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Jul

05

2024

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Good News!!! Nnamdi Kanu Coming Out Anytime From Now

Abia State, FGN, Gossips, News Flash, South East

President Tinubu Reportedly Agrees To Release Nnamdi Kanu President Tinubu Reportedly Agrees To Release Nnamdi Kanu—-The Genius Media Nigeria reports that President Tinubu has reportedly agreed to release Nnamdi Kanu. TGM gathered that President Bola Tinubu has reportedly agreed to release Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) following the nationwide outcry. This Nigeria news platform understands that the younger brother of former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, Isaac made this known via his verified Instagram Page. Taking to his page to thank President Tinubu, Fayose wrote, “Good news!!! Nnamdi Kanu coming out anytime from now. Thank…

Jul

05

2024

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Dangote, Elumelu, Rewane Enlisted As Tinubu Inaugurates Economic Team

Economy, FGN, News Flash

Dangote, Elumelu, Rewane Enlisted As Tinubu Inaugurates Economic Team President Bola Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated the Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC) tasked with strategising a way out of the current economic situation in the country. The Council has a mix of government officials, top private sector players, and consultants including President of the Dangote Industries Limited, Mr Aliko Dangote; Chairman of the United Bank of Africa, Mr Tony Elumelu; and Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Derivatives Company Limited, Bismarck Rewane. Briefing State House Correspondents after the Inauguration of the Council, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy,…

Jul

05

2024

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FGN Imposes 7.5% VAT On Cryptocurrency Transactions

Economy, CBN/Commercial Banking, FGN, News Flash

FG Imposes 7.5% VAT On Cryptocurrency Transactions The Federal Government has imposed a 7.5 percent Value Added Tax(VAT) on cryptocurrency transactions. This development was made known after KuCoin; a cryptocurrency exchange, says it will commence collection of the transaction fees for users in Nigeria. In a statement on July 3, the cryptocurrency platform said the deduction of the VAT would commence from July 8 and that for every trade, the 7.5 percent VAT will be applied to the transaction fee — not the total transaction amount. According to KuCoin, if a user buys $1,000 worth of bitcoin with a 0.1…

Jul

05

2024

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‘Out Law On Same Sex Marriage Supersedes’ – FGN Finally Speaks On Signing Samoa Agreement

FGN, Love & Life, News Flash, Politics

‘Our Law On Same S£x Marriage Supersedes’ – FG Finally Speaks On Signing Samoa Agreement The Federal Government has confirmed signing Samoa agreement, saying the law on same sex marriage supersedes the agreement. The agreement reportedly has some clauses that compel underdeveloped and developing nations to support the agitations by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community for recognition, as condition for getting financial and other supports from advanced societies. Named after the Pacific Island Samoa, where it was signed, the agreement is gradually gaining traction, despite opposition by many countries that cherish Islamic and Christianity values, in addition to…

Jul

05

2024

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Senators Ike Nwachukwu And Mao Ohuabunwa, Others Inaugurated As Chancellors Of Nigerian Universities

Abia State, Abia North, Education, FGN, News Flash

Governing Councils of Universities inaugurated July 4th, 2024 The newly constituted Nigerian Universities Governing Councils was formally inaugurated yesterday. Prominent among the Chancellors that were inaugurated are our own Distinguished Sen. Mao Arukwe Ohuabunwa KSC PHD and Senator General Ike Nwachukwu. Senator Mao has already assumed office as the chairman Governing Board & Pro Chancellor of the University of Port Harcour By this appointment, it is evident that Senator Mao and Senator General Ike Nwachukwu are imbued with capacity, integrity, abilities and sound leadership quality. They have surely proved these qualities over the years and the testimony is clearly seen…

Jul

04

2024

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Gov Otti Commissions Federal Govt Multipurpose Hospital In ABIA, Commends FG And Sets-Up A Facility Management Team To Ensure And Sustain Standard

Abia State, FGN, Good Governance, Health, News Flash

GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI COMMISSIONS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MULTIPURPOSE HOSPITAL IN ABIA, COMMENDS FG AND SETS-UP A FACILITY MANAGEMENT TEAM TO ENSURE AND SUSTAIN STANDARD. The Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr Alex Otti on Wednesday 3rd July, commissioned a Federal Government built and equipped multipurpose hospital in Ugwunagbo Local Government Area of Abia State. The hospital with State of the art equipment was built by the Federal Government in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG-3) Speaking during the commissioning, the Governor maintained that quality, accessible and efficient health sector eco-system is a priority in his administration’s strategy to…

Jul

04

2024

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President Tinubu Makes 9 Fresh Appointments

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

President Tinubu Makes 9 Fresh Appointments President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 9 members as the Board of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP). Tinubu appointed Otunba Aderemi Abdul as Board Chairman (Independent Non-Executive Director) and Engr. Uzoma Nwagba as Managing Director/CEO STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS BOARD OF NIGERIAN CONSUMER CREDIT CORPORATION (CREDICORP) To further expedite the process of expanding consumer credit access to Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following qualified Nigerians to the Board of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP): (1) Otunba Aderemi Abdul – Board Chairman (Independent…

Jul

04

2024

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President Tinubu Mourns Veteran Nigerian Journalist

FGN, News Flash, Obituary, Presidency

Tinubu Mourns As Veteran Nigerian Journalist Dies President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday extended his condolences to the family of Mr Kabir Yusuf, who passed away on Tuesday. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity in a statement on Wednesday, said Yusuf, a veteran journalist was the Federal Capital Territory correspondent for The Triumph Newspaper and Radio France Internationale Hausa. “He covered the State House for many years until his passing. “The president prays for the repose of the soul of the departed and comfort to his family in this time of grief and always,” Tinubu…

Jul

03

2024

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Obasanjo Moves For Nnamdi Kanu’s Release, Joins South East Governors’ Meeting

FGN, Human Rights, Humanitarian, News Flash

Obasanjo Joins South-East Governors Meeting, Moves For Nnamdi Kanu’s Release The South East Governors, on Tuesday, hosted former President Olusegun Obasanjo who paid the governors a solidarity visit while they decided to meet President Bola Tinubu to press for the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Addressing the media, after over seven hours of marathon meeting, the Governors of the region who were all in attendance also set up a burial committee by Former Senate President, Anyim, Pius Anyim, for the late minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu. According to…

Jul

03

2024

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President Tinubu Appoints Board For Family Home Fund

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Politics

Tinubu Appoints 10-member Board For Family Home Fund President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a chairman and nine members of the board of the Family Homes Funds Limited. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a statement signed Tuesday, titled ‘President Tinubu appoints new board of the family home fund.’ The committee members include Mr Demola Adebise (Board Chairman), and Mr Abdul Muttalab, who was appointed Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director by former President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2023. Others are Mr Abdullahi Musa (Executive Director, Finance) and Mr. Emeka Inegbu (Executive Director, Operations).…