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Agbakoba Deems Cybersecurity Levy Unconstitutional, Illegal: Challenges Tinubu Government
Agbakoba Deems Cybersecurity Levy Unconstitutional, Illegal: Challenges Tinubu Government
Former President of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has voiced strong condemnation against the contentious cybersecurity levy imposed on Nigerians by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The levy, mandated by the apex bank and equivalent to 0.5% of all electronic transactions, has sparked controversy since its announcement. Agbakoba, speaking to TheCable, labeled the federal government’s imposition of the levy as unconstitutional and ill-conceived.
Agbakoba emphasized that while having a cybersecurity act to combat cybercrime is commendable, creating a fund for the national security adviser to deploy without proper constitutional backing is problematic. He further announced his intention to challenge the levy in court, arguing that it bypasses the constitutionally mandated revenue appropriation process.
Highlighting the potential burden on banks, Agbakoba estimated that the levy could amount to around N3 trillion annually. He stressed that revenue matters, including levies outlined in the cybersecurity act, must pass through the federation account and be appropriated by the National Assembly.
This legal challenge underscores growing concerns regarding the legality and constitutionality of the cybersecurity levy, adding another layer of complexity to the ongoing debate surrounding its implementation.
Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) presidential candidate and former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke, has called on opposition parties to form a united front to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. In an interview with Symfoni TV, Duke cautioned that Tinubu is an exceptional and formidable political opponent who cannot be defeated individually.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Emphasizing that the political framework inherently favors the incumbent All Progressives Congress (APC) because they control state power and law enforcement apparatuses, Duke warned that division and ego among opposition figures effectively work against their own interests. Using a striking analogy, he described taking on the incumbent as trying to fight a lion that has been given horns using only a knife and fork, concluding that the opposition would end up as “dinner” without a cohesive, unified approach.
The Federal Government has issued an urgent flood warning through the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre, cautioning that 915 communities spread across 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) face severe flooding risks from August 27 to September 9, 2026. In addition to these critical-risk zones, the centre flagged 429 communities in seven states as high-risk and 656 communities across 13 states under a moderate flood-risk watch.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The 19 states categorized under the critical-risk threat are Kogi, Benue, Rivers, Edo, Delta, Cross River, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo, encompassing major cities like Lokoja, Port Harcourt, Lagos, Ibadan, and Onitsha. According to Usman Abdullahi Bokani, Director of the Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department, this impending threat is driven by factors such as continuous rainfall, saturated soils, rapid surface runoff, strained drainage networks, and swelling river levels. Residents in these vulnerable areas have been strongly advised to ready themselves for potential emergencies and identify secure evacuation routes.
African Action Congress (AAC) 2027 presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has cautioned citizens against falling for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s stance on reversing the fuel subsidy. Atiku, who is running under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), previously pledged to restore the subsidy if elected, arguing that the current administration’s removal of the policy has brought no advantages to the country.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In response via an X post, Sowore rejected Atiku’s remarks, asserting that the AAC remains the sole political party that has steadfastly opposed the subsidy removal from the outset. He accused Atiku and other establishment politicians of shifting their stances based on political convenience and foreign capitalist interests, stating that they should not be permitted to rewrite history or masquerade as genuine opposition figures. Sowore further claimed that it was the AAC’s unwavering position at the Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt that actually rattled the Tinubu government, rather than any actions from Atiku’s camp.
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