* Nigerians react to new VAT increment of 7.2% | Obinwanne Okeke may forfeit $11 million, faces 30-year imprisonment | Naira Marley: Marlians await singer's 'Puta' | Banker suspended for sleeping with over 200 men

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 Nigerians react to new VAT increment of 7.2% Nigerians have been reacting to the new increment of the Value Added Tax (VAT) which [Forward](  [Like](  [Tweet](  [Pin](  [+1](  [in](  [1st News.com](  [banner]( SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 [***] Nigerians react to new VAT increment of 7.2% [VAT]( Nigerians have been reacting to the new increment of the Value Added Tax (VAT) which was raised by the Federal Executive Council, FEC, yesterday. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Hajiya Zainab Ahmed, disclosed that the council approved a proposed increase of VAT from 5% to 7.2%. However, the Minister stated that the VAT Act would have to be amended by the National Assembly. The amendment would have to be effected first before the increase comes into effect.[Read more]( [***] [Obinwanne-Okeke]( Obinwanne Okeke may forfeit $11 million, faces 30-year imprisonment A federal grand jury in the United States has indicted Obinwanne Okeke for $11 million fraud. The decision affirmed the investigation of the U.S. Department of Justice, conducted by the F.B.I, and now set the stage for the commencement of criminal trial. It was further reported that the jury also recommended that Obinwanne Okeke should forfeit at least $11 million in cash and asset or both if convicted. [Read more]( [***] [Atiku]( Atiku, PDP deserve prosecution over fraudulent evidence before tribunal - Mohammed The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, deserved to be prosecuted for allegedly presenting fraudulent evidence before the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal. The minister said this in a statement issued on Thursday in St. Petersburg, Russian Federation, where he is leading Nigerian delegation at the ongoing 23rd General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). [Read more]( [***] [Red-Cross-and-Boko-Haram]( Red Cross: Over 22,000 Nigerians missing due to decade-long Boko Haram menace Nearly 22,000 Nigerians have been reported as missing to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) during a decade of conflict in northeast Nigeria. This is the highest number of missing persons registered with the Red Cross in any country. Nearly 60 per cent were reported minors at the time they went missing, meaning thousands of parents don't know where their children are and if they are alive or dead. [Read more]( [***] [Akin-Alabi]( Akin Alabi, Nairabet CEO slams proposed increment in VAT The proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) increment is already being opposed, as a member of the House of Representatives and Chief Executive Officer of Nairabet, Akin Alabi has vowed to ensure that the proposal is rejected by the National Assembly. Akin Alabi who is a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) tweeted on Thursday, September 12, that whenever the executive brings the bill to the National Assembly, he will be against it. [Read more]( [***] [Foodstuff-1]( Don advocates speedy implementation of national policy on food, nutrition Prof. Wasiu Afolabi of the Community Nutrition, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta has called for speedy implementation of the National Policy on Food and Nutrition by the federal, state and local governments. Afolabi said that its implementation, which required adequate funding by all tiers of government, would ensure food security and reduce the scourge of malnutrition in the country. [Read more]( [***] [Buratai-Fayemi]( Buratai, Fayemi at loggerheads over security vote The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, and governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, on Wednesday, September 11, got into a disagreement over the utilization of security vote. The clash between the duo occurred at the headquarters of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) in Abuja. It was gathered that Buratai questioned the use of security vote by governors. The Army Chief demanded that it should be subjected to audit. [Read more]( [***] [IMG 20190716 230126]( [***] [Trump-tariffs]( Trump puts off tariff on Chinese goods until Oct 1 as gesture of goodwill Donald Trump has delayed a 5% tariff hike on $250 billion worth of Chinese imports by two weeks as a “gesture of goodwill” in a move that has been welcomed by markets and hints trade tensions could be cooling. ▪ Trump tweeted that the latest round of tariffs would be delayed following a request from the Chinese government. The tariffs had been due to kick in on the same day that China will be holding a public holiday to mark the 70th anniversary of its communist party seizing power. [Read more]( ▪ Trump tweeted that the latest round of tariffs would be delayed following a request from the Chinese government. The tariffs had been due to kick in on the same day that China will be holding a public holiday to mark the 70th anniversary of its communist party seizing power. [Read more]( [***] [droen-protest]( Heathrow drone protest 'will not be tolerated', say police A planned drone protest at Heathrow Airport tomorrow "will not be tolerated", police have said. Climate change activists have announced plans to fly toy drones at the busy airport on Friday 13 in an effort to ground flights and put pressure on the government to reduce the UK's carbon emissions. The Metropolitan Police have urged those planning on taking part to reconsider, or expect arrest and prosecution. [Read more]( [***] [bahamas]( 2,500 people missing in hurricane-hit Bahamas: Official About 2,500 people are unaccounted for in the Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian. The archipelago’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said this on Wednesday. NEMA spokesman Carl Smith told reporters that some of the missing people may eventually be located. “At this point, there are approximately 2,500 individuals registered on the Bahamian government register (of missing people),” Smith said. [Read more]( [***] [Technology]( [***] [Alexa-amazon]( Amazon just gave Alexa a useful feature to make it easier to understand Interacting with Alexa is pretty simple, but sometimes it can be a bit tricky to follow what it says back to you. So now Amazon Alexa users can ask the digital assistant to speak more slowly as part of efforts to make the virtual helper easier to use. The artificial intelligence-powered assistant is behind Amazon’s line of Echo smart devices and can be found in a number of smartphones. 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[Read more]( [***] [KIDS CURVED]( [***] [Sport]( [***] [Neymar-and-Messi]( Neymar: Lionel Messi would have 'loved' Barcelona to re-sign Brazil forward Lionel Messi says he would have "loved" for Neymar to return to Barcelona as his arrival would have "increased our chances of achieving our objectives." Neymar, 27, joined Paris St-Germain from Barcelona in 2017 for a world record fee of 222m euros (£200m). "He was desperate to come back," Messi told Spanish newspaper Sport. "I don't know if the club really tried or not." [Read more]( [***] [Kanu-and-Okocha]( Kanu, Okocha fail to make cut as Africa's best ever XI is released Africa's best XI was recently selected and it was quite a surprising list as Super Eagles' legends, Jay-Jay Okocha and Nwankwo Kanu failed to make the list. Meanwhile, the only Nigerian on the list is Vincent Enyeama who made the cut among other top stars. The Sun Sport in UK made a list of most successful African stars who plied their trade with some of the highest clubs in Europe. [Read more]( [***] [Health]( [***] [P-smear]( Pap Smear: What to expect A Pap smear, also called a Pap test, is a screening procedure for cervical cancer. It tests for the presence of precancerous or cancerous cells on your cervix. The cervix is the opening of the uterus. During the routine procedure, cells from your cervix are gently scraped away and examined for abnormal growth. The procedure is done at your doctor’s office. It may be mildly uncomfortable, but doesn’t usually cause any long-term pain. [Read more]( [***] [menopause]( Everything you should know about menopause Menopause occurs when a woman hasn’t menstruated in 12 consecutive months and can no longer become pregnant naturally. It usually begins between the ages of 45 and 55, but can develop before or after this age range. It can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as hot flashes and weight gain. For most women, medical treatment isn’t needed for menopause. [Read more]( [***] [KIDS]( Mental health: How to raise mentally strong kids Mentally strong kids are prepared for the challenges of the world. They’re able to tackle problems, bounce back from failure, and cope with hardships. To be clear, mental strength isn't about acting tough or suppressing emotions. It's also not about being unkind or acting defiant. Instead, mentally strong kids are resilient and they have the courage and confidence to reach their full potential. 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