₦airaland Forum

adioolayi:
The same 5% fuel tax he was against years ago, calling other Governors to rally round and protest against it...is the same Fuel Tax that his administration will start implementing by Jan 2026.

Some of his aides have been trying to claim the Tax has been in existence...agree, it has...but now one has implemented it...and from history, he fought against the implementation then. So, why is he hell bent in implementing it now, especially as there are loads of hardships already caused by his two wicked policies of subsidy removal and unification of Naira.

We will mark this down. Obi, Atiku, Oseni and members of coalition of annoyed people when they take over must reverse all Tinubu policies that they condemned......fuel subsidy removal, exchange rate subsidy, all taxes etc. If they keep them then we will call them out with what Oseni just brought up.

AyoEniafe:
Really

You don't know he just signed a 5% fuel tax few days ago?

Lies lies and lies......the law has been in existence before now. Tell us when he signed the law.

monex:
His Govt wants to implement fuel tax now.

I haven't got anymore characters to give

What the government said that they have no such intention.

aworatak:
The news was carried by Pm news which is owned by his lackey Bayo Ononuga. Bayo is currently his media aide.
In summary, Tinubu and his goons are guilty of everything they fought against in the past. A case of pot calling kettle black.

1. The main lesson to learn is that until you feel it you will not know it.
2. We expect that when Obi and members of coalition of confusion feel it they will know it.
3. Oseni that is doing chochocho and condemning everything when he becomes local government councilor then he will understand better.

effty:
Are people not paying to have their NIN?

You need NIN for your transactions but government needs you to have Tax ID to tax you.

DoctorStanley:
More importantly they don't provide amenities commensurate to the taxes!

We are very passive because we don't pay tax. When we start you will see how demand for accountability will rise.

MarkNsukkaBread:
They say obtaining a Tax ID is free but I'm sure by next year corrupt government officials will start extorting money from citizens because of it

This may not be possible because government needs you to have a tax ID so that you can be a taxable person. Government needs you to have it more than you need it.

free2ryhme:
It’s not about being cynical, there’s a real reason for skepticism. Many government agency reports in Nigeria have historically been doctored or tweaked, often showing rosy numbers that don’t reflect what’s actually happening on the ground. So questioning “positive news” isn’t negativity, it’s common sense. Reality on the field often tells a very different story than the official headlines.

Then research and tell us the reality. We should query and condemn with facts. This makes us more honest.

sammyj:
Why spend more than you have, if I may ask Mr. Economics professor This is an example of pennywise and pounds foolishness and incompetence.

Hahaha..... again consult your economics teacher. Very few budgets all over the world are balanced. If you insist on spending only what you have there will be less capital formation. We are talking about macroeconomics and not personal finance. In budget income and expenditure are projections. I'll stop here.

Ofunaofu:
Meeting obligations at the cost of economic collapse isn't an achievement, it's a warning sign. Nobody is saying defaulting is the solution, but piling on more debt just to service old debt is not fiscal discipline, it’s economic suicide. You don’t clap for a captain who says we avoided sinking while drilling holes in the ship.

If revenue is collapsing and all you’re doing is borrowing more to stay afloat, that's not managing an economy, it's kicking the can down the road and hoping the next generation pays the price.

Nigeria doesn’t need blind loyalty or applause for survival tactics, we need a real recovery plan, fiscal responsibility, and leadership with foresight. Not more propaganda to excuse economic mismanagement.

In all that you said you didn't suggest alternatives nor provide solutions. It was all condemnation. This is what happens when you speak with political bias. You have already called it propaganda. I spoke from economic standpoint and not Nigerian politics of hatred.

sammyj:
I thought Tinubu said they have exceeded their IGR for the year. Why over borrow loan then? This government is a joke

Consult your economics teacher. If you meet your revenue projection does that equate to meeting your obligations.

You projected 100k as revenue and you met the target but your expenditure is 150k. Wouldn't you borrow?

Ofunaofu:
How do you overspend by ₦2.74 trillion just on debt service in nine months, yet still earn far less than projected? Tinubu's regime isn't managing an economy, it's digging Nigeria into a deeper debt hole with no plan for recovery.

Obviously,you can't ‘renew hope’ when you're mortgaging the country's future to pay yesterday's bills. This isn't fiscal policy, it's economic catastrophe

So you mean that the government should default in their debt obligations. You know very well what it means. You know the signal that it will send to the whole world concerning our economy. I thought that the government should be applauded. Projected revenue fell below projection but the managers of the economy managed to meet all obligations.

Shebi Obi can win all presidents in the world put together. He has all solutions to Nigerians problems. Why are his supporters begging then?

anonimi:
How can you live in Aba and still have a residence in Ipaja?

Is the Aba power supply from Geometric just like the other GENCOs privatised by deregulation and privatisation capitalist PDP, who gave us widespread prosperity for 16 years?

Always doubting
1. I work in Aba. I live permanently in Lagos. I'm from Owerri. Okay.

2. I heard that there is an arrangement between Geometric and the national grid. We learned that there were too many complications that didn't allow their take off until this government came up and resolved it. They are now operational.

3. What my use of words "I heard and we learned" I don't claim knowledge on what I don't know.

4. You appear interested in condemning APC and praising PDP. You could be biased. I'm only talking about what I have seen and experienced. In the two locations that I live in I have never seen power improve like this in this country.

Surepm:
All these future tense Nigeria will soon ....... am until they say Nigerian now enjoy ..... we need results

I live in world Bank estate Aba. I can't remember the last time I used generator. I have electric power 24/7. I'm really paying for it. A little expensive. Good thing dey cost money.

The above applies to my residence in Liberty Estate, off Command road, Ipaja lagos.

I clearly stated the locations so that doubters can cross check. Let's clap when good things happen. This is the best that we have had in this country.

FavouriteOfGod:
Hmmmmmm 🤔
Okay.... Do you mean that this is usually done annually to get more political parties onboard to broaden the electiontionering platform that INEC coordinates for more healthy political competition?

This is in our law. There's annual subvention to all registered political parties. The subvention is paid by INEC.

dettolgel:
When will he blast Tinubu to deliver the heaven on earth he promised so US don't have to ask Nigerians for visa reinterview?

Keep waiting and asking. That's the only thing that will make him a good man to you.

ChristineC:
Smart move by the president.
That's a whole lot of Forex inflow and human resources for Ghana.
if these returnees come in with an average $30,000 per adult, they will spend it or invest in Ghana.
I think Ghana got this one right.

Deportees are not allowed to take anything. Americans will not allow you to take much of their money out. These are rejects in their country.

boxypane:
Ghana. The Nigerians are sharp minded people. Since we don't know what we have.

Lies..... Trump is giving them money for it. It's an insult. You have criminals and rejects in your country and you go ahead and pay another country to accept that they should be dumped in their country.

Names to describe the backside:
Ikebe Super
Poo tank
Extra luggage
Road closed
Etc.....

Come ooo. What's the pant size?

Kobicove:
Did this really happen or is this a joke, how come is it that it did not make the news all this while?

Countries cover up their unclothedness. It's only Nigerians that display theirs in marketplace. We think that we are disgracing those in power but the ordinary Nigerians suffer most.

No matter all the negative perceptions we create about Nigeria, Tinubu, his family, those in authority and the rich will always enjoy privileges in foreign airports and lands. The ordinary Nigerians suffer them.

gogo2479:
I don’t believe him. He is only trying to downplay the kidnapping activities going on in Nigeria by making it sound like even in Europe there is kidnapping.

Romanians are criminals. I have worked with them here in Nigeria. As the chief accountant of the company they so much hated me. When I travel to our construction sites all of them from project manager down were never happy because by my level I was empowered to take decisions against them.

Our country has challenges but we tend to paint ourselves so black because of our tribal and religious divisions. The Eastern European countries and some Asians are not better.

TimiofAbuja:
E be like say na everybody go get his/her own political party for this country.

There is annual special subvention from INEC for every registered political party. This is the first target of the founders.

Aleister:
“He refused to do the bypass surgery recommended because he doesn't want to be gone for too long or replaced.”

Instead to be worried about his health, the fear of being replaced is his problem. The level of greed our politicians have is astounding and unbelievable.

And you believed this?

Omihanifa:
The rate at which the guy dey lean is becoming alarming. He's the only member of G5 that is rapidly losing weight

Mr Observer

Mexyz:
What in God's name is wrong with Akpabio?

You suspended her for six months, the six months has been served, why not allow her regain her seat?
What's stopping the court case from going on while she resumes her duties for which she was voted for?

She went to court hoping that the court will rule in her favour. If she had won the suspension would have been cancelled. She lost. The court asked her to apologize to the Senate. She refused and apealed the court decision. The appeal has not been decided, how can she resume? If she loses at the court of appeal let her go to supreme court. Na she go suffer. Let her continue to do activism.

AMINDA:
Abati is a rabid liar. Ruby Ruby, the once ferocious critic under Buhari is now a spokesman for Tinubu. Why is the so-called Naval yacht berthed somewhere between Monaco and Paris if it is for the Navy? What does he have to say about the purchase of a new jet and cadillac while Nigerians starve?

"Tinubu didn't introduce the 5% tax on fuel, he only wants to implement it" - Bulaberians

So to be truthful the person must condemn anything about Tinubu and support anything negative said against him wether truthful and sensible or not.

When Abati joins in saying negative things about Tinubu then he's truthful but if he joins to point out the truth then he "is a rabid liar". Congratulations 👏🎉

Edoreborn:
Thanks dino for saying d obvious.. people are going through a lot presently and some miscreants see nothing wrong in ds directionless government.. Imagine,,i was in a shop two days ago,,and some guys there were arguing about tumbulu's performance..One tattered looking guy was defending tumbulu and bragging about how his account can never go red..
At first,,i thought he was a mechanic getting big customers and all that..The next day i saw d mugu still looking tattered collecting money from drivers,,na their i know say ds country is gone...

What are you trying to say? We can't get your direction. So anybody that fails in life then the president should be blamed.

🤣😂 Funny people. Mad people. Unreasonable people. Continue. We are watching.

aribisala0:
Your first paragraph is not the position of the law in Nigeria
Do some research


Legal Framework Supporting the Right to Unionise in Nigeria:

The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999, as amended)

Section 40 guarantees freedom of association, which includes the right to form or join trade unions:

“Every person shall be entitled to assemble freely and associate with other persons… for the protection of his interests, including the right to form or belong to any trade union or any other association for the protection of his interests.”

The Trade Unions Act (Cap T14, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004)

Provides the legal framework for the formation, registration, and regulation of trade unions.

Requires trade unions to be registered with the Registrar of Trade Unions.

Allows workers in the same or similar trades, occupations, or industries to form unions.

International Commitments

Nigeria is a member of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and has ratified key conventions, including:

ILO Convention No. 87 (Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise)

ILO Convention No. 98 (Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining)

What NUPENG needs to do is to take Dangote to court. If they get judgement in their favour then they enforce it against Dangote. How can a union have dispute with a private company and go on national strike. The concept of strike is being abused in this nation.

zero8zero:

Peter Obi's body need some time to rest?, how?.
I thought your body was made of steel and can work four years round the clock with needing medical treatment 🤣. It is only the old weak Tinubu that is recharging his batteries, Peter Obi batteries are made of steel 🤣.
Where are his mob?... "Nigeria needs a young and healthy President", the jokes are on you.
See where hypocrisy has landed you.

Do you know the 🤣 funniest thing. He's only going to and fro social engagements and he's complaining that he needs rest but the chief executive of a country of over 200 million don't need rest. Why is he always telling us of monies that he donated.

He complains that PBAT is weakening opposition and he has stated that he's committed to putting every effort to take over. So PBAT should stand idle and hand over to him. Mtchee mtchee mtchee. It's strategy versus strategy.