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CITN urges accountability in tax revenue allocation

CITN urges accountability in tax revenue allocation
By Francesca Hangeior
According to him, collaboration becomes necessary considering the huge demands by the electorate for people-oriented programmes in the State.
Aliyu added that his 9-point innovative agenda was designed in line with the yearnings and aspirations of the people of the State, hence the need to source more funds to meet the people’s expectations.
He also charged CITN to ensure massive sensitization of Nigerians on the importance of paying taxes, saying that not many Nigerians are aware of their responsibility when it comes to paying taxes.
He described CITN as a body of professionals who have a lot to contribute to national development and charged them to use their expertise to assist the country in its revenue generation.
Earlier, the President of the CITN, Samuel Agbeluyi, said the annual conference was meant to discuss extensively how to improve on the mandate of CITN.
He described taxation as. an essential tool in meeting the demands of the citizenry, hence the need for the conference to explore more ways through which tax collection can be enhanced in the country.
Agbeluyi commended the governor for his support to the Institute which he described as worthy of emulation.
Speakers at the conference described it as timely and commended the CITN for organising it.
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2Face estranged wife, Annie Macauley breaks silence after he married Natasha

The ex-wife of 2Face, Annie Macauley, has broken her silence after a brief break following the marriage between 2Face and Natasha.
A few hours ago, a video of 2Face and Natasha getting married traditionally popped up on the internet.
The video of the traditional marriage has sparked diverse reactions from social media users
In the video that has gone viral, Natasha was seen covering her head with a scarf and wrapping her waist with an Idoma cloth as 2Face was seen introducing her to his clan’s men.
Annie took to her Instagram story to shared a video fo herself having a video shoot with Ayra Starr’s song ‘Rush’. It seems the actress is unconcerned about her ex-husband’s union with his new lover.
Social medi users have reacted to the post of Annie. Read some comments below…
fantaceewiz_ said: “Annie!!! Seeing you smile brings me so much joy. This is just the beginning. We can’t wait for “The Annie Macauly Brand Memoir & the movie”. We are here Queen.”
@asetomyancestors wrote: “New beginnings is always a good thing…get ur whole being together beautiful…mentally…physically…emotionally…most importantly spiritually….God is on ur side darling u got this…u are brave…u are enough..u are resilient…”
justhelenshapiro wrote: “Annie I love you, don’t worry. Mama you’re so strong and I respect you. Keep going we’re watching your back..”
tymecosmetics said: “Love you Annie. You are a true African Queen. Never forget you are a Queen and more.”
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After NEC meeting, PDP will be born again– Bode George

Amid rising concerns over the mass defections from the Peoples Democratic Party, including high-profile exits in Delta State, party chieftain and Board of Trustees member Chief Bode George has expressed confidence that the PDP will recover and emerge stronger after its upcoming National Executive Committee meeting scheduled for May 15.
Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television at the weekend George addressed concerns over the recent mass exodus of party members from Delta State, including former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, and all 25 local government chairmen in the state.
Despite what some analysts have called a “tsunami,” George was adamant that the PDP remains resilient.
“A date has been fixed for our NEC meeting and after that meeting, you will see that this same Iroko tree, the political Iroko tree, will bounce back,” he said.
George described the Delta defections as “despicable” and “a lack of respect for a platform that honoured you.”
He expressed disappointment in what he sees as self-serving moves.
When pressed on the significance of high-profile defections such as that of Okowa, who was the party’s vice-presidential candidate in the last general election, George was dismissive.
“It is an experience. We have gone through this before. It is not a threat. Because something happened doesn’t mean it is fixated or it is finality,” he assured.
George argued that the All Progressives Congress, despite benefiting from the defections, offers no real alternative.
“There is hunger in the land. There is anger in the land. What do you think they are going to do there? If it is not a personal embellishment, what are they going to do there?” he said.
He acknowledged that the exodus appears damaging but maintained that the party has experienced similar episodes in the past and has always recovered.
George also issued a warning about the consequences of electoral manipulation in the future, stating, “If we lose, we hands off. But if we win and you manipulate the results, you are looking for an unimaginable conflagration. And we cannot afford that.”
Despite internal fractures and public criticism, the BOT member insisted the PDP is not in its final days.
“We will come up with a suggested solution which will be unanimous. These challenges we are facing now will further strengthen us,” he concluded.
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Fubara breaks silence on PDP defection rumours, says “I’m going no where’

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has debunked alleged move to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speculation had been circulating online, claiming that Fubara, alongside Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno, was plotting a defection to the APC as part of a strategic realignment ahead of the 2027 elections.
The rumours intensified following the defection of Governor Oborevwori to the APC on Wednesday, along with his deputy, former governor Ifeanyi Okowa, commissioners, and key PDP figures in Delta State.
However, in response, Jerry Omatsogunwa, Fubara’s Special Assistant on Electronic Media, told DAILY POST on Thursday, April 24, 2025, that the governor remains firmly in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Omatsogunwa stated that the governor is likely unaware of the defection rumours and had made no statement or indication of plans to leave the PDP.
“I doubt if the governor is even aware of the alleged defection plans. As things stand, we are still members of the PDP, and nothing has changed,” he said.
He further emphasized, “Governor Fubara is still a bonafide member of the PDP. In fact, he currently serves as the Deputy Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum. As of today, April 24, 2025, at 9:46 am, there has been no defection, and the governor remains loyal to the PDP.”
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