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By Zainab Suleiman Okino In all ramifications, it appears the euphoria and excitement that greeted President Bola Tinubu’s assumption of office are gradually ebbing away. Quite expectedly, having started with the tough decisions of fuel subsidy removal and floating of the forex, the President now needs to do more and urgently too. Both policies have since worsened the woes of the Naira and Nigerians. From accusation of being surrounded by “Lagos boys,” (his cabinet as Lagos State Governor between 1999 to 2003), to policy somersaults to somehow nepotistic appointments (and vengeful dismissal of some CEOs), questions are being asked about…

By Rudolf Okonkwo (After an on-camera handshake at the UN Plaza Hotel and traditional boilerplate statements from Joe Biden and, later, Bola Tinubu, where the two presidents expressed their desires to continue and advance the age-long commitment to building on their two countries’ shared values… with a mandatory mention of protecting and preserving democracy and democratic ideals across the West African sub-region, strengthening securities and advancing economic growth and prosperity for “our peoples,” the handlers of the US President dismissed the media and the two leaders went into a closed-door meeting with just two aides… and that was when this imagined…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti has appointed Professor Udochukwu Ogbonna as the Chairman of Abia State Board of Internal Revenue. Also appointed is the Executive Director, Centre for Citizens with Disabilities, David Anyaele, as Special Adviser on People With Disabilities, PWDs. Professor Ogbonna raised the state’s internally generated revenue, as the BIR boss under ex-Gov. Theodore Orji. The 14 fresh appointments were contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Kazie Uko. Other new appointees include: Kingsley Nkemakolam Agomoh, General Manager, GM, Umuahia Capital Development Authority; Justice K. C. Nwankpa (retd.) –  Ombudsman; and Dr…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu State Government says plans have been concluded to introduce Community taxation in all the autonomous communities in the state. The government also said that it has begun the implementation of e-ticketing model to ensure a consolidated revenue system in the state. Chairman of the State Internal Revenue Service (SIRS), Mr Emmanuel Nnamani disclosed this at a press briefing on Tuesday in Enugu. He said: “We are officially going to kick-start the e-ticketing model on September 27, 2023, in all the markets and other relevant institutions in the state. “This means that all revenues are going to have a single…

Ugo Nosiri,  Nosiri The  Young Progressives Party (YPP) governorship candidate for the November 11 off cycle election in Imo State, Dr Kemdi  Opara, has called on stakeholders in the state to honor the original Imo Charter of Equity signed by the elders of the state on the 9th of June 1991 “in the interest of equity, fairness, justice and democratic sustainability.” Opara noted that the charter of equity which resolved that the office of the Executive Governor of the State should be rotational among the three senatorial districts, had the signatories of notable Imo elders from all three senatorial zones…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators on Tuesday barricaded the entrance gate of Alex Ekwueme University Ndufu Alike, Ikwo (AE-FUNAI),  in Ebonyi State to protest the institution’s management decision to ban them from operating within the school premises. Students, lecturers and staff were prevented from accessing the school in the morning hours. The protesters were, however, later dispersed by the Police and Military officers who were drafted in to restore peace. Sources said the institution’s management were forced to take action as the okada and keke riders were constituting nuisance and security risk to the university community. According to the source,…

Ugo Nosiri, Owerri There was pandemonium around Orie Agu and Aba Branch area in Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State as some unidentified gunmen  set ablaze two Hilux security vans. Occupants of the vehicle numbering about six security operatives were killed during the attack. In a viral video on  different social media platforms, security officers consisting of police, army and civil defense  were seen burnt to death alongside their two Hilux vans, with none of them surviving. A resident in the community who did not want to reveal his identity for security reasons, disclosed that he saw the…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Anambra State ICT Agency is set to collaborate with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) to reduce the scourge of hacking, identity theft, and other ills that currently make online and offline presence a challenge in the state and country at large. This was made known during a visit of the MD Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Agbata, to the National Commissioner of NDPC as part of the agency’s efforts to ensure data privacy and protection for people of the state. The visit allowed the two organisations to discuss areas of cooperation between the State and…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), the South Saharan Social Development Organisation (SSDO) through the Guardian Initiative has enlightened women in three communities in South-East on causes and effects of Gender Based Violence (GBV). The NGO carried out the enlightenment within Omor community in Ayamelu council area in Anambra State as well as Ibutenze community in Udi council area and Awha Ndiagu community in Ezeagu council area both in Enugu State. Speaking at the Mothers’ Congress, popularly known as August Meeting, in Awha Ndiagu community on Monday , SSDO Gender and Protection Programme Lead, Mrs Blessing Uchendu, said that…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Former Anambra State Commissioner for Finance, Mr Ifeatu Onejeme, has debunked viral reports that he resigned his post because of a disagreement with Governor Chukwuma Soludo. Governor Soludo had formally received Mr Onejeme ‘s resignation letter on Thursday, September 14, 2023 with lofty remarks and robust commendation for the Commissioner’s contributions to his administration. However, despite the cordial disengagement, reports had it that the ex-Commissioner had discords with the Anambra State Governor, hence his resignation. Clearing the air over the insinuations, Mr Onejeme revealed that when he was first appointed by former Governor Willie Obiano, he had…