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FIRS, Exploit Trust LTD trains finance, account staff in Port-Harcourt

NewsDeskNgOct 8, 2024October 8, 20240

By Augustine Aminu The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has partnered with Exploit Trust Limited to train finance and account staff of the service on the topic, ‘Emerging Issues In Public Sector Finance And Accounts’. The training programme became imperative following several reforms initiated by the FIRS under the leadership...

Tribute to My Beloved Twin Sister, Hassana Mohammed Yakubu (Hassylove)

NewsDeskNgOct 8, 2024October 8, 20240

By Husseina Yakubu Today, October 9, 2024, marks a poignant anniversary – one year since you left us, dear Hassana. It feels like just yesterday we said goodbye. Your memory remains etched in my heart, and every day, I feel the weight of your absence. You were more than just...

Frank condemns burning of LG Secretariats in Rivers, demands Wike, Egbetokun’s resignation

NewsDeskNgOct 8, 2024October 8, 20240

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Tuesday, condemned in strong terms the burning of two Local Council secretariats by sponsored thugs in Rivers State following the outcome of last Saturday’s local governments elections. While sympathising with Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and the...

Tunji-Ojo: The Face of Renewed Hope for Nigeria’s Interior Ministry

NewsDeskNgOct 8, 2024October 8, 20240

By Haruna A. Okatahi Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, is revolutionizing the country’s immigration services through innovative initiatives. The introduction of a contactless application process for international passports is a significant step forward, eliminating corruption and making it convenient for Nigerians to apply from anywhere in the world ....

Port Harcourt Refinery: APC Youths Express Displeasure Over Failure of Kyari-Led NNPCL to Deliver After $2bn Investment

NewsDeskNgOct 7, 2024October 7, 20240

*Warns Against Use of Refinery for Importation, Blending of Adulterated Fuel The All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Solidarity Network has condemned the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for its failure to deliver on the Port Harcourt Refinery project despite a $2 billion investment. The group warned Mele Kyari over the...

Rivers LG Polls Exposed Fubara’s Anti-Democratic Posture – Group

NewsDeskNgOct 7, 2024October 7, 20240

*berates waste of taxpayers’ resources on process The Centre for Truth and Justice (CTJ) has strongly condemned the recent local government elections in Rivers State, describing the process as a “travesty of democracy” and an “assault on the rule of law.” The group also slammed Governor Siminalayi Fubara for wasting...

Timi Frank accuses Wike of plot to block allocation to LGs in Rivers

NewsDeskNgOct 6, 2024October 6, 20240

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Sunday, raised the alarm over an alleged plot by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to secure a court injunction to block releases from the Federation Account to the 22 Local...

Last Resort Savings and Loans is key to sustainable development – Samuel Tyobo

NewsDeskNgOct 5, 2024October 5, 20240

The President of Last Resort Savings and Loan Cooperative Society, Samuel Ahen Tyobo said they are key actors to redefine the sustainable development models prioritizing social equity. The President, Tyobo noted that Last Resort Savings is a solution that is not only durable but contemporary, resilient and relevant, and therefore significant...

Africa’s Future in Focus: Ezekwesili, Rawlings Lead Call for Transformational Governance

NewsDeskNgOct 5, 2024October 5, 20240

The 2024 Africa Conference hosted by the School of Politics, Policy and Governance has called for the reshaping of the political landscape in Nigeria and Africa as well as giving future leaders superior supportive environment to acquire the knowledge of governance. Speaking at the opening session of the conference in...

Amalgamated civil society blames notorious former north west governor for funding protest

NewsDeskNgSep 30, 2024September 30, 20240

…urges Nigerians not to participate in the protest …accuses organisers for non-disclosure of financial inducement by divisive politician We say NO to the planned October 1st protest being orchestrated by some rogue politicians and discredited cash and carry NGOs and self-styled activists and non-state actors with the solid aim of...