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September 19, 2023 New Firs Chairman Targets 18% Tax-To-GDP In 3 Years

New Firs Chairman Targets 18% Tax-To-GDP In 3 Years

The Acting Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, has promised to surpass Africa’s average tax-to-GDP ratio of 16.5 per cent and achieve an impressive 18 per cent within three years.

He talked about this audacious aspiration upon resumption of office at the headquarters of the Revenue Agency in Abuja.

Adedeji, while speaking at the occasion, said he aims to dust the 10.86 per cent tax-to-GDP standard of the immediate-past Chairman of the FIRS, Mohammad Nami, from six per cent.

He emphasised this during a handover ceremony that marked the transfer of authority from his predecessor to him at the revenue house.

In his remarks at the event, the immediate past Chairman of the FIRS, Mohammad Nami, highlighted some of his achievements in office.

September 19, 2023 Obasanjo Affirms Stance On Oyo Monarchs

Obasanjo Affirms Stance On Oyo Monarchs

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has denied one Madam Taiwo Martins, who apologised on his behalf for commanding some monarchs in Oyo State to stand up and greet Governor Seyi Makinde.

While issuing the command to the monarchs at a public event, Obasanjo noted that it was disrespectful of them not to stand up to greet a Governor.

Following the development, Madam Taiwo Martins, who claimed to be Obasanjo’s wife, apologised on behalf of the former President.

However, in a statement by his media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo expressed annoyance that Taiwo Martins has authored a statement, appealing to Obas and Yorubas to forgive him as her husband, and insisted that he stands by his comments.

While conceding that he and the woman gave birth to two children, the former President stressed that she is neither his wife nor a member of his family.

September 19, 2023 Shettima Appoints Hakeem Baba-Ahmed As Special Adviser

Shettima Appoints Hakeem Baba-Ahmed As Special Adviser

Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, Spokesperson for the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), has confirmed his new role as Special Adviser (Political) to Vice President Kashim Shettima.

Notably, he is the elder brother of Datti Baba-Ahmed, who served as the running mate to Peter Obi of the Labour Party in the 2023 Presidential Election.

Dr Baba-Ahmed expressed his gratitude for the appointment on X (formerly Twitter), emphasising that he views it as an honour. He emphasised the importance of active involvement in national transformation rather than remaining on the sidelines or merely offering criticism.

September 19, 2023 Kano Tribunal To Decide Gov. Yusuf And Gawuna’s Fate On Wednesday

Kano Tribunal To Decide Gov. Yusuf And Gawuna’s Fate On Wednesday

The Kano State Gubernatorial Election Tribunal will announce its decision on the suit against Governor Abba Yusuf by the APC on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

The panel's Chairman, Justice Oluyemi Akintan-Osadebay, stated that the judgment will be delivered within the legally allotted 180 days. This decision comes after concluding final arguments from both parties.

The APC has urged the tribunal to uphold its petition and reinstate Nasir Gawuna as the winner, while INEC, NNPP, and Governor Yusuf have called for the petition's dismissal.

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