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Nov
19
2022
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My Administration Will Simplify Tax Collection And End Heavy Tax Burden On Petty Traders — Chief Mascot Uzor Kalu 

My Administration Will Simplify Tax Collection And End Heavy Tax Burden On Petty Traders — Chief Mascot Uzor Kalu 

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The days of double taxation and heavy tax burdens on petty traders in the commercial city of Aba may be over, as the governorship candidate of the Action Peoples Party (APP) in Abia state, Chief Mascot Uzor Kalu, has assured the people of Aba that his administration, if elected into office, will simplify tax collection and lessen the tax burden on the petty traders of the city. Chief Kalu, who traced the source of his training to trading, having come from a business family, decried the outrageous rate of taxation the government heaps on petty traders while adding that his…
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Nov
18
2022
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2023 NASS Elections: Arochukwu/Ohafia Fed Constituency LP Candidate, Ibe Okwara Osonwa Promises Good Representation

2023 NASS Elections: Arochukwu/Ohafia Fed Constituency LP Candidate, Ibe Okwara Osonwa Promises Good Representation

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The Labour Party candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the 2023 general elections in Abia State, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has reiterated his resolve on legislations that would enhance the welfare, economic growth and Infrastructural development of the areas that formed the constituency. In a statement by the media directorate of his campaign orgainzation, made available to newsmen on Monday in Umuahia, the state capital, Ibe Okwara, also restated his promise to work towards making laws that would foster economic prosperity in Arochukwu and Ohafia local government areas of the state to given the areas facelifts for the good of…
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Nov
18
2022
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Abia North: Orji Kalu begins construction of more rural roads, drills boreholes in Ohafia, Bende LGAs

Abia North: Orji Kalu begins construction of more rural roads, drills boreholes in Ohafia, Bende LGAs

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From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The simultaneous construction of the "Okoko Item", Amoji Imenyi, and "Atani Abam" roads all in the Abia Senatorial zone has commenced earnestly courtesy of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu representing the Senatorial District at the 9th Senate. Kalu, the Chief Whip of the Senate, had on Wednesday, flagged off the construction of College road Okoko Item in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, while the construction of the Atani Abam and Amoji Imenyi roads had commenced days previously. Barr. Victor Etie, the Legislative Aide to Senator Kalu, who represented the former Abia state governor, performed the…
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Nov
18
2022
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Alleged N544m grass cutting contract: Court discharges, acquits Ex-SGF, Babachir Lawal

Alleged N544m grass cutting contract: Court discharges, acquits Ex-SGF, Babachir Lawal

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A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, has discharged and acquitted a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal from the N544M contract fraud offences brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The Court on Friday held that the anti-graft agency failed woefully to establish prima facie case against the Ex-SGF. In a ruling on no case submission made by Babachir Lawal, Justice Charles Agbaza held that EFCC said that no ingredients of any offence was made out by the 11 witnesses that testified for the EFCC. The Judge held…
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Nov
18
2022
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Abia North: Sen Kalu flags off road project in Okoko Item

Abia North: Sen Kalu flags off road project in Okoko Item

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The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu on Wednesday, flagged off the construction of College road Okoko Item in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State. Speaking at the occasion, Senator Kalu vowed to continue to justify the confidence reposed by the electorate by always putting the people first. Barr. Victor Etie, the Legislative Aide to Senator Kalu, who represented the former Abia state governor, performed the official ground breaking, commended Senator Kalu’s outstanding performance and visionary leadership style, calling on the people of the zone to continue to give him maximum support. He said the road…
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Nov
17
2022
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BREAKING: Buhari sacks DG NYSC Gen. Fadah 6 months after appointment

BREAKING: Buhari sacks DG NYSC Gen. Fadah 6 months after appointment

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Less than six months after assuming office as the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate removal of Brigadier-General Muhammad Kukah Fadah, from office as the Scheme’s DG. Although reasons have not been provided by the presidency for the sacking of Mr Fadah, credible sources in the Villa told PRNigeria that the NYSC boss’ removal is not unconnected with the fact that he had exhibited ‘glaring incompetence’ in the six months he has piloted the affairs of NYSC. Meanwhile, PRNigeria gathered that the ousted NYSC Director General has been asked to…
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Nov
17
2022
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2023: Southeast businessmen support Tinubu’s campaign with N1bn

2023: Southeast businessmen support Tinubu’s campaign with N1bn

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Imo state Governor, Hope Uzodimma has revealed that 2,000 Southeast businessmen have supported the presidential bid of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, with the sum of N1 billion. Uzodimma stated this on Thursday at the town hall meeting between Tinubu and business leaders in the region. The Director of Media and Publicity, APC Presidential Campaign Council, Mr Bayo Onanuga, stated this in a statement issued Thursday said membership of the group was drawn from the five states of the region. Uzodinma said: “I am happy to say our people are fully in support of our Presidential candidate…
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Nov
17
2022
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If elected, I’ll adopt dialogue to resolve legitimate grievances, facilitate production in Aba, Owerri — Tinubu tells Igbo leaders

If elected, I’ll adopt dialogue to resolve legitimate grievances, facilitate production in Aba, Owerri — Tinubu tells Igbo leaders

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Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says the unity of Nigeria is non-negotiable. Tinubu spoke on Thursday at a town hall meeting with business leaders in Owerri, capital city of Imo state. President Muhammadu Buhari had made similar statements in the past, and there was a pushback from parts of the country. Over the years, groups like the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have called for the secession of the south-east from the country over claims of marginalisation. The former governor of Lagos said he knows that many people have “painful grievances” in need of…
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Nov
16
2022
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FIRS Opens 25 New Satellite Tax Offices Across Nigeria

FIRS Opens 25 New Satellite Tax Offices Across Nigeria

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FIRS Opens 25 New Satellite Tax Offices Across Nigeria Officially launches, Micro and Small Tax Office, Epe, Lagos … The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has announced the opening of 25 new Tax Offices across the country. These new Tax Offices, approved by the Muhammad Nami led management, are part of the Service’s goal to bring tax services nearer to the tax paying public while bringing FIRS nearer to the public. These new Tax Offices would help bring many taxpayers into the tax net, help filling of Companies Income Tax, and Value Added Tax as well as monitor compliance with…
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Nov
16
2022
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Family of six die after dinner in Anambra

Family of six die after dinner in Anambra

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A man, identified as Mr Augustine Nwokedi, his wife, and four children have died after eating dinner in Ozubulu, Anambra State. It was gathered that the incident happened on October 4, 2022, and the bodies of the deceased were said to have been discovered in their apartment by their neighbours. A source in the area said the death happened after the family had taken their dinner and went to bed, but were discovered dead the next morning. According to the source, the family were suspected to have died of food poisoning, but this has not been confirmed. The deceased children’s,…
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