Day: November 6, 2024

Ebonyi State Governor, Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru has described the death of the former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Toareed Lagbaja as a colossal loss to the Nigerian Army and the nation. Nwifuru said the late Army Chief throughout his career demonstrated courage, resilience and an unyielding commitment to safeguarding the Nation. This was
Lagbaja’s death colossal loss – Ebonyi Gov, Nwifuru

Ebonyi State Governor, Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru has described the death of the former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Toareed Lagbaja as a colossal loss to the Nigerian Army and the nation.

Nwifuru said the late Army Chief throughout his career demonstrated courage, resilience and an unyielding commitment to safeguarding the Nation.

This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Dr Monday Uzor and made available to newsmen in Abakaliki.

“It is with a heavy heart and profound sorrow that I learnt of the passing of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Taoreed Lagbaja who died at 56.

“It is sad that the nation mourns the loss of a true patriot and leader whose service and dedication to the Armed Forces and to the protection of our homeland remain immeasurable, especially in the wake of terrorism, banditry and armed conflict in some parts of the country,” he said.

According to the Governor, the vision and leadership of Lt Gen Lagbaja strengthened the Nigerian military and inspired countless men and women to serve with honor and integrity.

While consoling the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the death of the late Army Chief, Nwifuru said “the legacy of service which characterised the eventful tenure of the late COAS will endure in the hearts of those who knew him, and his sacrifice will not be forgotten.”

The Governor, who also extended his condolences to the Lagbaja family, urged mourners to remember the late Army helmsman not only as a dedicated leader, but as a compassionate officer who touched the lives of all who had the privilege to work with him.

Lagbaja’s death colossal loss – Ebonyi Gov, Nwifuru

The Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, has said that there is nothing in the four tax bills currently before the National Assembly which threatens the existence of any government agency or the jobs of individuals. Adedeji gave the assurance on Wednesday in Abuja while receiving the chief executive officers of the
Nothing in Tax Bills threatens your existence – FIRS assures NASENI, NITDA, TETFUND

The Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, has said that there is nothing in the four tax bills currently before the National Assembly which threatens the existence of any government agency or the jobs of individuals.

Adedeji gave the assurance on Wednesday in Abuja while receiving the chief executive officers of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).

The statement comes amid fears being expressed that the proposed change of the name of FIRS to Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) will lead to the tax agency subsuming a number of federal agencies.

“I want to assure you that there is nothing in the bills that will reduce your funding, effectiveness or efficiency.

“The main objective is to enhance tax efficiency, ease compliance levels,” Adedeji said.

Nothing in Tax Bills threatens your existence – FIRS assures NASENI, NITDA, TETFUND

The Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Republic Government In-Exile has written to Finland President, Alexander Stubb over the group’s announced Biafra declaration convention. Ekpa, in a statement on Wednesday through X, noted that the letter of intent was presented on Monday to Finland’s President, Alexander Stubb. According to Ekpa, the letter detailed justifications on why the Biafra
Simon Ekpa writes Finland President over Biafra Declaration

The Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Republic Government In-Exile has written to Finland President, Alexander Stubb over the group’s announced Biafra declaration convention.

Ekpa, in a statement on Wednesday through X, noted that the letter of intent was presented on Monday to Finland’s President, Alexander Stubb.

According to Ekpa, the letter detailed justifications on why the Biafra declaration is a recipe for peace in Nigeria and the Sahel region of Africa.

“The letter of intent informed the Finland President to support the Biafra Independence Declaration because it is a recipe for peace in the Sahel Region,” Ekpa wrote on his official X account.

“The Government of Biafra is contacting you to inform you about the overall aims and goals of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile and its international legal personality, and the pending restoration of the United States of Biafra under the auspices of an internationally recognised referendum to be concluded the last week of November 2024.

“Unlike other secessionist governments in Africa before and since, Biafra was recognised by five United Nations member states,” the letter reads in part.

This comes amid the increased agitation for Biafra independence in the past years.

Ekpa had announced that from November 29 to 3rd, 2024, Biafra independence will be declared in a convention in Finland.

Recall that Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has been under detention since 2021 over Biafra agitation.

Efforts and appeals from several Igbo leaders for his freedom have not yielded fruit.

Simon Ekpa writes Finland President over Biafra Declaration

The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has lost his special adviser on housing, Tajudeen Egunjobi, to death. Egunjobi reportedly died on Tuesday after a brief illness. Governor Abiodun, during a condolence visit to the home of the late politician in Oke-Lantoro, Abeokuta, on Wednesday, described his death as a rude shock and highly painful. According
Gov Abiodun loses special adviser Tajudeen Egunjobi

The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has lost his special adviser on housing, Tajudeen Egunjobi, to death.

Egunjobi reportedly died on Tuesday after a brief illness. Governor Abiodun, during a condolence visit to the home of the late politician in Oke-Lantoro, Abeokuta, on Wednesday, described his death as a rude shock and highly painful.

According to the government, the late Egunjobi was a hardworking, conscientious, dependable man who was also very diligent in the discharge of his duties to the state.

Abiodun said: “He was a very humble, hardworking, conscientious, dependable, and reliable special adviser to this government.

“He was very loyal; besides being an architect, he was a consummate politician and a former member of the Ogun State House of Assembly.

“I appointed him Special Adviser on Housing because of the plans that we had and still have for the housing sector alongside the Commissioner for Housing, and I must say that Tajudeen was very diligent.”

Governor Abiodun stated that his administration’s success story in the housing sector would be incomplete without noting the late special adviser’s significant contributions.

He emphasised that Egunjobi lived an impactful life and that his administration would give him the credit he deserved in government so that his name could be remembered for his contributions to society.

Speaking earlier, the Commissioner for Housing, Jamiu Omoniyi, characterised the late Egunjobi as a devoted and responsible politician who helped make the state’s housing industry a success adding that the Abeokuta South Local Government had lost a mystery.

Responding on behalf of the family, Noah Tajudeen thanked the state government for their assistance and wished the governor success in his endeavours.

Gov Abiodun loses special adviser Tajudeen Egunjobi

The wife of the Anambra State governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, on Wednesday, visited Central School, Odekpe in Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state, where people displaced by flood in the area are currently taking shelter. Our correspondent gathered that communities in five local government areas of the state are currently affected by the flood
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The wife of the Anambra State governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, on Wednesday, visited Central School, Odekpe in Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state, where people displaced by flood in the area are currently taking shelter. Our correspondent gathered that communities in five local government areas of the state are currently affected by the flood

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The Champions League match between Bayern Munich and Benfica on Wednesday has been delayed by 15 minutes due to public transport problems. The decision was made to give fans a better chance of reaching the stadium before kick-off. Bayern tweeted “due to the difficulty of many fans getting to the stadium, kick-off will be delayed
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The Champions League match between Bayern Munich and Benfica on Wednesday has been delayed by 15 minutes due to public transport problems. The decision was made to give fans a better chance of reaching the stadium before kick-off. Bayern tweeted “due to the difficulty of many fans getting to the stadium, kick-off will be delayed

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