His Imperial Majesty Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin 1), has received the prestigious Honorary Fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Building (FNIOB). The conferment of the Honorary Fellowship by the Executive Committee of the Nigerian Institute Of Building on the Monarch took place at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan after the opening ceremonies and paper presentations of the 2 day Southwest Housing exhibition at Manhattan Hall, Eleyele, Ibadan on Friday. Conferring the honorary fellowship, the president of FNIOB Builder (Sir) Alderton Ewa Ewa, disclosed that the contributions of His Imperial Majesty to the built environment and the Nigerian nation are remarkable. According to the FNIOB president, as a graduate of Building Technology, His Imperial Majesty possesses and has demonstrated a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the construction industry throughout the years. “The Nigerian Institute of Building is proud to recognize your outstanding achievements by conferring upon you the highest honour within our institution. This recognition is a testament to your unwavering commitment to excellence and your dedication to the advancement of the building profession”, Speaking further, the NIOB President was of the opinion that the acceptance of the honour by the Olubadan of Ibadan will further elevate the status of the NIOB and inspire its members to strive for greater heights adding that the guidance and support of Olubadan will be invaluable to shape a better future for Nigeria and the Institute of Building. The monarch spoke through Chief Lateef Adetokunbo Akintola Are Ago Balogun of Ibadanland who appreciated the courtesy visit and the conferment of the Honorary Fellowship. In the post-conference acceptance speech made on behalf of the paramount ruler, Aremo Olubadan of Ibadanland. Barr. Olasunmbo Owolabi Olakulehin said the Fellowship conferment is a welcome idea and the Olubadan is happy and proud to accept it considering his experience and background in building technology. Accompanying the NIOB President during the conferment ceremony were Builder (Hon) Bimbo Kolade, Dr Victoria Akinola, Builder Olaniran, and other executive members of the Institute. Present to receive the NIOB team in the palace were Senior Chief Raifu Amusa Eleruwere, the Ekefa Balogun of Ibadanland, Chief Muibi Ademola Odunade the Asaju Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Adewale Abass Kadri Jagun Balogun of Ibadanland, Prince Adekunle Owolabi Olakulehin, Mr.Kolawole Balogun among others.s567nbvedeecdcevefvrDown 60% From All-Time Highs, Can Dollar Tree Stock Recover After Q3 Earnings?
ESPN's "College GameDay" pregame show will be on site for No. 3 Texas at No. 20 Texas A&M on Saturday in College Station, and the celebrity guest picker was announced on Wednesday. The return of a heated in-state rivalry, the Longhorns and Aggies are fighting for more than bragging rights. It's the first edition of The Lone Star Showdown in the SEC, and interestingly enough, the matchup holds SEC Championship Game implications. Texas (10-1, 6-1 in SEC) hold a share of first place in the conference under head coach Steve Sarkisian, while Mike Elko's Aggies (8-3, 5-2) are not out of the hunt. The winner of the matchup will play No. 7 Georgia in Atlanta on Dec. 7. Ricardo B. Brazziell/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The premier college football show features a celebrity guest picker each week. "College GameDay" welcomed former Ohio State quarterback and current Pittsburgh Steeler, Justin Fields, to the set last week in Columbus for Ohio State-Indiana. According to an announcement on Wednesday, "College GameDay" will feature the members of "Dude Perfect" in Week 14. This one is gonna be fun! Can't wait to have @DudePerfect as our guest pickers in College Station this weekend 🙌 pic.twitter.com/4DWSUjSfco "Dude Perfect" began in 2009 as a comedy and sports entertainment company out of College Station, where all five members went to Texas A&M. The group includes co-founders Coby Cotton, Cory Cotton, Garrett Hilbert, Cody Jones and Tyler Toney. The show hit television in 2016 on CMT before spending the next three years on Nickelodeon. "Dude Perfect" holds more than 60 million subscribers on YouTube . "College GameDay" will air on Saturday on ESPN from 9 a.m. to noon ET. Texas-Texas A&M will kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC).NoneBy Kemberley Washington, CPA, Bankrate.com The IRS Direct File program, which lets taxpayers file their federal income tax return directly with the IRS for free, is doubling its reach to 24 states for the 2025 tax season, up from 12 states in 2024, the program’s pilot year. The Direct File program will also accept more types of tax situations for the 2025 tax season. While taxpayers who used the system in 2024 could claim a handful of tax credits, including the earned income tax credit and the child tax credit , that list is expanding in 2025 to include the child and dependent care credit , among others. An estimated 30 million taxpayers will qualify for the Direct File program in 2025, the IRS says. More than 140,000 taxpayers filed their federal tax returns through the Direct File program in 2024. About 90% of users said their experience was excellent or above average, according to a survey of about 11,000 Direct File users in 2024, conducted by the General Services Administration. “We’re excited about the improvements to Direct File and the millions more taxpayers who will be eligible to use the service this year,” said Danny Werfel, the IRS commissioner, in a statement. “Our goal is to improve the experience of tax filing itself and help taxpayers meet their obligations quickly and easily.” The IRS says that taxpayers can use Direct File when the 2025 tax season kicks off in January, and it will be available until Oct. 15, 2025. But the program’s future is somewhat unclear: In December, 29 Republican lawmakers sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump, calling for him to end the Direct File program on his first day in office. Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives also introduced legislation in July to end the Direct File program. For now, here’s what you need to know about how the IRS Direct File program works, and how to qualify for it. The Direct File program is a new initiative, about to enter its second year, that allows taxpayers to file their federal tax returns electronically with the IRS. The no-cost tool guides taxpayers through every part of their federal income tax return. Taxpayers can file using a smartphone, computer or tablet. One of the program’s advantages is that, if you have questions as you’re working on your return, you can get live support directly from the IRS via chat or phone. IRS representatives can answer basic tax questions and help with technical issues in English and Spanish. The Direct File program has income limits, as well as limits on the types of income, deductions and credits you can enter on your tax return. For the 2025 tax season: To be eligible for Direct File, your income can come from the following sources: But if you’re self-employed, or have business or rental income, you can’t use Direct File . Same goes for IRA contributions or distributions: If you have either, you can’t use Direct File. You can use the IRS Direct File program only if you claim the standard deduction — the program isn’t available to people who itemize. But you can claim certain above-the-line deductions: student loan interest , educator expenses and health savings account contributions . You can’t use Direct File if you want to deduct your IRA contributions. The Direct File program allows for the following tax credits in 2025: However, if you want to claim education credits , credits for energy efficient home upgrades or the adoption expense credit , you can’t use the Direct File program. More taxpayers will have access to the IRS Direct File program in 2025. In 2024, the IRS kicked off the program with only 12 states; that number has expanded to 24 states for the 2025 tax season. For some of the states that participate in the IRS Direct File program, your federal return information will be transferred automatically to the state tax website, but in some cases you’ll have to re-enter your information. Visit this IRS Direct File page to get the details for your state. Here is a list of the participating states: If you don’t qualify for the IRS Direct File program, you may have other options to file your tax return for free. In addition to Direct File, the IRS offers the Free File program, in which it partners with online tax software providers to provide free federal income tax return filing. Some providers also allow you to file a state income tax return. For the 2024 tax season, your adjusted gross income had to be less than $79,000 to qualify for the Free File program. That dollar threshold is likely to rise slightly for the 2025 tax season. The IRS also offers the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which provides certified volunteers to prepare basic tax returns if you earn less than $67,000 a year, are disabled, or speak limited English. You can find a site near you by visiting this IRS page . ©2024 Bankrate.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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fans are having a field day after noticing an adorable slip-up made by her boyfriend, tight end , during a recent episode of the . Travis' 'New Heights' fumble While discussing a movie review of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Travis and his brother, Jason Kelce, reflected on one of their first film analyses, a choice suggested by Swift's fans. But as Travis attempted to recall the review, he inadvertently mixed up the title with one of Swift's recent albums. Travis began, before pausing and correcting himself with a quick laugh. Despite quickly moving on, fans were quick to catch the mistake and took to social media, with many calling it a heartwarming sign of Travis's devotion to . one fan posted on X, while another exclaimed, Many fans found the moment touching, with one commenting, Another declared, A few others joked, Swift about to end massive Eras Tour This lighthearted moment comes as continues to dominate headlines. Recently, Billboard ranked her as the second greatest pop star of the 21st century, just behind . Swift's latest album, , has also made waves, breaking records with over 300 million streams on Spotify in a single day. The pop star is also on the verge of ending her record-breaking , which wraps up next week with a last run of shows in . As the world tunes into Swift and Kelce's relationship, fans can't get enough of these charming glimpses into their personal lives.