Month: January 2023

MTN Ghana Fined $773m For Tax lnfraction

ADEOLA YUSUF

MTN Ghana, a subsidiary of MTN Group, has been fined around $773m by the Ghana Revenue Authority for allegedly underreporting its revenue.  The fine includes penalties and interest charges. According to the GRA, MTN underreported its revenue in Ghana by about 30 per cent from 2014 to 2018. It disclosed that it was discovered after auditing the company for the years 2014 to 2018. In a statement titled ‘Notice of Tax Assessment,’ and dated January 13, 2023, MTN Ghana said, “Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana) stakeholders are advised that the Ghana…

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Encomium For Doctor Tayo Ojo Who Did Aproko’s Brain Surgery

ADEOLA YUSUF

“Dr. Ojo is the Angel that saved my life from brain aneurysm. I was advised to traveled out but my family Doctor insisted that Tayo ojo is one of the best in Nigeria”   Nigerians showered praises on the Neurosurgeon, Dr Tayo Ojo, who performed the brain surgery for popular Nigerian influencer, Dr Chinonso Egemba aka Aproko Doctor. The online health influencer had earlier on Monday opened up about his battle with a brain tumour that needed to be taken out. Tweeting a photo of the doctor, he said, “It…

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100 Days: ValueJet Mulls Flights to Jos, Three CRJ acquisition Q3 2023

ADEOLA YUSUF

. Introduces promo fares, to operate scheduled cargo operations Nigerian start-up airline, ValueJet has concluded plans to begin flight services to Jos, as the carrier is keeping an eye on some other routes it plans to service. The carrier equally unveiled its expansions plans that would see it spread its wings to other key destinations. Consequently, ValueJet is working assiduously to bring down the cost of flight tickets without compromising safety. The carrier is also keeping an eye on Akure, Yola, Kano, and Gombe. Those are destinations the airline said…

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DSS Speaks on Report It Invaded CBN, Arrested Emefiele

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied report making the rounds that its operatives invaded the Centeal Bank of Nigeria today, Monday January 16, 2023, and areested the Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Platforms Africa reports that Peter Afunanya, Public Relations Officer for DSS issued a statement where he declared the reports as fake news. Here is the terse message. NOT INVADED BY DSS The attention of the Department of State Services (DSS) has been drawn to the false news making the round that its operatives invaded the Central Bank of…

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OJIGBIJIGBI: Fatomilola, Ayoyinka, Ogunrombi; Close Up On 3 Papa Ajascos

ADEOLA YUSUF

Death of Ogunrombi, a trained nurse turned veteran actor, and misrepresentation in major media + how Platforms Africa stood out   Peter Oladele Fatomilola, was the first to play the role of Papa Ajasco in the Wale Adenuga’s television comedy “Papa Ajasco and Company”. He hails from Ido/Osi Local Government in Ekiti State. An actor of great substance. Abiodun Ayoyinka followed. He is better known by the Family name Abiodun Ayoyinka, is a popular Actor. He was born on 1960, in Nigeria. He hails from Ijebu in Ogun State. Abiodun…

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Query: Attah Ebira Title Not Recognised by Govt, Law – Kogi

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Yahaya Bello gives Ohinoyi 48 hrs to re-submit response with appropriate title as bickering degenerates   The Kogi State Government has given the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Dr. Ado Ibrahim, 48 hours to re-submit his response to a recent query given to him with the appropriate title of the stool as recognised by the Kogi State Chieftaincy Law 2006 and his letter of appointment. The monarch was issued a query for his alleged untoward conduct during the recent visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to the state. He had, in his response…

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BREAKING: NYSC Opens Portal For 2023 Batch A Online Registration

ADEOLA YUSUF

Here are the details + step by step of how to log-on to the portal The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Releases Online Registration Tips For 2023 Batch A as Registration Begins Today the 16th of January, 2023, and ends on the 19th of January 2023, Platforms Africa reports. According to NYSC management, PCMs who were mobilized in 2022 Batch A, B, and C but did not report to camp, should revalidate alongside 2023 Batch A as the portal opens today for registration. NYSC Online Registration Tips:…

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Policewoman Sleeps With Six Colleagues, Nude Pictures Go Viral

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“I stand by my wife” husband declares in new twist to wife’s sack after sex with half a dozen   The husband of the Tennessee police officer fired for having sex with six of her coworkers is standing by his wife, the Daily Mail reported Friday. “I don’t know how he’s doing it, he’s more of a man than I am, but he’s trying to salvage his marriage,” Jedidiah Hall’s boss, Coffee County Sheriff Chad Partin, told the outlet. Jedidiah’s wife, Officer Maegan Hall of the La Vergne, Tenn., police…

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Buhari Leads Proceedings At Armed Forces Remembrance Day + PHOTOS

ADEOLA YUSUF

Nigeria’s fallen heroes were honoured in different parts of the country on Sunday in commemoration of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day.   The annual celebration, which holds every January 15, features parade by armed forces across the 36 states and the federal capital territory (FCT), and the laying of wreaths.   In Abuja, President Muhammadu Buhari presided over the ceremony at Eagle Square. Vice-President Yemi Osinabjo; Ahmad Lawan, senate president; Femi Gbajabiamila, speaker of the house of representatives; Olukayode Ariwoola, chief justice of Nigeria, heads of security agencies and other…

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Train Attack: Edo Police Rescue 12 More Victims

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Edo State Police Command said 12 more passengers who were abducted at the Ubeaja train station had been rescued unhurt on Saturday in Ughboa Forest. On Sunday, the state police commissioner, Mohammed Dankwara, said the rescue mission was made possible by the joint forces working tirelessly to ensure the victims were reunited with their families unhurt. He said, “I am pleased to inform you that on Saturday at about 10pm, the joint security forces in Edo State in a concerted effort to rescue the abducted victims of the Igueben…

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