Amid the debate over the tax reform bills initiated by the Bola Tinubu administration, a federal lawmaker, Leke Abejide, has disclosed a fresh religious dimension.

The suspension follows extensive deliberations by lawmakers to resolve disagreements over key provisions of the proposed legislation

The Presidency has explained the benefits of the contentious Tax Reform Bills to the 36 States of the Federation.

The Senate has finally halted the discussion on President Bola Tinubu's tax reform bills. The Red chamber gave reason for the development after plenary.

The Igbo Youths Progressive Forum, YPF, on Wednesday, described the proposed tax reform bills as anti-people, unjust, adding that it is a clear attack on equity and fairness in Nigeria.

“You and food. Apparently, there is no food inflation on your side. With the serious food inflation in the country and the cancer of hunger messing up many families under Tinubu, you still get a chance to swallow dollops and draw soup.”

The Senate last Thursday passed the tax reform bills for second reading amid tension despite a one hour close-door session to calm frayed nerves so that the federal lawmakers csn have a smooth debate on the general principles of the fiscal legislations.

He said this was the very essence and meaning of democracy, adding that all commentators and groups should keep up the spirit of

Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah said the controversial tax reform bills the tax must lead to the development of the "thoroughly dysfunctional country" (Nigeria) again.

Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese and founder of the Kukah Centre, Most Reverend Mathew Kukah, says the controversial tax reform bills of Bola Tinubu’s administration will end the elites’ financial recklessness.