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Aug

2024

Nigeria Telecom Sector In ICU – MTN Says

Business, News Flash, Telecommunications

Nigeria Telecom Sector In ICU – MTN Says The CEO, MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola, has said the telecom sector in Nigeria is now in an intensive care unit (ICU) gasping for breath. Speaking virtually at a hybrid telecom investment forum organised by FDC on Tuesday in Lagos, he said there’s an urgent need to rescue the sector from collapse. Toriola, who differed with the position of Airtel Nigeria CEO, Carl Cruz, who had expressed optimism that investment will continue to flow into the sector, said pricing increase has become imperative, adding that it is now an absolute necessity. Details later…

Aug

2024

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Operation Rescue Nigeria: Atiku, Obi, Kwankwanso, Amaechi, Osinbajo, El-Rufai Called To Form New Party

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, Ameachi, Osinbajo, El-rufai Called To Form New Party To Rescue Nigeria Dr. Salihu Lukman, the former National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the North-West, has urged Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Rotimi Ameachi, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, and Mallam Nasir El-rufai to form a new party immediately to save Nigeria. Lukman also chastised the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), and New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) for the country’s current situation. He stated that these major political parties cannot serve as platforms to rescue Nigeria from its…

Aug

2024

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Letter To Senator Shehu Sani – By Yakub Abubakar

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

Letter to Senator Shehu Sani While your concerns about the potential involvement of northern elite in the #EndBadGovernance protests are understandable, it is important to approach this matter with a balanced perspective. The protests reflect widespread dissatisfaction across different regions of Nigeria, driven by a variety of issues including economic hardships, insecurity, and the desire for better governance. Attributing these protests solely to a conspiracy by northern elite risks oversimplifying the genuine grievances of Nigerians. The call for better governance is not unique to any particular region or political faction but resonates with the broader population that seeks accountability and…

Aug

2024

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Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun Appointed New Chief Justice Of Nigeria

FGN, Judiciary, News Flash

Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has been appointed as the New Chief Justice of Nigeria The former Chief Justice (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, has retired as a Supreme Court judge this August paving the way for the appointment of the second female to ever hold the post of CJN. Kudirat Kekere-Ekun (born1958), has been a Supreme Court judge since 2013, has succeed Ariwoola when he takes a bow on his controversial tenure. The constitution mandates that the president sends the name of the most senior Supreme Court judge to the Senate for confirmation as CJN when the incumbent retires. Kekere-Ekun is the most…

Aug

2024

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Abia State Commissioner Of Police Held Strategic Meeting With Area Commanders, DPOs And Others

Abia State, News Flash, Security

Yesterday, 13/08/2024 the Commissioner of Police, CP Kenechukwu Owuemelie, psc, fwc, MNIM, fdc, held a meeting with Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Tactical Commanders, and other strategic officers of the command. During the meeting, the Commissioner of Police appreciated the efforts of officers in combating crime in the state and encouraged them to maintain and improve their efforts in curbing crime and criminality in their respective areas of Responsibility. Recent crime trends in the state were analyzed as strategies and solutions were proffered. The CP emphasized the importance of community policing, urging strategic officers to continue engaging with necessary stakeholders…

Aug

2024

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Elu Ohafia Development Union Congratulates Chief Dr. Sam Anya On His Nomination As Rivers State Commissioner

Abia North, News Flash, Politics

13th August, 2024. Dear Chief Dr. Sam Anya, Congratulations on Your appointment as a Commissioner Nominee Rivers State: The Elu Ohafia Development Union National and the entire Elu Ohafia Community are overjoyed to extend our profound congratulations to you on your recent appointment as a Commissioner Nominee by His Excellency, The Governor of Rivers State Sir Siminalayi Fubara. For us, this is a significant achievement and a testament to your dedication, hard work, and expertise that you have always exhibited in your chosen field of endeavor. As your brothers & Sisters, we see this appointment as a well-deserved recognition of…

Aug

2024

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Rivers State Assembly Invites Ohafia, ABIA State Born Chief Dr. Sam Anya For Screening As Commissioner

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Fubara name Abia Born Sam Anya, Four others as Commissioner Nominees, Write Rivers State House of Assembly Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara has officially submitted a list of nominees for screening and confirmation as Commissioners. The request was addressed to the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Oko-Jumbo, and follows the guidelines of Section 192 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended. Details of the invitation are contained in the letter below The nominees submitted by the Governor include Abia Born financial Expert Dr Samuel Anya, others includes Mr. Itamu AruguDr. Rowland Obed WhyteHon. Samuel EyibaSir Austin…

Aug

2024

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UPDATE OF MDAS ACTIVITIES – OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT (SSG), ABIA STATE.

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

A MUST WATCH! UPDATE OF MDAS ACTIVITIES - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT (SSG), ABIA STATE. A MUST WATCH!

Aug

2024

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P-Square: Peter Okoye Calls Out Brother, Paul, For Constantly ‘Discrediting’ His Contributions

Arts And Culture, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Entertainment, News Flash

P-Square: Peter Okoye Calls Out Brother, Paul, For ‘Discrediting’ His Contributions The Peter Okoye, one-half of the popular Nigerian music duo P-Square, has responded to his brother Paul’s recent interviews, where he claimed to have written and sung 99% of their songs. Peter expressed disappointment and hurt over Paul’s constant discrediting of his efforts in the group. In an open letter on X.com on Monday, Peter listed several songs he had written, including “Ejeajo,” “Get-Squared,” “Bizzy Body,” and “Personally,” which Paul had failed to acknowledge. Peter wrote, “My dear brother Paul, Just like I have told you several times, I…

Aug

2024

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NYSC Invalidates Certificates Of 101 Persons Over Fraudulent Mobilization

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NYSC Invalidates Certificates Of 101 Persons Over Fraudulent Mobilization The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Monday invalidated the certificates of 101 individuals who were fraudulently mobilized for national service by the University of Calabar (UNICAL) during the 2021, 2022, and 2023 service years. The Scheme described this action as a major crackdown on certificate fraud and a step towards ensuring the integrity of the national service program. According to Eddy Megwa, Director of Information and Public Relations at NYSC, the organization took this action to maintain the integrity of the national service program and prevent unqualified individuals from participating.…