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10 — VANGUARD, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 FIRS recovers N97.7bn from tax defaulters By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief A Federal BUJA—THE Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has recovered about N97.7 billion from tax defaulters since banks put a lien on the affected individual’s and corporate accounts, on the instruction of the service. The Executive Chairman, FIRS Mr Babatunde Fowler, disclosed this at the 2019 Annual Accountants Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, in Abuja, yesterday. He said that the N97.7 billion was paid by about 3,976 defaulting tax payers, out of 44,293. Fowler added that 74 out of 406 companies have paid about N4 billion under the special tax audit substitution exercise and another N3.84 billion defaulters under the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS). FIRS has intensified its tax collection drive lately, especially given the revenue challenges facing the federal and Fire guts NNPC Ibadan depot By Ola Ajayi IBADAN—A section of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Apata, Ibadan depot was yesterday, gutted by an inferno that left more than three tankers burnt. The fire incident occurred at the loading section of the depot, destroying a better part of the loading section. Journalists, Red Cross officials were prevented from gaining entry into the premises of NNPC by its officials who appeared to be covering the extent of the L Chairman AGOS—THE of Channels Media Group, Dr. John Momoh, will chair the 2019 Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria, ICSAN, annual conference, beginning today in Lagos. Disclosing this in a statement in Lagos, yesterday, the institute’s President/Chairman-in- Council, Bode Ayeku, said this year’s theme: “Ease of Doing Business in Nigeria: The role of Regulatory Agencies” is aimed at promoting good governance in both the private and public sectors of the Nigerian economy, with a view to ensuring compliance with international best practices. He said the program, which begins today and state governments. It decided to enlist banks as tax collecting agents when it became clear that some of the defaulters deliberately refused to pay taxes, even when they had robust bank accounts. The FIRS chairman said that his team was determined to whip defaulters into line and was prepared to use every legal means in doing so. He warned banks caught sabotaging the new policy would be heavily sanctioned, saying that there existed many defaulters with tax liabilities totaling N254 billion. His words, “As at today there are a total of 23,141 tax defaulters who are yet to come forward to clear their outstanding liabilities of about N254 billion. “FIRS in collaboration with the banks have started engaging in compliance measures with regards to the tax defaulters and their accounts. “Failure to carry out this directive will result in the banks being sanctioned according to Section 31 subsection 1- 3 and 32 respectively of FIRS Act 2007.” damage wrecked by the suspicious fire. Vanguard gathered that the fire could have been curtailed by the safety department of the corporation but a senior staff that could have checked the outbreak was said to have gone to the mosque to observe afternoon prayer leaving junior staff behind in the office. Although the details of the incident were still sketchy, Vanguard correspondent at the scene gathered that the fire was as a result of carelessness on the part of NNPC staff. Channels Chairman, Momoh, others for ICSAN conference ends tomorrow, will focus on how to do business in Nigeria with ease and the role various regulatory agencies have to play in achieving same. Ayeku stated that the keynote speaker is Ms. Yewande Sadiku, the Executive Secretary of Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission, NIPC. He added that the subtheme speakers are Dr. Folarin Gbadebo-Smith, Director-General, Nigeria Institute of Social and Economic Research, NISER; Mr. Wole Obayomi, Partner and Head, Tax, Regulatory and People Services, KPMG, and Mrs. Uto Ukpanah, Company Secretary, MTN Communications, and an array of discussants. IGBINEDION @ 85: From left; Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion; his wife, Lady Cherry Igbinedion, former Edo State governor, Lucky Igbinedion and another guest during the 85th birthday celebration of Chief Igbinedion with friends and well wishers in Benin City. Photo: Barnabas Uzosike. OPC, VGC, Agbekoya, others begin S’West security mapping •As Aare Adams calls for collaboration with govs, police By Gabriel Olawale L Coalition AGOS—THE of Yoruba Local Security Organization, under the auspices of South West Security Stakeholders Group, yesterday, commenced strategizing on the best way to secure the South West to complement the efforts of governors and Nigeria Police. The Coalition, which comprises of Oodua People’s Congress, OPC; Vigilante Group of Nigeria; Agbekoya Farmers Association, Hunters Association of Nigeria, Yoruba Youth Council among others said that protecting the Southwest against invasion remains their major priority. In a communiqué issued at the end of the maiden edition of security summit organised by the Office of Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, the group urged Aare Gani Adams to use his office and position to unite all the traditional rulers, who are the custodians of culture and tradition. The Communiqué, which was signed by all the leaders, agreed to use the medium to foster peace, love, understanding and unity among all the paramilitary and security stakeholders in the southwest. The Communiqué reads: “The group admonished all the leaders of various groups to sensitize and educate their followers not to betray the course of Yoruba interest. The group also urged the Nigeria Police Force and all other security agencies not to see the partnership as a threat to their establishment but an attempt to support in achieving common goal and objective of securing lives and properties.” Speaking at the meeting, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Adams called on the respective organizations in the Southwest to set aside their differences and collaborate to tackle insecurity in the zone. He said: “I, hereby, task all the groups that came together to form the coalition to, at all times, support the Nigeria Police and the South West governors in protecting lives and properties. You should complement the efforts of all security agencies towards community policing in Nigeria.” MTN Group makes broad leadership changes MTN Group is making a number of changes to its executive leadership team across Africa. The JSE-listed telecommunications operator said that the CEO of MTN Zambia, Philip van Dalsen, will leave at the end of the month, with MTN Rwanda CEO Bart Hofker set to the reins. Van Dalsen joined the group in 2012 as head of MTN Cyprus, before taking on the Zambia role in January 2019. Mitwa Kaemba Ng’ambi has, meanwhile, been appointed as the new CEO of MTN Rwanda. Ng’ambi returns to MTN where she previously held the role of chief marketing officer at MTN Benin and several other roles at MTN Zambia. Ng’ambi joins MTN from Airtel Tigo Ghana, where she held the role of CEO. Prior to that, she was CEO of Tigo Senegal. Rescheduled 46th AAAN AGM/confab holds in Lagos L Association AGOS—THE of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria, AAAN, has concluded plans to hold its rescheduled 46thAnnual General Meeting/Congress at the Orchid Hotel, Lekki/ Ajah, Lagos, on 20 and 21 September 2019. In a statement by AAAN Publicity Secretary, Jenkins Alumona, the AGM/ Congress, which was scheduled to hold in July in Asaba, Delta State, was rescheduled due to circumstances beyond the Association’s control. The theme for this year’s AGM/Congress is The War Within: Solutions for Survival. President of the Association, Mr. Ikechi Odigbo reiterated that the Association aims to use the AGM as a platform to engage in intellectual and critical discourse on the challenges facing the business and practice of Advertising in Nigeria and advocate unorthodox solutions in rebuilding and rebranding the industry. Chairman of the Events Planning Committee, Mr. Doyin Adewumi, disclosed that the Association will invite its distinguished senior members to lead the discourse on the theme. To underscore the importance of the AGM, the Association has invited Mr. Jimi Awosika, Vice Chairman, Lastly, MTN Côte d’Ivoire CEO, Freddy Tchala will leave MTN at the end of September. Tchala has been with MTN for 17 years. After leaving MTN Cameroon, he served as CEO in Guinea, Conakry and Congo Brazzaville, before joining MTN Côte d’Ivoire four years ago. “MTN will make an announcement in due course regarding a successor to Tchala,” the group said. Troyka Holdings, as the keynote speaker. Panellists will include Mr. Steve Babaeko, Group CEO, X3M Ideas; Mrs. Chizor Malize, CEO, Brandzone LLC; and Mr. Igbo Amadi- Obi, CEO, BBDO. Adewunmi also revealed that in recognition of meritorious service, some senior members will be honoured and given special recognition awards at the AGM/ Congress.
Vanguard, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 —11 Avoid men who are morally corrupt if you want to marry again – Uche Maduagwu tells Juliet Ibrahim Controversial Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu, recently took to his Instagram page to advise screen diva, Juliet Ibrahim, to avoid men who he describes as ‘morally bankrupt’ if she wants to experience a blissful life again. Recall that Juliet Ibrahim’s marriage to her ex-hubby, Kwadwo Safo Jnr. ended about four years ago after she discovered her husband had impregnated another lady. Her relationship with singer, Iceberg Slim also ended about a year ago. Maduagwu, however, advised the screen diva that it is better to be in a relationship with a broke man than one who cheats. “If you want to smell marriage again, avoid men who are morally bankrupt. My dear, a man that can cheat on you for years without you knowing is morally bankrupt. It is even better to be in a relationship with a boyfriend that is broke because one day, God will open Maduagwu doors for him, than a comfortable man that is morally bankrupt,” he wrote. Reekado Banks fires brother, Temi Solomon as manager Reekado Banks Juliet Ibrahim Popular family entertainment satellite TV channel, wapTV, recently received the distinguished Silver Play Button Award from YouTube in recognition of its achieving the milestone of 100,000 subscribers on wapTV’s YouTube channel. WapTV’s popular YouTube channel, named waptvchannel, is a free video-ondemand platform which gives subscribers unlimited access to thousands of entertaining videos; including Akpan and Oduma, Superstory, Papa Ajasco Reloaded, Nnenna & Friends, This Life, Odd World, Binta My Daughter, Chief Olododo Horoscope, Omonla on the Street, Celebrity Interviews, Nollywood Gist, and lots more. According to the Managing Director of wapTV, Wole Adenuga, “We appreciate every one of our 130,000 Subscribers on YouTube. We are equally grateful to YouTube Nigerian music star, Ayoleyi Hanniel Solomon, better known as Reekado Banks has been explaining why he decided to part ways with his brother, Temi Solomon who was formerly his manager. In an interview with Cool FM, the 25-year old singer said next level dealings informed his decision to drop his brother from managing him, and seeing that his vision has grown, he needs people who ‘see as far as he sees’. “It was just next level dealings. I wanted to get somewhere else, the vision became a lot WapTV bags YouTube plaque Stories By Rotimi Agbana & Tolulope Abereoje for this award as a recognition of the quality of our content. While we continue to have millions of viewers watching wapTV on live TV via Satellite, this waptvchannel YouTube platform helps us satisfy audiences who want to rewatch something they have already seen on TV as well as those who prefer the Video-on- Demand method of consuming content.” farther, like I saw farther than I used to see and I just needed somebody that ’ll see as much, most especially someone that’s been there with other people (artistes). But me and my brother are cool,” he said. Reekado Banks is now managed by Twenty20 media led by Davido’s former manager, Kamal Ajiboye. When asked if Temi who has managed him since the beginning of his career is still a part of his team in a n y capacity, he answered in the negative saying that “not at the moment”. Wale Adenuga Jnr AY King 98 Davido, other Nigerian musicians are very humble — Zimbabwean singer, King 98 Having conquered the very discouraging music industry in his home country, popular Zimbabwean musician, Ngonidzashe Dondo, better known by his stage name as King 98, thought it pertinent to expand his music frontiers by coming to Nigeria to have a feel of the music ambiance and equally promote his brand of music which he has refused to define because he is a versatile artiste with no boundaries. Speaking on his mission to Nigeria in a chat with E-Daily, the music youngster said; “I love it here and it’s been cool; everyone is friendly. In terms of the music vibe, Afrobeat is dominating, not just locally but globally. I spend my time listening to Afro-beat now than hip-hop because of the manner of beats that are being made, the production, and the collaboration levels. Also, Burna Boy, Wizkid and the rest being on Beyonce’s album, so you see they are breaking out. Nigerian artistes are the ones at the forefront pushing African music to the world.” While describing the Nigerian music industry as the strongest and most viable in Africa; the young superstar who is still riding on the crest of his album titled ‘Francesca’; released earlier in the year stated that contrary to popular belief, Davido and many other Nigerian musicians are very humble people. “The strongest music industry in Africa is Nigeria and it’s also the friendliest. I remember I made a song with Davido. When I met Davido, the connection I made with him was easy compared to other artistes I’ve met back home in Zimbabwe. So, the love that Nigerian artistes have for entertainment is something else. I met him the first day, the next day we’ve made the song and shot the video. That was like very easy. When you see them on TV, they are like superstars but in person, they are very humble people. It’s easy to work with them. Even to the producers; I’ve worked with Speroach and I might work with Kelechi Ngezo. That’s just why I like working with Nigerians”, he said. Speaking on why it is so difficult to be hit limelight on the Zimbabwean music industry, the ‘Shoko’ crooner said; It’s difficult because we don’t have a lot of numbers compared to Nigeria and South Africa, where there are enough artistes and music is supported. Music is not really a big thing for us because it’s not valued. Only a few musicians have made it to limelight. If you give to everyone, you will become broke too - AY Celebrity life may come with many perks, but it also has its downside, and going by the flamboyance often displayed on social media, many automatically have high expectations from them and hence often reach out to them for financial assistance. Ace Nigerian comedian cum actor, Ayo Makun better known as AY, has taken to social media to complain about this issue and to address people who are in the habit of asking him for money. According to him, many people who constantly come to him for help fail to understand that he too might just become broke if he gives everyone. “From not wanting to disappoint anybody, people consistently expect you to please everyone. It’s only in Nigeria your N1 million will attract 20 friends and family with 100k problems each. Why do they always fail to understand that if you give everybody, you will become broke too? People around you should understand that you cannot please everyone all the time. It usually ends u p being a terrible move whenever you try to do that among people who fails to understand or lacks appreciation for every little thing you do. We can only appreciate the sermon of ‘give and it will come back to you’ when you are in position to give. There’s always going to be someone disappointed, so you might as well make yourself happy and be you. ‘Givers never lack’ doesn’t mean you should lack sense. According to Timaya, I can’t kill myself,” he wrote.
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