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  • Court declines bid to halt Nigeria’s new tax laws, keeps January 1 rollout intact

    Court declines bid to halt Nigeria’s new tax laws, keeps January 1 rollout intact

    2026-01-01 07:10:00
    Reporting by Vanguard indicates an FCT High Court refused to restrain the Federal Government from proceeding with the January 1 implementation timeline for Nigeria’s new tax laws.

    The suit sought an urgent stop order via an ex-parte request, but the court declined, allowing implementation to proceed while substantive issues remain pending.

    The decision lands amid public controversy over the reforms, including claims of discrepancies between passed and gazetted versions.

    Reuters separately quoted President Tinubu calling the reforms a “once-in-a-generation” reset and stating “No substantial issue has been established” to justify halting implementation.

    Daily Post Nigeria also reported the presidency has “dismissed claims of discrepancies” in the new laws.

    Echotitbits take:

    For businesses, the immediate risk is compliance uncertainty while litigation continues. Watch for official FAQs, enforcement timelines, and any rapid ‘clean-up’ amendments that resolve document-version disputes.

    Source: Vanguard — January 1, 2026 (https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/court-declines-to-stop-implementation-of-new-tax-laws-adjourns-case-to-jan-9/)

    Vanguard 2026-01-01

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  • Ned Nwoko says court ordered rehab assessment before Regina Daniels can see their children

    Ned Nwoko says court ordered rehab assessment before Regina Daniels can see their children

    Photo credit: The Sun Nigeria(file)
    2025-12-16

    In a statement responding to social media claims about access to his children, Senator Ned Nwoko says a court has set conditions — including drug rehabilitation and welfare assessment — before actress Regina Daniels can regain access.

    The dispute, now playing out publicly, combines sensitive family issues with legal and welfare processes, and has drawn intense online attention that could complicate proceedings.

    Nwoko’s team insists the children are in a stable environment and that the court‑ordered steps are meant to ensure safe and consistent parenting arrangements, with the substantive suit adjourned to February 2026.

    As with many high‑profile family disputes, the case raises broader questions about privacy, child welfare, and how public narratives intersect with judicial processes.

    Vanguard: “The ruling was resolved… with clear directions that Regina Daniels must undergo drug rehabilitation and be assessed… before access can be restored.”

    TheCable Lifestyle: “I want her alive and healthy, not just for me, but for our children,” Nwoko said.

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: Expect more statements and court filings as the hearing date approaches. Watch for verified court documents (not just social posts), welfare agency involvement, and any legal moves to limit online commentary around the children.

    Source: The Sun Nigeria— December 16, 2025 — https://thesun.ng/senator-nwokos-defection-to-apc-confirmed-by-spokesperson/#google_vignett