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FactCheck Debunks Claims Of Ethnic Bias In Customs As North Receives 58% Of Promoted Officers

Jan 8, 2025 | newsnowonline.com.ng | Bola Bolawole |Lere Olayinka

A skit by popular comedian Bello Galadanci, widely known as Dan Bello, has ignited controversy over alleged ethnic bias within the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The satire suggested that the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, annulled a 2024 promotional examination due to allegations of malpractice tied specifically to officers from northern Nigeria.
Zaccheous, Nigeria's tax collector facing his job at 47

Jan 8, 2025 | thenationonlineng.net | Lere Olayinka

“I am committed to the task before me, and I will not be pursuing any political ambition in 2027.” With the above statement, the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Dr Zaccheous Adedeji, put to a permanent rest, rumours of his intention to run for the governorship of Oyo State in 2027.
Zaccheous, Nigeria's Tax Collector Facing His Job At 47

Jan 8, 2025 | guardian.ng | Lere Olayinka |Oluyemi Ogunseyin

“I am committed to the task before me, and I will not be pursuing any political ambition in 2027.” With the above statement, the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Dr Zaccheous Adedeji, put to a permanent rest, rumours of his intention to run for the governorship of Oyo State in 2027.
BUA On Track To Meet Timelines, Refinery Not 90% Completed, Says Management

Jan 5, 2025 | newsnowonline.com.ng | Bola Bolawole |Lere Olayinka

BUA Group has denied claims that its 200,000 barrels per day refinery in Akwa Ibom is 90 percent completed. The management of BUA in a statement on Sunday, however said the construction is progressing steadily. “Whilst the refinery is not at 90% completion, we are however on track to meet our delivery timelines in collaboration with our partners,” the group said.
IGP Condemns Spy Police Unauthorised Comments Over Edo Poll …Orders Arrest, Investigation Of Culprit

Sep 11, 2024 | newsnowonline.com.ng | Lere Olayinka

The Nigeria Police Force has been made aware of a recent video evidencing political comment by an individual dressed in a Spy Police uniform regarding the upcoming Edo State gubernatorial elections, which has been circulating on social media platforms. The NPF strongly condemns this act and clarifies that the individual is not a regular officer of the Nigeria Police Force, but a Supernumerary (Spy) Police Officer employed by a private company.
Akpabio Sad Over Borno, Bauchi Floods, Sympathizes With Victims, Condoles Govts

Sep 11, 2024 | newsnowonline.com.ng | Lere Olayinka

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON has expressed deep sadness at the devastating floods that occurred in parts of Borno and Bauchi states killing many, destroying property and displacing thousands of people. Akpabio in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, also sympathized with the victims and governments of both states.
The tax man and his burden

Sep 10, 2024 | thenationonlineng.net | Lere Olayinka

When on June 15, 2023, President Bola Tinubu made his first few appointments and Zacchaeus Adedeji was announced as the Special Adviser on Revenue, it was clear to discerning minds that the next chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) had been unveiled. Three months after serving as Special Adviser to the President on Revenue, the final destination of Zacchaeus Adedeji was pronounced.
Tinubu Urges Brazil To Collaborate With Nigeria On Aviation

Aug 29, 2024 | newsnowonline.com.ng | Lere Olayinka

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja urged the newly appointed Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos Jose Areias, to prioritize the establishment of direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil.
Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy Bill Scales Second Reading At Lagos Assembly

Aug 29, 2024 | newsnowonline.com.ng | Lere Olayinka

A bill seeking for a law to establish the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy has scaled a second reading on the floor of the Lagos State House of Assembly. At a sitting on Thursday, Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, committed the bill to one of the committees on education for further processes. Lawmakers at the sitting had unanimously supported the bill with some saying it would further broaden the educational focus of the state.
Diaspora Investment:Dabiri-Erewa Urges African Diaspora To Invest In Africa

Aug 29, 2024 | newsnowonline.com.ng | Lere Olayinka

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NiDCOM), says partnership between Africans, home and in the Diaspora is key pathway to a formidable Continental development and advancement. Dabiri-Erewa in a statement issued by Gabriel Odu, stated this while receiving a delegation from US-Africa Chamber of Commerce in her Office in Abuja. Dabiri-Erewa believes that Africa can be better through intentional investments by Africans in the Diaspora.