The Nigerian Senate has emphasized that the proposed Tax Reform Bills will be instrumental in helping the country reach its $1 trillion economy target set by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

Senator Sani Musa, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, made this announcement on Tuesday during a press briefing in Abuja. He mentioned that the committee is planning to hold a three-day retreat to review the memoranda submitted by stakeholders on the Bills.

Senator Abdul Ningi, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, also acknowledged the growing national significance of the Tax Reform Bills. While initially opposed to the reforms, Ningi credited the involvement of state governors for enabling the public hearing process, which has allowed key stakeholders to share their perspectives and contribute to shaping the legislation.

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has suspended a lecturer, Mr. Chigozie Odum, following allegations that he impregnated four students within four years of his appointment.

The suspension, which was officially communicated through a letter signed by the institution’s Deputy Registrar, Mrs. Achiuwa F.C., on behalf of the Registrar, comes after investigations into the matter.

While the alleged incidents reportedly occurred around 2019/2020, the university reached the decision to suspend the lecturer only two weeks ago.

The institution has not disclosed further details regarding additional disciplinary actions or ongoing investigations into the matter.

The Police Service Commission has officially approved the appointment of Olohundare Moshood Jimoh as the new Commissioner of Police for Lagos State. The announcement was made today, Monday, 17th February 2025.

Prior to this appointment, CP Jimoh served as the Commissioner of Police at the Ports Authority, Eastern Ports. He hails from Kwara State and has held several key positions throughout his career, including Force Public Relations Officer, Deputy Commissioner of Police at the Airport, Deputy Commissioner of Police for Finance and Administration, and Deputy Commissioner for General Investigation.

CP Jimoh has also received extensive professional training in various areas, including Combat Operations at the Mobile Training College in Maiduguri, the African Union Mission in Darfur, Sudan, and Weapons of Mass Destruction Countermeasure Training in the United States.