Archives for October 31st, 2014

POLITICIANS, 2015 AND THE ANATOMY OF PATRIOTISM

  BOBSON GBINIJE Our country, right or wrong. When right, to be kept right; When wrong, to be put right. Carl Schurz (1829-1906) My affections are first for my own country, And then, generally for all mankind. Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) The growth and development of any nation, state and collectivity must be silhouetted on the transcendental imperative and fundamental matrix of patriotism. Patriotism is ...

ON ADDRESSING MULTIPLE TAXATION AND LEVIES IN WARRI, ENVIRONS AND OTHER PARTS OF DELTA STATE

Zik Gbemre Recently, Chairmen of Tax Boards across the Federation met in the oil city of Warri, Delta State and resolved to find ways of ending multiple taxation and levies which they said have become burdens on the people. To say that Nigerians, especially the common masses, have greatly suffered in the hands of relevant ‘real and fake’ tax/levy collectors ...

Local Content Act, Motivator for Stronger Commitment to Development – FENOG G.M.

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By Francis Sadhere The Nigeria Local Content Act has become a catalyst and motivator for stronger commitment to the development of Nigeria contractors capacity and capability in all aspects of the economy, especially the Oil and Gas industry, says Engr. Uwakwe Chukwudi, General Mangager, FENOG Nigeria Limited. Engr. Ernest Nwapa, Executive Secretary, Nigeria Content Development & ...

Utuama Joins Delta Governorship Race

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By Christopher Odamah Prof. Amos Agbe Utuama (SAN) DEPUTY Governor of Delta State, Professor Amos Utuama, has joined the governorship race in Delta State after the purchase of nomination form for him by 'The Peoples Network” for Prof. Amos Agbe Utuama for Governor 2015. Addressing journalists after picking the form, Chairman of the group, Rev. Fr. Christopher ...