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OGFZA MD KICKS-OFF GOLF TOURNAMENT IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 30th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FREE ZONE SCHEME IN NIGERIA In commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the Free Zones scheme in Nigeria, the Managing Director/CEO of the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA), Sen. Tijjani Yahaya Kaura, kicked-off the Golf Tournament at the IBB Golf Course, Abuja, organized as part of the opening events of the 30th anniversary celebration of the Free Zones Scheme in Nigeria. While addressing members of the press at the IBB Golf Course Abuja, the OGFZA Boss Said; Once again, I welcome all our investors and…

Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon of the Federal High Court, Abuja has sentenced the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba to three months in prison for disobeying a court order. Delivering ruling, Justice Olajuwon issued the order following a suit filed by a former police officer, Patrick Okoli who claimed he was unlawfully and compulsorily retired from the Nigeria Police Force. Earlier in November, Justice Chizoba Oji of a High Court Abuja convicted the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa for contempt and ordered that he should be committed to prison at Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja. The…

One of two brothers who serve as major sources of illicit drug supplies in South East and South South parts of the country, Onyeaghalachi Stephen Nwagwugwu, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA after nine years of being on his trail. The elder brother, Eze Kaleb Stephen, who is also wanted, narrowly escaped during the overnight operation carried out simultaneously in their two locations: Umuahia and Ntigha Okpuola community in Isiala Ngwa North LGA, Abia state. Investigations show the two notorious brothers began a career in the illicit drug business since the late 90s…

The Abuja Branch of Ohafia Improvement Union (OIU) has concluded plans to hold the 2022 edition of Ohafia day celebration on Sunday, December 4, at Sandralia Hotel, Jabi Abuja. A press statement signed by the Secretary of the Association, Mr. Lopez Okwara Mba Awa and made available to THE WHISPERER disclosed that the theme of this year’s Ohafia Day Celebration is titled: "Ikpirikpe" which literally means “Using culture and tradition to drive development”. According to the press statement, the Central planning committee of the event as set up by the President of Ohafia Improvement Union Abuja Branch, Chief Paul Ibe,…

In a bid to ensure that pupils in his constituency study in a conducive environment, the Senator representing Abia North senatorial district, Orji Uzor Kalu has embarked on massive reconstruction and renovation of primary schools in his constituency. The lawmaker is also providing boreholes to enable his constituents have access to potable water. The lawmaker who is also the Chief Whip of the Senate, said he was committed to delivering more democratic dividends to his constituents. He insisted that investment in education should be a priority project of any good government. Our correspondent reports that some of the schools include…

By Martins Odeh/Golda Ukomadu, The decision of our past governments leading to the adoption of the Free Trade Zones Scheme, a global economic model to aid widespread economic growth on November 30, 1992 has to this moment remained a legendary step toward fast tracking the country’s industrialization. The operation of the free trade zones is deliberately incentivized to stimulate Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs); Domestic Direct Investments (DDIs); employment generation; infrastructure development; technology transfer; skill transfer to boost the country prosperity profile. The scheme was first adopted through the enactment of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) Act 63 of…

---- holds 42nd Technical Conference of the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators The Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA), has advocated that in other to match the pace of advancement in technology, tax administrators must remain bound by the laws, regulations and codes that safeguard the sourcing, storage, processing and management of data. This was contained in the welcome address of the President of CATA, Mr Muhammad Nami, at the 42nd annual technical conference of CATA holding from 28th november to 1st december, 2022 in abuja, Nigeria. He noted that In recent times, there has been an upsurge of disruptive…

Wife of the Peoples Democratic Party House of Representatives candidate for Ajeromi Ifelodun Federal Constituency, Lolo Francis Esther Chibuife has been crowned the first queen of St Magareth’s Catholic Church Olodi Apapa, Lagos. The event took place today during the 9:30am mass at St. Margreth’s Catholic Church officiated by the parish priest, Rev. Fr. Okpala Joseph. The beautiful and elegant wife of Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima aka OmoBarca was officially crowned the First Queen of St. Margreth’s parish by the CCM-Confraternity of Christian Mothers. Before her coronation, Rev. Fr. Okpala Joseph who also crowned the new Queen addressed the congregation…

Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has been sworn-in as the 6th elected Governor of Osun State on Sunday morning. At exactly 11:54am, Adeleke became the governor of Osun State after being administered oaths of allegiance and office by the State’s President of the Customary Court before a mammoth crowd of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members, supporters and guests from all walks of life. Details Later..