Day: July 2, 2020

There will be equity in the distribution of social amenities, placement of jobs for Nigerians – Rep Akinlade

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By Yekeen Kazeem Olasunkanmi   A former Ogun State Federal lawmaker and member of the newly sworn-in Federal Character Commission, Hon. Abiodun Isiaq Akinlade has said that there will be equity in the distribution of social amenities and placement of jobs for all Nigerians in the country. Akinlade disclosed this while speaking with journalists on Thursday in Abuja after the swearing-in of the board members of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) and Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) by President Muhammadu Buhari. The swearing…

Church hit by COVID-19 says members to give Plasma for research

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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA,Around 4,000 recovered COVID-19 patients from a religious group at the centre of South Korea’s largest outbreak will donate plasma for research an official said on Tuesday, a day after local officials filed a lawsuit against the church. In February and March, a massive outbreak among members of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus made South Korea the scene of the first large outbreak outside of China. At least 5,213 of the country’s total 12,484 cases have been linked to the church outbreak, according to the Korea Centers for…

FG public works recruitment must benefit Nigerians -N’Assembly

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Members of the 9th National Assembly has expressed their readiness towards ensuring proper and effective implementation of the recruitment of the 774000 public works workers proposed by the federal government. The both Chambers in a joint statement signed by Senate Spokesperson,Senator (Dr.) Ajibola Basiru and House Spokesperson,Rep. Benjamin O. Kalu ,restated commitment to the success of the recruitment exercise The lawmakers further reminded members of the public that the legislature was part of the conception of the programme, approved it and appropriated funds for its implementation as part of the…

FIRS: Stamp duty as new black gold, by Muhammad Nami

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This matter of making the Stamp Duty (and by implication tax revenue) the next black gold has occupied my mind even long before I was appointed the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service. I have thought that given the way the Nigerian economy has been experiencing some difficulties due to unpredictable shocks in the competitive international oil market, it would be economically wise that the country begins to activate its latent tax potentials such as the stamp duty which has long been neglected.   For me, the key…

Senate President condoles with Gov Zulum over death of Chief of Staff,Babagana Wakil

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has sent his condolences to the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, over the death of his Chief of Staff, . Babagana Wakil. Lawan commiserated with the family of Wakil and the government and people of Borno over the sad loss. The Senate President said Dr. Wakil was a loyal and trusted aide to the Governor, who had made a great contribution to the efforts of the state government in rebuilding a state that has been devastated by several years of a mindless insurgency.…

Legislature most misunderstood arm of Government – Lawan

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the legislature is the most misunderstood arm of Government. Lawan stated this in his remarks sequel to a motion considered on International Day of Parliamentarism, sponsored by Senator Ifeanyi Ubah (YPP – Anambra South). According to the Senate President, the development posed a challenge which required Parliamentarians to educate and enlighten citizens on the functions and roles of the parliament. He added that the National Assembly in its bid to ensure the prudent application of public funds, will continue to oversight…

Tribute to Femi Oyetola on his birthday By Ismail Omipidan

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I have encountered a few first families in my life. But my encounter with Mustapha Sule Lamido, son of former Jigawa State Governor, Alh. Sule Lamido, changed my perception about children of governors. Humble. Smart. Respectful. I had thought it would be my last close encounter with children of first families until August last year when providence brought me to Osun. I resumed on August 5, just a few days to Sallah. I was still trying to settle down, trying to know the family. One morning, on Sallah day, he…