Nigerian Newspapers: 5 Things You Need To Know Today Sunday 

Nigerian Newspapers: 5 Things You Need To Know Today Sunday

iexclusive News Nigeria brings to you today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers 

1. President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the Niger Delta Avengers‘ threat to relaunch hostilities.The group accused the Federal Government of failing to satisfy its demand in a statement released on Saturday.The extremist organization promised to strike oil installations and politicians as part of “Operation Humble,” which was unveiled today.

2. Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has completed his plans to join the All Progressive Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), putting an end to months of speculation over his relationship with the ruling party, which his fellow opposition members deemed too close for comfort. Mr Matawalle’s anticipated switch from opposition to ruling party was confirmed by his spokesman Ibrahim Dosara, who said his boss will officially announce his departure from the PDP on Tuesday.

3. Nigeria is planning to use its legal provisions to collect taxes on revenues made in the country by global technology and digital corporations that are not located in the country but have a major economic presence here.While the Federal Government will not be raising tax rates at this time, it is already empowered under the Finance Act 2019 to broaden the tax net, including by collecting taxes on the Nigerian income of global tech giants with significant economic presence here, even if they have not established an office or permanent establishment in Nigeria and are not currently paying taxes here.

4. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has stated that the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), which is currently before the National Assembly, will be passed in the coming weeks.On Sunday in Abuja, Sylva provided the promise while speaking at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) event.The PIB is an omnibus law that regulates all aspects of the industry. It was first presented to the National Assembly in 2008.

5. Chidinma Adaora Ojukwu, a 21-year-old female University of Lagos 300-level student, informed newsmen in Lagos on Thursday that she killed Super TV CEO Michael Ataga in self-defense.Chidinma smoked SK and LOUD, whatever that means, and shared alcoholic beverages with her victim. Using a foreign phone number she established, she reserved the flat where the fatal incidence occurred.