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Apr

24

2022

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Tax Harmonization and Prospects for the Nigerian Economy by Kelechi Okoronkwo

Business, Opinion

To harmonize means to produce a pleasing combination; the way it happens in music production. Different sounds and notes are blended to produce harmony; and that is when a musical piece is pleasing. For taxation to be pleasing, there is need to harmonise the tax system. The above analogy was the opening note of Mrs. Ifueko Omoigui Okauru, a former Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) as she moderated a panel discussion on the theme, Tax Harmonisation for Enhanced Revenue Generation during the second National Tax Dialogue at the Presidential Villa, Abuja recently. The panel discussion threw…

Apr

23

2022

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OPINION: A country where politics is more profitable is doom by Chief Patrick Eholor

Opinion

Democracy is a system of government in which laws, policies, leadership, and major undertakings of a state or other polity are directly or indirectly decided by the people. In simple words it is for the by the people and with the people. With this definition one would wonder why and how the democracy would have it course when so much money is spent on getting just the presidential form alone, and then spend huge amount of money to campaign afterwards spend another to rig the election. Nigeria is gradually failing with unpatriotic and uncivilised politicians who unfortunately got there through…

Apr

19

2022

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As Enigmatic Orji Uzor Kalu Hits 62

Opinion

By Peter Eze He is a household name, especially since his foray into politics. This name has been targeted at various times, but the enigma remains who he is - Orji Uzor Kalu. In order to tarnish his image, this hard-earned name was aimed at, especially during his ordeal in the hands of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). But the man continues to live the life he knows best- to serve his country in different capacities, to serve and love his people to the best of his ability and to aspire as all human must as long as…

Apr

19

2022

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Adesina’s Dance Of Shame, By Charles Okhai

Opinion

"Those who divided Nigeria with their mouths are the ones now accusing President Buhari" Femi Adesina's recent comment on the personality of highly revered Bishop Kukah is on the least Silly, sarcastic, senseless, discourteous and above all, fool hardy. I remember vividly the WEEKEND CONCORD NEWSPAPER in the eighties. I remember some bright Journalists under the able editorial leadership of the famous Mike Awoyinfa. One of the notable reporters then was Femi Adesina, who is currently the Special Adviser on Media to President Buhari. By the nomenclature of his appointment, he is expected to project, and defend the activities of…

Apr

19

2022

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Gambo Jagindi: Little known aspirant, Jack-Rich will be Nigeria’s next president

Opinion, Politics

By Gambo Jagindi In recent times whenever Nigerian Presidential aspirants are mentioned his name is missing, when political analysts are analysing, he is not among those listed for discussion, and even when the rented crowds are cheering he is not considered as one of their customers, yet he is the most qualified aspirant and the best president for Nigeria come 2023. Engineer Tein Jack-Rich, President/Founder Belemaoil Producing Limited and APC Presidential aspirant is the man to beat in the 2023 presidential election. Of all those contesting the 2023 Presidential election, Jack-Rich is the most qualified and suitable for the position,…

Apr

16

2022

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OPINION: DESOPADEC: CASH COW FOR DELTA STATE GOVERNOR, SENATOR IFAENYI OKOWA BY CHIEF PATRICK EHOLOR

Opinion

The constitutional provision for distribution of 13 % derivation to states that host Natural resources is sacrosanct as dictated in the proviso to Section 162 (2) of the 1999 Constitution as amended. However, it has become public knowledge that some Chief Executives of the various state with Natural resources that largely contributes to Nigeria's Revenue generation divert and misappropriate the 13 % derivation accruable to their states as host communities. As a matter of fact, the Agencies created by Acts of the States Houses of Assembly of these states to ensure even distribution of the dividends of 13 % derivation…

Apr

16

2022

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Presidential Pardons Granted To Ex-Governors Nyame, Dariye Unconstitutional By Samuel Ihensekhien jnr.

Opinion

A public interest lawyer and Abuja based activist has expressed his legal opinion on the pardon granted to former governors Joshua Dariye, Jolly Nyame as illegal and unconstitutional. As he said both former governors and others were convicted under Sections 115, 119, 309 and 315 of the Penal Act, Cap. 532, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 1990. The offences were allegedly committed between November 2000 and May 2007 (i.e., after the 1999 Constitution came into effect) - when they were Governors of their respective States and the funds involved belonged those States. At that time, the said Penal Code…

Apr

08

2022

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OPINION: Jonathan And The Political Vultures, By Charles Okhai

Opinion

There are certain individuals who are manipulating Nigeria's political destiny just to perpetuate themselves in the corridors of power. They are the political vultures of this country. They are sharp shooters, they seldomly miss their targets. If you dare step on their toes, that is, if you should make any attempt to wrestle political power with them, you automatically become their next pray. This is the case of former President, Dr Good luck Jonathan. When sometime ago, the news went viral that the former President , Dr Goodluck Jonathan, was about to cross- carpet from PDP to APC, I knew…

Mar

30

2022

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Orji Uzor Kalu And The Politics

Opinion

By Eberekpe Ogho Politics? Especially in Nigeria, has its many shifts, which atimes give goose pimples to many. Nevertheless, one cannot run away from it; by choice or not, by reason or by deduction, we are all a member of this phenomenon whether we like it or not by being absentees or participants. Who then should be addressed or qualified to be addressed as a politician? All of us. Oh, I detest politics because it is dirty, because it is a game only for those who have enough riches to throw around to buy influences or it is fetish…whatever the…

Mar

25

2022

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MR. KALU IJOMAH UKEH, THE RIGHT MAN FOR THE POSITION BY Owen Idikachukwu

Opinion, Politics

Position is the greatest cover to human fallibility. Also, position is the locomotive engine to an egalitarian or a primordial society. The person to be given the mandate to stand in the position of govern Abians come 2023 is very crucial to the type of society we want for ourselves, moving forward. Our progress or retrogression depends on whether a fit and proper person is leading Abia State; speaking our minds and translating our dreams into reality. History has shown that only fit and upright men, have the capacity to lead others into promise land and actualise the dreams and…