SERAP drags Governors, Wike To Court Over Alleged Secrecy In Security Vote Spending

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has instituted a lawsuit against state Governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over their alleged failure to publicly account for Nillions of Naira disbursed as security votes since May 29, 2023. Global Mirror News gathered that the suit followed growing concerns over…

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Rivers State Clarifies N100,000 Christmas Bonus After Lawmakers Reject Payment

The Rivers State Government has clarified the circumstances surrounding the ₦100,000 Christmas bonus paid to public office holders, following controversy sparked by members of the State House of Assembly who rejected and refunded the funds. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Information and Communications, led by Dr. Honour Sirawoo, explained that the bonus…

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No Automatic Bank Deductions Under Nigeria’s New Tax Laws, Reform Chief Assures Citizens

Nigeria’s Federal Government has dismissed widespread fears that personal bank accounts will be automatically debited under the Country’s newly enacted tax laws, assuring citizens that the reforms are built on transparency, self-assessment and due process. The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, gave the clarification amid growing…

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