September 11, 2022

[GIST] Obi’s supporters funding own activities – Labour Party

[GIST] Obi’s supporters funding own activities – Labour Party

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The Labour Party says the supporters of its presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, have been funding their mobilisation activities, including the One Million March, by themselves. It stressed that the party would not exceed the limits set by the Electoral Act. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, told Sunday PUNCH in a telephone interview


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[GIST] Residents lament as abandoned Lagos ambulance point turns private water selling outlet

[GIST] Residents lament as abandoned Lagos ambulance point turns private water selling outlet

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Lagos State Ambulance Point on Bajulaiye Road in Shomolu Local Government Area of the state has been turned into private water selling out by a resident of the area, PUNCH HealthWise can authoritatively report. Our correspondent gathered during a visit to the ambulance point on Thursday that the state government has abandoned it for over


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[GIST] Experts warn FG against overtaxing digital economy

[GIST] Experts warn FG against overtaxing digital economy

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Economic experts have urged the Federal Government to encourage the digital economy rather than burden it with over-taxation. According to them, too many taxes in the digital economy will stifle growth rather than encourage productivity in the sector. They stated that if the sector grows, its tax remission to the government will do likewise. This


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[GIST] EKEDC assures Lagos Island, others of improved services

[GIST] EKEDC assures Lagos Island, others of improved services

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Eko Electricity Distribution Company has met the Lagos Islands district and its environment as part of its strategic engagement with customers under its franchise network. The forum, held on Thursday, was attended by residents of Lagos Island, Victoria Island and Ikoyi environs. A statement by the EKEDC General Manager, Corporate Communications, Godwin Idemudia, said, “The


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[GIST] As former ICC indictee, William Ruto, becomes president 

[GIST] As former ICC indictee, William Ruto, becomes president 

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On 5 September, 2022, Kenya’s Supreme Court sitting as the final and sole judicial arbiter of presidential election disputes in the country, certified the election of incumbent Deputy President, William Samoei Ruto, as the lawful winner of the presidential election conducted the previous month on 8th August.  When he is sworn in on 13 September,


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[GIST] Swiatek defeats Jabeur to win US Open

[GIST] Swiatek defeats Jabeur to win US Open

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World number one Iga Swiatek defeated Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur to win her second Grand Slam title of the year with a straight sets victory in the US Open final on Saturday. Polish star Swiatek overcame a spirited second-set fightback from fifth seed Jabeur to win 6-2, 7-6 (7/5) in 1hr 52min at Arthur Ashe Stadium.


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