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Sep
27
2022
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PHOTOS: Peter Obi Visits Akeredolu

PHOTOS: Peter Obi Visits Akeredolu

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The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, on Tuesday said the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, represents what Nigerians desire at this present time. Obi described Governor Akeredolu as a leader who speaks the truth at all times no matter the consequences. The LP Presidential candidate spoke during a condolence visit to the Governor at the Presidential Lodge, Government House, Alagbaka, Akure. Also on ground to receive him were the wife of the Governor, Chief Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu; the Deputy Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa; the Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu; the Chief of…
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Sep
27
2022
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2023: Afenifere justifies Peter Obi’s endorsement

2023: Afenifere justifies Peter Obi’s endorsement

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The Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, on Monday justified its decision to back the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, for the 2023 elections. The group’s leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, made its position known at a press conference in Lagos. Justifying the decision, Adebanjo said the group would not compromise the principle of justice, equity and inclusiveness because the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, is a Yoruba man. He said, “The South-West has produced a President and currently sits as Vice President; the South-South has spent a total of six years in the Presidency,…
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Sep
27
2022
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BREAKING: APC postpones campaign kick-off indefinitely

BREAKING: APC postpones campaign kick-off indefinitely

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The All Progressives Congress APC Presidential Campaign Council has postponed the kick-off of its campaigns earlier slated for Wednesday. Director-General, of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong disclosed this in a statement Tuesday. According to him, the adjustment of the timetable and schedule of activities is in order to accommodate growing interests showing by various political tendencies in being party of the campaign council. According to him, a new date for the kick-off would be announced soon. The statement reada; “Recall that we had earlier earmarked a peace walk and prayers for Wednesday, September…
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Sep
26
2022
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PHOTOS: Peter Obi visits Obasanjo

PHOTOS: Peter Obi visits Obasanjo

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The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has met with the former Nigerian president, Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta. Peter Obi shared pictures from the meeting on his Twitter page on Monday. He wrote, “I deeply appreciate the opportunity to hold extensive discussions with President Olusegun Obasanjo earlier today on arising national interest matters. As usual, the exchanges were forthright and animated. -PO.” See photos below:
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Sep
26
2022
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PHOTOS: Kidnap kingpin, John Lyon Ewa, who used to be a cleaner in a bank paraded in Yenagoa

PHOTOS: Kidnap kingpin, John Lyon Ewa, who used to be a cleaner in a bank paraded in Yenagoa

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The police in Bayelsa state have paraded John Ewa, the suspected kidnap kingpin recently arrested in the state. Parading the suspect and his accomplices before newsmen today September 26, the state Commissioner of Police, said that on December 8, one Akeeb Oladele Olushola ‘m’ 48, a Manager of a new generation Bank, was kidnaped at his residence at Old Commissioners Quarters Opolo. He was released on the 12th December after paying a ransom of Eighty (N80) Million Naira. He said similarly, Danjuma Omeje, 41, a Manager of a new generation Bank in Yenagoa was kidnaped at his residence at Okaka,…
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Sep
26
2022
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Photo Shows Arrested Notorious Kidnapper, John Ewa, Rocking Ruling APC Campaign T-shirt, Posing With Security Operatives

Photo Shows Arrested Notorious Kidnapper, John Ewa, Rocking Ruling APC Campaign T-shirt, Posing With Security Operatives

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A photo of an alleged kidnapper, John Ewa, alias Lyon, wearing a campaign T-shirt of David Lyon, 2019 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa has surfaced online. The ex-banker was also seen posing with some security operatives who reportedly escorted him to a function organised by the APC before the poll. The kidnap kingpin was arrested during the weekend by the police in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital territory. A viral video captured the moment he was arrested by the police and handcuffed. He was shedding tears and pleading for mercy, saying he had only kidnapped people twice.…
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Sep
26
2022
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Good Use Of Tax Revenues Will Enhance Tax Morale And Compliance – FIRS

Good Use Of Tax Revenues Will Enhance Tax Morale And Compliance – FIRS

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When governments deploy tax revenues for the common good of the citizens, there is a concomitant increase in tax compliance by citizens who see the direct benefit of the taxes they pay. This was the position held by the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Muhammad Nami during his opening remarks at the launch of the Public Finance Database by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum at the Wells Carlton Hotel, in Abuja, on Tuesday, last week. Mr. Nami argued that the low compliance tax rate in most developing countries was as a result of the failure of the…
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Sep
26
2022
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How kidnap kingpin John Ewa was nabbed in Abuja, moved to Yenagoa

How kidnap kingpin John Ewa was nabbed in Abuja, moved to Yenagoa

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Suspected kidnap kingpin behind a series of high profile kidnap incidents in Bayelsa State has been arrested by operatives of Operation Puff Adder in Abuja and the police have revealed his real identity. As against the name Lyon John that trended on social media, the suspect’s real name is John Ewa. Vanguard gathered that John Ewa changed name to John Lyon when he was a dispatch rider at a commercial bank after he was sacked due alleged involvement in criminal activities at the bank. While working at the bank, Ewa, it was learnt, had run several errands for his superior…
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Sep
26
2022
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FG asks VCs to reopen universities — and resume lectures

FG asks VCs to reopen universities — and resume lectures

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The federal government has asked vice-chancellors to reopen universities and resume lectures. According to the Punch, the federal government gave the directive through the National Universities Commission (NUC) in a letter signed by Sam Onazi, director, finance and accounts of the NUC, on behalf of Abubakar Rasheed, executive secretary of the commission. The letter was said to have been addressed to all vice-chancellors; pro-chancellors and chairmen of governing councils of federal universities. “Ensure that ASUU members immediately resume/commence lectures; Restore the daily activities and routines of the various University campuses,” the letter reportedly reads. The Academic Staff Union of Universities…
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Sep
26
2022
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Abia North Community Commends Orji Kalu On Rural Devt Drive

Abia North Community Commends Orji Kalu On Rural Devt Drive

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The Ndi-Oji Abam community in the Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State has commended the rural development strides of the Senator representing Abia North senatorial district, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu describing it as unprecedented and revolutionary. Representatives of the community who made this known during Kalu's visit to the community said the Senator has continued to deliver his promises in this regard with unbridled commitment and fervour. The community express their gratitude to the Senator for attracting the Atani-Ndi Agbo road, saying the project was bound to unleash unprecedented economic and social development in the area while boosting the…
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