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Edo Guber: CAN Admonishes Youth To Eschew Violence

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August 24, 2020

The Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN), Edo State chapter, has admonished youths in the state to desist from violence and not to take the laws into their hands even as the Edo State governorship election draws closer.

The region body also called on President Muhammadu Buhari to prevail on those saddle with the responsibility of ensuring free, fair and credible election to rise up to their duty so that the state could have a peaceful election slated for September 19.

Chairman of CAN, Bishop Oriname Oyonnude Kure, gave these admonition in Benin Monday while addressing members of CAN ahead of the September 19 state’s governorship election.

Kure, while x-raying the political ongoings in the state, said CAN is not oblivious of the political tissue going on in the state particularly between the two major political parties in preparation for the gubernatorial election which comes up on 19 September, 2020.

He said as a religion body CAN is worried particularly as a body of Christ representing and protecting the interest and wellbeing of the believers whose interest and safety remain uncompromising to them as they form a large number of the electorate.

Kure called on all the political bigwigs, stakeholders and the good people of the state to take a stand that is issue based, the political general progress and advancement of the state that is deviod of violence at this trying time to protect the destiny of the state.

He noted that it is noteworthy that the people of the state should know their value by bearing in that it is when the lives of the electorate are saved and protected that they the contesting candidates can have them to govern alive and implement their propagated manifestoes.

He said the political candidates in their campaigns, should eschew violence, acrimonies and desperation but should rather pursue peace and shelve the sword of violence.

He added that CAN as a religious body, condemns all actions, reactions and threat to the safety of the people adding that CAN believes that political campaigns should provide a veritable and an enabling opportunity for candidates to market their manifestoes to the electorate and explain their programmes.

He further called on the religious leaders and heads of blocs not to leave any stone unturned but to pass a congregational warning to their members against the use of violence that would cost the lives of souls in achieving the aspiration of their candidates as the soul that “killeth” it shall die.

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FG, States, LGs Share N1.123tn In March

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April 19, 2024

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The Federation Account Allocation Committee has disbursed a total of N1.123tn to the federal, state, and local governments for March 2024.

The allocation, derived from a gross total of N1.867tn, marks a critical distribution of funds aimed at supporting various government tiers.

This was revealed in a statement signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Finance, Mohammed Manga, on Friday.

FAAC has the duty of examining and approving the distribution of financial resources to the states and the Federal Government.

Monthly, this committee is tasked with the disbursement of funds across Nigeria’s 36 states and its 774 local government areas.

This allocation is anticipated to drive progress and support governmental bodies across various tiers in executing their duties.

The PUNCH reported that the FAAC shared N1.152.trn to the three tiers of government for February 2024 from a gross total of N2.326.14trn

Manga stated that the Accountant General of the Federation, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Madein, chaired the meeting and highlighted the importance of the allocation.

“This distribution is pivotal in ensuring that all government levels have the necessary funds to continue their development projects and provide essential services to the citizens,” the statement read.

The statement noted that the Federal Government received N345.890bn, states, and local governments received N398.689bn and N288.688bn, respectively, while oil-producing states received N90.224bn as 13 per cent mineral revenue derivation.

The FAAC statement also noted an increase in the gross revenue from Value Added Tax for March 2024, amounting to N549.698bn—an N89.210bn rise from the previous month.

This increase reflects the country’s economic growth and improved tax compliance.

Despite the positive trend in VAT, the Gross Statutory Revenue of N1.017tn for March was lower than February’s N1.192tn by N175.212bn.

The decrease has been attributed to reductions in excise duty, oil royalty, petroleum profit tax, customs external tariff levies, and electronic money transfer levy.

The balance in the Excess Crude Account as of April 2024 stands at $473,754.57, indicating a reserve for future financial stability.

The statement noted that the FAAC’s decision to allocate these funds is expected to bolster economic activities across the nation and support the government’s efforts in improving infrastructure, healthcare, education, and other vital sectors.

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JUST IN: Tinubu Appoints SEC Chairman, Board Members

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April 19, 2024

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of seven persons to the Board of the Securities and Exchange Commission. ⁣

The Presidency announced the appointment on Friday in a statement signed by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, titled ‘President Tinubu appoints board of Securities and Exchange Commission.’ ⁣
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They include Mr Mairiga Katuka (Chairman of the Board), Mr Emomotimi Agama as Director-General, Frana Chukwuogor as Executive Commissioner (Legal and Enforcement) and Mr Bola Ajomale as Executive Commissioner (Operations).⁣

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Others are Mrs. Samiya Usman as Executive Commissioner (Corporate Services), Mr. Lekan Belo and Mr. Kasimu Kurfi as Non-Executive Commissioners. ⁣
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Ngelale said the President anticipates that all members of the Board will “bring to bear their wealth of experience and competence in advancing the commission’s core mandate of developing and regulating a capital market that is dynamic, fair, transparent, and efficient, to bolster investor confidence and contribute immeasurably to the nation’s economic development.”

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VIDEO: Villagers Give Nigerian Soldiers Heroic Welcome After Successful Operation

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April 19, 2024

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A heartwarming video of some villagers giving a heroic welcome to soldiers returning from a successful operation in the North East has been shared online.

The Nigerian Army shared the video online as the soldiers returning from their military operation were met with cheers and celebrations from local residents recently.

The Army wrote: “Heartwarming welcome accorded to Nigerian Army heroic troops in the Northeast region after a successful operation in Sambisa and Timbuktu Triangle during Operation Desert Sanity III. This video clip captures the genuine and heartfelt welcome extended by the local communities to the valiant troops in appreciation of their successful operation.”

Watch the video below…