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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.
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Commotion In National Assembly Over Fire Outbreak
It took the swift intervention of senator Asuquo Ekpenyong from Cross River South and Senator Salihu Mustapha to quench the fire building up in the kitchen compartment of the Senate hearing room 107.
Image: National Assembly, Abuja
A fire outbreak in the Senate wing of the National Assembly was quickly put out on Wednesday; stopping it from spreading any further.
It took the swift intervention of senator Asuquo Ekpenyong from Cross River South and Senator Salihu Mustapha to quench the fire building up in the kitchen compartment of the Senate hearing room 107.
The Senate Committee on Niger -Delta Development Commission, NDCC chaired by Senator Ekpenyong had just concluded the screening exercise of Dr. Zainab Marwa as the member representing, Northeast on the board of the commission when smoke from the fire rapidly covered the scene of incident.
It was subsequently gathered that the fire emanated from a micro-wave left on in the kitchen.
In the brief commotion; Senator Ekpenyong’s swift intervention ensured that the fire was quickly put out.SOT
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President Tinubu Commissions new EFCC office in Ekiti
Earlier, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede described the commissioning of the Ekiti Zonal Directorate as a landmark development that would enhance the Commission’s presence and effectiveness in the region.
• EFCC Ekiti Office commission by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the new Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Zonal Directorate office in Ado-Ekiti.
Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the commissioning ceremony on Tuesday, President Tinubu said that the state-of-the-art facility reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening institutions responsible for fighting corruption and economic crimes.
The President commended EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, as well as the management and staff of the Commission for their efforts in enhancing the agency’s operational capacity and expanding its reach across the country.
According to him, the new office will improve the Commission’s effectiveness in tackling corruption, financial crimes and related offences, while bringing anti-graft operations closer to the people of Ekiti and Ondo States.
Earlier, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede described the commissioning of the Ekiti Zonal Directorate as a landmark development that would enhance the Commission’s presence and effectiveness in the region.
He noted that the facility would help close operational gaps in the Commission’s coverage of Ekiti and Ondo States while improving engagement with local communities in the fight against corruption.
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded on the Anka-Bagega road on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring seven others.
The blast struck a commercial Volkswagen Golf 3 Wagon carrying passengers travelling from Bagega village to Anka town. One passenger died on the spot, while the seven injured victims are receiving treatment at a primary healthcare facility in Bagega.
The explosion also caused significant damage to the vehicle, sparking fresh security concerns among commuters using the route.
This incident comes barely a month after a similar IED explosion occurred along the same road.
Zamfara State Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Bello, confirmed the attack. He said joint security forces have been deployed to assess the situation, clear the affected area, and restore normalcy on the route.
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