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October 7, 2024 AKISIEC Issues Certificates of Return to 30 PDP and 1 APC LGA Chairmen-Elect

AKISIEC Issues Certificates of Return to 30 PDP and 1 APC LGA Chairmen-Elect

The Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission – AKISIEC has officially issued certificates of return to the Chairmen and vice Chairmen Elect of the Just concluded Local Government Elections in the state.

In the local Government polls which held on Saturday, the Peoples Democratic Party – PDP won in 30 local government areas, while the All Progressive Congress – APC won only one.

Presenting the Certificates to the elected Chairmen at the Commission’s Headquarters yesterdayin Uyo, the AKISIEC Boss, Elder ANIEDI IKOIWAKcongratulated the newly Elected Chairmen for their victory at the poll.

After their inauguration at the Government House in Uyo, the Chairmen will therefore proceed to inaugurating the Legislative councils in their various Local Government areas.

October 7, 2024 Governor Umo Eno To Swear in Newly Elected LGA Chairmen and Vice Today, Clears Air on Office of 1st Lady

Governor Umo Eno To Swear in Newly Elected LGA Chairmen and Vice Today, Clears Air on Office of 1st Lady

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor UMO ENO will today, Monday, October 7, 2024 swear-in thenewly elected Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of the 31 Local Government Areas of the state.

The Swearing in Ceremony which is to take place at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo by 8am, followed the successful conduct of the local government elections across the State on Saturday.

Speaking at the All Nations Christian Ministry International in Eket, Governor UMO ENO said it was important to immediately inaugurate the democratically-elected officials to position local government areas in the State for rapid development.

The Governor equally clarified the appointment of his eldest daughter, Mrs. HELEN OBAREKI, noting that she has been appointed as Senior Special Assistant and Coordinator of the office of the First Lady.

Governor ENO reaffirmed his gratitude to the wife of the President, Senator OluremiTinubu, and her entourage for their visit which he described as timely, while also thanking her for acknowledging the appointment of OBAREKI to run the late mother’s office.

October 3, 2024 Federal Government Removes VAT from Diesel, Cooking Gas, Other Oil and Gas Sector Commodities

Federal Government Removes VAT from Diesel, Cooking Gas, Other Oil and Gas Sector Commodities

Determined to arrest the spate of divestments in the nation’s oil and gas sector, the Federal Government has announced a new fiscal regime with a wide range of tax exemptions in the industry.

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. WALE EDUN, stated this in statement issued by his Director, Information and Public Relations, Mr. MOHAMMED MANGA, stressing that the fiscal incentives were aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.

The tax exemptions were contained in: Value Added Tax (VAT) Modification Order 2024; as well as Notice of Tax Incentives for Deep Offshore Oil & Gas Production, by the Oil & Gas Companies.

He added that the measures were designed to lower the cost of living, bolster energy security, and accelerates Nigeria’s transition to cleaner energy sources, noting that the reforms were part of a broader series of investment-driven policy initiatives of President BOLA TINUBU, in line with Policy Directives 40-42.

October 3, 2024 Isreal-Gaza-Iran-Lebanon War, Nigeria Making Plans to Evacuate Her Citizens

Isreal-Gaza-Iran-Lebanon War, Nigeria Making Plans to Evacuate Her Citizens

the Federal Government has commenced arrangements to evacuate its citizens from Lebanon due to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.

In an announcement, Special Assistant to President BOLA TINUBU on Social Media, DADA OLUSEGUN advised Nigerians in Lebanon to contact the Nigerian mission for documentation.

This comes as Iran fired ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday, retaliating for the assassination of Hezbollah leaders, prompting a heated exchange of threats.

However, global powers, including China and Saudi Arabia, are calling for calm and dialogue.

Israel launched fresh series of attacks on the Lebanese capital of Beirut today. The army made the announcement on social media platform X, saying it was attacking terrorist targets in Beirut.

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