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May
04
2025
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$3bn Refinery Fraud: N80bn Found In Sacked MD’s Bank Accounts

$3bn Refinery Fraud: N80bn Found In Sacked MD’s Bank Accounts

Crime, News Flash, Oil & Gas, Presidency
$3bn Refinery Fraud: N80bn Found In Sacked MD’s Bank Accounts The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested the recently sacked managing directors and some top officials of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company, and Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company. The officials were arrested over alleged mismanagement of funds earmarked for the rehabilitation of the facilities. The total amount under investigation is $2,956,872,622.36. Findings by Saturday PUNCH showed that the EFCC is probing the sum of $1,559,239,084.36 allocated to the Port Harcourt refinery, $740,669,600 released for the Kaduna refinery, and $656,963,938 approved for the Warri refinery.…
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May
04
2025
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Fubara Behind Rivers’ Women Walkout On Remi Tinubu, Action Disturbing – Wike

Fubara Behind Rivers’ Women Walkout On Remi Tinubu, Action Disturbing – Wike

News Flash, Politics, Presidency, Women Affairs
Fubara Behind Rivers’ Women Walkout On Remi Tinubu, Action Disturbing – Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has condemned the action of a group of women loyal to suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, over their walkout on the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, during an empowerment programme in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The minister described the incident as a “show of shame” and an embarrassment to the people of Rivers State. AttNews earlier reported that the women, led by some sacked local government vice-chairmen loyal to Governor Fubara, walked out of the venue after…
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May
04
2025
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BBNaija Announces Audition Dates For Season 10

BBNaija Announces Audition Dates For Season 10

Entertainment, News Flash, People & Events
BBNaija Announces Audition Dates For Season 10 The organisers of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) have officially unveiled the audition dates for the reality show’s 10th season. The show organisers, in a social media post on Saturday, announced that aspiring contestants can register for the online audition, which will take place from May 3 to 7, 2025. The post disclosed that successful candidates from the virtual screening will advance to the next stage — physical auditions. The physical auditions will be held in three major cities — Lagos, Enugu, and Abuja — between May 16 to 18. “Think you’ve got what…
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May
03
2025
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NDDC Hands Over Project To Contractor For The Installation Of Solar Powered Street Lights In Arochukwu, Attracted By Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa

NDDC Hands Over Project To Contractor For The Installation Of Solar Powered Street Lights In Arochukwu, Attracted By Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa

Abia State, Abia North, Infrastructure, News Flash, Power & Energy
NDDC HANDS OVER PROJECT SITE TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR POWERED STREET LIGHTS IN AROCHUKWU, ATTRACTED BY IKENNA NICOLAS UKWA On Friday 2nd May 2025, the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC officials from Abia State led by the Head of Project , Engr Mrs Joy Ejim handed over the project site to the contractor, Kaplan Consult limited for the installation of 233 units of solar powered street lights attracted by Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria. Speaking earlier, the Senior Project Manager of NDDC, Abia State, Engr Ndubuisi Nkwoka…
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May
03
2025
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Abia State Government, Through GODA, Begins Rehabilitation Of Asaga-Amuke Road IN Ohafia LGA

Abia State Government, Through GODA, Begins Rehabilitation Of Asaga-Amuke Road IN Ohafia LGA

Abia State, Abia North, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash, Ohafia LGA
ABIA STATE GOVERNMENT, THROUGH GODA, BEGINS REHABILITATION OF ASAGA–AMUKE ROAD The Abia State Government, led by Dr. Alex Chioma Otti OFR, has commenced the long-awaited rehabilitation of the Asaga-Amuke Road, a critical link between several communities in Ohafia Local Government Area. This strategic intervention comes after years of neglect that rendered the road impassable during every rainy season, frustrating economic activities and resulting in numerous accidents and hardships for residents and commuters. The Asaga-Amuke Road, which connects key villages including Asaga, Amuke, Amangwu and many more, has long been a nightmare to navigate due to multiple failed portions along the…
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May
03
2025
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Beyond Obinna Oriaku’s Ad Hominem Trivialities: Abia’s Quantifiable Governance Strides Under A Reformist Administration – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Beyond Obinna Oriaku’s Ad Hominem Trivialities: Abia’s Quantifiable Governance Strides Under A Reformist Administration – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Politics
Beyond Obinna Oriaku's Ad Hominem Trivialities: Abia's Quantifiable Governance Strides Under a Reformist Administration Dear Mr. Obina Oriaku, it is invariably a pleasure to engage with your perspectives, which I have long regarded with intellectual curiosity. However, I must confess to being profoundly astonished by your recent remarks concerning the governor’s interview. Your invocation of the phrase “my governor” struck a discordant note, particularly given your well-documented status as an honorary native of Enugu State—a detail that renders such proprietary language conspicuously incongruous. While your critiques are articulated with undeniably fervent rhetoric, they appear to emanate from a profoundly entrenched…
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May
03
2025
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NANS Declares Atiku Isah Imposter, Calls for Prosecution Over Attempt To Tarnish Seyi Tinubu’s Image

NANS Declares Atiku Isah Imposter, Calls for Prosecution Over Attempt To Tarnish Seyi Tinubu’s Image

Education, FGN, News Flash, Politics
NANS Declares Atiku Isah Imposter, Calls For Prosecution Over Attempt To Tarnish Seyi Tinubu’s Image Press Briefing by Comrade Olusola Oladoja, National President of NANS, Addressing False Allegations by Atiku Isah Against NANS and Seyi Tinubu Abuja, 2nd of May , 2025Gentlemen of the Press, We have convened this briefing to address the malicious and baseless allegations propagated by Atiku Isah, who falsely claims to be the President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). His actions are part of an orchestrated campaign to sow discord within NANS and tarnish the reputation of Mr. Seyi Tinubu, son of President…
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May
03
2025
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NANS: Call Your Family To Order, Atiku Tells Tinubu

NANS: Call Your Family To Order, Atiku Tells Tinubu

Education, FGN, News Flash, Politics
NANS: Call Your Family To Order, Atiku Tells Tinubu The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Tinubu to rein in his family over an alleged attempt by his son, Seyi Tinubu, to influence the leadership of National Association of Nigerian Students. The former vice president, through a statement issued by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, on Friday, warned that Nigeria should not be treated as personal property. The statement was titled ‘Tinubu Must Call His Family To Order: Nigeria Is Not A Private Estate’ On Wednesday in Abuja, a factional president…
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May
03
2025
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Smart Corridors, Sky Economies, And Climate Resilience: Abia’s Trifecta For A Sustainable Tech-Driven Future – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Smart Corridors, Sky Economies, And Climate Resilience: Abia’s Trifecta For A Sustainable Tech-Driven Future – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Technology
Smart Corridors, Sky Economies, and Climate Resilience: Abia’s Trifecta for a Sustainable Tech-Driven Future Phase 1: Governor Alex Otti’s Infrastructure Projects (2023–2025)Governor Alex Otti’s administration has focused on revitalizing Abia State’s infrastructure since 2023, prioritizing road networks, flood control, strategic partnerships, aviation, and fiscal discipline. Key road projects include the reconstruction of Cemetery Market Road (Phases 1 and 2), Shalom Road, and Port Harcourt Road, which have improved urban-rural connectivity, reduced flooding, and boosted commerce in Aba. The dualization of Umuikaa Junction and rehabilitation of rural routes like the Leru-Ngodo Road have eased traffic congestion and linked remote communities to…
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May
03
2025
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Igbo’ll Give Tinubu Over 70% Votes In 2027 – Kalu

Igbo’ll Give Tinubu Over 70% Votes In 2027 – Kalu

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics, South East
Igbo’ll Give Tinubu Over 70% Votes In 2027 – Kalu The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has assured President Bola Tinubu that the Igbo ethnic group will give him more than 70 per cent votes in the 2027 election. Kalu said it would be one of the ways of repaying the President for his commitment to the development of Igbo land. Kalu, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, on Friday, said Tinubu has fulfilled the promise of rehabilitation, reconstruction and reconciliation made by the military regime of Yakubu Gowon, with the…
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