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Aug

2025

Nigeria’s N54.99 Trillion Budget Suffers Setback As Oil Drops To $66 Per Barrel

Nigeria’s N54.99 Trillion Budget Suffers Setback As Oil Drops To $66 Per Barrel The execution of Nigeria’s N54.99 trillion budget suffered a major setback as the crude price dropped to $66 per barrel from $70 per barrel, indicating a 5.7 percent decrease, yesterday. This was even as Nigeria’s oil output, including condensate and foreign exchange, stood at 1.8 million barrels per day and more than N1,500 per dollar, respectively. The nation’s budget was based on 2.06 million barrels per day (bpd), N1,500 per dollar, and $75 per barrel oil output, exchange rate, and oil price, respectively. However, in an interview…

Aug

2025

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Viral Corper: Why We Withheld Raye’s Discharge Certificate – NYSC

Education, FGN, News Flash

Viral Corper: Why We Withheld Raye’s Discharge Certificate – NYSC The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has refuted claims circulating online that Corps Member Ushie Rita Uguamaye (State Code: LA/24B/8325), popularly known as “Raye”, was denied her Certificate of National Service over criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement issued on Sunday, the NYSC described the allegations as false and without basis. “Contrary to these claims, Raye is one of 131 corps members whose CNS was withheld not as punishment for dissent, but for valid disciplinary reasons. Specifically, her service year was extended by two months because she…

Aug

2025

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The PDP’s Theatre Of The Absurd: A Masterclass In Political Charlatanism – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics

🔥 The PDP's Theatre of the Absurd: A Masterclass in Political Charlatanism 🔥 Let us surgically dissect PDP’s simulacrum of opposition—a Baudrillardian nightmare where simulated concern masks genuine malfeasance. While Otti constructs enduring legacies in brick and mortar, PDP peddles cardboard cutouts of accountability, engaging in what can only be described as epistemological violence against Abia’s progress. Their shameful farce unfolds across four acts of deliberate deception. 💸 Fiscal Illiteracy & Economic Sabotage PDP’s "dwindling outcomes" narrative is neoliberal gaslighting at its most pernicious. They shriek about ₦75 billion in capital spending while willfully ignoring the concrete manifestations of that…

Aug

2025

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2027: I’ll End Corruption Within One Month If Elected President – Amaechi

News Flash, Politics

2027: I’ll End Corruption Within One Month If Elected President – Says Amaechi Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has vowed that if elected President of Nigeria in 2027, he will amend the constitution and eradicate corruption within his first month in office. Speaking during an X Space session titled Weekend Politics, Amaechi declared that should he fail to end corruption within that timeframe, he would resign from the presidency. “If I become President, I will change the constitution from indigeneship to citizenship. If I do not end corruption in Nigeria within one month, I…

Aug

2025

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I Spent $3.7 Million On My White Wedding – Davido

Entertainment

I Spent $3.7 Million On My White Wedding – Davido Popular Nigerian Afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, well known as Davido, has revealed that he has spent $3.7m on his white wedding. He made this revelation during preparation of his white wedding with his wife, Chioma Rowland in Miami, United States. In the now-viral video, Davido said, “I spent $3.7m cash, so we should know what we are doing here.” ATTNEWS reports that the couple arrived in style for their pre-wedding party in Miami. This white wedding follows their traditional wedding which was held in June, 2024 in Lagos.

Aug

2025

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Ikenna Ukwa Condoles With Oden Ewa Jnr Over The Demise Of His Father, Late Prof. Ibiang Oden

Abia State, News Flash, Obituary

IKENNA UKWA CONDOLES WITH ODEN EWA JNR OVER THE DEMISE OF HIS FATHER, LATE PROF IBIANG ODEN The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has condoled with his friend, the Cross River State Honorable Commissioner for Special Duties & Intergovernmental Relations, Honourable Oden Ewa Jnr , over the demise of his father, Late Prof Ibiang Oden Ewa, who was buried today, Saturday 9th August 2025 at his hometown, Ugep in Yakurr LGA of Cross River State. Chief (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa while conveying his condolence message during the funeral service described Late Prof…

Aug

2025

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Why Adults Over 40 Should Be Cautious On Consumption Of Cold Drinks – Experts

Health, News Flash

Why Adults Over 40 Should Be Cautious On Consumption Of Cold Drinks – Experts Medical and nutritional experts have explained why adults aged 40 and above should be cautious in the consumption of cold beverages. The experts who spoke in Abakaliki on Saturday cited possible health implications in certain conditions in separate interviews. The experts spoke against the backdrop of the prevailing cold weather occasioned by persistent rainfall and the penchant of many older adults to consume chilled beverages despite the low temperatures. According to them, while cold drinks are generally safe and hydrating, they could trigger discomfort or worsen…

Aug

2025

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UAAP President, Amb. Dr. Osita Offor- De Ultimate Commander, Congratulates ArchBishop Sunday Ndukwo Onuoha On Elevation

Abia State, Abia North, News Flash, People & Events, Religion

UAAP President ,Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor- De Ultimate Commander, Congratulates Archbishop Sunday Onuoha on Elevation Ambassador Osita Offor-De Ultimate Commander who is the President of The United Abia Artistes and Patriots (UAAP) has extended warm congratulations to Bishop Sunday Ndukwo Onuoha on his priesthood ordination and elevation to the esteemed rank of Archbishop of the Methodist Church Nigeria. In a statement issued in Umuahia and signed by UAAP President, Ambassador Osita Offor, the group described Archbishop Onuoha’s elevation as a well-deserved recognition of his dedication to the service of God and humanity. UAAP noted that the conferment, carried out by…

Aug

2025

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Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR, Congratulates ArchBishop Sunday Ndukwo Onuoha

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Personality, Religion

PRESS RELEASE GOVERNOR ALEX CHIOMA OTTI, OFR, CONGRATULATES ARCHBISHOP SUNDAY NDUKWO ONUOHA. The Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, extends warm congratulations to Bishop Sunday Ndukwo Onuoha on the occasion of his Priesthood Ordination and elevation to the esteemed rank of Archbishop of the Methodist Church Nigeria. This significant milestone, conferred by the Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence, Dr. Oliver Ali Aba, at the Hoares Memorial Cathedral, is a testament to Archbishop Onuoha's dedication and commitment to the service of the Almighty God and humanity. Governor Otti commends the newly minted…

Aug

2025

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Just-In: Trump To Meet Putin In Alaska Next Week

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, World News

Just-In: Trump To Meet Putin In Alaska Next Week President Donald Trump said he’ll be meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin next Friday in Alaska after earlier in the day previewing terms of a potential peace deal to end the war in Ukraine that could include “some swapping of territories.” “The highly anticipated meeting between myself, as President of the United States of America, and President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, will take place next Friday, August 15, 2025, in the Great State of Alaska. Further details to follow,” Trump posted on Truth Social Friday evening. Trump’s announcement — which comes…