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Abia State Governor Alex Otti has defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s new tax reform laws, stating that many critics lack a proper understanding of the policy framework. Otti expressed strong support for the reforms, noting that several aspects of the new tax structure reflect fiscal arguments he advanced nearly a decade ago concerning Nigeria’s economic direction. “Almost 10 […]
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Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence has confirmed the recovery of the bodies of two Nigerian nationals who were reportedly fighting on the Russian side of the war in eastern Ukraine. In a statement released on Thursday, the Ukrainian Defence Intelligence said its operatives discovered the bodies of Hamzat Kazeem Kolawole (born April 3, 1983) and Mbah Stephen Udoka (born […]
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A U.S. Marine, Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka E. Oforah, has been declared dead after falling overboard from the USS Iwo Jima during operations in the Caribbean Sea. Oforah, 21, a Florida resident of Nigerian descent, went over the side of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima on February 7 while it was deployed with the 22nd Marine […]
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Former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama has advised women to exercise patience and caution in the early stages of a relationship. Speaking on the IMO podcast, Michelle Obama stressed that moving in together too soon can lead to complications, regardless of financial stability or appearances. “If it’s early in a relationship, you shouldn’t be moving in. I […]
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly designated his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as his successor, according to South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS). The NIS informed lawmakers that Ju Ae, believed to be about 13 years old, has reached what it described as the “successor designation” stage. Her increasing public appearances alongside her father at major […]
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Nigerian music icon 2Face Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has addressed what he describes as the biggest misconception about his personality and private life. Speaking during an interview with Voice of Nigeria, the veteran singer, songwriter and activist said many people wrongly believe he is a womaniser. Responding to a question from the host about the most […]
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By Patrick Akhere Ebojele PhD When Governor Monday Okpebholo announced Edo State’s partnership with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC Ltd.) to establish a 10,000 barrels-per-day condensate refinery, it was clear this was not just another government project. It was a statement — of intent, of confidence, and of a government determined to build […]
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Governor Monday Okpebholo’s policy reforms and investment-friendly environment are continuing to attract major investors to Edo State, reinforcing confidence in the state as a prime destination for business and industrial growth. The latest milestone is the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited’s plan to establish a 10,000 barrels per day (BPD) condensate refinery in Edo, […]
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