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Police To Investigate MC Oluomo Over Inciting Statement

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As part of measures to ensure a hitch-free governorship and House of Assembly elections, the Lagos Police Command has commenced investigations on the alleged threat issued by Chairman, Lagos State Parks Management Committee, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly called MC Oluomo, against voters that have decided they will not cast their votes for the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the exercise across the state.

It noted that MC Oluomo and others that have made inciteful statements before, during, and after elections would be investigated and anyone found culpable would be dealt with in accordance with the Cybercrimes Prohibition and Prevention Act 2015.

The Command said that no one would be allowed to intimidate as well as harass electorates, preventing them from casting their votes freely without being under duress during the elections scheduled for March 18th in Lagos.

MC Oluomo, in a viral video, was said to have allegedly threatened that any Igbo people and other non-indigenes living in Lagos should shelve the idea of voting during the poll if they would not vote for APC.

In the video that has gone viral on different social media platforms, MC Oluomo said, “Please tell them, we have begged them. If they don’t vote for us, it is not a fight. Tell them that Chukwudi’s mother, if you don’t vote for us, sit down at home. Do you understand? Sit down at home.”

The Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, disclosed the ongoing investigations on Friday while responding to plans already put in place by the command to prevent a breakdown of law and order during exercises across the state.

Owohunwa, who condemned the statement, added that the Cybercrimes Unit of the Command has commenced an immediate and comprehensive investigation into various incendiary and inciting videos making the rounds on social media in relation to the 2023 general elections.

He said: “We condemn in the strongest possible terms any act, statement, or an action that could be interpreted as hate speech or that could be interpreted as deepening political tension regardless of the brain that might be behind it. With regards to this specific video you mentioned, it is currently a subject of a detailed investigation.”

The police boss, meanwhile, assured Lagosians that the brains and motives behind the videos would be unmasked and those found culpable dealt with in accordance with the Cybercrimes Prohibition and Prevention Act 2015.

According to him, the outcome of the investigation on those that have made inciteful comments would be made public in the interest of transparency and public accountability.

Owohunwa also warned all those brewing violence in the state should desist or face the full wrath of the law, adding that the law enforcement agents will not spare any lawbreaker.

While the investigative process is advancing, Owohunwa urged voters to disregard the videos and proceed to exercise their franchise as adequate and improved security has been emplaced at various polling units and collation centres across the state.

“Of course, we are deploying our cyber security access to solve that. And, I can assure you that nobody is above the law. This country is regulated. Anybody that tries to use his position, or his influence on others to deepen hate, or engender political tension which could, of course, snowball into violence, it remains the responsibility and the mandate of the Nigeria Police to investigate such cases.

“This specific one you mentioned will not be in isolation. It is already a subject of review. And it will be in the interest of the actors behind it and all others that might wish to also engage in such ill-informed, indirect action to be very careful, to be firmly warned because in the fullness of time, the full law will take its course and it will be not different in this instance if established,” Owohunwa added.

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Deji Ogunsakin Launches The Better Life Foundation, Donates Food And Cash Gifts To Widows In Ado-Ekiti

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In a commendable act of generosity, Deji Ogunsakin has officially launched The Better Life Foundation, designed to support and uplift the lives of the vulnerable in society.

During the inaugural event, Hon. Ogunsakin donated essential food items and cash gifts to widows in Ado-Ekiti, reaffirming his commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of those in need.

This initiative focuses on promoting welfare and enhancing the quality of life for marginalized groups, with a vision of fostering “hope and resilience in the society.”

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Tax Reforms Here To Stay, But I Don’t Mind Making Concessions — President Tinubu

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President Bola Tinubu states that the tax reforms initiated by his administration are here to stay.

Speaking at the presidential media chat on Monday, Tinubu explained that the tax reforms were implemented to “eliminate colonial-based assumptions” in the country’s tax environment.

The president emphasized that the country cannot continue to rely on outdated methods in today’s economy.

Tinubu noted that those advocating for more consultations on the tax reform bills will continue to do so even if he postpones presenting the proposed legislation.

“Tax reform is here to stay. In today’s economy, we cannot continue to do what we were doing in the past,” he said.

“The essence of tax reform is to eliminate colonial-based assumptions in our tax environment.”

“Every tax situation without outcry is not a tax. You can’t satisfy uniformly the largest community of tax evaders. Look at this tax reform; it is pro-poor. The vulnerable are not to pay taxes.”

“The hallmark of a good leader is the ability to do what you have to do at the time it ought to be done. That is my philosophy.”

When asked if he was willing to make concessions on the proposed value-added tax (VAT) sharing model, the president replied that he is open to making adjustments.

“Tax matters are subjects of debates, reviews, and negotiations until you reach a consensus. I don’t mind cutting edges. I will,” the president said.

On October 3, Tinubu requested that the national assembly consider and pass the bills.

The legislation includes the Nigeria tax bill, Nigeria tax administration bill, Nigeria Revenue Service establishment bill, and the Joint Revenue Board establishment bill.

One of the bills proposing a new VAT-sharing formula for the federation has faced strong opposition, particularly from northern stakeholders.

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Tinubu To Hold First Presidential Media Chat Tonight

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President Bola Tinubu’s inaugural media chat is set to be broadcast on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN).

In a statement, Bayo Onanuga, the presidential spokesperson, confirmed that the media chat will be aired at 9 p.m. today.

“The first Presidential Media Chat with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be broadcast at 9 p.m. on Monday, December 23, on the Nigerian Television Authority and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria,” the statement reads.

All television and radio stations are encouraged to tune in to the broadcast.

This marks Tinubu’s first media chat since he assumed office on May 29, 2023.

During the chat, Tinubu will respond to questions from a panel of journalists on national matters, including his economic policies, security, and other key issues.

The tradition of presidential media chats began during the tenure of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

The practice was continued by the administrations of Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan.

However, under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, the frequency of the presidential media chats declined.

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