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May 3
PHOTOS: Burna Boy, Tems Attend Met Gala 2023Nigerian singers Burna Boy and Tems made their debut at the 2023 Met Gala, one of the biggest fashion and fundraising events in the entertainment scene.The event, which traditionally holds every first Monday of May, had its 2023 theme as, ‘Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty’ honouring the late designer, who died in 2019.While Burna Boy donned a Burberry Blue and Black suit, Tems wore a black and white dress.
May 3
WIKE DECLARES ONE DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY AS TINUBU VISITS RIVERS Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared Wednesday, 3rd May 2023, a public holiday to enable the people of Rivers State give the President-Elect, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a rousing welcome. The President-Elect during his two days official visit to Rivers State is scheduled to commission the Rumuola/Rumuokwuta Flyover and the ultra-modern Magistrates’ Court Complex, Port Harcourt, on Wednesday 3rd and Thursday, 4th May 2023, respectively. Governor Wike, in a State broadcast on Tuesday said during Senator Tinubu’s presidential campaign visit to Rivers State, he had indicated intention to have him commission some strategic projects in the State after the general elections. He said a formal invitation was sent to the President-Elect after the general elections, which he graciously accepted. Governor Wike explained that the proposed visit to Rivers State is Senator Tinibu’s first official visit to any State since he emerged as the President-Elect of Nigeria. According to him, by this visit, the President-Elect will join the long list of distinguished Nigerians the State had hosted to either flag off or commission landmark projects. “For us, it is an honour to the government and people of Rivers State to host the President-Elect on this historic visit. Consequently, I urge all Rivers citizens to come out en mass to receive our President-Elect, His Excellency Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and display the traditional Rivers hospitality as he commissions these legacy projects to God’s glory and the advancement of our development. “Given this, I hereby declare Wednesday, 3rd May 2023, a public holiday to enable the people of Rivers State to receive our President-Elect rousingly. “Furthermore, all shops and business premises along Rumuola to Rumuokwuta roads in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the State shall remain closed from 8.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 3rd May 2023. I urge all labour unions and security agencies to comply with this closure order.” Governor Wike has therefore, enjoined Rivers people to come out in great numbers and give, “our amiable President-Elect a rousing welcome during his visit.” Kelvin EbiriSpecial Assistant (Media) to Rivers State GovernorMay 2, 2023.
May 3
PRESS STATEMENTRe: South East Coalition accusation of ethnic bias on boarding of citizens stranded in Sudan: a wicked lie Abuja: Tuesday, May 2, 2023.It has come to the attention of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) of a fabricated lie from the pit of hell that the Chairman/ CEO, Hon. (Dr) Abike Dabiri- Erewa, prevented some Nigerians, especially of the South East extraction from boarding buses hired by the Federal Government to evacuate stranded Nigerians from the war-torn Khartoum in Sudan. The ridiculous allegation which was first published by one Chukwujekwu Ilozue of the Daily Independent Newspapers on May 1, 2023, and syndicated by This Day Newspapers, Nigerian Tribune online and other online media, is the height of rascality and mischief.The said group never bothered to cross check the sponsored false story on Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa or get her own side of the story before spreading the falsehood all over the media in the spirit of fairness, balancing and objectivity. The allegation by the faceless group, a Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, (COSEYL),signed by one Hon Goodluck Ibem against the indefatigable Abike Dabiri -Erewa who was busy coordinating the two-day conference of Global African Diaspora Symposium (GADS), with 64 countries in attendance in Abuja, is most wicked, divisive and a ridiculous fabrication.Reports from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs staff on ground in Khartoum, indicated that when the boarding of buses began , the situation was so chaotic that some people (including Non Nigerians) jumped in violently , some with daggers, through the windows . To bring sanity and to abide by the instruction of the Minister of Foreign Affairs that priority should be given to women , children and students, the officials started calling them in according to states in alphabetical order , beginning with Abia State.Reports from Sudan indicate that all who converged at the prescribed locations, were to be picked up, have all been moved in 40 buses either towards Port Sudan or towards Egyptian borders. However , if some arrived after the stipulated time or did not show up at the point of pick up, they can’t blame it on any one.NIDCOM is focussed, working with other relevant agencies ,on the safe return of stranded Nigerians and will not be distracted by nonsensical, illogical , irresponsible , rascal and unfounded comments meant to distract from the success , safe and secure return of Nigerians from Khartoum, Sudan.E-signedAbdur-Rahman Balogun Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit NiDCOM, Abuja.Abuja, May 2, 2023.
May 2
Speaker Gbajabiamila on Sen Ekweremadu For as long as I have known Ike Ekweremmadu, he has been a brilliant lawyer, a distinguished public servant and a dedicated family man. Over the course of two decades of shared service in the national legislature, he has become a dear friend and trusted colleague. For these reasons, his arrest by authorities in the United Kingdom on charges of conspiring to arrange the travel of another Nigerian citizen to harvest his organs was a terrible shock. These revelations are a far departure from the character of the man as I have known him and fall far short of the standards of behaviour expected from a person of his standing. All that has come to light since his arrest has been deplorable and deeply unpleasant. For twenty-four years since the return to democratic governance in Nigeria, Ike Ekweremmadu has served the people of his community, his state and his country with vigour and dedication. For most of that time, he has been a member of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He has used this office to advance the cause of democracy, champion critical reforms and advocate for the development of his constituency. Through his Ikeoha Foundation, he and his wife have helped provide access to quality education and healthcare for thousands of people in his community and his state. Their public service and private philanthropy have helped improve the social, economic and political fortunes of their communities and aided the personal and professional progress of many. None of this suggests that either Ike Ekweremadu or his wife should be above the law or held to a different standard than any other citizen. I recount these things to present a whole perspective so that in this moment of consequence, the judgment of the court may take into consideration the Ekweremadu’s history of honourable living and distinguished service, their contributions to a better world and the possibility that, given a chance, through the penitence of service, both Ike and his wife can yet atone for their failings and find forgiveness before God and man. The welfare of two young Nigerians lies at the heart of this case. I hope that after all this is done, Mr David Nwamini, the complaining witness, will go on to a long and productive life, free from the trauma of his recent travails. For Ms Sonia Ekeremadu, Ike’s young daughter, whose well-being necessitated the unfortunate actions that have now led to these terrible consequences for all involved, the nightmare of a dangerous diagnosis is compounded beyond measure by the real possibility that the two people most responsible for her care may shortly be committed to terms of punishment from which they will be unable to offer even a loving embrace when nothing else will do. Surely, it is within our means to live under the law and be just and merciful all at once. I urge the court to consider the noble acts of Ike Ekweremadu’s life and judge him on the totality of that life rather than solely on this last worst act. I am confident that Ike Ekweremadu and his wife have learned from their recent experiences and will be guided by their better angels for the rest of their days. If nothing else, for the sake of their ailing daughter, Sonia, let mercy temper justice for this family. Rep. Femi GbajabiamilaSpeaker, House of Representatives.
May 2
Speaker, House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila; Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Zubair Dada; and Director General, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCom), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa during a Situation report/Update meeting on the evacuation of Nigerians from Sudan, convened by the Speaker on Tuesday 2 May 2023 at the National Assembly, Abuja Photo: Speaker’s Office.
May 2
*BREAKING NEWSNAFDAC has banned the importation of Indomie Noodles into Nigeria following investigation by Taiwan & Malaysia authorities which reportedly discovered ethylene oxide, a cancer causing agent in the product.The Banned Indomie Noodles in Nigeria by NAFDAC is tagged as Indomie Noodles Special Chicken Flavour.Caution is strongly advised. Please let’s BEWARE!
May 2
SUDANESE MILITARY BATTLES TO ANNIHILATE SPECIAL FORCES (RAPID SUPPORT FORCES) CREATED BY FORMER PRESIDENTCredit: https://twitter.com/zagazolamakama?s=21&t=X56R-HlwCfd4vS8vMOztIQ Zagazola MakamaIn a statement released by the General Command of the Armed Forces, it said.“The enemy gathered in the capital to carry out the conspiracy until the morning of April 14. Huge troops with large equipment gathered in the crowd of (15) fighters, (4) ammunition fighters, (4) armored soldiers carriers and (4) double cab box trucks armed with machine guns.“During 14 days of fighting, our forces were able to reduce its combat capabilities by 30-4% of its combat capabilities that they have gathered to kidnap the state of Sudan, confiscate its decision and destroy its armed forces.“Movements of advanced rebel military reinforcements were thwarted, and another force coming from the north-west border stopped the progress of another force on board (3) large trucks and (4) Landcruiser combat carts heading towards Kerry, and a third group aboard (4) combat vehicles heading from Baqir to Mount Aulia.“Our monitoring of enemy movements confirms his continued attempts to strengthen his position on the ground and that our forces continue to counter these movements strongly.“The country inherited a heavy burden because of the mistake of the strategic obsolete regime by forming a quick support militia. The Sudanese state is now paying the high price for sabotaging the country, terrifying and looting the citizens.“We assure our citizens that he will not concede in achieving his aspirations in not turning back the clock, and we will not allow the country to again distort its military structure except through the gate of the Sudanese Armed Forces, no matter how high the cost is.Office of the Spokesman of the Armed Forces
May 1
NPF CYBERCRIME CENTRE PARTNERS HUNGARIAN POLICE, ARRESTS CYBER CRIMINAL.The Nigeria Police Force – National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCCC) through the National Central Bureau (NCB) of the Force received a message from the Hungary Police on the 15th of July 2022. The intelligence enumerated the activities of a suspected fraudulent platform called “AMC Stock Experts” and how the said platform had succeeded in defrauding unsuspecting members of the global Cyber Community to the tune of thousands of dollars.Upon the receipt of this intelligence, Seasoned Cybercrime Forensic and Intelligence Assets under the supervision of DCP Uche Ifeanyi Henry, the Director NCCC, were deployed on the Case. The painstaking effort of the team led to the arrest of one George Gift Ikata, a 21-year-old male indigene of Abua Local Government Area in Rivers state. The suspect who resides in Iwofe Rivers state voluntarily elected in a written statement to have created the said platform for fraudulent purposes.While effort has been intensified to apprehend other members and affiliates of this criminal venture, the Inspector-General of Police wishes to urge the entire Cyber community and internet users, in general, to be weary of phantom and unverified investment platforms and schemes, and in the eventuality of a fraud, quickly take advantage of the e-reporting portal of the Police; incb.npf.gov.ng to register their complaints for immediate intervention.Meanwhile, investigation continues and emerging developments will be communicated subsequently.CSP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra,Force Public Relations Officer,1st May, 2023
May 1
FG introduces new taxes on beer, imported vehicles, plastics, others—With about a month to the end of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration,the Federal Government has introduced new set of taxes on alcoholic beverages, imported vehicles and single use plastics.This disclosure is contained in the new Fiscal Policy Measures (FPM) for 2023 in a Circular dated April 20, 2023, and signed by the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed.Details of the new tax regime contained in the new Fiscal Policy Measures (FPM) documents and approved by President Muhammadu Buhari were disclosed by Mr. Taiwo Oyedele of PricewaterhouseCoopers on his official Twitter account.The Federal Government will now charge N75 per litre of beer or stout imported into Nigeria. Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed said that N75 per litre will be charged on “beer and stout including all alcoholic beverages and beer not made from malt- whether fermented or not fermented” in 2023. This new excise duty on beer and stout will be increased to N100 per litre in 2024.Prior to the the new rates, the government taxed imported alcoholic beverages using valorem rates- levying of tax or customs duties) proportionate to the estimated value of the goods or transaction concerned. Now there is a specific rate not an estimate.The same excise rate for beer will be applied to the importation of wine. Under the tax laws, two litre engine vehicles will attract an Import Adjustment Tax (IAT) of two percent while vehicles with four litre engines and above will attract four percent IAT with effect from 1 June, 2023.The Federal Ministry of Finance Budget and National Planning quietly issued a circular (HMFBNP/MDAs/circular/2023FP/04) to all Ministries, Departments and Agencies on April 20, 2023 informing them of the new developments.The Federal Government has also added to the list of items banned from being imported into the country.The Federal Government has revised the import prohibition list with the inclusion of used motor vehicles above 12 years from the Year of manufacture; Paracetamol tablets Syrups; Cotrimozazole tablets and Syrups; Metronidazole tablets and Syrups and Chloroquine tablets and Syrups.Also included on the list are Folic acid tablets; Vitamin B Complex tablets (except modified release formulations); Multivitamin tablets, capsules and syrups (except special formulations); Aspirin tablets (except modified release formulations and soluble aspirin).Others are: Magnesium trisilicate tablets and suspensions; Piperazine tablets and syrups; Levamisole tablets and syrups; Ointments penicillin/gentamycin; Pyrantel pamoate tablets and syrups; Intravenous Fluids (Dextrose, Normal Saline etc); Waste pharmaceutiques; and Mineral or chemical fertilisers containing the three fertilising elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK)The Federal Government also introduced a Green Tax by way of excise duty on Single Use Plastics (SUPs) including plastic containers, films and bags at the rate of 10 percent.An Import Adjustment Tax (IAT) levy has been introduced on motor vehicles of 2000 cc to 3999 cc at 2 percent while 4000 cc and above will be taxed at 4 percent.With effect from 1st June, 2023, “vehicles below 2000cc, mass transit buses, electric vehicles, and locally manufactured vehicles are exempted”.Under the Supplementary Protection Measures (SPM) as it relates to the implementation of the ECOWAS Common External Tariff 2022-2026, the circular stated that the changes are effective from 1 May 2023 subject to 90-days grace period for importers who had opened Form M before 1 May 2023.Items on the list include rice, woven fabrics, ceramics tiles and sinks, steel, containers for compressed or liquified gas, aluminum cans, washing machines, electric generating sets and rotary converters, smart phones, new and used passenger motor vehicles and electricity meters. The applicable duties for most of the items are unchanged from the 2022 FPM rates.Also, following the imposition of five percent excise duty on telecommunication services introduced via the Finance Act 2020 and prescribed in the Official Gazette No. 88, Vol. 109 of 11 May 2022 approved by the President, five percent tax will apply to mobile telephone services (GSM), fixed telephone and internet services- postpaid and prepaid.
May 1
Happy Worker’s Day From President-Elect
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