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Isaiah Edegbo, the Deputy Director of the Organization Department at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretariat, has passed away.

Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, confirmed his death in a statement on Tuesday.

Edegbo, originally from Kogi State, died at the age of 48 on Monday, October 28, in Abuja. Morka expressed that he will be deeply missed by the party.

Edegbo was a graduate of Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, where he obtained a Diploma in Civil Law in 1997, an LL.B (Hons) in 2003, and an LL.M in Public Law in 2016.

He was also in the process of completing his PhD in Commercial Law. Known for his brilliance, thoroughness, and reliability, Edegbo made significant contributions to the APC’s congresses, conventions, and election activities.

Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has appointed Prince Kenneth Okwuchukwu Emeakayi as his Special Adviser on Community Security.

He made this appointment in a move to address the recent violence in Anambra state. Emeakayi’s inauguration took place at the Anambra State Government House executive chambers in Awka.

Before this appointment, Emeakayi served as chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State and President-General of the Okija community in Ihiala Local Government Area. Notably, under his leadership, the Okija community has remained peaceful, despite Ihiala LGA’s history of insecurity and associations with secessionist groups.

Also, Governor Soludo confirmed that the minimum wage for workers in the state will remain at ₦70,000. After deductions for union dues and taxes, workers may receive between ₦78,000 and ₦84,000 monthly. However, Soludo did not disclose this figure, emphasizing that the take-home pay will still be more than ₦70,000. He assured that no worker in Anambra State will earn less than ₦70,000.

A shocking incident in Nigeria has gone viral after a man was spotted eating a roadside sacrifice amidst the country’s economic challenges.

A trending TikTok video captured the moment a driver stumbled upon the man consuming the sacrificial offering on the side of the road.

The driver, taken aback by the unusual sight, began recording the incident to document it. As he drew closer, he jokingly encouraged the man to “keep enjoying” his meal.

The video footage shows the man sitting beside the sacrifice, rummaging through it with his hands to extract edible portions.

The clip swiftly spread across social media platforms, sparking a flurry of reactions from concerned individuals who flooded the comments section with their thoughts on the bizarre occurrence.

The Northern Governors have rejected the recent tax reform bill submitted to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

This decision was disclosed in a communiqué issued on Monday by Muhammadu Inuwa, the Chairman of the Northern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State.

President Tinubu had forwarded the tax reform bill to the Senate and House of Representatives on October 3, 2024, which includes reforms such as changing the name of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS).

However, the governors expressed opposition to the bill, particularly the proposed amendment to the distribution of value-added tax (VAT) to a derivative-based model.

The Northern Governors’ Forum noted with dismay the content of the recent Tax Reform Bill, stating that it “goes against the interests of the north and other sub-nationals.”

“The proposed amendment to the distribution of VAT to a derivation-based model is unacceptable, as companies remit VAT based on their headquarters’ location, rather than where services and goods are consumed,” the governors explained.

In light of this, the Forum unanimously rejected the proposed tax amendments and urged members of the National Assembly to oppose the bill.

The Forum clarified that it is not against policies promoting national growth and development but advocates for equity and fairness in implementing national policies to prevent marginalization.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the Northern Governors’ Forum supports policies benefiting the nation but insists on fairness to ensure no geopolitical zone is disadvantaged or marginalized,” they stated.

The Nigerian Senate has decided to postpone the screening of President Bola Tinubu’s newly nominated ministers, originally set for today, Tuesday.

This delay is intended to give the nominees sufficient time to complete all necessary documentation and pre-screening procedures.

The screening exercise has now been rescheduled for Wednesday, according to the National Assembly’s red chamber.

This decision comes after President Tinubu’s significant cabinet reshuffle last Wednesday, where five ministers were sacked and seven new ones were nominated.

Tinubu also re-assigned 10 ministers to new ministerial portfolios.

The President nominated Bianca Odumegu-Ojukwu as the Minister of State Foreign Affairs, while Nentawe Yilwatda was designated as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, officially bringing an end to the tenure of the suspended Betta Edu.

Others nominated by the President were Maigari Dingyadi as the Minister of Labour and Employment, Jumoke Oduwole as the Minister of Industry, Idi Maiha as Minister for the newly created Livestock Development Ministry, Yusuf Ata as the Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development, and Suwaiba Ahmad as Minister of State, Education.