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Sanwo-Olu: Lagos Not Key Beneficiary Of Tax Reform Bill
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos State, has denied that the state will profit greatly from the federal government's proposed tax reform, saying that Lagos is in a "extremely comfortable" position. He disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, while attending the Africa Investment Forum, Market Days 2024, in Rabat, Morocco. Sanwo-Olu acknowledged that...
Nku-Worldwide Skill Acquisition Program Kicks Off Today
The long-awaited IKECHUKWU STANLEY IHEUWA NKU-WORLDWIDE Skill Acquisition Program officially begins today, December 5, 2024, and will run through January 1, 2025. This highly anticipated initiative aims to empower individuals across Umuahia South with valuable skills to drive productivity and community development. Residents of all clans in Umuahia South are encouraged to seize this opportunity by visiting the Ogechi Cares...
Leave Niger Delta Out Of Your Agitation For Biafra Republic, PANDEF Warns Secessionists
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has warned proponents of the Biafra Republic to desist from including communities in the Niger Delta or South-South geopolitical zone in their secessionist plans. The PANDEF caution was contained in a statement released in Port Harcourt on Wednesday and signed by its National Youth Leader, Donben Donyegha. While distancing itself from Biafra agitation, the apex...
NDLEA Arrests 14,480 Suspected Drug Traffickers In 10 Months – Marwa
According to Brig-Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd), the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), 14,480 suspected drug traffickers were arrested between January and October 2024. Marwa said the arrests were in connection with the seizure of 2.4M kgs of assorted illicit drugs seized by the anti-narcotics agency at seaports, airports, land borders, and communities across...
Jonathan Heads West Africa Elders Forum For Ghana’s Election
Former President Goodluck Jonathan led a delegation of the West African Elders Forum (WAEF) observation mission that arrived in Accra on Wednesday in advance of the nation's general elections on December 7. The WAEF’s communications officer, Wealth Dickson Ominabo, disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Abuja. Ominabo, in a statement, quoted...
Igbo Community In FCT Seeks Peace And Unity In South-East
The Igbo Community Association (ICA) in the FCT, Abuja, has reiterated the need for unity and improved security in the southeast. This was the central message at the association’s 2024 end-of-year celebration, held recently in Abuja. The ICA’s new President-General, Engr. Ikenna Ellis-Ezenekwe, outlined his vision for the Igbo community in Abuja and beyond, emphasising the importance of unity and collaboration...
S/Africa Announces 5-Year Visa Plan For Nigerians, Removes Passport Requirement
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that tourists from Nigeria can now apply for visas without submitting their passports. The president also disclosed that Nigerian businessmen and tourists who qualified for the process can be “granted a five-year multiple entry visa.” Ramaphosa spoke on Tuesday at the opening of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in...
Before 2026, Nigerians Will Know That Tinubu Is Messiah We’ve Been Praying For, Says ADC Reps Member
A member of the House of Representatives for Yagba Federal Constituency, Hon Leke Abejide, on Wednesday described President Bola Tinubu as the messiah Nigeria needs. Abejide, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today, expressed confidence in Tinubu’s administration to turn around the nation’s fortunes. “By the time we get to 2026, they will see this country, everybody will be...
Uche Ogah Bags Doctor Of Philosophy In Business Administration
A Former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development Dr Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah has bagged a Doctor of Business Administration from the Lead City University Ibadan. This is in addition to other academic feats from the Oxford University, London Business and Harvard University London by the President of the Masters Energy Oil and Gas. Dr Ogah was among those who...
Sun FM 91.3 Igbere To Hold 2nd Anniversary And Awards December 7
Sun FM 91.3 Igbere will on Saturday, December 7, celebrate 2 years of intentional, professional and ethical commitment to radio broadcasting. This was made known by Stanley Mba, the station Manager who also doubles as Head of News. Addressing newsmen, Mba said the event tagged "Sun FM Igbere 2nd Anniversary and Awards" will be held at the station premises, near Camp...
