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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has refused to sign the Presumptive Tax Bill into law, citing concerns over the potential negative impact on the state’s poor. He emphasized that the current economic conditions have left many people hungry and angry, and he is focused on policies that will alleviate poverty rather than add to the financial burdens of citizens. Makinde made this decision public during the flag-off of the upgrade of Samuel Akintola Airport to international standards, where he praised the Oyo State House of Assembly for their intention to increase the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) but stated…

The Joint Action Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike if the Federal Government does not pay their outstanding salaries within three weeks. The unions are demanding the payment of four months’ withheld salaries, improved remuneration, earned allowances, and the implementation of the 2009 agreements with the government. The ultimatum follows a failed promise by the government to address these issues, with an initial grace period expiring on 26th July 2024. Despite President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified that former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is not in their custody. In a statement released on Wednesday, EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale addressed media reports claiming Bello’s detention, confirming that the ex-governor remains wanted for alleged money laundering charges amounting to ₦80.2 billion. Oyewale stated, “Media reports today that a former Governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Bello is in the holding facility of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, are incorrect. The Commission wishes to state that Bello is not in its custody.” He added that the warrant for…

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Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has arrived at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja, accompanied by his successor, Governor Usman Ododo. The visit follows an announcement by Bello’s Director of Media, Ohiare Michael, confirming the former governor’s decision to honor the EFCC’s invitation after consultations with his family, legal team, and political associates. The statement, titled “Former Governor Yahaya Bello Honours EFCC’s Invitation,” noted that Bello was joined by several high-profile Nigerians during his visit to the anti-graft agency. Bello had been declared wanted by the EFCC in April after reportedly ignoring multiple invitations and resisting arrest.…

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is set to begin the upgrade of Ibadan’s Alakia Airport to international standards today, as announced by his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju. This follows the creation of an 11-member committee led by former Commissioner for Finance, Bimbo Adekanmbi, to oversee the project. The Federal Government approved the airport upgrade after several state initiatives aligned with Makinde’s vision for economic growth. At the committee’s inauguration on July 30, Makinde emphasized that the airport transformation is part of his administration’s broader efforts to bolster the state’s economy, particularly through agribusiness. He clarified that the…

Former Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has finally responded to the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), his media office announced on Wednesday. This decision followed consultations with his family, legal team, and political allies. Bello had been declared wanted by the EFCC in April after reportedly ignoring multiple invitations and resisting arrest. EFCC officials had attempted to arrest him at his residence but were unsuccessful after hours of effort. Reinforcements from the Police and Department of State Services (DSS) were called in for backup, with plans to forcefully detain him. The situation took a turn…

Former Italy striker Totò Schillaci, who famously led his country to a third-place finish in the 1990 World Cup, has died at the age of 59. Schillaci, who had played for Juventus and Inter Milan, was hospitalized in Palermo last week, where doctors worked to stabilize his heartbeat. He had been battling colon cancer since 2022. Schillaci’s remarkable performance in the 1990 World Cup, hosted by Italy, made him the tournament’s top scorer with six goals. His crucial goals included match-winners against Austria, the Republic of Ireland, and England, as well as putting Italy ahead in the semi-final against Argentina,…

X and Tesla Owner, Elon Musk, late last night, announced the receipt of a Breakthrough Device Designation from the FDA for Blindsight. The device is meant for those who have lost both eyes or were born blind, he said. He made the announcement via his verified X handle, “The Blindsight device from Neuralink will enable even those who have lost both eyes and their optic nerve to see,” the post read. “Provided the visual cortex is intact, it will even enable those who have been blind from birth to see for the first time. “To set expectations correctly, the vision…