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Cybersecurity Levy: You cannot load taxes on people without increasing their salary – Ali Ndume
Senator Ali Ndume has voiced his opposition to the contentious cybersecurity levy. During an appearance on a Channels Television program, Ndume expressed his belief that it is unjust for the government to impose additional levies on citizens without taking steps to improve their income levels. According to him, “You cannot be loading taxes on people when you are not increasing their income. Their source of income, you are not widening it, you are not increasing it. I am not part of those that support levying people anyhow. “The amendment to the Cybersecurity Act, I supported it but not the nitty-gritty…
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Rivers people belong to PDP. Those threatening to impeach the governor are being remote-controlled by some forces – Bode George
Chief Olabode George, the ex-Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has issued a caution regarding the current political turmoil unfolding in Rivers State. He emphasized the PDP’s ownership of the state and expressed his belief that legislators attempting to impeach the Governor are being manipulated from behind the scenes. He asserted that all the lawmakers who switched allegiance from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC) have forfeited their seats and therefore lack the authority to pose a threat to Governor Fubara “Rivers people belong to PDP. Those threatening to impeach the governor are being remote-controlled…
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We count this unfortunate situation an Act of God – Brickhall school, Family members say as they bury four-year-old boy who died in school
Miguel Ovoke, a four-year-old pupil at BrickHall School in Abuja, who tragically passed away during lunchtime, has been laid to rest. The burial took place on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Gudu Cemetery in Abuja. Miguel was rushed to Excel Specialist Hospital in Kaura after choking on a piece of meat while having lunch at school on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. According to the death certificate issued by the hospital, dated April 24, 2024, Miguel was brought in unconscious by his teachers around 11 am and unfortunately passed away. The cause of death, as indicated in the medical report…
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Dissolve your cabinet, it’s too cold – Senator Jimoh tells Tinubu
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim has called on President Bola Tinubu to disband his cabinet, citing that numerous ministers do not meet the “grade A” standard. During an appearance on Channels Television, Ibrahim stated that while President Tinubu possesses a “very fantastic” strategy for governing Nigeria, there lacks a sufficient structure and system to implement this strategy effectively. “You have to dissolve the cabinet and come up with knowledgeable people. The cabinet is too cold and the efforts are not seen. Some of them that have been accused of corruption should be dropped immediately. If you fail to do that, you will…
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“The p3nis is always small after the breakup” – Nigerian lawyer takes a jab at women
Nigerian lawyer Ebikebuna Augustine Aluzu has criticized women who ridicule their ex-partners after a breakup. The lawyer noted that ”it was fine for the 3 years they were together”
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Reps halt implementation of cybersecurity levy
The House of Representatives has instructed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend the enforcement of the cybercrime levy to comply with the regulations outlined in the Cybercrime Act. This decision came after Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda of the PDP Rivers moved a motion of urgent public importance, urging for immediate action. Chinda cited section 44 (2a) of the Cybercrime Act, which specifies the entities required to pay the designated fees, including GSM and telecom companies, internet service providers, banks, financial institutions, insurance companies, and stock exchanges. The lawmaker expressed concerns over the circular issued by the CBN, which…
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Nigerian woman emerges first black woman to bag PhD in Robotics at Michigan Varsity
Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi has made history by becoming the first black woman to attain a Ph.D. in U-M Robotics at the University of Michigan. Her outstanding accomplishment was recognized and celebrated during the university’s commencement ceremony, where she delivered a speech highlighting the pivotal roles of advocates and mentors in supporting her aspirations. Dosunmu-Ogunbi emphasized the importance of inclusion in her address, reflecting on her personal journey alongside fellow PhD students who initially faced uncertainty but ultimately discovered abundant opportunities to apply engineering expertise for the betterment of society. Dosunmu-Ogunbi said, “A Michigan Engineer isn’t solely a beacon of scientific and…
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Port Harcourt, Warri refineries to be fully operational in 2024 – Ifeanyi Ubah
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Petroleum (Downstream), Ifeanyi Ubah, has said that two refineries- Port Harcourt and Warri would be fully operational by the end of 2024. Ubah said plans have already been put in place to achieve the target, stressing that the Kaduna Refinery would also be operational before the end of next year. He said that the completion of the plants and the addition of supply from the 650,000 barrels per day, bpd Dangote Refinery would enable the nation to meet its domestic fuel demand. The senator also called on the federal government and other stakeholders to work…
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You have no idea to share, nothing excites you more than causing division, hatred – Daniel Bwala tells Peter Obi
Former Senator Daniel Bwala criticized Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, accusing him of spreading misinformation and lacking substantial ideas. Bwala, who previously suggested Nigerians should adapt to the country’s harsh economic realities, criticized Obi’s governance record, describing it as filled with rhetoric, falsehoods, and misinformation. He made these remarks while responding to Obi’s post about his speech at Cambridge University and Anglia Ruskin University on “African Leadership’s Role in Fostering Global Citizenship and Social Responsibility.” Bwala asserted that Obi had nothing meaningful to share and accused him of misleading churches during the previous general elections.…
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200 jobs at risk as Microsoft contemplates closure in Lagos
Microsoft is contemplating the closure of its African Development Centre located in Lagos. If this decision is finalized, it would result in the displacement of at least 200 employees, dealing a substantial blow to the country’s technological landscape and potentially affecting job prospects and innovation within the sector. According to sources within the industry who spoke to The Guardian newspaper on Tuesday, May 7, Microsoft notified its employees of the closure plans on Monday, May 6. Affected staff members are expected to receive salary payments until June and will continue to be covered by health insurance benefits. Insiders suggest that…
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Impeach Gov Fubara now – APC tells Rivers lawmakers
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has instructed members of the House of Assembly, under the leadership of Martin Amaewhule, to initiate impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Tony Okocha, the Caretaker Committee Chairman of the party, issued this directive during a press briefing held in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, May 7. Okocha’s directive came in response to the governor’s recent statement asserting that “the Assembly members are no longer recognized by the law.” The governor and 27 Assembly members aligned with former governor Nyesom Wike have been engaged in a fierce standoff since an attempt…
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Cybersecurity Levy: Proof that the government is more interested in milking a dying economy instead of nurturing it to recovery – Peter Obi
Labour Party’s Presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has strongly criticized the Federal government’s decision to implement the Cybersecurity levy. In a statement issued today, May 8, Obi expressed his disapproval, stating that the “implementation of the Cybersecurity Levy is further evidence that the government prioritizes exploiting a struggling economy rather than fostering its recovery and development.” Obi contended that such policies would not only exacerbate poverty among citizens but also diminish the country’s economic competitiveness. The Central Bank of Nigeria instructed banks on Monday, May 6, to impose a 0.5% cybersecurity levy on certain customer transactions.…
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