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May

2024

Court Grants EFCC’s Request To Freeze 1146 Bank Accounts

Court Grants EFCC’s Request To Freeze 1146 Bank Accounts [DETAILS] Amid FX crisis, An Abuja Court has granted the request of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission to freeze at least 1,146 bank accounts belonging to individuals and companies over allegations of unauthorized dealing in foreign exchange. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had alleged that many Nigerians are involved in Foreign Exchange racketeering leading to instability in the Foreign exchange in Nigeria. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling on the ex-parte motion moved by counsel for the anti-graft agency, Ekele Iheanacho, also granted the commission’s application to conclude the…

May

2024

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Nigeria Will Be In Darkness If FG Doesn’t Hike Electricity Tariff – Adelabu

Abuja, FGN, News Flash, Power & Energy

Nigeria Will Be In Darkness If FG Doesn’t Hike Electricity Tariff - Adelabu Adebayo Adelabu, minister of power, says the country will be thrown into darkness if the federal government does not hike electricity tariff. On April 3, the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) approved an increase in electricity tariff for customers under the Band A classification. The commission said customers under the classification, who receive 20 hours of electricity supply daily, will now pay N225 per kilowatt (kW), starting from April 3 — up from N66. Appearing before the senate committee on power on Monday, Adelabu said although citizens…

May

2024

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Senators Fight Over Seats In Newly Renovated Chamber

Abuja, National Assembly, News Flash

Senators Fight Over Seats In Newly Renovated Chamber The resumption of the Senate from its Easter and Sallah break on Tuesday, April 30, was almost enmeshed in rowdy session as senators literally fought over seats. The plenary commenced at about 11:00am after the Senate president, Godswill Akpabio, arrived the chamber and took his seat. After saying the statutory prayers, Akpabio announced the names of senators who had their birthdays while the Senate was away on recess. It was while the announcement was ongoing that Senator Sahabi Ya’u (APC – Zamfara North) was observed speaking in a high tone to the…

May

2024

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Super Falcons Goalie Nnadozie Wins Best Goalkeeper Award In France

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Football, News Flash, Sports

Super Falcons Goalie Nnadozie Wins Best Goalkeeper Award In France The Nigerian international goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has etched her name in the history books by becoming the first African and Nigerian player to be crowned the best goalkeeper in the French D1 Arkema (women’s league). The 23-year-old shot-stopper’s remarkable achievements this season, including her penalty-saving heroics, cemented her status as one of the best goalkeepers in the world. Nnadozie beat out stiff competition from Olympic Lyon’s Christiane Endler and Katarzyna Kiedrzynek of Paris SG to claim the coveted individual accolade. “It’s very pleasing because she deserves it and she achieved…

May

2024

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Chairman Of Victoria Garden City Lagos Found Dead In His Car

Crime, News Flash, Security

Chairman Of Victoria Garden City Lagos Found Dead In His Car The Chairman of Victoria Garden City (VGC) in the Lekki-Ajah area of Lagos State, Gihan Mbelu, has reportedly been found dead in his car. The incident occurred on Friday, April 26, 2024, according to the Lagos State Police Command. The police said the matter was reported to the command by General Manager of the Victoria Garden City Estate. The 42-year-old was found unconscious in his C300 4Matic ash-coloured car around 10am on Friday with the ignition on and the vehicle glass rolled up around the VGC area. Police detectives…

May

2024

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President Tinubu Has Directed Prompt Design Of The Sokoto-Badagry Coastal Highway – Sen. Dave Umahi

Abuja, FGN, News Flash, Presidency

The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, disclosed on Sunday that he had received a directive from the President for the prompt design of the Sokoto-Badagry Coastal Highway. Mr. Umahi spoke following his examination of the Section one, phase one, of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and its realignment in Lagos. He said, “I’m happy that Mr President has also directed me to start the immediate design of the Sokoto-Badagry Coastal Highway. “This one is a spur of the Coastal highway, and that one is 1000 kilometres. “We’ve started the design and I’m very sure that as soon as Federal Executive…

May

2024

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Ogbonnaya Onu: We Will Immortalize Former ABIA Governor – Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu

Abia State, National Assembly, News Flash, Obituary

Press Release from the Office of the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Abuja April 30, 2024 Onu, Eze projected image of Ndi Igbo- Reps' S/East caucus …We will immortalize former Abia governor -Kalu South East Caucus in the House of Representatives has eulogized the first civilian governor of Abia State and former minister of science and technology, late Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, saying he made Ndi Igbo of the South East proud in public service. The same glowing tribute is also paid to the former spokesman of the Senate, Senator Ayogu Eze who the caucus said projected the image of the…

May

2024

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‘Your Strength And Grace Lift Me Every Day’ – Davido Tells Chioma On Her Birthday

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Entertainment, Gossips, Love & Life, Marriage And Love, News Flash

Happy birthday to my Queen !!! Your strength and grace lift me every day! 🎉 Thank you for always being my rock and helping me shut out all the noise with your love. Heres to more joy, laughter, and sweeeet music in our lives. I love you and It’s till infinity!!! ❤️❤️ #ChiomaDay- Davido celebrate his wife chioma birthday @@highlightOOdinamma Ndi Igbo pageNOdinamma Ndi Igbo pageIOdinamma Ndi Igbo pagepOdinamma Ndi Igbo pageOOdinamma Ndi IgboNOdinamma Ndi IgboIOdinamma Ndi Igbo

May

2024

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FG Declares Wednesday Public Holiday

Labour, News Flash

FG Declares Wednesday Public Holiday The federal government has declared Wednesday, May 1, as a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Workers’ Day celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government on Tuesday, April 30. He re-iterated the need for excellence, efficiency and equity in all spheres of labour, re-affirming the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, productivity, and inclusivity in the workplace. Dr. Tunji-Ojo said: “In alignment with this year’s theme, which focuses on ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate,…

May

2024

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You Betrayed Your Brother And Switched Allegiance – Jerry Uzosike Blasts Cosmos Ndukwe For Abandoning PDP

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

YOU BETRAYED YOUR BROTHER AND SWITCHED ALLEGIANCE- Jerry Uzosike blast Cosmos Ndukwe for abandoning PDP The later day saints who labeled me as a hungry man for resigning from PDP are now throwing around resignation letters themselves. You used to work as a photographer 📸 in Aba. When your brother became a governor and appointed you, you became a millionaire. But when he left office, you betrayed him and switched allegiance to the next governor. This cycle repeated as you jumped from one governor to another, collecting appointments along the way. Now, you have left the latest one as well.…