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 Bayo Onanuga, the spokesperson to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has clarified that the recently introduced cybersecurity levy to all banks and financial services is 0.005 per cent, not 0.5 per cent. The Central Bank of Nigeria, in a notice on Monday, ordered all banks to collect and remit cybersecurity levy to the National Security Adviser. The bank stated that the deduction and collection of the cyber security levy is the sequel to the enactment of the 2024 Cybercrime (prohibition, prevention, etc.) However, Onanuga, in a post through his official X handle, clarified that the levy is 0.005 per cent in line with its establishment law. “Cybersecurity levy is not 0.5 per cent but 0.005 per cent”, he wrote. A further analysis of the levy showed that 16 transactions were exempted. Meanwhile, the levy raised alarm over multiple taxes by Tinubu’s administration. DAILY POST recalls that the government also plans to reintroduce the Telecommunications tax and other fiscal measures as part of the requirement for a $750 million loan from the World Bank.
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 Several people have been injured or killed in an attack at a hospital in south-west China, the state news agency Xinhua reported on Tuesday. There were at least 10 victims in the attack, but it was not clear how many were injured or dead. The report did not also provide any information on the identity of the perpetrator. According to Xinhua, the attack happened in the early afternoon at a hospital located in Zhenxiong in the southern Chinese province of Sichuan. There were videos on weibo, China’s social media platform similar to X, showing the arrest of the suspected perpetrator. (NAN).
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 Once more, here we go. Drake seizes the initiative and drops a fresh diss of the same name before Kendrick can drop "The Heart Pt. 6," turning the tables on Kendrick's timing approach. After Kendrick gave a victory lap with "Not Like Us," social media was abuzz and appeared to be about to declare victory for him. However, Drake is back in the fight tonight, despite many people writing him off. Recall: Kendrick Lamar Releases Yet Another Drake Diss Track, ‘Not Like Us’ - Listen below Drake's "Family Matters" diss tune and Kendrick's "Meet the Grahams" 30 minutes later made for perhaps the wildest night in hip-hop history yesterday. There won't be any relief anytime soon.
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 The rapper Megan Thee Stallion, who is renowned for spitting the hardest during her freestyles, has returned with another one. Megan is in her arrogant element with this song, telling listeners right away that it's "real hot girl s**t." If we’re hearing this track correctly, it seems as though she has also sneaked in a few subliminals towards Nicki Minaj. While this isn’t a sure-shot analysis, bars like “Take it out the chat, I ain’t tryna be your penpal / Meanwhile it’s a bitch on the app right now / Gettin’ fucked over, still braggin’ ’bout her body count/“ potentially allude to her infamous feud with Nicki. https://twitter.com/theestallion/status/1787497822910357567That said, the analysis may not be far off the mark; after all, Megan and Nicki have both released diss tracks targeting each other in the past. From Megan going off on ‘Hiss’, to Nicki’s in-questionable-taste clapback on ‘Big Foot’, the dynamic has clearly strained their relations beyond reconciliation anytime soon. Interestingly, this whole thing began with Nicki being the first to send subliminals in Megan’s direction with the track, ‘Seeing Green’, and potentially calling her an alcoholic. Whatever the case, it seems like this is the year of war in rap, and we are here to see how it pans out ultimately for the culture.
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 Deportation from Lagos to Osun: Governor Adeleke Interfaces with Sanwoolu as Lagos Governor Promises Immediate Investigation. Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has interfaced with his Lagos State counterpart over a report of alleged deportation of Osun indigenes from Lagos to Ilesa area of Osun State. Sahara Reporters had on Saturday published a story about several luxury buses dropping hundreds of youth at Ilesa after allegedly rounding them up in several parts of Lagos State. The report was confirmed by an investigation team set up to confirm the veracity of the story by the Osun State Government. The state team reported that eye witness accounts confirmed the dropping of the youths in several luxurious buses by a team suspected to be from Lagos State. The state's report showed that the youths were systematically dropped at Ilesa-Akure Express junction, Breweries; Ilesa - Ibodi - Iginla to Ife Express junction; Osun Ankara Express junction; Imelu Express junction; and Iperindo Express junction. In his interaction with the Lagos State Governor on the incident, Governor Adeleke expressed shock at the development, urging Governor Sanwoolu to look into the matter and put an end to it if the report is true. “I spoke with my brother, Governor Sanwoolu on the matter. He too was surprised and he denied ever authorizing any such action. “Governor Sanwoolu has promised immediate investigation to unravel the facts of the situation. The Lagos team will update us as quickly as possible. “I am subsequently directing our security agencies in Osun to mount surveillance in and around Ilesa to track the deported youths and their destinations. “I will update our people on this development. I urge residents to be calm while the security agencies carry out surveillance”, Governor Adeleke was quoted as saying.
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 ENGINEER Kehinde Raji popularly known as Aaraj confirmed attacks and intimidation of his followers by members of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) in Osun State. The Founder of Aaraj Empowerment Foundation featured in the 4th Edition of Media Parley organized by the Osun Online Publishers Association, OOPA on Saturday, May 4, 2024 in Osogbo, Osun State Capital. According to AARAJ, the four reasons he fell out with Governor Adeleke includes, -”He won’t be a card carrying member of their Party, PDP. – His funds which the former Government failed to release would be paid after winning the election. – Aaraj Constructions Ltd will be patronised to cater for the thousands of followers by creating jobs and financial freedom for them. – His hometown (Osogbo) will be developed infrastructurally and in human capacity.” When asked if he still stands by his position, he said his position has not changed. The Philanthropist said the Osun State Chairman of the PDP went on air chastising his followers on a popular radio station that they should not participate in their meetings with highest level of intimidation across-the-board. In order to prevent breakdown of law and order and to maintain peace in the state, he instructed thousands of his followers to withdraw from every caucus meetings of the party in the state. The Osogbo born Engineer said he is apolitical and that he has no political ambition but his mission is to alleviate the pains and sufferings of the poorest of the poor who have been neglected in the state. He added that his followers belong to different political parties that include frontline parties like the Labour Party, APC, PDP, SDP and others. According to him, his members have not suffered any intimidation from any other political parties except PDP that has been threatening his men with dangerous weapons. Sojworldwide
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 Embattled rapper, Drake, has vowed to give up rapping if anyone can prove he has a secret daughter. Recall that his rival, Kendrick Lamar had alleged in his diss track, ‘Meet The Grahams,’ that Drizzy has an 11-year-old secret daughter. He called the Canadian “deadbeat” for not being present in the life of his “hidden daughter.” Popular American media personality, Akademiks, said Drake debunked the allegations in a conversation with him, vowing to quit music and come work for him if anyone can prove he has a secret daughter. Speaking on his show on Saturday night, Akademiks said: “Drake hit [texted] me, he said, ‘Ak, if you or anybody can prove that I have an 11-year-old daughter, I’ll quit rapping and come work for you.”
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 Yesterday was probably the craziest night in Hip-Hop history with Drake dropping his ‘Family Matters‘ diss track and Kendrick coming right back half an hour later with ‘meet the grahams‘. It’s not calming down anytime soon. Kendrick has dropped yet another Drake diss track. This one is called by ‘Not Like Us’ and is higher in energy. Over the DJ Mustard production, it sounds like a victory lap but is just as scathing. He calls out some of Drake’s crew by name and doubles down on the accusations of him being a paedophile.
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 Osun Online Publishers Association, (OOPA) set to hold its 4th edition of Media Parley with ENGR KEHINDE RAJI (AARAJ) Founder, Aaraj Empowerment Foundation. The Media Parley will be held on Saturday, the 4th of May 2024, in Osogbo, Osun state capital, at 4:00pm. This was contained in a statement signed by Ismail Kolapo and Yusuf Idowu, Media Parley Committee Chairman and Secretary respectively. The programme will be streamed live on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069458236740&mibextid=ZbWKwL) for the world to watch and contribute via same platform. "The Media Parley with the theme; DIGGING INTO POLITICS, GOVERNANCE AND DIVIDENDS" is aimed at bringing public servants, stakeholders in development of Osun and aspiring political office holders to narrate what they have done for the people, what they intend doing and so."
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 Nigerian singer Teniola Apata, simply known as Teni, has explained why she prostrated to greet popular businessman and socialite, Ibrahim Egungbohun Dende, aka IBD Dende, on a plane recently. DAILY POST recalls that Teni came under fire after she shared a video of herself prostrating to greet IBD Dende on a plane via her X handle on Friday. Most of the commentators slammed her for associating with IBD Dende despite smuggling allegations against him. Reacting on Sunday morning, Teni explained that she wasn’t aware of any criminal activities associated with IBD Dende, adding that the businessman showed her kindness in 2014 even before she hit stardom, and since then she has held him in high esteem. The ‘Askamaya’ crooner noted that she does not support criminals. She wrote, “ Met IBD [Dende] in 2014 and he was so good to me, even before I blew up. So when[ever] I see him, it’s always love.
“I honestly had no knowledge of any criminal activities associated with him. I do not support criminals, so let the law take its course.”
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