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  • Senator Ndume Criticizes President Tinubu’s Inner Circle over “Lagos Elitism”

    Senator Ndume Criticizes President Tinubu’s Inner Circle over “Lagos Elitism”

    In an update published by Daily Post, Senator Ali Ndume (Borno South) criticized President Bola Tinubu’s advisory circle, alleging it is disconnected from everyday realities. Speaking on Arise Television, Ndume said the President is surrounded by people who “only know Ikoyi and Victoria Island” and frequently travel abroad, while grassroots political voices are sidelined.

    He argued that Tinubu’s Lagos-era political strength was built on loyalists who have now been replaced by a newer technocratic clique—fueling internal party debate over influence and coalition management ahead of 2027. The Presidency has not issued a formal response.

    The Punch quoted Ndume’s complaint that some advisers “don’t know politics” and are often abroad, while The Nation framed the comments as reflecting unease within sections of the APC hierarchy.

    Echotitbits take: Ndume is functioning as a warning signal inside the APC. If the “Lagos-centric” perception hardens, the presidency may need visible rebalancing moves—appointments, engagement, and policy concessions—to keep Northern support consolidated for 2027.

    Source: Facebook — https://web.facebook.com/100064638796212/posts/senator-ali-ndume-apcborno-south-has-again-criticised-president-bola-ahmed-tinub/1262561532575128/?_rdc=1&_rdr# 2026-01-29

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  • House Panel Fast-Tracks Probe Into Alleged “Gazette” Tax-Law Discrepancies

    House Panel Fast-Tracks Probe Into Alleged “Gazette” Tax-Law Discrepancies

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    2025-12-25 10:00:00

    Reporting by Punch indicates Nigeria’s House of Representatives panel investigating alleged inconsistencies between tax laws passed by lawmakers and versions later gazetted has promised to finish quickly and submit a report without delay.

    The panel, chaired by Muktar Betara, was constituted after lawmakers raised concerns that provisions in the gazetted laws may differ materially from what the National Assembly approved—raising questions about legislative integrity and the reliability of statutes being implemented.

    The controversy has also drawn political pressure, with Senator Ali Ndume urging President Bola Tinubu to pause implementation of disputed tax reform measures slated for January until independent verification is completed.

    Elsewhere, The Guardian reported that the committee pledged to submit its findings once work is concluded, while quoting Taiwo Oyedele calling for patience: “let’s wait for the investigation to establish what indeed happened.” BusinessDay similarly reported the House set up a seven-member committee to investigate “alleged discrepancies” between gazetted tax laws and the versions passed by the National Assembly.

    Echotitbits take: This is becoming a credibility test for Nigeria’s fiscal reform push. If the “gazette vs passed copy” gap isn’t resolved transparently, enforcement will face legitimacy challenges, litigation risk, and compliance pushback. Watch for whether the panel publishes a side-by-side reconciliation of disputed clauses—and whether implementation timelines shift.

    Source: The Punch — December 25, 2025 (https://punchng.com/house-begins-tax-law-probe-ndume-pushes-for-suspension/?utm_medium=web&utm_source=top-story)

    The Punch 2025-12-25