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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos—The business community in Plateau State has called on the state government to look into the issue of multiple taxations, which lead to tax evasion. Speaking on the platform of Plateau Coalition of Business and Professional Associations, PLACOBPA, an umbrella body of 25 business and professional associations, the community also urged government to expedite action and ensure a central market was provided for traders. Chairman of the group, Mr. Simon Tangni, also called on Nigerians, especially residents of Plateau State, to see the current economic recession as an opportunity to engage in small businesses rather than continuing to complain. He identified factors militating against small businesses in the state to include multiple taxation, rigours of land acquisition, lack of a central market and incessant crises. However, he expressed delight that the current administration is working towards creating a favourable business environme...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos—The business community in Plateau State has called on the state government to look into the issue of multiple taxations, which lead to tax evasion. Speaking on the platform of Plateau Coalition of Business and Professional Associations, PLACOBPA, an umbrella body of 25 business and professional associations, the community also urged government to expedite action and ensure a central market was provided for traders. Chairman of the group, Mr. Simon Tangni, also called on Nigerians, especially residents of Plateau State, to see the current economic recession as an opportunity to engage in small businesses rather than continuing to complain. He identified factors militating against small businesses in the state to include multiple taxation, rigours of land acquisition, lack of a central market and incessant crises. However, he expressed delight that the current administration is working towards creating a favourable business environme...

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http://ift.tt/2s5QAW5 Yahaya Bello The leadership of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kogi State has asked Governor Yahaya Bello to resign or be impeached over double voter registration.The party, which made this call at a press conference in Abuja yesterday, declared that the alleged involvement of Bello in double voter’s registration has embarrassed and impugned on the party’s image. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), had through its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education, Solomon Soyebi, on Tuesday alleged that Bello registered twice as a voter. Soyebi dissociated the commission from the alleged infraction of the electoral law.Bello registered as a voter for the second time on Tuesday, May 23 in Government House, Lokoja, having earlier registered on January 30, 2011 in Wuse Zone 4, Abuja. While INEC vowed to take disciplinary action against its erring staff, it stated that Section 308 (1) (a) of th...

http://ift.tt/2s5Qw8N For those who were at the International Conference Centre in Abuja, venue of the wedding reception of Kehinde Awoyinfa, son of Nigeria’s tabloid journalism king, Mike Awoyinfa, and his bride, Temitope, daughter of Elijah Kayode-Ojo, an Abuja-based businessman, it was one talk-of-the-town wedding fit for the royals. It attracted captains of industry and the cream of the Nigerian media, with more than enough to eat and drink for a party that lasted late in the night.On the bandstand, the Sugar Band dished out old and new school music, supported by a disc jockey, who set the dance floor on fire with the latest Nigerian pop music. It was interesting to see Mike, dressed in regalia, dancing with his wife, Bukola. He said: “This is my happiest day, a day I will never forget. It is the beginning of my journey to grandfatherhood. “I bless God for making me to see this day. How I wish my late ‘twin brother,’ Dimgba Igwe, is here. But God knows best. He is watching...

http://ift.tt/2qx45la British player Andy Murray.JAVIER SORIANO / AFP World number one Andy Murray will play Russia’s Andrey Kuznetsov in the French Open first round while fellow Briton Johanna Konta faces Hsieh Su-wei.Murray, 30, is in the same half of the draw as 2015 champion Stan Wawrinka, who he beat in last year’s semi-final. Second seed and defending champion Novak Djokovic is in the same half as nine-time champion Rafael Nadal.Petra Kvitova, who was stabbed six months ago, returns for the Grand Slam event, which starts in Paris tomorrow. The Czech, twice a Wimbledon winner, suffered serious hand injuries when she was attacked by an intruder in her home.She is seeded 15th thanks to her protected ranking and drawn against American Julia Boserup. Seventh seed Konta, who is chasing a first win at Roland Garros, having lost in round one in the previous two years, is up against the world number 109 from Taiwan.Defending women’s champion Garbine Muguruza opens against 2010...

http://ift.tt/2s5QzBz Victor Oye Kano Assembly Suspends Probe Of Emir Sanusi After ‘Osinbajo, IBB Intervention’ The Kano State House of Assembly has called off its investigation of alleged misappropriation of funds, in addition to other infractions attributed to the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi. The House resolved to drop the probe on Monday, following a plea through a letter by the state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, which was read by the Speaker, Kabiru Alhassan Rirum, on the floor of the House. In his letter, Governor Ganduje said he was calling for the investigation to be dropped as a result of interventions by highly placed personalities in the matter. These personalities, according to the letter, include the acting president, Yemi Osinbajo; party leaders; former heads of state, Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar; Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar; and businessmen and indigenes of the state, Aliko Dangote and Aminu Dantata. Ganduje said although he was reluct...

http://ift.tt/2nzlrMQ Rochas Okorocha Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has charged the youths of his state to take the advantage of the booming film industry in Nigeria and across Africa and make successful career out of it. The governor made the call in Owerri when he paid an unscheduled visit to a 3-week intensive training for young people in the state for various career opportunities in the film industry organised by the Africa Film Academy. “The film industry has become the biggest cultural export out of Nigeria to the rest of the world and I know how popular Nollywood films are across the world. The industry has become a huge one and a money-spinner for those who are serious and ready to make it. We are supporting this initiative as part of our youth empowerment programmes. As a government, we want to have army of Imo young people who will be proud and successful all field of human endeavours. Imo State has the most brilliant and talented people in Nigeria.  I ...

http://ift.tt/2r7oVqD Another contestants in performance With the level of publicity and media hype that heralded this year’s God’s Children Great Talent (GCGT), coupled with snippets from the regional auditions, it was obvious that the contestants are in for a tough challenge. While the episode one set the tone for what is to come, the episode two, which was screened last week, was an indication that viewers are in for an exciting contest. After an electrifying episode last week, God’s children great talent (GCGT7) will roll its 3rd episode on TV screens across Nigeria and United Kingdom, with astonishing talents on display. For what promises to be a breath-taking television show, Episode 3 will showcase phenomenal talents from Port Harcourt, who will battle to impress GCGT7 judges comprising award winning singer, Omawumi, music producer TY Mix and prolific dancer, Kaffy   Last Sunday, Five finalists emerged from Abuja region and moved on to GCGT7 semi-finals in Lagos....

http://ift.tt/2s5FmRm Below is an experience that a reader shared with me sometime back. “This is just in appreciation of the good men out there…especially my ‘one-of-a-kind’ husband.I met a Nigerian-American when I was barely 18 years old. He was tall, rich and handsome. Moved in the rich circles. But I was just a village girl (with dreams!) next door. He was looking to marry-from home.When we officially engaged…he went back to the US.Never enjoyed sex with him. Orgasm was “thoughts of living in America.”Shortly after, he began to act funny. Never missed an opportunity to talk down on my family. I almost killed myself from sorrow when it seemed my dream was slipping through my fingers.Because he represented the life that I wanted, the country I wished for and opportunities I craved. He would stay almost a year without sending a dime to me. I also heard that he would keep me here. The father was the one pushing for the relationship to work. And would often support me financia...

http://ift.tt/2r7oyfT Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Dr. Sani Aliyu As children in Nigeria join their counterparts across the globe to celebrate World Children’s Day today, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has urged Nigerians to take a moment to think about children living with HIV and their families. A statement in Abuja by the Director General of NACA, Dr. Sani Aliyu, said: “HIV/AIDS is a global health challenge of our lifetime, but we remain committed to fighting this virus to finish. “Research has led to innovation in preventing transmission of HIV from infected mothers to their children and an ever-widening scope of treatment options for children living with HIV and their families. “Counselling and testing for HIV is crucial, especially among pregnant women to protect the unborn child and ensure that in the very near future, a HIV-free generation is made possible.” He added: “As we celebrate with our children,...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nigeria has not come into full awareness about climate change, Ogun State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure Olamilekan Adegbite has said. Adegbite, an architect said, it is the reason the campaign against climate change is not recording much success. The commissioner spoke during Guild of Muslim Professionals (GMP) seminar on Climate Change held at the Learning Centre Hall of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. Adegbite hailed GMP for taking the bold step to address the issue, but admitting that Nigerians want events that will address their immediate plights. He said: “It’s a step in the right direction trying to get Muslim professionals together. I think our people need more of mundane topic which of course affects their welfare before we can get people’s interest into things like this (climate change). “The issue of climate change is a global thing like I said. For somebody who is still struggling and trying ...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Wole Mosadomi Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has sacked a principal for keeping her school premises dirty. The governor directed that Hajiya Amina Mustapha of Government Girls Secondary School, Agaie be immediately removed. The governor, who was on his ongoing mid term and meet the people tour paid an unscheduled visit to the school and was disappointed over the unkempt situation of the school and had no alternative than to discipline the principal.   The post Gov. Bello sacks principal over unkempt school premises appeared first on Vanguard News . Vía Vanguard News http://ift.tt/2qEsi8C

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Jimitota Onoyume Two persons were reportedly shot dead, yesterday, by suspected cultists at Mgbuoshimini in Obio Akpor local government area of Rivers State. The state Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Nnamdi Omoni, confirmed the incident, saying security had been beefed up to avert further breakdown of law and order. One of those killed was simply identified as Chief Minikwu  Chukwu and the other an unidentified lady. Community sources said suspected cultists stormed the area at about 7 am yesterday, leaving in their trail deaths. The action of the cultists, Sunday Vanguard gathered, sparked off what many saw as reprisal action in the area as two houses were set ablaze. It could not be confirmed if the burnt houses had suspected cultists living in them. At press time, calm had returned to the area.     The post Gunmen kill two in Rivers appeared first on Vanguard News . Vía Vanguard News http://ift.tt/2pSAr8N

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Sonny Atumah The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC ministers gear up for the half year meeting on May 25, 2017, at the Vienna, Austria headquarters to review the performance of oil production cuts in 2016. The oil lid policy by the 13-member OPEC and supported by 11 non-OPEC allies appears to have counterbalanced supply and demand volatiles since July 2014. A precipitous price fall of crude oil led to high global inventories which indeed led to lower revenues and budget deficits of many OPEC members including Saudi Arabia. The tussle for market share had ding-donged between Saudi Arabia led OPEC and other producing nations led by the United States using shale oil. OPEC and major oil exporting nations including Russia cut output by 1.8 million barrels per day, mbpd to shore up prices. OPEC that promotes market share kept it in abeyance and supplemented it with a new market management policy. It is not surprising that Saudi Arabia leading...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Emeka Obasi The online battle is still on, young Igbo versus youthful Yoruba. There are so many reasons to fight depending on who is talking. From what Chief Obafemi Awolowo did to Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe ,to the former’s role as Federal Commissioner of Finance during the War. There is this unforgiving spirit about Biafrans grabbing Ore and almost bombing Lagos. Of course, a lot of things that should be done were not done and things that were done should not have been done. The Yoruba and Igbo cannot continue to dwell in the past. There should be true reconciliation in the real sense of the word not the type that General Yakubu Gowon promised in 1970. Chief Awolowo tried to make up later. In the 1979 elections, his running mate was Chief Philip Umeadi. He also had such Igbo stalwarts as Chief MCK Ajuluchukwu and Mrs Oyibo Odinammadu around him. During his campaign, the chopper that brought him to Aba was stoned. When Awolowo died in 1987, the tribute that went v...