resulted in the deaths of two soldiers.

Additional troops have since deployed additional personnel to restore order in the area, and normalcy has reportedly returned.

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New Tax Regime to Ease Burden on Workers, Small Businesses — Tegbe

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New Tax Regime to Ease Burden on Workers, Small Businesses — Tegbe

By: Michael Mike

Chairman of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), Joseph Tegbe, has said Nigeria’s new tax regime is structured to reduce the financial burden on workers and small businesses while strengthening the country’s fiscal stability and economic competitiveness.

Speaking at the BusinessDay Tax Reform Conference 2026 themed “Navigating the New Tax Regime: What It Means for Your Wallet,” Tegbe described the reforms as the most far-reaching restructuring of Nigeria’s tax system in decades. He noted that the initiative is aimed at simplifying tax processes, promoting fairness, and creating an environment that supports economic expansion.

According to him, the reforms are anchored on four major legislations — the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025, Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025, Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, 2025 and the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025 — which collectively introduce a more coordinated and transparent tax administration framework.

Tegbe explained that the new structure provides targeted reliefs for individuals and small enterprises, ensuring that low-income earners and emerging businesses are not overburdened by taxation.

Under the new regime, individuals earning below ₦800,000 annually will be exempted from personal income tax. Workers will also benefit from a rent relief allowance of up to 20 per cent, capped at ₦500,000, among other incentives designed to ease financial pressure on households.

Small businesses are equally positioned to gain from the reforms. Companies with annual revenues below ₦100 million and assets not exceeding ₦250 million will be exempted from Company Income Tax, while nano-enterprises with annual earnings below ₦12 million will not be required to pay income tax.

Despite these relief measures, Tegbe stressed that individuals and businesses within the exempted thresholds must still maintain proper documentation of their earnings and comply with the requirement to file tax returns.

He noted that beyond the tax reliefs, the reforms will also strengthen institutional coordination among key agencies including the Nigeria Revenue Service, the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria, the Tax Appeal Tribunal and the Office of the Tax Ombud. He added that increased digitalisation of tax processes will improve transparency, efficiency and compliance across the system.

According to Tegbe, the broader objective of the reforms is to create a tax structure that supports enterprise development, encourages investment and enhances Nigeria’s ability to mobilise revenue for national development without placing excessive strain on citizens.

“The goal is to build a tax system that works for everyone — one that supports government in delivering development while also protecting the financial wellbeing of ordinary Nigerians,” he said.

Other dignitaries at the conference included Executive Secretary of the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria, Olusegun Adesokan; Acting Executive Chairman of the FCT Internal Revenue Service, Michael Ango; renowned economist Uche Uwaleke; and policy expert Sam Amadi, among others, who also contributed to discussions on the implications of the new tax framework for businesses and households.

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