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Reps Releases Certified Copies of Controversial Tax Reform Laws Amid Alteration Allegations
In a move to promote transparency and address public concerns, the House of Representatives has released certified true copies (CTCs) of the four tax reform Acts signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The release includes endorsement and assent pages, aimed at countering allegations of unauthorized alterations and misleading versions circulating publicly.
Speaker Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, in collaboration with Senate President Godswill Akpabio, directed the immediate publication of the authentic documents. This follows reports of discrepancies flagged by a House member, prompting internal verification and public disclosure to restore confidence in the legislative process.
The controversy emerged after inconsistencies were identified between the laws passed by the National Assembly and versions in circulation. Speaker Abbas emphasized the institution’s commitment to procedural integrity, stating: “The National Assembly is an institution built on records, procedure, and institutional memory. Every Bill, every amendment, and every Act follows a traceable constitutional and parliamentary pathway.
“The released Acts are:- Nigeria Tax Act, 2025- Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025- Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, 2025- Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Act, 2025.
These laws form the foundation of Nigeria’s tax modernization efforts, seeking to streamline administration, boost compliance, eliminate redundancies, and enhance federal coordination.
The House urged the public, institutions, and stakeholders to rely solely on National Assembly-certified versions, dismissing unauthorized copies as invalid. Hard copies are now being distributed to lawmakers and made available publicly, with alignment processes underway at the Federal Government Printing Press.
An ad-hoc committee, chaired by Rt. Hon. Muktar Aliyu Betara, continues investigating the circulation of unauthorized versions to prevent future occurrences.
The House reaffirmed its dedication to transparency, rule of law, and accountable governance under Speaker Abbas’ leadership.
A joint security operation against terrorists has led to the rescue of nine persons in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State.
According to inside sources, Forest Guards, under the supervision of the Directorate of Security Services and working with members of the local hunters and vigilante group, embarked on bush-combing operations. They discovered a hideout of the kidnappers and engaged them.
Nine persons were rescued in two separate operations in the forest of Obbo Aiyegunle. One of the kidnappers was neutralised while others fled with gunshot injuries.
One of the rescued persons is said to be receiving medical care at an undisclosed medical facility in the local government.
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Zamfara LG Chairman Abduction: Security operatives intensify rescue efforts
Security forces are currently conducting deliberate operations at the suspected location of the terrorists, aimed at safely rescuing the abducted Chairman.
• Family of the abducted Zamfara LG Chairman
Aliyu Danjal, Lieutenant Colonel Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, disclosed that on hearing gunshots, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA responded immediately and swiftly moved to the scene where they engaged in hot pursuit of the terrorists leading to a fierce exchange of fire.
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IGP Disu orders officers to shoot anyone carrying illegal firearms
Disu explained that the directive was backed by Force Order 237, which empowers police officers to respond immediately to armed threats without waiting for approval from superior officers.
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed police officers across the country to shoot on sight anyone found carrying illegal firearms, as part of intensified efforts to curb insecurity.
Disu issued the directive on Friday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, saying the move followed President Bola Tinubu’s instruction that the lingering security crisis in the state must be brought to an end.
The police chief maintained that only authorised security personnel are legally permitted to carry firearms, warning that law enforcement agencies would no longer tolerate the unlawful possession of weapons.
” You cannot move around freely carrying arms as if there is no law and order in this country. It will not be tolerated,” he said.
Disu explained that the directive was backed by Force Order 237, which empowers police officers to respond immediately to armed threats without waiting for approval from superior officers.
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