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The Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government Owned Companies (SSASCGOC) approached the leadership of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to help fight against government’s proposed deduction of 50 percent of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) annual earnings. Recall that the group in conjunction with the junior staff cadre, Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) had taken a stand against the plan at a joint press conference in Lagos, recently. The two unions argued that if the revenue of the agency is slashed by half, it would not be able to meet up with its statutory mandates in the…

Enugu State Internal Revenue Service (ESIRS) has sealed the Enugu outlets of ShopRite, Spar and other supermarkets over alleged failure to remit purchase tax in their malls to the government after being served several warning notices. According to the ESIRS officials who embarked on the enforcement drive on Tuesday other malls including Roban, Mama Onyinye restaurant among others have also been warned. The ESIRS Head of Department of eateries, bars, hotels and shopping malls, Egwuonwu Perpetual said the agency visited the sealed malls on several occasions to request for evidence of payment of the purchase tax but they failed to…

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on Thursday, 7, 2024, made a stop-over at the construction site of Customs Cantonment in Mando Kaduna to ascertain the project’s progress. Speaking to newsmen shortly after inspecting the site, the CGC described the magnificent project as a means to establish a solid and efficient infrastructure to drive the activities of the Service. “I am here this afternoon to inspect the progress of this vital project, the construction of the Customs Cantonment in Mando, Kaduna. This initiative underscores our commitment to establishing a robust and efficient infrastructure to support the…

Labour Party leader Peter Obi has clarified his stand on Egypt and import of Ukraine grains, saying that Egypt received grains not as a result of hunger. To illustrate further, on the Global Hunger Index Obi said, Egypt ranks 57th, while our dear nation ranks 109th, out of 125 countries measured.So, while Egypt has a hunger level considered moderate, Nigeria is in the league of 20 hungriest countries in the world, with a hunger level considered serious. Egypt, without facing severe hunger, and not in the list of hungriest nations, exported over $9 billion of agricultural products in 2023. May…

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has dentified entrepreneurship and skill acquisition as key to wealth creation in a nation plagued with unemployment and economic challenges. Governor Oborevwori made the remark when he received the State Coordinator of the National Youths Service Corps, NYSC, Mr Alao Olusegun, and his delegation at Government House, Asaba. While thanking the NYSC for its contribution to the State’s development, Governor Oborevwori said the State Government will look into all the requests made by the State Coordinator and see how the State Government could assist. He commended the Delta NYSC for its entrepreneurship drive saying: “the…

The Area Controller of Seme Customs Command, Comptroller Timi Bomodi, revealed this at media briefing on Tuesday, even as he warned smugglers to desist from such inhumane acts. Bomodi, however, disclosed that despite the decline in imports occasioned by the high exchange rate, the Command has collected N1.16 billion in two months – representing 88% of the revenue target for January and February 2024. Bomodi, showcasing some premium motor spirit (PMS) seized by the Command’s officers, said “The Command was given a target of N7.875 billion to collect in the current year. This represents an increase of over 400% in…

Inter Party Advisory Council, (IPAC), Delta State chapter, has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in recognition of his outstanding accomplishments in the governance of the state. Chairman of IPAC in the state, Prince Henry Eze, hage the vote of confidence when he led members of the State Council on a courtesy visit to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at Government House, Asaba on Tuesday. According to Eze, “as critical stakeholders in the Delta State political space, we make bold to say, we are satisfied with the implementation of your M.O.R.E agenda which has brought profound infrastructural and human…

The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has lauded Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on his 87th birthday. Obi who joined President Obasanjo in his Birthday Thanksgiving Service at The Chapel of Christ The Glorious King, OOPL, Abeokuta to mark the Commencement of his 87th birthday celebrations, described Obasanjo as a true patriot whose ultimate desire is the development and progress of our nation. He stated that he was delighted to celebrate the revered Nigerian leader due to his many contributions to the nation. “I was delighted to celebrate with this very revered Nigerian who has contributed immeasurably…

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Monday, appreciated the Local Government Council Chairmen in the state for their contributions to grassroot development. The governor spoke while inaugurating Legislative Arm Complex, and Traditional Rulers Secretariat in Ogwashi-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area of the state and Skills Acquisition and Multipurpose Hall, and Water scheme, in Aniocha North Local Government Area. The projects were executed by the local government councils. Speaking in Ogwashi-Uku, Governor Oborevwori who was represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA, commended Council Chairmen in the state for their contributions to his administration’s MORE Agenda. At Aniocha South,…

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has won the Silverbird Group Governor of the Year 2023 in recognition of his sterling accomplishments in the state. Presenting the award to Oborevwori, on Sunday night in Lagos, former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba, congratulated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his administration’s achievements within nine months. Receiving the award, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori thanked Silverbird Group for the honour and dedicated the award to all Deltans. The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, said: “We are very grateful to Senator Ben Murray Bruce and the entire management of Silverbird Group…