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Tax laws controversy exposes a flawed NASS | OPINION

The author submits that the shameful circumstances surrounding the tax laws should stimulate deeper reflections on the state of legislative representation For over a week now, flipping through the pages of Nigerian newspapers, social media, and other media platforms, the dominant issue trending nationwide has been the discovery of significant discrepancies between the gazetted version of the Tax Laws made available to the public and what was actually passed by the Nigerian legislature. Since this...

The climate crisis and a hot Christmas in Bauchi | OPINION

The crisis of climate change is getting more real in everyday life and living as the author’s experience while spending Christmas in Bauchi reveals Perhaps it happened years before I was born. However, I have never witnessed the 25th of December with a temperature of above 30°C in the evening; not even close to that. This year, I happened to be in Bauchi, my home state, during the time. It was quite surprising how confused...

Suspend tax Iaws implementation until after probe – Hallowmace Foundation 

Hallowmace Foundation has called for an independent investigation into the allegations of alteration of tax reform laws and suspension of its implementation Hallowmace Foundation Africa has called for an urgent investigation into allegations that recently passed tax reform laws were altered without the approval of the National Assembly, demanding the immediate suspension of their implementation pending the outcome of a probe. The group made the call on Friday in a statement jointly signed by Executive...

Ezekwesili bags global anti-corruption lifetime achievement award 

Founder of the #FixPolitics Initiative and former Vice President of the World Bank, Dr. “Oby” Ezekwesili, has been honoured with the International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award Founder of the #FixPolitics Initiative and former Vice President of the World Bank, Dr Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, has been honoured with the International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award (Lifetime Achievement) in Doha, Qatar. Ezekwesili received the prestigious global recognition on December 14, 2025, from the ruler of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim...

Akinlaja condemns land grabbing, hails Ondo Govt’s proactive measures

Former deputy Labour leader, Akinlaja has condemned the growing menace of land grabbing in Ondo State, saying findings show the activities are often driven by powerful individuals and organised gangs commonly referred to as ‘Omo Onile’ Hon. (Comrade) Joseph Iranola Akinlaja, former member of the House of Representatives and former deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, has condemned the rising menace of land grabbing, describing it as an illegal and criminal act that threatens...

OrderPaper, NOA explore partnership on parliamentary engagements

In a significant move aimed at fostering greater transparency and citizen participation in governance, OrderPaper Nigeria, the nation’s foremost parliamentary monitoring organization and policy think tank, recently paid a courtesy visit to the National Orientation Agency (NOA).  The meeting, which saw robust discussions between the leadership of both organizations, laid the groundwork for a strategic partnership designed to enhance public engagement with Nigeria’s legislative processes. The OrderPaper delegation, led by its Chief Executive Officer and...

#FixPolitics at 5: A new movement shaping Africa’s democratic future

In this opinion editorial, Anthony Ubani pays tributes to the five years anniversary of FixPolitics  Five years ago, a simple but profound question reshaped the civic landscape of Africa: Why does politics in Africa continue to fail its people despite the continent’s wealth of talent, resources, and human potential? Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili posed this question and pursued answers through a research fellowship at the Robert Bosch Academy in Berlin. Her work revealed a troubling reality,...

Insecurity: FixPolitics demands immediate action on abductions

Text of a statement by FixPolitics on the rising wave of insecurity, particularly abductions of school children in parts of Nigeria In the early hours of Monday November 17, Nigerians woke up to yet another horror. Armed men stormed the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing the vice principal and abducting 25 schoolgirls from their hostel. It is a scene we have witnessed too many times....

Nwifuru and the battle for legislative autonomy

At a tense meeting between the Nigerian Governors Forum and the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures, a young Speaker dared to say what few politicians would ever utter to power: “You are not God.” That moment would reshape the debate over legislative autonomy and define a future governor’s political philosophy, writes Uko Etuk The room went silent. A powerful governor at the meeting of Nigeria’s Governors Forum (NGF) and the Conference of Speakers of...

Wike’s Outburst and the Crisis of Character in Leadership | OPINION

The viral video of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister in a furious face-off with a soldier speaks a deep low in character and leadership, writes Anthony Ubani A viral video is going around. It shows the Federal Capital Territory minister in a furious face-off with a soldier. The soldier says he is only following orders. The minister calls him a “big fool.” Journalists, the minister’s entourage and the general public watch. The exchange is...

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