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BREAKING NEWS: I didn’t say it’s fake – Oyedele clarifies comment on controversial Tax Reform Act
The chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has denied reports suggesting that he described the tax regulation currently in circulation as fake, saying his comments were misrepresented.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Oyedele made the clarification on Wednesday while speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show, following claims that key provisions of the tax law had been altered.
He explained that during a media interview, a reporter had drawn his attention to differences between sections of the law as published in the official Gazette and a harmonised version attributed to the National Assembly, asking whether the discrepancies amounted to alterations.
According to Oyedele, prior to that interview he had come across reports alleging that several sections of the law were substantially altered, with the impression given that the claims originated from a House of Representatives committee investigating the matter.
However, he said he became suspicious after noticing that one of the cited sections did not exist in the Gazette. He disclosed that he contacted a lawmaker said to be on the investigating committee, who told him that the committee had not even met.
He said: “So first thing is in your opening comments. And I’ve seen that quite a bit in the past couple of days, that I said that the regulation in circulation is fake. So that’s not what I said, what I said, because I was also granting an interview, and the reporter displayed a section of the law in the Gazette and then the similar session in quotes in the harmonized version by the National Assembly, and was asking me whether that was indeed an alteration.
“Before then, I’d seen this report about all these sections that they claim were altered substantially, and the report was giving the impression that this was a report of the House of Representative committee investigating the matter.
“So I saw one of the sections which I’m going to show you now, and I knew that was not in the Gazette, and they claim it was in the case there, so I called one of the lawmakers in the committee, and I said, just to clarify to you, you know, this your report, you reference something that does not exist. And the guy said they haven’t even met.
“So apparently, some people decided to write what alterations they thought were made, and it didn’t come from the committee investigating it. Some people have done graphic design on top of it. So my response was, I don’t think that it would be productive to start discussing alleged alterations that we don’t know where it came from, and certainly not from the House committee. So and then some people reported it as me saying that the Gazette in circulation was fake. That’s not what I said.”
Former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, who was granted bail by an Abuja High Court in an order dated December 23, 2025, remains in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), his aide has said.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Bello Doka, Malami’s media aide, described the continued detention as illegal in a statement issued on Wednesday.
Doka accused the commission of using the media to circulate what he termed inaccurate narratives about the former AGF, despite the fact that Malami voluntarily submitted himself for investigation and fulfilled the bail conditions set by the EFCC.
“His continued detention in an EFCC facility constitutes a breach of due process and a blatant abuse of office by a commission expected to respect and comply with court orders,” Doka said.
He added that the development portrays the EFCC as placing itself above the law, stressing that no Nigerian is above the law.
According to Doka, Malami’s media office considers his continued detention, despite being granted bail by a competent court, as a violation of the former AGF’s fundamental human rights.
He warned that the alleged disregard for a court order by a constitutionally established body such as the EFCC could undermine democracy and raise questions about the commission’s commitment to justice.
Doka further alleged that court bailiffs were turned away when they attempted to serve the court order on the commission, insisting that Malami is being held in clear disobedience of the court.
He challenged the EFCC to either arraign Malami before a court of competent jurisdiction or desist from what he described as a media trial and the spread of false narratives.
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BREAKING NEWS: Former Christian shares what became of her life after she left Christianity
Lady shares her experience of leaving Christianity and how she believes it changed the course of her life.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
In a candid account, the woman explained that she grew up in a deeply religious household where church activities dominated most of her time, with services held multiple times a week.
Former Christian shares what became of her life after she left christianity
Lady.
She said she was once a very devout Christian but began to feel that her life and personal growth were being restricted by constant religious commitments and fear-based teachings about destiny and the future.
According to her, deciding to leave Christianity was difficult, as she was repeatedly warned that abandoning the faith would negatively affect her future.
However, she insisted that stepping away allowed her to explore life more freely, access opportunities, and grow in ways she believes would not have been possible if she had remained in the same environment.
She contrasted her current life with that of people she grew up with who remained in the church, stating that many are still waiting for divine intervention while she has actively pursued opportunities, travelled, and built a different path for herself.
Her words …
“Another thing people fail to talk about Christianity is it takes away your best years. Growing up, I was a very, very devout Christian, go to church, my mum goes to church, my dad was never a devout Christian.
“Even now, my dad is no longer a Christian. In a week, we go to church like five times. Five freaking times. Anytime I look back, I will just be like, imagine I was still there, when I wanted to leave, they were like, don’t leave, God said this, God said that, God said your future is here.
“Imagine I stayed back, the way my life is now, I am two million per cent certain my life will not be the way it is now. Imagine I stayed back in that area I grew up in, and I was a Christian and everything.
“I am very, very certain because people I grew up with, not like I am bragging or anything, I have surpassed them in so many things. I have been in places, I have had different opportunities, I have explored life, you get, and they are still there because they believe that God’s time is the best, God has a plan for them.”
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The Christmas celebration debate resurfaces every December as churches worldwide mark December 25 as the birth of Jesus Christ.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
However, the Christmas celebration debate also highlights Christian groups that reject the holiday on doctrinal grounds.
Several churches officially distance themselves from Christmas, treating it as cultural rather than spiritual.
Jehovah’s Witnesses and Christmas
The Christmas celebration debate is most visible among Jehovah’s Witnesses.
They reject Christmas, citing pagan roots and the absence of biblical instruction to celebrate Jesus’ birth.
Church leaders say early Christians did not observe birthdays.
The denomination stopped Christmas observance in the 1920s after historical studies.
Armstrongite Churches of God
The Christmas celebration debate also features Armstrongite Churches of God.
These groups follow teachings of Herbert W. Armstrong.
They reject Christmas as unbiblical and instead observe Old Testament holy days.
Their worship calendar excludes December 25 entirely.
Strict Presbyterian Churches in Scotland
Within the Christmas celebration debate, some Scottish Presbyterian groups maintain strong opposition.
They view Christmas as a Roman Catholic tradition without scriptural authority.
Historically, these churches discouraged festive observance.
Some even banned Christmas celebrations within their congregations.
Churches of Christ and Restorationist Groups
The Christmas celebration debate extends to Churches of Christ.
Many congregations avoid special Christmas services.
They treat Christmas as a private cultural event.
Religious emphasis remains on weekly worship practices only.
Other Churches Rejecting Christmas
The Christmas celebration debate includes the True Jesus Church and Iglesia ni Cristo.
Both reject Christmas as unbiblical and influenced by pagan traditions.
Some Independent Baptists and Oneness Pentecostal groups share similar views.
They stress scriptural purity over church tradition.
Additional Groups and Alternative Views
God’s Kingdom Society marks Jesus’ birth in October.
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries rejects Christmas on doctrinal grounds.
Deeper Life Bible Church leadership has stated opposition to Christmas observance.
Quakers traditionally avoid special holy days, believing every day is sacred.
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