Author: thescale
As the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Rivers State branch celebrates its annual International Accountants Day, a renown tax expert, Prof Bariyima David Kiabel has stated that Nigerians are to pay less taxes as from next year 2026 when implementation of the Nigeria Tax Act (NTA) 2025 begins, Prof Kiabel made the revelation on Monday November 10, 2025 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital while delivering a lecture to mark this year’s International Accountants Day organised by the state branch of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN). In his lecture at the event, captioned, “Current Tax…
It was celebration of Life as dignitaries from all walks of Life from within and outside Abia State gathered last Saturday November 8, 2025 at Akoli Town, Agbama, Olokoro in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State to pay their last respect to the life and times of late Elder (Pa) Elijah Nnokwam Onukaogu as he was laid to rest in his hometown. Akoli Town in Agbama, Olokoro came alive as several cultural and youth groups entertained friends and well wishers of the deceased who had thronged the Akoli Town hall, venue of the funeral service for the late…
The United States (US) President Donald Trump has expressed disgust over the wanton killings of Christians in Nigeria and accused the government of supporting genocide in some parts of the north. Trump made the accusation last Friday on his verified Truth social media handle urged the US Senators to list Nigeria among the Countries of Particular Concern (CPC). In a social media post criticising what he called the “mass slaughter” of Christians in the country, Trump wrote that the United States would “immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria” and warned the Nigerian government to “move fast”. When President…
THIS ADMINISTRATION IS DETERMINED TO LEAVE LASTING LEGACIES THAT WILL SERVE BOTH PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS – ENGR. OFORI In a move to accelerate judicial development and accessibility within Abua/Odual Local Government Area, the Executive Chairman, Hon. Engr. Owolobi Michael Ofori, has met with the contractors handling the construction of the State High Court complex in Ayama, Abua. The meeting, which took place at the Council Secretariat, focused on addressing grey areas in the contract terms, project specifications, and delivery timelines to ensure timely commencement and completion of the project. It would be recalled that following the intervention and persistent…
BACKGROUND1. Air Vice Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke was born on 20 February 1972 in Makurdi, Benue State to the family of Air Warrant Officer Sylvester and Mrs Ngozi Aneke. He hails from Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State. Air Vice Marshal Aneke attended Army Children School New Cantonment ‘A’ NDA Kaduna from 1976 – 1982 where he obtained his first school leaving certificate. He proceeded to Government College Kaduna from 1982 – 1987 where he obtained his West African School Certificate. 2. Air Vice Marshal Aneke started his military career on 10 September 1988 when he was enlisted into…
Finally, the presidency has dismissed reports and rumours of an alleged coup plot to oust the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. It has also reaffirmed its confidence in the military’s loyalty to the federal government of Nigeria . Speaking on a national television programme, monitored in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital on Tuesday October 28, 2025, the Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication to the President, Sunday Dare, said there was “no coup attempt” anywhere in the country, saying that the government fully aligns with the military’s position which had earlier denied such reports. In the programme,…
It was jubilations and dancing galore last Sunday October 26, 2025 as the family of Pastor Justin and Deaconess Anuri Ogu of Eneka town in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State celebrated their 25th marriage anniversary. The ceremony, which took place at the Balm of Gilead Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Eneka where the couple are resident Ministers of God attracted many dignitaries from within and outside the church as well as prominent personalities in and out of Eneka town. Pastor Edoki, who ministered at the event said that he has known the couple…
The chairman of Abua/Odual Local Government Area, Hon. Engr. Owolobi Micheal Ofori has met with corp members serving in Abua/Odual LGA. Engr. Ofori who earlier received a report on the welfare and living condition of the corp members in the LGA, granted the audience to chat a way forward for a better living condition and service year for all corpers posted to the LGA for their National Assignment. Addressing the vibrant youths who left their homes and their states to Abua/Odual to serve the Nation, Engr. Ofori assured them of improved facilities and a better living condition in the LGA.…
The Institute of Corporate Governance, Employment and Human Resources Management (ICGEHRM) has, as part of its professionalism and commitment to empowering distinguished individuals in the fields of Corporate Governance, employment and human resources management inducted over 59 persons as members of the Institute. The induction ceremony was done recently in Port Harcourt, capital of Rivers State during the Institute’s first National Conference themed: “Corporate Governance Ideals: The Question of Disclosure, Whistle Blowing and Inclusion in Nigeria.” The Investiture ceremony witnessed the presentation of lead papers from top academia, including a keynote address by Prof. Okey Onuchuku, Vice Chancellor of Ignatius…
The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has ordered the immediate issuance of a 14-day termination notice to the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) over what he described as the “total failure” of the Aba-bound lane of the Port Harcourt–Aba Road in Rivers State. Speaking to newsmen on Sunday, October 19, 2025, during an inspection visit to the 43-kilometre federal road project, the minister expressed deep disappointment over the poor quality of work and the contractor’s refusal to comply with multiple directives issued by the Ministry. The Minister revealed that credible reports from field engineers indicated that the Aba-bound…