I am honoured to stand before this eminent gathering of distinguished senators today to give a goodwill address on this critical matter of fiscal policy and tax reforms in Nigeria. Your dedication to the welfare of our nation and its citizens is commendable, and I appreciate the opportunity to share the perspectives of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) on ... Read More »
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Oyo State Government Vows Unwavering Support for Theatre Arts Practitioners
The Oyo State Government has assured theatre arts practitioners of continuous support and meaningful partnership, acknowledging their immense contributions in advancing the cultural values of the State. Speaking during a courtesy visit by Theatre Arts and Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), on Friday, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun reiterated the state government’s resolve to ... Read More »
“Dr. Julius Garvey Renamed ‘Ajigo of Badagry’ in Emotional Homecoming”
Dr Julius Garvey, son of legendary Marcus Garvey has been given a new name by the Akran of Badagry. He is now called “Ajigo of Badagry Kingdom” which means in Yoruba language, “the Child returns home”. This took place at the Palace of the Akran of Badagry as part of activities leading to the Grand Finale of the 4th Edition ... Read More »
Consider Nigeria first, Timi Frank tells Justices of Supreme Court
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has called on Supreme Court Justices to put the interest of Nigerians first for the sustainability of democracy as they adjudicate on the appeals challenging the eligibility of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as President. Frank made this call in a statement in Abuja, in reaction to hearing ... Read More »
GOD’S OWN GENERAL, VSE V.B. WILLIAMS, GOES HOME WITH FULL MILITARY HONOURS AND CELESTIAL COMPLIMENTS
The late Venerable Superior Evangelist Victor Babatope Williams, MBOT, MPIC (Member Board of Trustees, Member Pastor in Council, C.C.C. W/w), former Director of Finance and Administration of the Nigerian Army, Director General, Directorate of Music, C.C.C. W/w, was buried on Friday, 20th October, 2023, at the Vaults and Gardens, Ikoyi, Lagos, with full military honours and Celestial compliments. Like bees ... Read More »
Imo Guber: Uzodimma’s Beautiful A-frame Boards Adorn Owerri, Okigwe, Other Zones
Ahead of the November 11 governorship election in Imo State, Governor Hope Uzodimma is taking his re-election campaign to the next level with the deployment of beautiful A-frame campaign boards across the state. The beautiful A-frame boards with different inscriptions displayed on many roads captured the Governor’s promises to Imolites and his achievements in the last three years of his ... Read More »
FIRST LADY COMMENDS ROLE PLAYED BY WOMEN IN POLITICS
-Says appointees should represent the people appropriately The First Lady of the Federal republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON has advised women in both elective and appointed positions to extend a hand of fellowship and sisterhood to other women. She also urged them to give adequate and proper representation to the people. The First Lady was speaking while she ... Read More »
“Adebola Akin-Bright’s Inquest: Questions Arise Surrounding LASUTH Tragedy”
Coroner Inquest into the Case of Adebola Akin-Bright Begins Proceedings commenced today into the circumstances surrounding the death of Master Adebola Akin-Bright, the boy with the missing intestine who died at LASUTH. The Coroner Court is presorted over by His Honour Mrs Bola Folarin-Williams, District Coroner, sitting at Magistrate Court 4, Botanical Gardens, Ebute-Metta. Mrs Abiodun Kolawole, for African Women ... Read More »
Timi Frank to Tinubu: You cannot stop CIA, FBI from doing their job
Comrade Timi Frank, a former deputy national publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Friday, called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to allow the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of the United States of America, to do their job. Frank spoke against the backdrop of a suit by Tinubu in the USA ... Read More »
First Bank, LIRS, GoBet others Identify With ArtsForChange, ceremony holds November 1st.
Organisers of ArtsForChange have confirmed November 1st as a prize presentation and lecture day for the 2023 creative competition. First Bank Nigeria, Lagos Internal Revenue Service, GoBet247 are among corporate entities supporting the programme to reward creativity among Nigerians. The talent hunt closed its entry submission on 15th October with hundreds of entries received. ARTSFORCHANGE, aimed at uncovering, and promoting ... Read More »