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Nigeria to continue to participate in rules development in the interest of the country and Africa … A delegation from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) met with Nigerian representatives on 4th and 5th April 2023, at a workshop it jointly organised with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), to discuss the maximisation of the benefits of the Two-Pillar Solution for Nigeria. This is contained in the Workshop’s Outcome Statement released today. The Outcome Statement was signed by the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Muhammad Nami and the OECD Representative, Mr. Ben Dickinson. The…

The House of Representatives member-elect for Arochukwu Ohafia Federal Constituency, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa yesterday hailed the composition of the transition committee by Abia Governor-elect, Dr. Alex Otti. Osonwa in a statement issued in Abuja yesterday said Abia people voted for Otti because of their belief that he was the best and urged them to still expect the best from him at all times. While congratulating members of the committee from Arochukwu Ohafia Federal Constituency, Osonwa charged Abians to rally round Otti for the overall development of the state. Osonwa said: "I would like to congratulate Chief Umeh Kalu(SAN), Prof.…

The Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Office has revealed the reason behind the detention of the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi by immigration officers at Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom. Spokesman for the Campaign Council, Diran Onifade, in a statement on Wednesday said the former Anambra State governor was detained and questioned for a duplication offense which suggests that someone has been impersonating Obi in London. He said the LP’s Presidential Candidate who is just back from London, where he celebrated Easter, was saved by the spontaneous reaction of Nigerians at Heathrow Airport. According to the spokesman, Obi arrived…

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on Wednesday explained why his late wife, Mrs Ifeoma Ada Kalu was buried in the United States of America. Kalu last week Monday, April 3 announced the death of his wife, Ifeoma in a statement. The former Abia State Governor yesterday held an open casket viewing ceremony for his late wife at McEwen Funeral Service-Pineville Chapel, North Carolina, in the United States of America (USA). He was seen with his children and family members wearing black attires to mourn the demise of his wife at the age of 61. Paying…

All is set for the service of songs of Mrs Ifeoma Ada Kalu, late wife of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. According to the funeral arrangements released by the family, service of songs will be held later today, Wednesday 12th April at 11am. The venue of the service of songs was announced to be New Home AME Zion Church, 3290 Charlotte Highway York, South Carolina. The event will be streamed live at the social media handles of the church, while the dress code is black. Meanwhile, the family had an open casket viewing of the former Abia State First Lady ahead…

The Abia State Governor-Elect, Alex Otti has announced a list of distinguished professionals and technocrats in business, economics, entrepreneurship and politics as members of the Transition Council, preparatory to his formal assumption of office on May 29, 2023. Otti, in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Council’s Secretariat, said the Transition Council will help to articulate a policy document that would forge a direction and developmental agenda for Abia, in line with his vision for the state. The Council will be chaired by Victor Onyenkpa, Partner and COO, KPMG, and co-chaired by Ifueko Okauru, former Executive Chairman of the…

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the excuse given by former governor Emeka Ihedioha for his withdrawal from the Imo State governorship race. Ihedioha had withdrawn from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary in the state which had only him and the PDP National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, as aspirants. In his notice of withdrawal addressed to the PDP national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, Ihedioha said having recently turned 58 years, he reflected on so many things and reached the decision to align with the Imo PDP’s request for a consensus candidate in the election. But speaking during a media…

A former governor of Anambra State, Chinwoke Mbadinuju is dead. He passed away at the age of 78 on Tuesday morning at the National Hospital Abuja after a brief illness. The ex-governor’s death was announced in a statement by Cheta Mbadinuju, for the family. Mbadinuju was Anambra governor between May 1999 and May 2003. “With heavy hearts but utmost gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing of our father, grand father, uncle, friend and associate, Dr. Chinwoke Mbadinuju, a former governor of Anambra State and elder statesman,” the family stated. “At this trying time, we…

Stakeholders of Abia North Senatorial District, under the aegis of Abia North Peace Foundation says a former senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Mao Ohuabunwa is using Senator Orji Kalu’s name to seek relevance after losing the 2023 senatorial election. Mao Ohuabunwa, who represented Abia North Senatorial District in the 8th National Assembly, yesterday, opposed the possible emergence of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu as the Senate President for the 10th National Assembly. Speaking during an interview with Channels TV, Ohuabunwa said Kalu is not competent. When asked how he would feel should Kalu emerge as the next Senate President, Ohuabunwa…

The Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai has commiserated with the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu over the death of his wife, Mrs Ifeoma (nee Menakaya). This is as the Emir of Bichi, Alhaji Nasir Ado Bayero has expressed grief over the demise of the former Abia First Lady. Similarly, the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), and Chinese firm, Hengzhou have condoled with the former Abia State Governor on the untimely death of his late wife. Governor el-Rufai in a condolence message personally signed by him, said: "I am deeply saddened to receive the news of…