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Tinubu Appoints APC Spokesman, 20 State Chairmen, Others Into Federal Boards

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Felix Morka, the All-Progressive Congress’s (APC) national spokesperson, has been appointed as the NTA’s (NTA) board chairman.

20 APC chairmen and some members of the National Working Committee were also appointed as the board chairsmen of various Federal Government institutions.

Bayo Onanuga, the president’s special adviser to information and strategy, made the announcement in a statement on Friday.

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) national spokesperson Felix Morka has been appointed as the chairman of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) as president, according to President Bola Tinubu’s announcement.

Hon was also chosen by Tinubu. The National Agricultural Seed Council’s Director-General is Katsina State native Fatuhu Buhari.

The following appointees are listed below:

Chairman of the APC State Council, Bauchi State Board, Ilorin’s Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute, Mallam Muhammad Massan.

Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, APC State Chairman, Kano State Board Chairman,

National Agricultural Seed Council Chairman, Dr. Austian Agada, APC State Chairman, Benue State Board Chairman,

Hon . Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology, Lagos, APC State Chairman, Imo State Board Chairman, Macdonald Ebere.

National Institute for Freshwater Fish, New Bussa, Akwa Ibom State Board Chairman, Ubong Stephen Ntukekpo, APC State Chairman.

Chief Emma Eneukwu, Chairman of the National Automotive Development Council’s Deputy Chairman (South), APC.

Chairman of the National Library of Nigeria, Aminu Musa Bobi, chairman of the APC State, and chairman of the Niger State board.

Pharm . Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kaduna, APC State Chairman, Oyo State Board Chairman, A.S. Olayide

The APC State Board of Directors, Yobe State Board of Directors, and Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre are Alhaji Mohammed Gadaka.

National Orthopedic Hospital, Enugu, Benue State Board Chairman, Benjamin Omale, APC State Chairman.

Nigerian Coal Corporation’s chairman, Plateau State Board, and APC State Chairman Rufus Bature.

The APC State Board of Directors, along with Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammed Kana, is also known as the APC State Chairman.

Hon . APC National Working Committee Member, Project Development Institute (PRODA), Project Development Institute, and Abia State Board Chairman Donatus Nwankpa.

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), led by APC State Chairman Mustapha Salihu, and chairman of the Adamawa State board.

Dr. Kingsley Ononogbu, Chairman of the National Parks Headquarters, Abia State Board Chairman.

Alhaji Abdulmalik Usman, chairman of the Ibadan Forestry Research Institute, APC State, chairman of the Federal Capital Territory board,

Hon . The Chairman of the Environmental Health Registration Council of Nigeria, Ibrahim Tukur El-Sudi, is also the chairman of the APC State Board.

The Nigerian Institute of Mining and Geosciences, led by Sola Elesin, APC State Chairman, Ekiti State Board Chairman.

Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, APC State Chairman, and Edo State Board Chairman, Emperor Jarrett Tenebe.

Federal Medical Center, Azare, APC State Chairman Alhaji Tukur Umar Danfulani, Zamfara State Board Chairman,

Hon . Federal College of Produce Inspection and Stored Products Technology, Kano, Chairman, APC State, Jigawa State Board, A.M.

Edo Gov Orders Probe Into Uromi Killing, Condemns Incident

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Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo has ordered a full investigation into the incident after condemning the killing of some people in the state’s Uromi region.

On suspicion of being criminals, vigilante members allegedly killed the victims, who are alleged to be travelers, on Thursday at the state’s Esan North East Local Government Area’s headquarters.

However, Okpebholo, who was present in the area a day after the incident, called it “barbaric.”

The Governor directed the State Police Command and other security agencies to launch thorough and swift investigations into the matter and to charge those who found fault with it. Following his principal’s visit to Uromi, the governor’s spokesman Fred Itua said in a statement on Friday that he also charged the community to cooperate with the security agencies to find the culprits.

Governor Okpebholo also praised community leaders for halting tensions and handling the situation with restraint, particularly the Arewa community leaders in the area.

The victims’ justice was promised by the governor.

The statement read, “The Governor stated that there is no excuse for the vigilante members to violate the law without using statutory law enforcement.”

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Kwankwaso and Atiku Condemn Incident

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar and former governor of Kano State Rabiu Kwankwaso both express condolences for the incident.

Atiku expressed his sadness over the incident and extended heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families and loved ones.

The former vice president wrote on his X account that “this unfortunate incident calls for a thorough, transparent, and impartial investigation to uncover and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.” I urge the authorities to act quickly and decisively to stop jungle justice from happening again. “The protection of innocent lives must remain paramount. To restore public confidence in our security institutions, justice must be done as well as witnessing it.

The killing is “harrowing” and “a further depressing reminder of the cruelty of jungle justice,” says Kwankwaso.

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) candidate for president demanded that the government launch a “full-scale investigation into this sad incident and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.”

Rivers Govt Approves March Salary For Civil Servants, Suspended Appointees

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All public servants, pensioners, and suspended political appointees’ salaries have been approved by the Rivers State Government.

Retired Vice Admiral Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, the state’s administrator, issued this directive in a statement to Prof. Worika, the state’s secretary.

The Accountant-General has been given the task of making sure the salaries are delivered on time, according to the statement.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), which had previously threatened industrial action due to delayed pay, is receiving the approval in response to growing concerns from labor unions.

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The NLC had warned that the government’s operations could be shut down for the duration of a statewide shutdown.

The Rivers State Government’s announcement is anticipated to ease labor-related tensions.

The statement reads:

FRIDAY, 28th March 2025

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE GOVERNMENT

APPROVAL FOR MASTERDAY, 2025, SALARIES PAYMENT

In keeping with the promises made to the deserving citizens of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (RTD) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas CFR has approved the payment of salaries for all Rivers State government employees, including pensioners, and all political appointees who have been fired for the month of March, 2025.

The Accountant-General is also under the strict supervision of the Administrator to make sure there is no delay in sending salaries due in March 2025.

Signed:

Prof. Worika

How Firms Inflate Operating Expenses, Loan Repayment To Evade Taxes – Ex-ICPC Chair

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Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, the former head of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC), has learned that some businesses in Nigeria overpay their operating costs and pay back loans to avoid paying taxes.

Owasanoye made this statement on Channels Television’s socio-political program Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, which was broadcast on Friday.

Illegal financial flows and tax evasion, in his opinion, have taken on a new meaning as some businesses pay expatriates who allegedly work for them online to transfer money illegally from Nigeria to nations abroad.

The senior advocate claimed that some Nigerian businesses have sister businesses abroad but use transfer pricing to transfer money to those companies by increasing the price of the goods they charge the companies.

On March 6, 2025, a container ship leaves the port in eastern Shandong province of China’s Qingdao. China OUT / China OUT (Photo by AFP)

According to Owasanoye, illicit financial outflows account for 65% of Africa’s capital outflows.

“About $50bn to $80bn annually. Because of the size of its economy, Nigeria accounts for a sizable portion of it, he said.

“On the surface, commercial transactions, which appear normal, account for 65% of that. Multinational corporations conduct business in this way, and transfer pricing is the main channel for this.

When corporate entities trade among themselves while pretending to be unaware of their own situation, the same company is owned by the same number of people.

“Company A in Nigeria wants to purchase microphones from Company B in the UK. The cost of the microphones is $10, but they go up to $100 to defraud Nigeria, which has a strong economy.

It occurs in all sectors, but it typically occurs in the extractive sector, which includes those in oil, gas, gold, and solid minerals. It occurs in the fields of trade and consumer, telecom, banking, technology, and consulting services.

“A company wants to integrate technology, for instance. In Nigeria, IT (information technology) experts are available. After that, it comes to an agreement with some Country X outside of Nigeria IT experts who attend one meeting. The work is done entirely by the Nigerian experts. They write a $10 million bill and claim to reimburse the $10 million infenders. You’ve just changed your name to “Capital”.

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In Lagos, Nigeria, a man exchanges the Naira for US dollars (Photo by PIUS UTOMI EKPEI – AFP).

Owasanoye added that some businesses in Nigeria falsely claim to be paying off loans to specific foreign companies in order to avoid paying taxes. He claimed that those businesses regularly transfer large sums of money to foreign entities under the guise of revolving loans, but actually engage in illicit financial flows.

He continued, “Most African nations promote foreign direct investment, but some investments have a baggage.” You will lose more than you will gain from investments that incorporate such practices: they falsify records, conduct trades, and other things.

They report lower profits as a result of higher operating costs. They therefore prevented the tax authorities from deducting higher profits because, according to documentation, they’ve increased operating expenses in a deceptive manner and without authorization.

“Or someone says, “I need 200 expatriates,” and receives the expatriate quota for 200 and says, “I am paying them.” They don’t reside in Nigeria in the digital world; perhaps only 10 of them have, but they do so while making money for these people.

Even Nigerian businesses when they conduct exports are implicated, not just foreign ones. If you export 200 phone units, you are expected to return the money when you make money there. However, if you falsify the paper, you exported 1, 000 but wrote 200, you leave the payment for 800 and deny the government’s claim of revenue. Financial flow is illegal.

Naira and dollar bills are in the photo.

The former ICPC boss claimed that he has been working with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to train their staff and raise awareness of the methods employed by businesses to avoid paying taxes.

Police Ban Sallah Durbar In Kano Over Security Concerns

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Prior to the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr festivities, the Kano State Police Command imposed a ban on all Sallah Durbar celebrations due to security concerns and the need to prevent unrest. &nbsp,

Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, the commissioner of police, made the announcement Friday in a press conference at the Kano headquarters of the Bompai Police.

He claimed that intelligence reports revealed plans for some organizations to use the Durbar to create unrest.

READ MORE: Kano Already Secured For APC Ahead Of 2027, Says Akpabio

The command, in collaboration with other security organizations, has assessed the rising tensions and uncertainties surrounding the Durbar activities in order to ensure a safe and secure celebration and to maintain peace and public order, according to CP Bakori.

A ban on all Durbar activities in the state during the 2025 Eid-El-Fitr Sallah celebrations has been placed on all such activities because of credible intelligence reports regarding plans to use the Durbar as a proxy for unrest.

The Police Commissioner emphasized that the decision was made following extensive discussions with the government of Kano State and other important parties.

Existing security measures

The police command has urged people to observe Eid prayers only on designated prayer grounds and by security protocols.

Parents and guardians must warn their children against engaging in disruptive behavior, as well as avoiding carrying unnecessary objects that may raise suspicion.

He further warned that anyone who violated these rules would face legal repercussions.

A good level of security is guaranteed

The police, according to CP Bakori, have deployed sufficient security personnel to make sure a peaceful Sallah celebration. He urged the general public to practice law and prioritize harmony while the festivities are taking place.

He urged people to unite as law-abiding citizens for the advancement of our state and nation as we celebrate this joyous occasion. Let us place peace first, set aside our differences, and respect one another.

EFCC Declares Aisha Achimugu Wanted For Alleged Criminal Conspiracy

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Aisha Achimugu, the CEO and managing director of Felak Concept Group, has been named a wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Achimugu is wanted for alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering, according to the Commission’s statement posted on the Commission’s social media pages on Friday.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is reportedly looking into Aisha Suliaman Achimugu in connection with an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering, according to the Commission’s head of media and publicity.

Achimugu, 51, is a native of the Kogi State’s Ofu Local Government Area, and her last known address is 6C, Rudolf Close, Maitama, Abuja.

Anyone with useful location-related information should e-mail the commission’s Ibadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, Ilorin, Enugu, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt, or Abuja offices.