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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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Sep
25
2022
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2023: It’s wrong to criticise Orji Kalu for backing Tinubu — Ohanaeze Ndigbo

2023: It’s wrong to criticise Orji Kalu for backing Tinubu — Ohanaeze Ndigbo

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Pan Igbo organisation Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has said that it is not its duty to endorse the Presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi. Rather, the organisation said its duty is to commend people who have seen the vision in demanding justice and equity by endorsing an Igbo for the seat. Speaking on Sunday with The Nation, the Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Alex Ogbonnia, said the duty of Ohanaeze Ndigbo ended when about 90 per cent of Igbos and majority of other Nigerians keyed into the Ohanaeze's philosophy of having a President of Igbo extraction. "The…
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Sep
24
2022
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TRENDING: Newly wedded couple skip reception, join Peter Obi’s rally in Abuja [VIDEO]

TRENDING: Newly wedded couple skip reception, join Peter Obi’s rally in Abuja [VIDEO]

News, Politics
A video has surfaced showing a newlywed couple joining a Peter Obi street rally in Abuja. Obi, who is running for president in 2023 under the Labour Party (LP), has been garnering momentum both on social media and at the grassroots. The former Anambra state governor’s supporters put together a one-million-person march in solidarity. Under the aegis of the “Obidient Movement”, they marched on Saturday in their numbers across Abuja. Spotted among the crowd were a newlywed man and his bride who, holding hands, took to the streets for the walk. A video of them both has since gone viral…
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Sep
24
2022
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2023: Ruling APC Dropped Prominent Christians From Campaign Council – Reno Omokri

2023: Ruling APC Dropped Prominent Christians From Campaign Council – Reno Omokri

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Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has claimed that the All Progressives Congress didn't include notable Christians in its newly-released list of nominees for presidential campaign council. He made this observation on his Twitter handle on Saturday. Omokri also warned Nigerians about the 2023 election telling them to look at how the APC removed prominent Christians from their campaign list, asking what would happen if APC won the election. He said, “Dear Nigerians, I hope you are watching how the All Progressives Congress’s Muslim-Muslim ticket just kicked out the top Christian in government, VP Osinbajo, and the only Northern Christian Speaker…
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Sep
24
2022
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2023: Thousands March For Peter Obi In Abuja

2023: Thousands March For Peter Obi In Abuja

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Thousands of supporters of Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, staged a peaceful rally in Abuja on Saturday. The pro-Obi supporters marched from the Unity Fountain to the Moshood Abiola National Stadium amid heavy security. At the rally alongside the pro-Obi supporters are officers of the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps. Demonstrators had last week staged a peaceful rally in Ebonyi State, in Nigeria’s South-East, as well as other states across the Federation. 61-year-old Obi is a former governor of Anambra State contesting the 2023 presidential election alongside top contenders like Bola Tinubu of the All…
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Sep
23
2022
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Wike Frustrated Efforts To Micro-Zone Presidency To South East – Atiku’s Spokesman

Wike Frustrated Efforts To Micro-Zone Presidency To South East – Atiku’s Spokesman

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The spokesman of the Atiku Campaign Organisation, Daniel Bwala, has accused Governor Nyesom Wike of frustrating efforts by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to micro-zone its presidential ticket to the southeast. Bwala made the comment on Friday, hours after the Rivers State leader briefed the press where he opened up on the crisis rocking the PDP since its presidential primary election in May. “The whole gamut of power zoning here or there started with Governor Wike. He virtually had everything he wanted. He brought this chairman (Ayu). When a discussion was being done in the party that power should be…
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