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May
05
2024
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Kano Senator Donates Clay Pots, Burial Materials To Constituents

Kano Senator Donates Clay Pots, Burial Materials To Constituents

Kano, News Flash, Politics
Kano Senator Donates Clay Pots, Burial Materials To Constituents Senator Rufai Hanga, representing Kano Central Senatorial District, donated 5,000 pieces of white fabric and clay pots to his constituents. The donation is reportedly intended to help with the burial process for loved ones, in response to the frequent requests for burial assistance from constituents. Premium Times reports that Dawuud Auwal, one of Hanga’s social media aides, announced the donations on Facebook. Auwal reportedly wrote, “We are used to these frequent requests from people soliciting money to buy white cloths and clay pots. Some have requested vehicles for transporting the dead.”…
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May
04
2024
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Gov Otti Appoints Security Advisory Council And Security Trust Fund Board Members

Gov Otti Appoints Security Advisory Council And Security Trust Fund Board Members

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Security
May 3, 2024 Press Release APPOINTMENT OF SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL AND SECURITY TRUST FUND BOARD MEMBERS Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has approved the constitution of A Security Advisory Council and Security Trust Fund for the State. Consequently, Governor Otti has appointed the following persons as members. SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL Lt. Gen. Azubuike Onyeabo Ihejirika, Rtd. - Chairman DIG Uche Ivy Okoronkwo, Rtd. – Vice Chairman Mr. Ray Nkemdirim, MFR Maj. Gen. Abel Obi Umahi, Rtd. AVM Emmanuel Chukwu, Rtd. Maj. Gen. J.O. Nwaogbo, Rtd Navy Cmdr Macdonald Ubah Rtd. – Secretary SECURITY TRUST FUND Chief…
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May
04
2024
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Abia People Recovering Their Dignity Because Of Gov Otti – Reps Deputy Speaker, Kalu

Abia People Recovering Their Dignity Because Of Gov Otti – Reps Deputy Speaker, Kalu

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
ABIA PEOPLE RECOVERING THEIR DIGNITY BECAUSE OF GOV OTTI - REPS DEPUTY SPEAKER, KALU The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu, says the people of Abia State have begun to get their dignity back because of the work that the State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, is doing. Kalu, who spoke on Friday when he visited Governor Otti at his residence in Nvosi, Isialangwa South Local Government Area, praised the Governor for the selfless work he has been doing in the State since he assumed office 11 months ago. "You are doing well," Kalu declared unequivocally. He…
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May
04
2024
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President Tinubu Makes Another Fresh Appointment

President Tinubu Makes Another Fresh Appointment

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
President Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointment President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Philip Ugbodaga, as the substantive Medical Director the newly established National Orthopaedic Hospital in Benin City (NOHB), the Edo State. Consequently, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa, has presented a letter of appointment to Ugbodaga at the headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Health in Abuja. It would be recalled that the Maxillofacial Surgeon was last year appointed as the Acting Medical Director of the Hospital by the immediate past Minister of State for Health, Hon Joseph Ekumankama, and…
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May
04
2024
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Nigerians Hoarding 94% Cash – CBN

Nigerians Hoarding 94% Cash – CBN

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN, News Flash
Nigerians Hoarding 94% Cash – CBN Nigerians are holding onto cash at an unprecedented rate, with a staggering 94 percent of the country’s currency outside the banking system. This trend was revealed by the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) in its latest March, 2024 Money and Statistics data. The figures paints a concerning picture of declining trust in the banking system and potential risks to the nation’s economic growth. According to the data on the CBN website, the amount of physical money M1 in circulation has skyrocketed compared to the previous year. In January 2024, it stood at N3.65 trillion,…
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May
03
2024
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Gov Otti Must Wield The Big Stick Against The Sprouting Criminal Opposition Coalition – Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Gov Otti Must Wield The Big Stick Against The Sprouting Criminal Opposition Coalition – Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics
DR ALEX OTTI MUST WIELD THE BIG STICK AGAINST THE SPROUTING CRIMINAL OPPOSITION COALITION. Many of us have had the opportunity to once again read the financial reports of one Engr. Ako Eke, a sponsored opposition apparel in exile as he once again engaged his potopoto reductionist politics of pull him down and let the heavens fall. His intermittent distractions self-style as budgetary analytics is a hatchet job that is fast losing its momentum and appeal. His type of opposition model of gaslighting the government expenditures intendment is rather gaining popularity down south the abyss. Only very few are still…
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May
03
2024
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Gov Otti Signs ‘Dig Once’ Policy To Regulate Telecom, Public Utility Assets

Gov Otti Signs ‘Dig Once’ Policy To Regulate Telecom, Public Utility Assets

Abia State, Good Governance, Information Technology, News Flash
GOV OTTI SIGNS 'DIG ONCE POLICY' TO REGULATE TELECOM, PUBLIC UTILITY ASSETS Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Wednesday signaled his administration's bold move to prepare the State for technological advancement with the signing of the "Dig Once Policy". The DOP is an official document of Abia State Government that would regulate the laying and installation of underground broadband technology assets and other public utility infrastructure for individual and enterprise use in urban and semi-urban areas of the State. Speaking while performing the ceremony at Government House, Umuahia, Governor Otti said the policy is expected to guide technology…
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May
03
2024
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ASUU Begins Indefinite Strike

ASUU Begins Indefinite Strike

Abuja, Education, FGN, News Flash
The University of Abuja branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities has begun an indefinite strike to draw attention to developments bordering the union. The union announced its decision to embark on the strike on Thursday at the end of its congress, held at the Permanent Site of the institution. Members of the UniAbuja ASUU have been at loggerheads with the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdulrasheed Na’allah and the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman over the processes for the appointment of a new VC. An advertorial that surfaced in a national daily on March 15, 2024, sought a replacement…
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May
03
2024
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Tinubu Created A Mess In 2023, 97% Of Companies Can’t Pay Dividends – Dangote

Tinubu Created A Mess In 2023, 97% Of Companies Can’t Pay Dividends – Dangote

Business, Economy, FGN, News Flash
Tinubu Created A Mess In 2023, 97 Per Cent Of Companies Can’t Pay Dividends – Dangote The floating of the naira by President Bola Tinubu’s administration has been described by the Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote as the biggest mess that affected his company and other business owners in 2023. According to Sahara Reporters, the remark was made by Dangote on Tuesday at the Annual General Meeting of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc. According to Dangote, many businesses were affected by the policy adding that several manufacturing enterprises were impacted and suffered operational losses due to variations in the…
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