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KADPOLY ASUP Chair Urges Members to Disregard Media Statements Credit to him ...Says they are false  Chairman of Academic Staff Union of  Polytechnic, Kaduna Polytechnic Chapter,Comrade Abubakar Jibrin Abdullahi has dissociate self from the publications by certain Digital Mediz outlets and blogs alleging that he granted interviews or issued press releases making statements about Kaduna Polytechnic or its Management. According to the Chairman,Since his re-election on September 26,2024, he has granted only one press release/interview, which was held on October 15, 2624,where he solely addressed the ultimatum issued by ASUP National to the Federal Government. In a statement made available  to journalists today , "The Chairman categorically dissociates himself from these alleged "interviews" or "press release. The statement signed by the office of the Chairman explained: "Any other purposed interviews statements attributed to the Chairman after October

Makarfi Ambassadors Commend Hon. Jallo for Empowering  2000 Constituents  Kaduna based Group under aegis of Makarfi Ambassadors has commended Member Representing Igabi Federal Constituency, Kaduna State, Honourable Hussaini Jallo  for empowering two thousand constituents. According to the group , the giant stride from the Kaduna lawmaker is worthy of commendations considering the need to provide means of livelihood during this economic hardship caused by removal of fuel subsidy. The Makarfi Ambassadors, who disclosed this in a press statement jointly  signed by made  Abdullahi  Ahmed urged Hon.Hussaini Jallo to consider expanding the gesture to accommodate more persons . The group,which passed a vote of confidence on Jallo, called on people of Igabi Local government area to re-elect him come 2027, stating that "He's a rare breed of lawmaker". "A good political  leader deserves greater responsibilities in our political sphere and this is why we are urging

Opinion:Gov Radda Community Development Programme Bringing Governance to the Grassroots By: Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed  This very minute, I feel so much elated to put pen into paper on one of the remarkable happenings in Katsina State. Have you ever imagined a government where your voice, yes, your actual voice, matters in deciding what projects come to your community? Well, that's exactly what Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD, CON, has made possible Katsina with his game changing Community Development Programme (CDP). For years, I've observed and analyzed Nigerian politics, and I must say, this is leadership reimagined. Governor Radda isn't just another politician making empty promises; he's a strategic thinker who understands that real development starts from the bottom up. His CDP initiative is nothing short of brilliant - establishing Community Centres in all 361 wards of Katsina State. Think about that for a moment. Every single political ward, no matter how

Islamic Groups Endorse New Tax Reform Bills  ...Says They are with Good Intentions Satisfied with contents of new tax reform bills, the amalgamation of Islamic groups under aegis of Islamic Forum for Unity of the Ummah have endorsed the controversial proposed reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu-led administration. The  Islamic Forum, which initially expressed fears and reservations about tax bills said after careful study of the content and wide consultants with experts, it was discovered that the bills are with good intentions and not dangerous to the interest of Islamic religion and Nigerians.  President had on On September 3, 2024, transmitted four tax reform bills to the National Assembly for consideration, following the recommendations of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal and Tax Reforms headed by Taiwo Oyedele for the review of existing tax laws. The Islamic Forum,which announced the endorsement in a communique issued after a meeting held in Abuja said  it

Northern Business Professionals lists gains of Tax reforms ...Tells NASS to pass the Bill without delay Northern Business Professionals have backed the proposed tax reform bills on grounds that the gains far outweighs the disadvantages and guarantee business development. According to group , the tax reform bills are long awaited as they will help to stimulate the economy and establish a streamlined tax administration system; free  multiple taxation and reshape Nigeria’s fiscal landscape aa well as drive economic growth and sustainability. The President had on September 3, 2024 submitted four tax reform bills to the National Assembly for consideration, based on recommendations from the Presidential Committee on Fiscal and Tax Reforms, led by Taiwo Oyedele, to review existing tax laws. In a press statement made available to Kaduna journalists today , the Northern Business Professionals said, there is no basis to entertain any fear about the bills. Adding" If anything, Ni

Tax Reform Bills: Islamic Groups to Meet Wednesday To Take Stand  Amalgamation of Islamic groups under umbrella of Islamic Forum for Unity of the Ummah have concluded arrangements to meet on  Wednesday  to discuss the controversial Tax Reform Bills introduced by President Bola Tinubu-led administration. According to the Islamic Forum, sensitive government policy, such as the proposed tax reforms needs wider consultations with stakeholders, groups and the citizens before been passed into law.  The President had, on September 3, transmitted four tax reform bills to the National Assembly for consideration. But in a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Mallam Adam Awwal Muhammad and Secretary Sheikh Akanbi Rashidi Bolaji, Islamic Forum for Unity of the Ummah expressed concerns over the rejection of the bills by northern governors and National Economic Council recommendation for withdrawal. The statement further said ,"At the Meeting convened by Sheikh Mustapha Al-Arab