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Shock as 650 PDP Members decamp to APC in Akwa-Ibom

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About 650 members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have decamped to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC in Akwa Ibom State on Friday.

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The 650 members from Ika, Oruk Anam, Etim Ekpo, Abak and Ukanafun local government areas moved to the ruling party at the reception for Obong Nsima Ekere, the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) held by the people of the five local government areas under the auspices of Abak Five Redemption Movement.

They included Hon Joseph Ikpaisong Inyang and Hon Anthony Akpan, former Chairmen of Abak and Oruk Anam local government areas, Hon Chris Udofia, former House of Assembly member for Abak, Rev Udeme Umoh and Rev Ubong George.

Among the defectors were Hon Nkereuwem Dan, a former House of Representatives member and Lady Veronica Usoro, a strong woman politician who both defected to PDP two months ago.

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Speaking on behalf of the defectors, Hon Inyang and Hon Akpan said that they joined the APC because they believed that Obong Nsima Ekere will bring the real change Akwa Ibom needs.

Receiving the defectors, Mr Ini Okopido the state Chairman of APC assured them of equal rights with those who joined before them.

He said that it is obvious that there is vacancy in Government House, Uyo on May 29, 2019, and that it will be filled by the APC.

Dr Amadu Attai, the immediate past State Chairman said they were out to elect Obong Nsima Ekere as the next Governor of Akwa Ibom State.

He used the occasion to decorate the new chairman with the APC sash as a sign of his hand over, stating that his successor has the experience and capacity to lead the party.

In his remarks, Obong Ekere welcomed the new members and assured them of a level playing field in the APC.

He commended Dr Attai, the former chairman for building the party from nothing and prayed God to reward him.

He congratulated the new chairman and his team and wished them a successful tenure.

Obong Umana Umana, the Managing Director of Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority commended the people of Abak Five for producing quality men as the former and new state chairmen of the APC and predicted that Mr Okopido will lead the APC to victory in the 2019 elections.

The defectors were presented with broom, the APC symbol after they had discarded their PDP membership cards.

Some Dakkada Ambassadors also used the occasion to renounce their membership of the group by removing and throwing away the Dakkada uniforms.

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You’re wicked,$720k for school fees in advance,”U dey take Kogi people play football” -prophet Ikuru

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By Collins Nkwocha

The prophetic Hall of fame, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Lagos has reiterated that the former governor of Kogi state, Yaya Bello is a heartless, callous and wicked criminal that shouldn’t be allowed to go unpunished.

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This is coming after the latest revelation that Bello withdrew $720k from the state funds to pay for his child’s school fees in advance by the EFCC chairman.

The handsome prophet who was visibly annoyed with the revelation by the EFCC boss said ” yaya Bello don pocket Kogi people so Tay e dey take them play football, this is wickedness,you have embezzled to the level that you don’t even know what else to use to embezzle anymore that you had to withdrew $720k for your child’s school fees in advance,you should be ashamed of yourself”.

He praised the EFCC chairman for doing a good job and helping the nation to recover her looted resources.He praised the president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu for helping the nation in the fight against corruption.

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Keep your mouth shut, you are the real criminal, you don’t have respect for elders, Prophet Ikuru blasts Yahaya Bello

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The prophetic Hall of fame, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Lagos  has blasted the former governor of Kogi state, Yaya Bello for evading arrest and making nasty comments about the government and EFCC.

 

The prophet was visibly angry that Bello went into hiding and started attacking the government and EFCC with nasty words.He said “yaya Bello does not have respect for elders,in facts he’s not fit to contest for any political position in Nigeria or hold any political position in Nigeria anymore, he’s a real criminal,yet, he’s still talking, he doesn’t not have respect for elders.Ododo should also be punished for aiding a criminal”

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Bello was declared wanted by EFCC after evading arrest, he’s been on fugitive since then,many people advised him to submit himself for investigations and clarifications.Nigerians are eagerly waiting to see how this saga will end.

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Nigeria Launches New Fiscal Incentives to Revitalise Oil & Gas Sector, Aiming to Attract $10 Billion Investment

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Nigeria Launches New Fiscal Incentives to Revitalise Oil & Gas Sector, Aiming to Attract $10 Billion Investment

 

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Sahara Weekly Reports That Today, in a move to further revitalise the oil and gas industry’s contribution to the Nigerian Economy, Wale Edun, OFR, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, presided over a signing ceremony at the Federal Ministry of Finance headquarters in Abuja endorsing the Consolidated Guidelines for the implementation of Fiscal Incentives for the Oil & Gas Sector – a cornerstone of the Presidential Directive aimed at enhancing the Nigerian oil & gas sector’s global competitiveness whilst stimulating economic growth.

 

 

 

 

Nigeria Launches New Fiscal Incentives to Revitalise Oil & Gas Sector, Aiming to Attract $10 Billion Investment

 

 

 

 

 

As disclosed during the signing, the Presidential Directives were developed and coordinated by the Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Mrs. Olu Verheijen to ensure a competitive framework for the Nigerian oil & gas industry. These Consolidated guidelines for the fiscal incentives are based on extensive collaboration across Finance and Petroleum Ministries and involved several key regulatory bodies including the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).

 

According to Mrs. Verheijen, these new measures have been designed to deliver a competitive Internal Rate of Return (IRR) for Oil & Gas Projects and attract over $10 billion in new investments within the next 12-18 months. They also underscore Nigeria’s commitment to reaching its long term oil production target of 4 million barrels per day whilst enhancing the reliability of gas supply for to boost export earnings and fuel Nigeria’s industrialization.

 

Mrs. Verheijen disclosed that among the guidelines signed were the NUPRC Guideline on Hydrocarbon Liquids Content in a Non-Associated Gas (NAG) Field, essential for accurately categorising and quantifying the hydrocarbon liquid content in these fields. Additional guidelines focused on the applicability of tax credits and allowances for Non-Associated Gas Greenfield Development and the Midstream Capital and Gas Utilization Allowance, providing taxpayers with clarity on the computation of these benefits.

 

HM Edun, in his remarks, thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the directive in February 2024 to engender growth in the Nigerian oil and gas sector, which had stagnated for over the last decade. He also emphasised the potential of the guidelines, saying, “The idea is to create an atmosphere conducive to international competitiveness such that investment comes in. And in this case, we know it’s foreign direct investment”.

 

The signing ceremony was attended by various stakeholders, including NNPC Limited, Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) and the Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG), further highlighting Nigeria’s unified approach toward reinvigorating its oil and gas sector.

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