‘BJD struggling for identity’: Odisha BJP raps Opposition party for protesting in Rajya Sabha & raising Odia ‘asmita’ issue
01 Jul
Politics

‘BJD struggling for identity’: Odisha BJP raps Opposition party for protesting in Rajya Sabha & raising Odia ‘asmita’ issue

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Politics tamfitronics Politics has been heated up in Odisha with BJD joining the opposition ranks and protesting over NEET in Rajya Sabha following its ouster from power in the State. This apart, the party has also raised Odia ‘asmita’ (identity) issue over the appointment of a non-Odia IAS officer as the Chief Secretary of the State. In the last 10 years, BJD continued to extend its support to BJP in almost all matters in the Parliament. However, it has now changed its stance after its poll debacle in the 2024 General...
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Nigeria is a poor country with a potential of becoming rich – Chairman of Presidential Tax Committee
30 Jun
Politics

Nigeria is a poor country with a potential of becoming rich – Chairman of Presidential Tax Committee

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Politics tamfitronics Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has described Nigeria as a poor country with significant potential for wealth.In an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Oyedele highlighted that both the Federal Government’s and states’ budgets are relatively small compared to those of some other countries and cities.The Federal Government has faced criticism for perceived over-taxation, with recent tax law protests in Kenya reigniting these discussions among Nigerians. However, Oyedele dismissed the idea of introducing more taxes as a solution to Nigeria’s revenue challenges, emphasizing that increasing taxes would not effectively address the country’s financial issues.“By the way, the entire budget, that’s the Federal Government’s of about N29 trillion plus all the states in Nigeria about N15 trillion – if you add it all, it comes to...
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Appraising Hon. Leke Abejide and His Legislative Usefulness
30 Jun
Politics

Appraising Hon. Leke Abejide and His Legislative Usefulness

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Politics tamfitronics By Goodluck OlorunfemiIn the complex and dynamic landscape of Nigerian politics, few individuals have made a profound impact and exhibited transformative leadership like Hon. Leke Abejide, the distinguished representative of the Yagba East/West/Mopamuro constituency in the 10th National Assembly.A retrospective analysis of his journey to the 9th Assembly reveals a remarkable display of courage and dedication, as he chose to affiliate with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a relatively obscure political party at the time. This bold decision underscored his unwavering commitment to serving his constituents, despite formidable political odds.Abejide’s path to the green chamber was fraught with challenges, as he faced stiff competition from two dominant political parties, the PDP and APC. Nevertheless, driven by the dire socioeconomic circumstances prevalent in Yagbaland, he remained resolute in his pursuit, aligning himself with the...
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