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Aug

23

2023

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Obi, Otti, Abure, Others Storm IMO For Achonu’s Campaign Flag Off

Politics

Obi, Otti, Abure, others storm Imo for Achonu’s campaign flag off Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, Abia State Governor, Alex Otti and the LP National Chairman, Julius Abure, among other party members on Tuesday stormed Owerri , Imo State for the party’s governorship campaign flag-off. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State and Alex Otti among others were received by the party’s governorship candidate Senator Athan Achonu and other LP chieftains at the event. Speaking during the flag-off which witnessed a large turnout of party members and supporters, the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti maintained that the Labour…

Nov

21

2024

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Political Critique: Is Governor Otti’s Inaugural Promises A Far Cry From Reality In Terms Of Security?

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Crime, Good Governance, News Flash, Security

Political Critique: Is Governor Otti's Inaugural Promises a Far Cry from Reality in terms of Security? With the violence that erupted yesterday in Ohafia, and the flurry of critisms, which by the way is normal, I thought it wise to explain some salient issues raised by an author shared by Esteemed friend. Secondly, I must express sympathy and solidarity with the family of the slain police man. I pray the colleague recovers fast. It is my sincere prayers that violence will be a thing of the past. Thirdly, to our admirable friends who critice the governor at every given opportunity.…

Nov

21

2024

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President Tinubu Dissolves UNIZIK Council, Sacks Vice-Chancellor, Registrar

Education, FGN, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu Dissolves UNIZIK Council, Sacks Vice-chancellor, Registrar President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, (UNIZIK) and the removal of the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, along with the Registrar, Mrs. Rosemary Ifeoma Nwokike. A statement issued by the special adviser to be the president on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the move comes amid allegations of procedural violations in the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor. The university’s Governing Council, led by Ambassador Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe and including five other members—Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine Onyedebelu, Engr. Amioleran Osahon, and Rtd.…

Nov

21

2024

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FAAC Shares N1.411 Trillion October Revenue

Economy, FGN, News Flash

FAAC Shares N1.411 Trillion October Revenue The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has distributed a total of N1.411 trillion as revenue for October 2024 among the Federal Government, State, and Local Government Councils. The allocation was finalised at the November 2024 FAAC meeting held in Bauchi State, presided over by the Accountant General of the Federation, Dr. Oluwatoyin Madein. A communiqué issued after the meeting detailed that the N1.411 trillion distributable revenue comprised statutory revenue of N206.319 billion, Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N622.312 billion, Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue of N17.111 billion, and Exchange Difference revenue of…

Nov

21

2024

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Senate Asks President Tinubu To Sack Code Of Conduct Tribunal Chairman

Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics

Senate Asks Tinubu To Sack Code Of Conduct Tribunal Chairman The Senate on Wednesday passed a resolution supported by a two-thirds majority of its members urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sack the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danlandi Umar over alleged misconduct and negligence. The resolution of the Senate followed its consideration and adoption of a motion titled: “Invocation of the provision of Section 157 (1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended, for the removal of the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal.” The Senate after an hour executive…

Nov

21

2024

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Oshiomhole Opposes Son’s Nomination As Commissioner

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Gossips, News Flash, Politics

Oshiomhole Opposes Son’s Nomination As Commissioner The Edo State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, has revealed that the former Governor of the state, Adams Oshiomhole, opposed the nomination of his son, Cyril, as Commissioner for Health-designate. Governor Monday Okpebholo appointed Dr Cyril Adams Oshiomhole as Commissioner for Health-designate last Tuesday, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Wednesday, Idahosa described Cyril as a seasoned medical doctor who is fully qualified to serve in the cabinet. He stated, “Senator Adams Oshiomhole is a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,…

Nov

21

2024

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Why Are They Afraid Of Reliable Intelligence: A Rejoinder To John Okiyi’s ‘Only A Failing Government Blames Opposition For Insecurity’ – By Ukoha Njoku Ukoha (CPS To Gov. Otti)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Crime, News Flash, Security

WHY ARE THEY AFRAID OF RELIABLE INTELLIGENCE: A REJOINDER TO JOHN OKIYI'S 'ONLY A FAILING GOVERNMENT BLAMES OPPOSITION FOR INSECURITY.' 'A wicked person flees when no one is chasing him, but righteous people are as bold as lions' - Proverbs 28:1 The guilty they say is afraid. Why would Chief John Okiyi Kalu, the c-in-c of the remnants of the bitter and desperate deflated Abia PDP go on rampage for a Press Release by the Media Aide of the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti with the caption, "Promoters of Violence and Insecurity in Abia will Pay a…

Nov

21

2024

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Abia State CP Danladi Isa Leads Rescue Team In Operation To Apprehend Attackers Of Police Officers On Duty

Crime, News Flash, Security

PRESS RELEASE20/11/2024 CP Danladi Isa Leads Rescue Team in Operation to Apprehend Attackers of Police Officers on Duty Today, 20/11/ 2024, the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa, led an operation along Asaga Road by Terry Key in Ohafia and Ohafia axis in a bid to apprehend the hoodlums who ambushed and attacked officers on patrol duty at about 07:30hrs. .The hoodlums, unable to withstand the firepower of the police officers, fled the scene after their attack was repelled. During the operation led by the CP, ASP Etim Obungha was successfully rescued unhurt. Corporal Chukwu Odoemelam, who…

Nov

20

2024

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Tragedy: Former DG Of Nigeria Intelligence Agency And Son Died Hours Apart

News Flash, Obituary

Tragedy As Former DG Of Nigeria Intelligence Agency, Son Died Hours Apart After the death of a former Director-General of the Nigeria Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Ibrahim Zakari, his son Mubarak Zakari has also passed on. Late Ibrahim served as Director-General of the NIA from 1995 to 1998. He also served as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in the early 1990s and headed the country’s anti-terrorism efforts during former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration in 2011. PRNigeria reports that the youngest son of the former NIA Director passed on just hours after his father’s death, he was aged 34, before…

Nov

20

2024

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Leading By Example: EFCC Chairman Sacks 2 ‘Corrupt’ Officials

Crime, FGN, News Flash

EFCC Chairman Sacks Two ‘Corrupt’ Officials Ola Olukoyede, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has announced the dismissal of two officials over alleged corruption. Speaking on Tuesday at the annual criminal law review conference organised by the Rule of Law Development Foundation in Abuja, Olukoyede said the staff were sacked two weeks ago. He said the commission is undergoing significant reforms, including addressing staff misconduct. Olukoyede challenged Nigerians to come forward if they had evidence of him receiving bribes. “Just two weeks ago, I have cause to dismiss two staff. You can’t be fighting corruption and your…

Nov

20

2024

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Fighting Corruption: ICPC Tracks N610bn Constituency Projects In 21 States

Economy, News Flash, Politics

ICPC Tracks ₦610bn Constituency Projects In 21 States, FCT The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) has kicked off the 7th phase of the constituency and executive projects tracking exercise involving 1,500 schemes valued at ₦610 billion. The spokesperson of the ICPC, Demola Bakare, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. According to Bakare, the exercise is an initiative of the commission that began in 2019. He said it focused on how well money allocated to critical sectors like education, health, agriculture, water resources and power, amongst others, were utilized. The tracking exercise will cut…