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Gov. Otti On Dress Rehearsal – By Godwin Adindu

Gov. Otti On Dress Rehearsal – By Godwin Adindu

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
Governor Otti On Dress RehearsalBy Godwin Adindu In the last thirteen months Governor Alex Otti has stamped his signature in Abia State with massive construction works. He has imprinted his footprints with a restructuring and overhauling process. He has flaunted a new brand Abia with new symbols, new trade marks and new processes. He has changed the Abia narrative from a folklore of backwaters to a place of reviving hope. But, he says all these are but a mere dress rehearsal. What is a dress rehearsal? It is the preparatory performance before the main show. In acting, it is called…
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30
2024
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Hunger Protest Organizers Unveil Venues, Forward List To IGP

Hunger Protest Organizers Unveil Venues, Forward List To IGP

Human Rights, News Flash
Hunger Protest organisers unveil venues, forward list to IGP Organisers of the Hunger Protest scheduled for August 1 to 10, 2024 this Tuesday morning, July 30, unveiled venues of the scheduled protest. The list is contained in a letter by Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN, attorney to the organisers, to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun. The letter reads: “Dear Sir, “RE: NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS/RALLIES/PROCESSIONS AND REQUEST FOR POLICE COVERAGE “We act as solicitors to the TAKE IT BACK MOVEMENT, and refer to our letter on the above subject-matter dated July 26, 2024 and your response thereto dated July 29,…
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Court Restricts Protest In Lagos To Freedom Peace Park

Court Restricts Protest In Lagos To Freedom Peace Park

Human Rights, Economy, News Flash
Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park A Lagos High Court has restricted protesters in Lagos taking part in the proposed August 1 nationwide protest, to the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park in Ojota and Peace Park, Ketu area of the state. The court presided over by Justice Emmanuel Ogundare gave the restriction on Tuesday following a preemptive exparte application filed the state Attorney -General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro, SAN, seeking to maintain and secure public safety and prevent irreparable loss of lives and property in the state during the period of the protests. Listed in…
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FGN Suspends Import Duties, Taxes On Essential Food Items

FGN Suspends Import Duties, Taxes On Essential Food Items

Economy, FGN, News Flash
FG Suspends Import Duties, Taxes On Essential Food Items In a bid to cushion the effect of the inflationary trend in Nigeria, the Federal Government, through the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has suspended import duties and taxes on some items to make them more affordable for Nigerians. Disclosing this Tuesday, Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr. Adewale Adeniyi, said that the government was committed to addressing the situation in a seamless manner with a view to reducing hunger in the land. He explained that global inflation is impacting countries worldwide, including Nigeria, adding that the agency has streamlined…
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FGN Commences Payment Of Withheld Salaries To SSANU, NASU

FGN Commences Payment Of Withheld Salaries To SSANU, NASU

Economy, Education, News Flash
FG Commences Payment Of Withheld Salaries To SSANU, NASU The Federal Government is set to commence the payment of two months’ salaries to members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) out of the four months withheld during their 2022 strike. According to Vanguard, reliable sources revealed that the memo for the payment is currently awaiting President Bola Tinubu’s approval. In 2022, four university-based unions, including SSANU, NASU, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), embarked on a prolonged…
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2024
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Tinubu’s Aide Challenges Peter Obi To Lead Protesters In Person

Tinubu’s Aide Challenges Peter Obi To Lead Protesters In Person

FGN, News Flash, Politics
Tinubu Aide Challenges Peter Obi to Lead Protesters in Person Bayo Onanuga, an aide to President Bola Tinubu, has issued a statement calling on Peter Obi to take an active role in the upcoming protests. Onanuga suggested that Obi, who has endorsed the planned demonstrations, should openly lead the protesters, just as Tinubu and President Muhammadu Buhari did in the past. Onanuga's statement comes as the country prepares for a 10-day nationwide protest against economic hardship, scheduled to begin on August 1. Obi's endorsement of the protests has sparked debate, with some calling on him to take a more visible…
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2024
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FGN Overrules NAMA, Suspends Planned 800% Levy Hike

FGN Overrules NAMA, Suspends Planned 800% Levy Hike

Business, Economy, FGN, News Flash
FG Overrules NAMA, Suspends Planned 800% Levy Hike The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency has suspended its earlier announced increase in navigational charges. This was made known through a statement by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of NAMA, Abdullahi Musa, on Monday. The NAMA spokesman noted that the backtrack by the agency was in response to the directive of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. Musa added that the decision follows the Minister’s recognition of the current economic challenges faced by Nigerians. Last Friday, NAMA announced its intention to raise its navigation charge by 800…
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NYSC Suspends Biometric Clearance, CDS Over Planned Protest

NYSC Suspends Biometric Clearance, CDS Over Planned Protest

Education, News Flash, Security
NYSC Suspends Biometric Clearance, CDS Over Planned Protest The National Youth Service Corps has suspended the biometric clearance and the weekly Community Development Services for corps members nationwide. The corps noted that this was necessary in view of the planned protest billed to hold between August 1-10, 2024. This was disclosed in a memo sent to State Coordinators, Local Government Inspectors and Zonal Inspectors across the country. It read, “In furtherance to our earlier memo reminding corps members of the scheme’s policy prohibiting participation in any form of protest, all corps members are informed that biometric clearance and CDS activities…
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2024
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Gov. Otti Inaugurates Council On Ease Of Doing Business In ABIA State

Gov. Otti Inaugurates Council On Ease Of Doing Business In ABIA State

Abia State, Business, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
GOVERNOR OTTI INAUGURATES COUNCIL ON EASE OF DOING BUSINESS IN ABIA STATE. In a strategic move to sustain the gains recorded on the ease of doing in the State, make business seamless and accelerate the economic development of the State, Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR has inaugurated the Abia State Council on the Ease of Doing Business. Rising from the weekly State Executive Council meeting on Monday 29th July, Governor Otti inaugurated the Council which has the Deputy Governor of the State Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu as the Chairman. The Governor who described the inauguration of the Council as…
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