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PDP ABIA Crying Wolf Where Non Exist – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

PDP ABIA Crying Wolf Where Non Exist – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

PDP ABIA CRYING WOLF WHERE NON EXIST. We have read with interest the release by the Abia PDP signed by its publicity secretary Mr. Erik Ikwuagwu accusing the government of Abia state of suppression of dissent and opposition voices. Nothing can be far from the truth as this amounts to crying wolf to attract undue sympathy. When the newly appointed Abia PDP exco were inaugurated, they went overboard in their bid to play to the gallery and impress their paymasters that they had arrived by forming what they called a 'Shadow Government'. They were immediately cautioned and warned not to…
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2024 Tax Reforms, Nigeria’s Fiscal Landscape And ABIA State: Matters Arising – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

2024 Tax Reforms, Nigeria’s Fiscal Landscape And ABIA State: Matters Arising – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

2024 Tax Reforms, Nigeria's Fiscal Landscape and Abia State: Matters Arising Nigeria's 2024 tax reforms aim to transform the country's fiscal landscape, and Abia State is no exception. The Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, established in 2023, is driving these changes. Here are key aspects of the reforms: Harmonization of Taxes: The committee proposes streamlining over 60 taxes and levies to a single-digit number, reducing the burden on citizens and businesses ¹ ². Digitization of Revenue Collection: The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has introduced a USSD code for tax payment, making it easier and more convenient…
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Abia’s Flight To Progress: The Airport Project That’s Taking Shape – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA On Public Affairs To Gov. Otti)

Abia’s Flight To Progress: The Airport Project That’s Taking Shape – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA On Public Affairs To Gov. Otti)

Abia's Flight to Progress: The Airport Project That's Taking Shape Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D. Abia State is on the threshold of a transformative journey, courtesy of the airport project that's gaining momentum. The proposed airport, initially approved as an airstrip by the Federal Government, has been upgraded to a full-fledged airport, thanks to Governor Alex Chioma Otti's tireless efforts. This development is a testament to the Governor's vision of opening up Abia for investment flow and socio-economic growth. With the airport, Abia State is poised to become a hub for commerce, industry, and tourism, creating jobs and stimulating economic growth. The…
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President Tinubu Advised To Reduce Fuel Price To N300/Litre For Xmas, New Year Celebration

President Tinubu Advised To Reduce Fuel Price To N300/Litre For Xmas, New Year Celebration

Tinubu Advised To Reduce Fuel Price To N300/Litre For Xmas, New Year Celebration Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has called on President Bola Tinubu to reduce the price of premium motor spirit (PMS) also known as petrol to N300 per litre between December and January. He said this would enable Nigerians to have a joyous and merry Christmas. A litre of fuel is presently sold at about N1,100 and N1,200 per litre across the country following the removal of fuel subsidy. Tinubu had on assumption of office in 2023 declared an end…
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Re-2025, Sustaining The Momentum: A Budget For Growth: Addressing The ‘Concerns’ Of Our ‘Friends’ Of ABIA State – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Re-2025, Sustaining The Momentum: A Budget For Growth: Addressing The ‘Concerns’ Of Our ‘Friends’ Of ABIA State – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Re_2025, Sustaining the Momentum: A Budget for Growth: addressing the 'concerns' of our 'friends' of Abia State As the State welcomes the 2025 Abia State budget of ₦750.3 billion, tagged "Sustaining Momentum," some of our well meaning friends have raised concerns about its feasibility and effectiveness. Presented by Governor Alex Otti, the budget represents a 30% increase from the 2024 budget of ₦524 billion. Some of the concerns expressed are: Lack of sectoral analysis, they claim that the budget fails to provide a sectoral breakdown, making it difficult to understand how funds will be allocated to various sectors such as…
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Akpabio Declares Edo Governor Okpebholo’s Seat Vacant, Calls For Bye-Election

Akpabio Declares Edo Governor Okpebholo’s Seat Vacant, Calls For Bye-Election

Akpabio Declares Edo Governor Okpebholo’s Seat Vacant, Calls For Bye-election The Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday, December 11, declared the seat of Monday Okpebholo, who represented Edo Central Senatorial District, vacant. Okpebholo contested for the Edo State governorship seat on September 16, and won under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) The Senate President also called on the electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a bye-election to fill the existing vacancy in the Red Chambers. Akpabio made the declaration and subsequent request shortly afternoon the Senate held a valedictory session for Okpebholo. He…
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Court Grants Afe Babalola Injunction To Block Sale Of Activist Dele Farotimi’s Book

Court Grants Afe Babalola Injunction To Block Sale Of Activist Dele Farotimi’s Book

Court Grants Afe Babalola Injunction To Block Sale Of Activist Dele Farotimi’s Book The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted a court order preventing the sale and distribution of the book Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, authored by human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi. The order, issued on December 6, 2024, follows a legal action initiated by renowned legal practitioner Afe Babalola, SAN, who sought to halt the distribution of the controversial book. The court’s injunction, which came after a suit filed by Babalola’s legal team, restrains Farotimi and any associated parties, including publishers, distributors, and bookstores,…
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Port Harcourt To Quake This December As AkuruoUlo International Conference Holds In Grand Style

Port Harcourt To Quake This December As AkuruoUlo International Conference Holds In Grand Style

Press Release Port Harcourt to quake in December as AkuruoUlo International Conference holds for it's International Conference and Awards The oil city of Port Harcourt will quake on 20 th of December,2024 when Ndigbo and friends of Ndigbo will gather for the AkuruoUlo International Conference and Awards. Who is who in igboland and Diaspora are expected at the occasion that will witness Lectures, speeches, Awards and other side attractions The chairman of the local organising committee of the event Dr Emmanuel Emeka assured Ndigbo of a great event .He noted that the award will be for Ndigbo that have invested…
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German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier Arrives Nigeria

German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier Arrives Nigeria

German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier Arrives In Nigeria. German Frank-Walter Steinmeier, has arrived in Nigeria for a three-day official visit, GISTSMATE MEDIA is reporting. He was received at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The visit will be the third exchange between both countries on the level of head of state or government since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s inauguration. The German president will be accompanied to Nigeria by industries captains and other top ranking board members of most successful companies in the fields of IT, high tech…
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More Trouble As Senior Lawyer From Afe Babalola’s Law Firm Sues Farotimi For N500 Million, Makes Fresh Demand

More Trouble As Senior Lawyer From Afe Babalola’s Law Firm Sues Farotimi For N500 Million, Makes Fresh Demand

More Trouble As Senior Lawyer From Afe Babalola’s Law Firm Sues Farotimi For N500 Million, Makes Fresh Demand A leading figure of Afe Babalola’s law firm has sued Dele Farotimi for N500 million over his alleged defamatory book in a legal effort that also seeks to stop the distribution of the fast-selling book. Kehinde Ogunwumiju, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and managing partner at Afe Babalola & Co., alleged in his suit that Mr Farotimi’s book, titled, ‘Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System,’ is defamatory against the law firm and its lawyers. He stated in the suit filed at the…
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