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Sep

2024

PSC Approves New CPs For ABIA, Lagos, Ebonyi, Awka Ibom

PSC Approves New CPs For Abia, Lagos, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of four substantive Commissioners of Police for Abia, Lagos, Ebonyi and Akwa Ibom state Commands respectfully This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Friday by the Spokesperson of the Commission, Mr Ikechukwu Ani. According to the statement, “The appointments followed the recent promotion of some senior Police Officers by the Commission which created vacancies in some State Commands. “The new Commissioners are, Isah Danladi Nda, Abia State Command; Olarewaju Ishola Olawale, Lagos State Command; Anthonia…

Sep

2024

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The New AbiaTouch Gets To The Ministry Of Budget And Planning

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash

The New AbiaTouch Gets to The Ministry of Budget and Planning. Do you recognise this building from the Pictures?Well, a few months ago, I shared pictures from this building belonging to Ministry of Budget and Planning. The place was in a state of absolute decay and dilapidation. It looked horrible, dingy, and very unconducive for decent staff to budget and plan. If you walk into the Old Ministry of Budget and Planning building, you'll see workers sitting together at the entrance near the staircase leading to the main building, gisting and doing nothing. The only thing they have in front…

Sep

2024

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PDP Governors Lose As NWC Hands Wike Rivers Control

News Flash, Politics

PDP Governors Lose As NWC Hands Wike Rivers Control In a decisive move that fortifies his position within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has secured a significant victory in the ongoing party leadership crisis. The PDP National Working Committee (NWC) has officially endorsed the Rivers State congresses, a key decision amidst the party’s internal strife. This endorsement was confirmed during a meeting held at the party’s national headquarters, Wadata Plaza, in Abuja on Thursday. The approval not only solidifies Wike’s influence but also led to the postponement of the National Executive Committee…

Sep

2024

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We’ve Disbursed N625 Billion To States Through NG-CARES Scheme – FGN

Economy, FGN, News Flash

We’ve Disbursed N625 Billion To States Through NG-CARES Scheme – FG Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed that N625 Billion has been given to states through NG-CARES Scheme. Abdulkarim Obaje, the national coordinator of the Nigeria COVID-19 action, recovery and economic stimulus (NG-CARES), says about N625 billion has been disbursed to all 36 states through the scheme. Obaje spoke on Thursday during a peer learning and experience-sharing exercise in Bauchi. The NG-CARES is an initiative of the World Bank and the federal government to support the recovery of communities, households, and businesses affected by COVID-19. Describing the programme as one…

Sep

2024

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PDP Suspends Dino Melaye For Alleged Anti-Party

News Flash, Politics

PDP Suspends Dino Melaye Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State has suspended its former governorship candidate in the state, Senator Dino Melaye, over alleged anti-party activities. Melaye’s suspension by the executive committee of the party in Ayetoro Gbede, Ward 1 was announced in a memo dated September 12, 2024. The memo reads: “Ward Party Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Ayetoro/lluagba ward 1 met on Friday the 12th of September 2024 to review the report of the disciplinary committee set up to investigate alleged anti party activities against Senator Dino Melaye,…

Sep

2024

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President Tinubu’s Whereabout Unknown Again

FGN, News Flash, Politics

President Tinubu Goes Missing In Transit Again President Bola Tinubu’s overseas travels and exact whereabouts have again become a subject of speculation. On August 29, Tinubu embarked on a trip to China, and Nigerians were told he would make a brief stopover in Dubai. He suddenly reappeared in London on Wednesday. He had landed in Beijing in the early hours of September 1. He had a busy week meeting and signing agreements with Chinese political and business leaders on the sidelines of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. The President concluded his official engagements in China by meeting with Nigerians living…

Sep

2024

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Governor Otti And The Defeat Of Tribesmen – By Godwin Adindu

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

Governor Otti and the Defeat of TribesmenBy. Godwin Adindu There is, it might seem, an urge to be particularly inspired by Governor Alex Otti’s intangible victories. Without really, intentionally, staging a battle, the Governor has defeated the tribesmen and conquered the tribesmen mentality. This was a cankerworm that festered on the social fabric of Abia State. Beyond the massive infrastructural revolution reflected in the construction of over hundred roads, Governor Otti has also made his mark in the area of social reforms. The defeat of the tribesmen is a major intangible achievement that has changed the outlook of Abia and…

Sep

2024

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Governor Otti Storms Edo State, Drums Support For LP Guber Candidate

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

GOVERNOR OTTI STORMS EDO STATE, DRUMS SUPPORT FOR LP GUBER CANDIDATE Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Thursday, 12th September, stormed Benin City, the Edo State Capital, to drum support for the Labour Party Governorship Candidate Barr. Olumide Akpata and his Deputy Prince Yusulf Asamah Kadiri. Speaking to a large crowd of cheering supporters who came out to receive him and the LP entourage, Governor Otti said that they came to reinforce the decision of the Edo People. "The reason we came is to reinforce the decision you have already made because I know that you have taken…

Sep

2024

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Trump Rules Out Holding Another TV Debate With Harris

Columns/Opinions/Letters, International, News Flash, Politics

Trump Rules Out Holding Another TV Debate With Harris Donald Trump on Thursday announced he will not participate in another televised debate with his Democratic rival Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of November’s presidential election. “THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!” the Republican candidate wrote on his Truth Social platform, including in his tally the earlier debate with US President Joe Biden in June and his Tuesday showdown with Harris. The Democratic candidate put Trump on the defensive in their ABC News-hosted clash, watched by 67 million people. Almost immediately, her campaign called for a second showdown in October. The…

Sep

2024

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Trailer Crushes 21 Travellers To Death Along Abuja-Kaduna Highway

Mishap, News Flash

Tragedy As Trailer Crushes 21 Travelers To Death Along Abuja-Kaduna Highway An early morning accident along Abuja-Kaduna expressway claimed 21 lives, on Thursday. The accident Daily Trust learnt involved a trailer truck and a passenger Humer bus heading for Kano and Batsari town in Katsina state. An official of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) who participated in the rescue operation, said three passengers who survived the accident were rushed to the Umaru Musa memorial hospital in Sabon-Wuse town, for medical attention, while the remains of the victims were deposited at the hospital’s morgue. He noted that the accident took…