BREAKING: Trouble Looms As Akpabio Snubs Northern Senators, Vows To Go Ahead With Tax Reform Bills

[@OxfordAsonna-qk5ob]

I like Akpabio he is bent on fighting injustice using the Senate as a tool in smoothing the rough surfaces of injustice that has long overdue

[@StarFlame-l1i]

Those criticizing Akpabio over the bill you are simply wasting your time. As much as I don't like anything APC. This bill, is something I want to see happen successfully. That way everyone can be productive and contribute to the country's growth based on what their state can offer. No, more sitting around waiting for FG handouts. And no state should fund the expenses and existence of another state. The only reason why some people have time to sponsor terrorism is because they get free money to do so.

[@aframaco9491]

@@StarFlame-l1i This is what i like to hear!! Regardless of party politics, it is important for us to support the needed reforms that benefits the country! Thank you for your comment!! 👊🏾🇳🇬👊🏾🇳🇬!!!

[@ObjectiveObserver-xh4vk]

@StarFlame-l1i Read the details of the bills. We southerners are just excited about VAT . But we have not read other parts of the bill. This bill seeks to phase out TETFUND; a major agency that supports our universities. They want us to go about taking loans. Where are the jobs for graduates to repay the loans? Go and read.

[@KennedyEbong-dt2fh]

Passing those bills remains a task that must be done. The North must be productive at all cost.

[@sunnytimoglobal]

You said it all, this Bill must be passed into law!

[@IfyStaN-k7q]

No more time lazying around waiting for windfall at the end of every month. Let every state work to contribute to the growth n development of the economy in Nigeria

[@Iyohaabrahm]

This bill must be pass

[@muhammadsalau212]

Indeed, one of the pinnacles of a federating system of govt is "econmic" self-reliance... simple!

[@michaelefedi9338]

Arise tv is doing a good job Congratulations to the staff and journalist working there

[@onanubiayowale2582]

@@michaelefedi9338can you please cut the crap, when has giving wrong reportoir becomes good work (hypocrite).

[@bonbiskadafi9423]

@@onanubiayowale2582 Guy, no news network is better than Arise news in Nigeria

[@mangracedresultscentre7518]

They are negative to the building of the nation in their reporting...

[@uzomaonyejekwe8922]

Come ooo. Did you not here the senator say that the bill was not suspended.

[@samjeff6063]

A house divided among itself can not stand

[@KiniunOloola]

There is nothing called Northern senators. Nothing like that. There is a need for justice, fairness and equity in the federal system that we operate. We can’t continue to operate unitary government and call it Federal. We must operate on truth and honesty rather than this lie that has endured for this long if we want to truly exist together as a country and this tax reform bill is one of the very many areas that need reform to reflect a truly federal system of government. Another area of urgency is the police system. The senate needs to reform this as soon as possible. The police needs to be unbundled into many levels from state to local government even to parastatals that can afford it. Once the country is secured the economy will rise as more investment both local and foreign will come in. Money is a coward. It doesn’t come or thrive in an unsecured environment. Senate pls look at this police reform bill urgently. Pls. Thank you.

[@kingsleyedet6604]

Akpabio na comedian, which one be "Arise TV or Radio" 😅😅😅😅😅

[@Anthony-sb4lu]

Oga they have radio

[@Johnsonidowu-s5y]

Great comedian 😂😂 I just dey laugh, u gonna know that he's uninterested in the rubbish game the northerners are playing 😂

[@bonbiskadafi9423]

Na APC member

[@AbbeyOlajideAnertey-x3p]

Mr Akpabio na comfirmed ogbaa...dangbana Senate Presido⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@PROPHETIC120]

which trouble loom? North does not own Nigeria more than the South. 💯

[@Violentfaithchurchintl]

The north must accept this bill,and seat up,enough is enough

[@saniabba706]

@@Violentfaithchurchintl this is not about North issues, it's Nigerian's faith. So think of your generation to come. The bill is heavy for Nigerian small and medium income.

[@mondayosazuwa9986]

This bill must be pass , is a welcome development across the six geopolitical zone / 36 states .

[@emmanuelessien3692]

Anti curruption bill must be singn into law immediately

[@ocheijoel]

When I travel to akpio State I hear some of his people kicking against him but I told them that they should take it easy because their brother will not fail them or Nigeria

[@raymondokolie1902]

He has already failed woefully, he is worst senate president nigeria ever have.

[@uchechukwuokpala944]

Grab your popcorn. Interesting years ahead.

[@AbdulbasidIbrahimBashir]

Let us be just to every one. If things like that go on then Nigeria is no longer one nation. How much are northern farmers and cattle rearers or northern governors paid as VAT. Every one has a resource to survive one. We either leave together base on justice or separate.

[@ChunLez-oe5li]

I love akpabio

[@danielmukaddas1784]

Pls, help us understand. The next process was supposed to be a public hearing for the bill. Instead, the process was 'halted" for the new adhoc committee to meet and make deliberations. Then the public hearing process will continue. So, what is it? Its not suspended or withdrawal. But the planned process has been stopped, help us understand.

[@emmanuelthomas9095]

When Sen. Orji Kalu cried many laughed at him including some of his colleagues. Today reversed is the case

[@bcaasia3851]

AKPABIO NA FUNNY MAN OH I SWEAR,

[@michaelefedi9338]

Controversial lawmakers, is suspend for more consultation not withdrawn

[@festusolaniyi3453]

The North has always been dragging Nigeria backward all the time. Why are they always averse to change and want things to remain the same. Northern Nigeria is giving the rest of the country too much trouble ranging from insecurity, massive out of school children, poverty level, unsolved almajiris menace etc.

[@ChumaAnierobi]

heavy taxation is not progress. it is punitive. agriculture will raise our revenue.

[@godswillwiche]

Akpabio cracks me up😂😂😂😂😂.

[@sylviasworld9397]

He actually said he is glad it has been suspended to do the proper considerations. Not that it was withdrawn totally.

[@martinsamuel-i2k]

He 'watched' absolutely that should be TV not listened oga senate president

[@francisekwu134]

@@martinsamuel-i2k don't mind him

[@StarFlame-l1i]

When you watch TV, you also LISTEN to what is being said.😅 I get, your point though. I don't like APC. But, anyone in support of the tax bill is doing what I want.

[@seunseun6149]

@@martinsamuel-i2k He is aware of Arise TV...he just being sarcastic.

[@mcmathias5005]

Is this man speaking for the people who sent him to the Senate or for the Executive?

[@yourchoice708]

@@mcmathias5005 he’s speaking the people’s mind

[@IfyStaN-k7q]

If not any other thing, this is one thing that this APC can do for the country. And one thing Mr Tinubu would never be forgotten by the poor masses of this nation even when he dies if these bills becomes effective

[@salomeyeferemo3001]

Was it on Arise TV or CHANNELS TV

[@JosephMoses-c1c]

There is no North. There are six geopolitical zones,and no individual has mandate to canvas for anything on behalf of any zone. The North West is Hausaland.

[@yusufibrahim1546]

This man is like taking the position of Akpabio for its nothing here but ORDERS

[@saleembello9044]

Good for them. Next time let them support puppets for their own selfish interests

[@emmanuelsarki7137]

If care is not taking, North may never test power in thr next 20years..Those guys have been a pest to the proper Nigerians like South East, West & South..😅

[@ChumaAnierobi]

why think that this issue is only for the north?

[@jonexglobal4862]

Why not the executive send regional govt bill to NASS once nd for all 😊

[@akinsolakunle-t5h]

@jonexglobal4862 I tire ooh

[@dalhaali8004]

The only senator who's not representing his people view

[@Assumptasure2497]

This bill must be pass

[@chrisola6460]

I think the current government is implementing restructuring policies that will benefit the people. The Legislatures from the Southern Nigeria should not allow their regions to be blackmailed or bullied.

[@ObjectiveObserver-xh4vk]

Restructuring to benefit only Lagos. And take away critical funding for our universities. Ask your governors as of today how they spend your money. Corruption everywhere. Read the details of the bill. For your information, I am a Southerner. And I know better.

[@salisonabdullah992]

Hmm

[@heottinternationallimited1097]

Who are the people tobpay the taxes in question? In a country where you people do not provide jobs for the Nigerians!

[@jonathanolutunde4552]

ARISE TELEVISION 📺 OR RADIO 😅😅😅😅😅

[@collinsozisule8482]

I think this man is the defacto senate president. The tax. bill is good but attribution should be applied...

[@olayinkaote6314]

Smiled

[@tombialucky6160]

This senate president get as ebi ?

[@EmmanuelItoro-uh5pg]

If care is not taken no fulani man will become president again, sooner we are merging middle belt, Yoruba nation, Biafra nation and niger delta nation together to fight fulani tyrants

[@mojibadesonubi2649]

Senator Opeyemi always talks as if he is the owner of the nation. He does not have any feelings for the masses. Do Nigerians even need to ask you what he has been doing for his district since he became a senator? Ekiti state still remains the poorest state and he his the Senate leader.

[@heottinternationallimited1097]

Who are you people representing?

[@kingsleyomose7584]

You get a sense as you watch the Senate deliberations on the Tax Reform Bills that democracy is alive and thriving in Nigeria even as American democracy slides towards disruptions.

[@ericg7781]

The current vat sharing formula should be maintained. This is because all the consumptions were done by all the tribes irrespective of where.

[@DanielIhechi-c9w]

Before them do such, make other things begin the work for other states, like port

[@onanubiayowale2582]

Arise tv has finally lost her purpose. Media houses should be places where investigative journalism is brought to bare. not like some sort of social media mediocrity journalism which Arise tv has turned itself to. Good, unbias and critical disecting of every government policies with broad and expressive reportage to the understading of the listeners, Is the work of a good media house. Arise Tv should start living up to reponsibilities and stop being an opposition party.

[@fatobarichard5]

Akpabio is just a lost leader. Someone said he watched Arise news and you are asking if it is radio or TV? Do you watch news on radio??

[@bayofat]

Imagine this fellow as senate president of a country!

[@SylvesterSmart-tw8ip]

@@bayofat what is wrong with the fellow as a president?

[@AngelCommodore]

Akpabio is dumb, the guy said i watched arise news yesterday and he was still asking weda na radio or television 😂😂😂😂, maybe akpabio dey watch radio..... We are watching you guys😂

[@ifiokudoh4447]

@@AngelCommodore I don't think so.