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Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock after Oscars slap
Will Smith has apologised to Chris Rock after he slapped him at the Oscars, saying his behaviour was “unacceptable and inexcusable”. “I would like to publicly apologise to you, Chris,” he said in a statement. “I was out of line and I was wrong.” It comes after the Oscars film academy condemned Smith over the incident and announced a formal…
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Kaduna govt confirms terrorists attack on Abuja-Kaduna train
The Kaduna State government has confirmed the attack on a train headed for Kaduna from Abuja by suspected terrorists on Monday. The state government in a statement signed by Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said that the military has secured the Kaduna-bound train from Abuja trapped by the terrorists. “The Kaduna State government received multiple…
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People ultimate beneficiaries of Tinubu’s decisions, says Oyetola, greets Asiwaju @70
Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, says Asiwaju Bola Tinubu makes the people the ultimate beneficiary of every decision and action he makes in politics and governance. Oyetola said this in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, to celebrate the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Osun governor also described Tinubu, as his leader, mentor…
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Extortion, confusion trail N800 levy on commercial bus drivers in Lagos
Wasiu is a commercial bus driver plying the Oshodi to Sango route. Since the Lagos State Government introduced the N800 daily levy on commercial transporters February 1, waking up to go to work has become a burden. Wasiu, before the introduction of the levy, took his job very seriously because that is where he earned income to take care of…
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Tinubu congratulates new APC NWC, says Abdullahi Adamu a team builder
All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has urged the newly elected members of the National Working Committee of the party to work in unity towards ensuring victory for the party. In a statement he personally signed, the former Lagos State governor said the caliber of men in the NWC are people who can help achieve this. He…
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Asiwaju at 70: Tinubu places Nigeria’s welfare, unity above self, says President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, places the welfare and unity of Nigeria over self. President Buhari said this in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on Monday to celebrate Tinubu at 70. The president hailed the former Lagos state governor for having a…
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Taliban bars government employees without beards from work
Afghanistan’s Taliban has instructed all government employees to wear a beard and adhere to a dress code or risk being fired, three sources told Reuters, the latest of several new restrictions imposed by the hardline Islamist administration. The sources said representatives from the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice were patrolling the entrances to government offices…
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Personal income tax has untapped potential in poorer countries – IMF
Many governments aiming to achieve a durable economic recovery from the pandemic must raise significant amounts of revenue in the fairest way possible. The personal income tax—levied on wages, salaries, and other income—is a suitable instrument for this challenge. In new research, we examine the scope for making greater use of this fiscal tool in developing countries, where many people…
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BREAKING: Court rejects Abba Kyari’s bail application, grants accelerated hearing
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja has rejected the bail application of suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, and Assistant Commissioner of Police, Sunday J. Ubua. Sitting on Monday, Justice Nwite said the prosecution has placed sufficient materials before the court to warrant the refusal of bail to Kyari and Ubua. The trial judge however granted…
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RCCG Pastor chosen as new Soun of Ogbomoso
A Redeemed Christian Church of God Pastor, Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, has been selected by kingmakers as the new Soun of Ogbomoso. According to The Nation, Olaoye, who is pastor of RCCG Jesus House, Washington DC, United States, got the nod ahead of other princes to succeed the former Soun of Ogbomoso, the late Oba Jimoh Oyewunmi, who joined his ancestors…
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