Group faults APC chieftain’s allegation against Okowa
ASABA—A group, Legacy Group, has described the allegation of blank budget and improper management of the Paris Club refund levelled against Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State by a chieftain of All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr Cairo Ojougboh, as unreasonable, unpatriotic and self serving.
UEFA Europa League: Arsenal through, Everton out, Evra in karate kick red card
Arsenal reached the Europa League last 32 Thursday as Everton crashed out and Patrice Evra was red-carded for a karate kick at one of his own Marseille fans — before the match had even started.
VAIDS: A renewed hope for taxation systems?
MODERN and progressive societies are driven by efficient taxation systems. Without a doubt, despite recent strides in the country’s tax administration, Nigeria remains – unfortunately – outside the group of nations that have benefited from top-tier taxation systems. In our view, this dire situation is what the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme, VAIDS, aims – and has enormous potential – to remedy, if properly engaged.
FEC set to approve new oil, gas policies — Osinbajo
LAGOS—THE Federal Executive Council, FEC, is set to give approval to the nation’s new oil and gas policies to stimulate investment and growth in the industry.
Nigeria Travel Week organisers unfold nominees for Balearica Awards
AS preparations for the Nigeria Travel Week gathers momentum, organisers of the travel and tourism trade event have announced nominees for the Balearica Awards.
Omo-Agege, Oboro face-off over FUPRE Bill uncalled for —Urhobo youths
OLEH—Coalition of Concerned Urhobo Youths, CCUY, has described the face-off between Senator Ovie Omo-Agege and the lawmaker representing Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Evelyn Oboro, over the bill recently assented to by President Muhammadu Buhari for the establishment of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, FUPRE, as uncalled for.
