Northern pressure group calls for probe into tax law alterations and Tinubu impeachment

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A northern pressure group has urged the National Assembly to investigate allegations of alterations in tax laws and initiate impeachment proceedings against President Bola Tinubu.

In a recent development, a pressure group from northern Nigeria has called on the National Assembly (NASS) to probe claims of changes made to tax laws. The group specifically demands the start of impeachment processes against President Bola Tinubu over these allegations. This call highlights ongoing concerns in the region regarding fiscal policy adjustments and their implications for national governance. No further details on the specific alterations or the group's identity were provided in available reports, but the urgency underscores regional tensions in Nigeria's political landscape.

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