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Trump’s Genders, Agendas, Fada Oluoma Evoke Introspection.
Trump’s Genders, Agendas, Fada Oluoma Evoke Introspection.
Trump, genders and agendas, Fada Oluoma write out of conviction to evoke introspection. Says
I chaired a meeting. After the minutes was read, corrected and adopted, we moved to matters arising. After we exhausted the first issue, I said: “our next agenda in the meeting is finance”.
While the knowledgeable people at the meeting grimaced, the ignorant ones noticed nothing while I continued with my “executive blooper”. After announcing the fourth agenda in same meeting, one of the knowledgeable guys who couldn’t bear it anymore raised his hand in exasperation and said “Mr chairman, there’s only one agenda in a meeting, the rest are items on the agenda”. I got the gist, and hopefully the rest of the guys in my ignorance league did.
Donald Trump is the POTUS. He said America will officially operate two genders; male and female, going forward. This is soothing for many of us who have always wondered at the multiple genders espoused by some persons in America and other European countries. It got to the point that some persons were teaching children to choose what they want to be rather than what nature has biologically assigned to them through genitalia.
It went to the crazy level of some identifying as anything that fascinates them. You see a full grown adult male and he tells you he is to be identified as woman or cat or even car. We watched as the obvious madness kept expanding. A woman with all the biological organs of a woman tells everyone that she identifies as a man or ‘them’ or something totally ridiculous. Some people cheered this weirdness, others stood aloft, while a few cried out against it.
You just couldn’t but wonder what agenda these new genders and their promoters were introducing for humanity. The bible said God made them male and female, and there upon set up an agenda for the human race. Nature and biology concurred. Each gender was to take up items from the agenda and execute for the good of all.
For all of the recorded and conceivable history of humanity, the divine and natural agenda for humanity through the two gendas trudged on until recently, certain people woke up to hijack the meeting and instead of following the time tested items on the agenda, were surreptitiously introducing strange agendas and many ignorantly thought they were just following the items on the agenda.
If the champions of the new genders had made their business private and never resorted to using subtle political and media tactics to force everyone to accept their agenda, even using schools and public services to recruit people into their cycle, many of us wouldn’t have bothered.
Trump and Elon Musk understood the danger of people who were saying “next agenda” instead of reading out the next item on the agenda. Elon Musk is a victim of what Trump is fighting against. You can find details of this in Charles Awuzie’s page.
Fada Oluoma
While I heartily and happily welcome Trump’s reintroduction of the item on the agenda for humanity through the two gendas, i am not too excited about his presidency, just as I wasn’t about Biden’s. Barrack Obama taught me this hard lesson. Sometimes we get too excited over issues we should somberly reflect on. Beyond this gender item, Trump’s agenda as a president has been set by the American Constitution, and it will be for Americans.
If any of the items he chooses to implement as the one chairing the American meeting favors Nigeria or any other country, it will be a mere crumb falling from the table of America’s diet. In fact, majority of his policies might even have adverse effect on us.
On this, we can’t begrudge him, he was elected for America by Americans, why should we expect him to make Nigeria or any other country his priority? This is why we must pay attention more to forming a good agenda for our own country, an agenda whose items any president must stick to for the good of Nigerians.
I dare say that Nigeria doesn’t have a well thought out agenda yet. Every administration seem to come with new agendas, often throwing the country into a strangulating cycle of new beginnings. Until we have a country with a robust constitutionally set agenda, we wouldn’t know when a president is using us to pursue his own agenda. We wouldn’t even know the difference between the agenda of a meeting and items on the agenda.
My name is Fada Oluoma, and like Charles Awuzie, I write out of conviction to evoke introspection.
House Of Reps Approve Tax Reform Bills
House Of Reps approve tax reform bills. Mr Faleke said, “These bills underwent three full days of public hearings, with input from over 80 key stakeholders.’’
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Finance, James Faleke (APC-Lagos), has assured Nigerians that the tax reform bills will produce widely acceptable laws.
Mr Faleke gave this assurance on Thursday after the House considered and adopted the report on the four tax reform bills during its session in Abuja.
The bills include the Nigerian Tax Bill, the Tax Administration Bill, the Revenue Tax Board Bill, and the Nigerian Revenue Service Establishment Bill.
He said, “These bills underwent three full days of public hearings, with input from over 80 key stakeholders. Afterward, we held an eight-day retreat to debate each clause. I am glad that House members recognised our thorough work and approved all our recommendations.’’
He expressed appreciation to fellow lawmakers and Nigerians who engaged with the bills, assuring that the resulting laws will be acceptable to all.
Mr Faleke also thanked the House leadership for entrusting his committee with processing the tax bills and presenting them for consideration.
He commended President Bola Tinubu for prioritising tax law reforms, noting that some existing tax laws date as far back as 1959.
“We cannot continue using outdated tax laws that no longer meet our business, survival, and revenue needs,” he stressed.
Deputy Committee Chairman, Saidu Abdullahi (APC-Niger), said no bill in the 10th Assembly had generated as much debate as the tax reform bills.
He praised Speaker Tajudeen Abbas for fostering consensus among stakeholders, ensuring broad-based input into the legislative process.
Mr Abdullahi highlighted that representatives from geopolitical zones and regional thought leaders were involved, easing public concerns.
He stated, “The committee’s recommendations reflect the contributions of various stakeholders. These were never seen as perfect documents. The executive made proposals, and the public hearing allowed Nigerians to refine them. Lawmakers have now endorsed the final version.’’
Also, Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere (PDP-Imo) described the process as transparent, with consultants and the executive making adjustments to reflect public interest.
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Mr Ugochinyere said, “In spite of being in the opposition, we are proud of this historic moment. It will expand the tax net and increase government revenue. This reform will enhance tax collection efficiency while protecting small businesses. That is why we worked together to ensure its passage.’’
On his part, Benson Babajimi (APC-Lagos) said stakeholder concerns, including inheritance tax, derivation, and VAT, were carefully considered.
He said, “This is a great day for Nigeria. The necessary reforms have been approved by the House, and we now await Senate concurrence.’’
Gov. Muhammed Bago Reserves All LG Vice-Chairmanship Positions For Women In Niger
Gov. Muhammed Bago reserves all LG vice-chairmanship positions for women in Niger. Governor Muhammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has mandated that all vice-chairmanship positions in the state’s 25 local government areas be exclusively reserved for women in the upcoming local government elections.
A strong advocate for women’s inclusion in governance, Bago emphasized that women have long been marginalized despite their significant contributions to society. He stressed the importance of actively involving them in leadership roles to drive development.
Describing women as key drivers of national progress, the governor stated that their inclusion in governance is not just about fairness but a strategic move for sustainable development.
“This initiative goes beyond meeting quotas; it’s about recognizing the strength, resilience, and intelligence of our women.
Their participation in leadership brings balance, innovation, and a unique perspective crucial for development,” Bago said.
Mohammed Umaru-Bago
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Print Media, Aisha Wakaso, the governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to removing barriers for women and ensuring their rightful place in decision-making.
He also called on All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Niger State to support the initiative, underscoring the importance of inclusive governance.
This decision aligns with Bago’s broader vision to promote gender equity and enhance women’s participation in leadership across all levels of government.
Tinubu Welcomes Brazilian Delegation For Bilateral Talks
Tinubu welcomes Brazilian delegation for Bilateral talks. A Brazilian delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Viera visited Abuja to strengthen cooperation between Nigeria and Brazil.
The visit included delivering an official invitation from Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for President Bola Tinubu to visit Brazil soon.
Discussions focused on trade, investment, and cultural collaboration, with both nations signing agreements to enhance bilateral relations.
Viera praised Tinubu’s participation in the G-20 summit in Brazil last November and emphasized the need for deeper ties in culture, economics, and education.
Tinubu
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Tuggar, highlighted Brazil’s historic support, recalling its participation in Nigeria’s independence celebrations, underscoring the long-standing relationship between both countries.
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