Category: Politics

Mandy Park  Following the launch of the new digital tax system and subsequent deployment of the new payment system, Abia State governor Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has enjoined all residents, particularly the business community, to fulfill their civic obligations by paying their taxes and all forms of approved levies to the State.  A Statement by Kazie Uko, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor noted that “The State Government, through the office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Internally Generated Revenue, has been moving around to educate the public…

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LAGOS——SENIOR Pastor of the Citadel Global Community Church, formerly known as the Latter Rain Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, yesterday, declared that he was not against the removal of the fuel subsidy but the corruption in the system. While he noted that fuel subsidy removal and its harsh economic impact was taking a toll on Nigerians, Bakare urged President Bola Tinubu to kill corruption and not Nigerians. The firy televangelist also tasked Tinubu to “mount a genuine fight against corruption, rise above vendetta, foster reconciliation, and give every Nigerian a reason…

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Ambassador Frank Nchita Ogbuewu, former Ambassador to Greece and former minister of culture and tourism is a grassroots politician loved by his people having impacted in the lives of his community and the entire Ebonyi Central Senatorial zone and beyond. In this interview with journalist, Ogbuewu speaks on critical national issues including the removal of fuel subsidy, ministerial nominee list submitted by President Bola Tinubu to the senate for approval, and the insecurity in the South East and among others. Excerpt Let’s know your take on ECOWAS position and by…

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By Mandy Park St Dominic’s Catholic Church, Yaba, Lagos on Tuesday, 8th August commenced the 70th Platinum anniversary of God”s faithfulness, excellence, and dedicated service on it’s ministry.The celebration according to the parish priest, Fr. Charles Onwordi (OP) will stretch till 21th January, 2024, the day of its grand finale. Rev. Onwordi told journalists at the press briefing that the Dominican community will use the occasion to celebrate excellence and give more to the society than before.The press briefing session was also used not only in unveiling of the programme…

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By Mandy Park Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has received huge commendation for his efforts at improving the security situation in the state and indeed the country.. The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, gave the endorsement when he paid a working visit to the Governor on Wednesday in Isialangwa. Vice Admiral Ogalla, who thanked Governor Otti for the payment of the operational allowances of the Nigerian Navy and other security agencies in the State, said that the problem of insecurity is a very serious…

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Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, says the State Government has concluded plans to set up, soon, a commission on the Ease of Doing Business. Otti said this has become necessary in order to eliminate the obstacles citizens and investors encounter in their efforts to set up and grow their businesses.A statement by Kazie Uko ,Chief Press Secretary to the Governor noted thatthe governor disclosed this when he played host to a team from Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), led by the Abia State Branch Controller, Mr. Olaoba Ayotunde.…

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By Mandy Park Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has declared that not even the rains would hinder his avowed decision to rebuild Aba, the commercial capital of the state. This is as he reaffirmed pledge to rebuild the state. Governor Otti, who was joined on Friday by the Hungarian Deputy Ambassador to Nigeria, Gabor Kruss, and Economic Counselor of the Hungarian Embassy in Nigeria, Judith Beres, on an inspection tour of some ongoing road projects in Aba, said his government was determined to deliver on his promises during…

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By Mandy Park Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says residents of the state cannot afford to stay at home for two weeks in compliance with the directive issued by a faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), led by fugitive Simon Ekpa. Governor Otti spoke Monday in Abuja, the Federal Capital, on the sideline of a security meeting convened by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and attended by the governors of the South East states – Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo – to address…

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By Mandy Park As the organised labour girds its loins to embark on nationwide protest today, Wednesday, August 2, 2023, the two main unions, Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), have heaped praises on Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR. The two main organised labour groups on Tuesday praised Dr. Otti for living up to his promise to pay salaries of civil servants and other public workers in the state on or before the 28th of every month. Governor Otti had made a firm promise during…

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