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FG replies Afenifere, says farm estates not Ruga, Ranches
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government has responded to Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, allegation that the Federal Government plans to establish farm estates across the country was another way of bringing back the rejected cattle colony and RUGA. It said the success of the Daura Senatorial District farm estate on Katsina and the impact
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MultiChoice Nigeria, Tax Tribunal Ruling: Issues and Doubts
By Professor Mohammed Taofiq Abdulrazaq The Multichoice (Nigeria) Ltd case before the Tax Appeal Tribunal confirms that we are in interesting tax times. The Tax Appeal Tribunal in the Lagos Zone held at Lagos recent ruling raises fundamental doubts and issues of taxation in Suit No: TAT/LZ/CIT/062/2021 dated the 24th day of August 2021. In
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Resetlement: Int’nal group rebuilds 9 classroom in Borno
From Timothy Olanrewaju Maiduguri A global non governmental organisation, Plan International, has handed-over newly built temporary classrooms and renovated block of classrooms to Borno State. Education Program Manager of Plan International Nigeria, Augustine Kullie, while handing-over the facility to the government in Maiduguri, said it consisted one renovated block of two classrooms, teachers’ office and
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Osinbajo, Obasanjo, governors attend funeral service of Gov. Abiodun’s father
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, his wife, Dolapo, and former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday, attended the funeral and thanksgiving service of the late Dr Emmanuel Abiodun at Iperu-Remo, Ogun. The deceased, father of Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, passed away on Aug. 2 at the age of 89. The funeral service held at St. James Anglican
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Northwest Stakeholders optimistic of positive impact of APC Congresses on future elections
Stakeholders in the Northwest have applauded the adoption of ‘Consensus’ approach by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in electing its officials, saying other options would have led to internal wrangling over authenticity of results. Expressing their feelings during separate interviews with Correspondents of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna, Kano, Sokoto, Katsina and
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2023: Nigerians are ready to support PDP – Elumelu
The Minority Leader, House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, says Nigerians are solidly behind the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as long as its choice for the 2023 general elections reflects their aspirations for a new beginning. Elumelu stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the 93rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the PDP. He
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UN General Assembly 75th session adopted more than 320 resolutions – President
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) said it fulfilled its mandate for the session by adopting more than 320 resolutions during the 75th session amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19). It added that it succeeded in conducting 103 formal plenary meetings in a similar health situation. President of the assembly Volkan Bozkir disclosed this on Thursday in New
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Attacks on schools must stop, says UN chief
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday call on the global community to say with one voice that “attacks on schools must stop’’ and that schools be safe for schooling. Guterres made the call at a virtual event to commemorate?the International Day to Protect Education from Attack globally celebrated on Sept. 9. “Schools must be places
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Group urges Ndokwa Youths to prepare for 2023
The Ndokwa Progressive Youth General (NPYG) has called on All Progressives Congress (APC) youths in Ndokwa, Delta, to channel their energies into preparing for the 2023 elections. Mr Bright Okwuguni, Acting Secretary of the group, gave the advice in a statement he released on Thursday in Abuja. “As the 2023 general elections draw near, there
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FG’s support has energised insurance industry, says NAICOM
Mr Sunday Thomas, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), has said that the best of the insurance sector would soon be unveiled, following the recent support it was receiving from the Federal Government. Thomas stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the side lines of the
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Trump: I’ll knock Biden out in ‘seconds’ if we met in ring
Former President Donald Trump was defeated by Joe Biden at the ballot box last year, but the 45th president is confident he would beat his political rival in the boxing ring if the chance arose. Trump called in Thursday to a press conference ahead of Saturday’s fight between former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield and former UFC
Antonio named PL Player of the Month for August
West Ham forward Michail Antonio has been named as the Premier League Player of the Month for August after an impressive start to the domestic campaign. The 31-year-old has scored four goals in the Hammers’ opening three top-flight games, including a brace in his side’s 4-1 win over Leicester which saw Antonio become the
Group to LASG: Release 300 #EndSARS protesters
John Chikezie A civil society group, New Nigeria Network Thursday accused the Lagos State government of keeping about 300 #EndSARS protesters in custody of the Nigeria Correctional Services (NCS) since October last year without trial. The Group alleged that these #EndSARS protesters were arrested by the military and have been languishing in prisons in
Bundesliga: Bayern’s Sabitzer braced for boos on Leipzig return
Bayern Munich new signing Marcel Sabitzer is relishing returning to former club RB Leipzig on Saturday, but he expects a frosty reception on his debut for the Bundesliga champions. Leipzig finished runners-up to Bayern last season and Saturday’s league clash at the Red Bull Arena is an early chance for both clubs to throw
Serie A: Reeling Juve face tough test at old foe Napoli
Juventus travel to one of their biggest rivals on Saturday as they return from the international break hoping to rebound from the dispiriting opening two weeks of the season which have left serious question marks hanging over their Serie A title credentials. Napoli await for Massimiliano Allegri’s team who have so far managed just
EPL: Ronaldo makes United return as Arteta seeks salvation
Cristiano Ronaldo will make an eagerly anticipated second debut for Manchester United on Saturday while Arsenal aim to get themselves off the foot of the Premier League table. Ronaldo made his name as a global star in six trophy-filled years with United between 2003-2009 before leaving for Real Madrid in a then world record
Don tasks stakeholders on need to revive Nigerian varsities
Adewumi Ademiju, Ado-Ekiti A university scholar has urged gvernments at all levels and other relevant stakeholders on the need for concrete efforts at ensuring the upliftment of the tertiary system of education in Nigeria in a way that the ivory towers will bounce back to high level of standard. The call was made Friday
Biden, China’s Xi hold first call in seven months
Chinese President Xi Jinping has spoken with his US counterpart Joe Biden, their first call in seven months. A White House Statement said both leaders had “discussed the responsibility of both nations to ensure competition does not veer into conflict”. This is only the second call between them since President Biden took office, reports
Covid: Biden orders employees of big businesses to be vaccinated
US President Joe Biden has announced sweeping new Covid-19 measures that require workers at large companies to be vaccinated or face weekly testing. The measures include a vaccine mandate for millions of federal government workers and come as Biden faces pressure to combat a surge in cases, reports the BBC. Over 650,000 Americans have
Diamond League: Thompson-Herah ends stellar season on a high
Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah finished off her golden year on a high when she won the 100 metres title in the season-ending Diamond League final in Zurich on Thursday. Thompson-Herah followed up her Olympic 100 and 200 metres double in Tokyo by coming within 0.05 seconds of Florence Griffith Joyner’s 33-year-old 100 metres world record
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