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EKET SENATORIAL DISTRICT GEARS UP TO HONOR GOVERNOR EMMANUEL

By Imaobong Umoekah:::::::::::::(Standby News Online) Eket Senatorial District in Akwa Ibom State is abuzz with anticipation as it prepares to host a grand celebration to honor its esteemed leader, Governor Udom Emmanuel, and his beloved wife, Mrs Martha Udom Emmanuel. The event, aptly themed “Celebrating a Worthy Son,” promises to be a momentous occasion forContinue reading “EKET SENATORIAL DISTRICT GEARS UP TO HONOR GOVERNOR EMMANUEL”

WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY

On the 8th of May 2023, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) organized the World Press Freedom Day event with the theme “SHAPING A FUTURE OF RIGHTS: FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AS A DRIVER FOR ALL OTHER HUMAN RIGHTS” at the NUJ Press Centre in Uyo. The event was chaired by Rt. Hon. Onofiok Luke, theContinue reading “WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY”

FIRS Lists Nigeria’s 2021 Top-Performing Taxpayers; Hails Taxpayers For Compliance, Payment and Support

FIRS Lists Nigeria’s 2021 Top-Performing Taxpayers; Hails Taxpayers For Compliance, Payment and Support The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has listed Nigeria’s top-performing taxpayers in the year 2021, and commended them for their exceptional efforts in contributing towards providing the necessary funds for the government to meet its social contract with the Nigerian citizens, despiteContinue reading “FIRS Lists Nigeria’s 2021 Top-Performing Taxpayers; Hails Taxpayers For Compliance, Payment and Support”

BUHARI INAUGURATES NNPC BOARD MEMBERS

Press Release President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja urged the Board of the newly incorporated Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to ensure strict compliance with Corporate Governance principles that place premium on doing business with the highest ethical standards, integrity, and transparency. Inaugurating the Board chaired by Senator Margery Chuba Okadigbo, the President chargedContinue reading “BUHARI INAUGURATES NNPC BOARD MEMBERS”

FIRS: REFORMS AND RESULTS: EXPORTING A SUCCESS STORY TO THE COMMONWEALTH

Muhammad Nami, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) boss had been elected the President of the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA).At about 11 am, on Friday, November 12, 2021, there was a buzz among tax aficionados: He is the first Nigerian in the history of CATA to be so elected.  CATA is an associationContinue reading “FIRS: REFORMS AND RESULTS: EXPORTING A SUCCESS STORY TO THE COMMONWEALTH”

ENCOMIUMS TRAIL DEPUTY GOVERNOR AT 80

Dignitaries have continued to shower encomiums on the Akwa Ibom State Deputy Governor, Mr. Moses Ekpo, as he marks his 80th birth anniversary today, Wednesday, 22nd December, 2021. One of such dignitaries is the Hon. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Comrade Ini Ememobong who alongside members of the management team of his Ministry, paid toContinue reading “ENCOMIUMS TRAIL DEPUTY GOVERNOR AT 80”

Assessing Nami’s Two Years At The Helm Of The Federal Inland Revenue Service

By Bernard Okri In the second week of December 2019, when President Muhammadu Buhari announced the nomination of a certain Muhammad Nami to be the forerunner of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, many were taken by surprise. Known very well to staff of the FIRS, who he met during his many visits seeking tax clearanceContinue reading “Assessing Nami’s Two Years At The Helm Of The Federal Inland Revenue Service”

“Alone you come, alone you will go” – Annie Idibia shares cryptic post

Annie Idibia, a Nollywood actress and 2face’s wife, has been posting cryptic messages on Instagram. On Monday, she said on her Instagram page, “Respect your elders.” Karma is a genuine thing. “Alone you come…alone you shall go” was later added to the post that appeared to have been removed. Related Video “Alone you come, aloneContinue reading ““Alone you come, alone you will go” – Annie Idibia shares cryptic post”

Armed robbers attack Ibadan Poly, shoot lecturer

In the early hours of Monday, December 20, suspected armed robbers invaded the Polytechnic of Ibadan. Mr Soladoye Adewole, the institution’s Public Relations Officer, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the attack took place around 12:30 a.m. at the polytechnic’s North campus. During the raid, the thieves stormed the institution’s staff quarters andContinue reading “Armed robbers attack Ibadan Poly, shoot lecturer”

Reactions pour in as photos from a Catholic church in Abuja celebrating mass using African cultural items surface online

Following the recent celebration of mass at the St. Lukes Catholic church in Kubwa, Abuja, using African traditional objects, reactions have poured in. Young guys dressed in white singlets with a wrapping tied around their waists and white chalks used to place dots on some regions of their bodies followed the priests to the altar.Continue reading “Reactions pour in as photos from a Catholic church in Abuja celebrating mass using African cultural items surface online”