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21
2024
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Kano Governor ‘Orders’ Demolition Of Emir Bayero’s Residence

Kano Governor ‘Orders’ Demolition Of Emir Bayero’s Residence

Culture, Kano, News Flash, Politics
Kano Gov ‘Orders’ Demolition Of Emir Bayero’s Residence Governor Abba Yusuf Kabir has reportedly ordered the demolition of Nasarawa Palace, the official residence of the deposed emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. The order came few hours after the Federal Hight Court sitting in Kano reversed Bayero’s removal and the subsequent reinstatement of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the 16th emir of Kano. The Kano State Government has also instructed the Kano State Commissioner of Police to immediately remove Bayero from Nassarawa Palace, which is owned by the state. The Kano government further said that the properties are set to undergo…
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Jun
21
2024
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Rivers Crisis: Fubara Directs CTC Chairmen To Operate Remotely, Avoid Confrontation

Rivers Crisis: Fubara Directs CTC Chairmen To Operate Remotely, Avoid Confrontation

News Flash, Politics, South South
Rivers Crisis: Fubara Directs CTC Chairmen To Operate Remotely, Avoid Confrontation The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said the newly sworn-in caretaker committee chairmen can operate remotely if attempts to gain access to council secretariats would breach the peace in the state. Governor Fubara stated this shortly after swearing in the 23 chairmen at the government house in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. He warned the caretaker chairmen, not to confront the security men who have taken over the council secretariats, saying he does not want to be associated with violence. “Let me also advise that as you resume in…
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Jun
21
2024
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FG Unveils Mobile Courts To Curb Bullying, S3xual Assault In Schools

FG Unveils Mobile Courts To Curb Bullying, S3xual Assault In Schools

FGN, Education, Judiciary, News Flash
FG Unveils Mobile Courts To Curb Büllying, S3xual Assãult In Schools The federal government has unveiled mobile courts and new guidelines for hotels and schools to ensure speedy access to justice for cases of gender-based violence, sexual assault, and bullying. NAN reports that Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, the women affairs minister, was at an Abuja partnership meeting with the stakeholders involved. The stakeholders include representatives from the ministries of health and education, medical facilities, hotel owners, NGOs, and CSOs. Mobile courts are easily moved from one place to another to adjudicate disputes and administer justice. Kennedy-Ohanenye noted the alarming cases of sexual…
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Jun
21
2024
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Nigerian Army Takes Delivery Of Its First Set Of Aircrafts

Nigerian Army Takes Delivery Of Its First Set Of Aircrafts

News Flash, FGN, Security
Nigerian Army Takes Delivery Of Its First Set Of Aircrafts The Nigerian Army (NA) has taken a significant step in enhancing its operational capabilities with the delivery of the first batch of new aircrafts. The berthing of the aircrafts marks a significant milestone in the development of the Nigerian Army Aviation’s capacity to provide air support for ground operations. The aircraft BELL UH-1H (HUEY) helicopters, were formally received by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja in a brief ceremony held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Thursday 20 June, 2024. Receiving the aircrafts, General…
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Jun
21
2024
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Gov Otti Sacks Kazie Uko As Chief Press Secretary, Relieves Joy Maduka Of Her Appointment

Gov Otti Sacks Kazie Uko As Chief Press Secretary, Relieves Joy Maduka Of Her Appointment

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
BREAKING! GOV OTTI SACKS KAZIE UKO AS CHIEF PRESS SECRETARY, RELIEVES JOY MADUKA OF HER APPOINTMENT The Abia State Governor, Dr Alex C. Otti has sacked his Chief Press Secretary, Kazie Uko and replaced him with Ukoha Njoku Ukoha. In a related development, the Governor has also relieved Mrs Joy Maduka of her appointment as Permanent Secretary, and directs her to proceed on a Compulsory Leave.. Mrs Joy Maduka was promoted to the Permanent Secretary Cadre and appointed as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment barely three months ago. She was also appointed as an acting Head of Service,…
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Jun
21
2024
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Gov Otti Reiterates Commitment To Make ABIA State University A World -Class Institution, As Visitation Panel Submit Report

Gov Otti Reiterates Commitment To Make ABIA State University A World -Class Institution, As Visitation Panel Submit Report

Abia State, Education, Good Governance, News Flash
GOVERNOR OTTI REITERATES COMMITMENT TO MAKE ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY A WORLD-CLASS INSTITUTION, AS VISITATION PANEL SUBMITS REPORT The Executive Governor of Abia State Dr Alex Otti, OFR, has reiterated his commitment to rebuild Abia State University (ABSU) and make her a world-class citadel of higher learning. It would be recalled that Governor Otti had earlier in the year, set up a visitation panel with terms of reference on 12 identified areas of interest that the panel should focus on. During the inauguration, Governor Otti emphasized that “the Panel's purpose was not to unnecessarily indict individuals but to closely examine the…
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Jun
21
2024
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Becoming The Best: Being Remarks Of Gov Otti During The Submission Of The Report Of ABIA State University Visitation Panel

Becoming The Best: Being Remarks Of Gov Otti During The Submission Of The Report Of ABIA State University Visitation Panel

Abia State, Education, Good Governance, News Flash
Becoming the Best Being the Text of a Brief Remark by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, on Thursday, June 20, 2024 during the Submission of the Report of the Full Visitation Panel to Abia State University Uturu Protocols Let me begin on a note of gratitude to the Chairman and members of the Full Visitation Panel to Abia State University Uturu for the timely completion of their assignment at our State University. When we inaugurated this Panel on February 13 this year, we identified 12 specific areas of very critical interest that we wanted the eminent professors and professionals from…
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Jun
21
2024
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The Labour Party In Isiala Ngwa LGA Felicitated With Chief Fidel Ihemere(MOR), A Labour Party Chieftain, At His Residence In Angels’ Lodge Country Home On Saturday 15/06/2024

The Labour Party In Isiala Ngwa LGA Felicitated With Chief Fidel Ihemere(MOR), A Labour Party Chieftain, At His Residence In Angels’ Lodge Country Home On Saturday 15/06/2024

Abia State, News Flash, People & Events, Politics
The Labour Party in Isiala Ngwa LGA felicitated with Chief Fidel Ihemere (MOR), a Labour Party chieftain, at his residence in Angels' Lodge Country Home on Saturday, 15/06/2024. Present at the occasion were Oke Nze Ginger Onwusibe (Onwa Ntigha), the Federal House of Representatives member for Isiala Ngwa North & South; Dr. Mathew Ekwuribe, the Honourable Commissioner for SME & Digital Economy; Mr. Innocent Nwokocha, the Labour Party State Deputy Chairman; Okeosusu Chibunna Nwanosike (OON), the Labour Party Stakeholders' Chairman; Onyeukwu Ezihe, the Isiala Ngwa LGA Chairman; Ezechinyerem Ihuoma (Gamiriga), a former Assembly House candidate; the State, LGA, and Ward…
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Jun
20
2024
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Labour Party Isiala Ngwa LGA Felicitates With Labour Party Chieftain Chief Fidel Ihemere(MOR), @ His Angels’ Lodge Country Home On Saturday 15/06/2024

Labour Party Isiala Ngwa LGA Felicitates With Labour Party Chieftain Chief Fidel Ihemere(MOR), @ His Angels’ Lodge Country Home On Saturday 15/06/2024

Abia State, News Flash, People & Events, Politics
Labour Party Isiala Ngwa LGA felicitates with Chief Fidel Ihemere (MOR), Labour Party Chieftain at his Angels' Lodge Country Home on Saturday 15/06/2024. Present at the occasion were Oke Nze Ginger Onwusibe (Onwa Ntigha), Honourable Member Fed. House of Rep. Isiala Ngwa North & South; Dr. Mathew Ekwuribe, Hon. Comm. for SME & Digital Econ.; Mr Innocent Nwokocha, Labour Party State Dep. Chairman; Okeosusu Chibunna Nwanosike (OOR), Labour Party Stakeholders' Chairman; Onyeukwu Ezihe, Isiala Ngwa LGA Chairman; Ezechinyere Ihuoma (Gamiriga), Fmr House of Assembly Candidate; The State, LGAs & Wards' Exco; All Old Apga Foundation State Exco & LGA Chairmen…
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Jun
20
2024
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Datti Baba-Ahmed, Frank Onyeka Visits Gov Otti; Plans Football Academy In Abia

Datti Baba-Ahmed, Frank Onyeka Visits Gov Otti; Plans Football Academy In Abia

Abia State, Football, Good Governance, Personality, Politics
The 2023 Labour Party Vice Presidential Candidate, Dr. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed earlier today visited the Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR. Dr. Baba-Ahmed came in company of an Abia son and Super Eagles player, Mr. Frank Onyeka who plans to build a Football Academy in the state. Mr. Onyeka who plays for Brentford Foodball Club in England as a defensive midfielder was also accompanied on the visit by his wife. Full details loading……
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