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Mar

2024

Many Feared Killed, Homes Razed In Fresh Plateau Clash

Many Feared Killed, Homes Razed In Fresh Plateau Clash Several homes were razed, barns destroyed and cattle rustled following a violent clash between irate youths in the Ponglong area of Lalin district, Mikang local government council, Plateau state. The clash, between Motola and Taroh youths, occurred on Saturday night in Mikang local government. The Nation gathered that some persons were killed while the numbers of those who sustained various degrees of injuries are also reported to be high. Some residents added that they are yet to ascertain the number of persons reportedly killed in the bloody clash. The transition chairman…

Mar

2024

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Just In: Detained Binnance Executive Escapes From Custody In Nigeria

Crime, Economy, News Flash, Security

Detained Binance Executive Escapes From Custody In Nigeria Nadeem Anjarwalla, one of the two Binance executives detained in Nigeria for alleged tax evasion and other offences, has escaped from lawful custody, those familiar with the matter have told PREMIUM TIMES. Our sources said Mr Anjarwalla, 38, escaped on Friday, 22 March, from the Abuja guest house where he and his colleague were detained after guards on duty led him to a nearby mosque for prayers in the spirit of the ongoing Ramadan fast. The Briton, who also has Kenyan citizenship, is believed to have flown out of Abuja using a…

Mar

2024

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Veteran Nollywood Actor, Amaechi Muonagor Is Dead

Health, News Flash

Veteran Nollywood Actor, Amaechi Muonagor Is Dead Veteran Nollywood Actor Amaechi Muonagor is dead. AttNews reports that Amaechi Muonagor suffered kidney failure and was on dialysis before his death. This online news platform understands that Amaechi Muonagor’s death is coming just a few days after his viral video was seen, in which he solicited funds to help him have a Kidney transplant. Meanwhile, as of the time of filing this report, the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), the umbrella association he belongs to was yet to issue any statement on his demise, neither has his family Amaechi Muonagor death comes…

Mar

2024

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Gov Otti To Flag Off The Construction Of 11.5km Nunya-Eluama Road

Abia State, Abia North, News Flash, Works

PRESS RELEASE His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti OFR will on Tuesday, 26th March 2024 flag-off the construction of the 11:5 km Nunya- Eluama- road located in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State. The venue for the flag-off ceremony is the Nunya- Enugu -Umuahia- Port Harcourt Expressway Junction. The time is 1:00pm. As the road infrastructure revolution of the Governor Alex Otti administration births in Isuikwuato LGA following the official announcement of the flag -off of the road project last week , there has been a display of unrestrained joy and excitement amongst the rural folks of Nunya- Umuebere and…

Mar

2024

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Economic Hardship: Tinubu Cancels His 72nd Birthday Celebration

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Birthday, Economy, News Flash

HARDSHIP: Tinubu Cancels His 72nd Birthday Celebration As Nigerians continue to experience hardships occasioned by policy reforms of the government, President Bola Tinubu has cancelled any form of celebration for his 72nd birthday. President Tinubu according to the statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, will clock 72 years on March 29. But the President has advised his associates and well-wishers that intend to celebrate with him on that day to channel their donation to charity organisations. President Tinubu, in the statement by Onanuga, banned any form of advertorial placement in newspapers, radio or television…

Mar

2024

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Economic Hardship: 4 Persons Die In Stampede During Almsgiving Exercise

Economy, Gossips, News Flash

Four Persons Killed In Stampede During Almsgiving Exercise Four persons on Sunday died in a stampede during an almsgiving zakat exercise for the poor in Bauchi State. The stampede occurred at the Shafa Holdings Company plc headquarters along Jos Road, on Sunday at about 10 am. A 17-year-old identified as Naima Abdullahi, is currently receiving medical treatment at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital in Bauchi. Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Ahmed Wakili, said the situation has been stabilized as at the time of filing his report. Wakili said the police acted swiftly…

Mar

2024

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N1.5m Recovered As 4 Die In Fatal Road Accident – FRSC

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N1.5m Recovered As Four Die In Fatal Road Crash – FRSC Four persons have lost their lives in a fatal road accident in Bauchi State, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said. The accident which occurred on Saturday in Rinji, Toro Local Government Area of the North-Eastern State, involved eight passengers. FRSC Corps Public Education Officer, Jonas Agwu, in a statement, said the “crash involved a Mercedes Benz with registration number AK808AA and a Volkswagen Opel Vectra also with registration number TFB675RC.” Agwu, also said the corps’ rescue team recovered N1.5 million belonging to the victims. “Out of the…

Mar

2024

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WAEC Gets New Chairman Of Council

Education, News Flash

WAEC Gets New Head Of Council The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has elected Prof. Thomas Brima Rick Yormah as the 21st Chairman of Council during the 72nd Annual Council Meeting. The Head of Public Affairs at the WAEC Headquarters in Accra, Ghana,Demianus Ojijeogu, announced the election in a signed statement. Prof. Yormah, who succeeded Prof. Ato Essuman from the Republic of Ghana, was elected at a week-long WAEC Council meeting held in the Republic of Sierra Leone. In his keynote address, His Excellency, Retired Brigadier (Dr.) Julius Maada Bio (GCRSL), represented by the Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh,…

Mar

2024

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We Are Happy With The Transformation Going On In Abia State, Abians In New York Tell Mrs. Otti

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash

WE ARE HAPPY WITH THE TRANSFORMATION GOING ON IN ABIA STATE, ABIANS IN NEW YORK TELL MRS. OTTI. In a heartwarming display of solidarity and appreciation, Abians in New York City, United States and Environs have expressed their satisfaction over the ongoing development in different spheres of governance in Abia State. They made this disclosure at an event organized by Abia State Association, New York in honour of Abia First Lady, Mrs. Priscilla Chidinma Otti. Mrs. Otti while attending the UN CSW 68th Session in New York US used the opportunity to engage with some members of the Abia community…

Mar

2024

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“The Days Of Blood Tonic Politics Are Over In Abia” – Gov Otti Charges Heads Of Ministries And Agencies

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, IGR, News Flash, Politics

"The Days Of Blood Tonic Politics Are Over" - Gov Otti Charges Heads Of Ministries And Agencies GOV OTTI CHARGES MINISTERIAL, AGENCY HEADS ON STRATEGIES TO SHORE UP INTERNAL REVENUE Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has charged heads of the various ministries, departments and agencies (MDA) of government on the need to come up with workable and enduring strategies that would lead to the improvement of the State's Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). Governor Otti gave the charge at Government House, Umuahia, on Saturday, during a follow-up retreat where the MDA heads led their teams to present strategies to…