PUTIN WOOS AFRICAN LEADERS AT SHOWCASE SUMMIT, SAYS RUSSIA IS BETTER PARTNER THAN 'COLONIAL' WEST. (PHOTO).

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 Putin woos African leaders at showcase summit, says Russia is better partner than 'colonial' West President Vladimir Putin told African leaders ​on Wednesday that Russia was their best partner, accusing what he cast as a colonial West of still trying ‌to exploit the continent's resources and using debt to hold back development, Reuters reported. The Kremlin chief was speaking at the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, a two-day event attended by African leaders and government delegations from 48 countries, during which he will hold one-on-one talks with many of the 22 individual African leaders ​attending on everything from trade to security, arms deals and grain supplies. "Africa is increasingly asserting itself as one of the key players in the global economy and politics. However, the emergence of a multipolar world is, of ​course, no easy task; it faces resistance from countries that are not prepared to accept this reality: those who are accustomed to ​thinking i...
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TINUBU'S TAX REFORM BILLS NOT WITHDRAWN, SENATE UNMOVED BY INTIMIDATION- AKPABIO. (PHOTO).

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 Tinubu's Tax Reform Bills Not Withdrawn, Senate Unmoved by Intimidation – Akpabio


The Nigerian Senate has rejected reports that the Tax Reform Bills were suspended during its Wednesday plenary, clarifying that the bills are still active and under consideration.


Senate President Akpabio emphasized that the Tax Reform Bills, being executive bills, have not been withdrawn by the Senate. He made this statement in response to a point of order raised by Senate Leader Michael Bamidele Opeyemi, who expressed concerns over misleading media reports regarding the status of the bills.


Opeyemi criticized a news report on Arise Television, which suggested that the Senate had suspended the consideration of the tax bills. The report even quoted Nasarawa State's governor as expressing satisfaction that the bills were "withdrawn." Opeyemi, addressing the issue, noted that the media misrepresentation implied confusion among senators, claiming that suspension was the only course of action.


In response, Opeyemi reaffirmed that senators understand the legislative process and that any attempts to intimidate the Senate would be undemocratic. He stated, “We cannot be bullied into adopting a certain procedure,” adding that the bills are still being considered and that the Senate remains open to discussions and negotiations. He stressed that the executive bills can only be withdrawn by the executive, and there is no reason to do so, as they serve the public's interest.


The Senate President also praised Senator Abba Moro, the committee chairman, for initiating consultations immediately after the committee's formation. Moro has set up meetings to begin public hearings on the bills as soon as possible.


Both Akpabio and Opeyemi assured that the bills have not been suspended or withdrawn, and their consideration continues in the Senate. Further legislative actions are planned, with the bills having already passed their second reading.

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