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A member of the National Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, Diran Odeyemi, and a chieftain of the Labour Party, Anslem Eragbe, have warned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar against contesting the 2027 presidential election. Both Odeyemi and Eragbe said the South should be allowed to rule for eight years. They said the 2027
The League of Northern Democrats (LND), led by former Kano State Governor, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, has rejected the proposed derivation formula in the ongoing tax reform discussions, warning that it could deepen regional inequalities if not explicitly defined. In a statement released on Sunday, LND spokesperson, Dr. Ladan Salihu, commended the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF)
Tax Reform: League of Northern Democrats rejects derivation formula
The League of Northern Democrats (LND), led by former Kano State Governor, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, has rejected the proposed derivation formula in the ongoing tax reform discussions, warning that it could deepen regional inequalities if not explicitly defined.
In a statement released on Sunday, LND spokesperson, Dr. Ladan Salihu, commended the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) for endorsing a revised Value Added Tax (VAT) sharing formula of 50% based on equality, 30% on derivation, and 20% on population.
However, the group raised concerns over the absence of a clear definition for “derivation” in the proposed framework.
“LND welcomes the NGF’s recognition of the need for comprehensive tax reforms to modernize Nigeria’s fiscal system, enhance stability, and align with global best practices. However, there is one critical issue overlooked in the Governors Forum’s communiqué: the definition of ‘derivation,’” Salihu said.
The group stressed that derivation must be defined as “the place of consumption,” arguing that this approach ensures fair resource distribution based on economic activity and contributions.
Without such clarity, the LND warned, the proposed 30% derivation allocation risks exacerbating disparities, disproportionately benefiting certain regions at the expense of others, particularly the North.
“Without this definition, the principles of equity that the reform seeks to achieve will be undermined. Tying derivation to the area of consumption not only reflects modern taxation realities but also promotes accountability and incentivizes economic development across regions,” Salihu added.
The tax reform proposals have sparked intense debates nationwide, with significant opposition from Northern governors and leaders. Many argue that the reforms are skewed to favor Lagos State and a few other regions, thereby shortchanging the North.
In its statement, the LND urged the NGF and the Presidential Tax Reform Committee to incorporate its recommendations, including amendments to the inheritance tax clause, into the framework.
The group vowed to withhold full support for the reforms until these critical issues are resolved.
Tax Reform: League of Northern Democrats rejects derivation formula
The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has appointed Dr Cyril Oshiomhole as his Commissioner of Health designate. DAILY POST reports that Dr Cyril is one of Adams Oshiomhole’s sons. Oshiomhole was a two time governor of the state between 2008 and 2016. He is also now an incumbent senator representing Edo North senatorial district.
Gov Okpebholo nominates Oshiomhole’s son, Samson Osagie as Commissioner designate
The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has appointed Dr Cyril Oshiomhole as his Commissioner of Health designate.
DAILY POST reports that Dr Cyril is one of Adams Oshiomhole’s sons.
Oshiomhole was a two time governor of the state between 2008 and 2016.
He is also now an incumbent senator representing Edo North senatorial district.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Benin City also announced the appointment of Musa Ikhilor as Secretary to the State Government.
He also appointed Samson Osagie as State Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice Designate.
Itua said the appointment of the nominees would be confirmed by the Edo State House of Assembly when their names are forwarded to it by Governor Okpebholo.
Gov Okpebholo nominates Oshiomhole’s son, Samson Osagie as Commissioner designate
The immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has reacted to United States based Nigerian professor of journalism, Farooq Kperogi’s allegations of ethnic favouritism in President Bola Tinubu’s appointments Kperogi, in an article titled, ‘Tinubu’s Buharisation of the NNPC’, accused the President Tinubu of appointing Yoruba people to key positions at the Nigerian National
Appointments: Two wrongs don’t make right – El-Rufai reacts to Tinubu’s alleged bias for Yorubas
The immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has reacted to United States based Nigerian professor of journalism, Farooq Kperogi’s allegations of ethnic favouritism in President Bola Tinubu’s appointments
Kperogi, in an article titled, ‘Tinubu’s Buharisation of the NNPC’, accused the President Tinubu of appointing Yoruba people to key positions at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL.
According to him, an anonymous source claimed that a certain Bayo Ojulari is being proposed as Group Managing Director, GMD, of the NNPCL after the expiration of Mele Kyari’s term.
Kperogi also noted that he drew attention to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari’s lopsided appointments in favour of the North during his tenure.
Reacting to Kperogi’s article on X, El-Rufai said two wrongs do not make a right, referring to Buhari’s bias for northerners in his appointments.
The former Kaduna State governor, however, advocated for sensible inclusion over what he described as arrogant exclusion.
“Two wrongs do not make a right. Sensible inclusion always trumps arrogant exclusion,” he said.
Appointments: Two wrongs don’t make right – El-Rufai reacts to Tinubu’s alleged bias for Yorubas
