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Mar

2025

We Want Natasha Back Home To Learn Purposeful Representation – Constituents

We Want Natasha Back Home To Learn Purposeful Representation – Constituents Senatorial District on Friday said they want to bring back Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan home, through recall to learn purposeful representation. Some of the constituents across the five Local Government Areas of the Senatorial district, on the aegis of Kogi Central Elites Forum (KCEF), made the declaration in a statement jointly signed by Mr Ibrahim Abdulazeez Ibrahim (President) and Mr Akerejola Johnson(Secretary) in Lokoja. The concerned indigenes, who are of Ebira extraction like the embattled senator, said they resolved to bring the embattled senator back home, given the alleged embarrassment…

Mar

2025

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IGP Takes Fresh Action Over Rivers Emergency Rule

News Flash, Police Force, Politics, Security

IGP Takes Fresh Action Over Rivers Emergency Rule The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate deployment of additional personnel and resources to Rivers State. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the move is intended to bolster security, protect lives and property, and secure critical infrastructure in the state. According to the statement, the deployed operatives will collaborate with the Armed Forces and other security agencies to forestall any breakdown of law and order in the South-South state. It added that Egbetokun reassures citizens that while individuals have the…

Mar

2025

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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Sworn In As Namibia’s First Female President

News Flash, Politics, Presidency, World News

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Sworn In As Namibia’s First Female President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been sworn in as Namibia’s first female president and the country’s fifth leader. Peter Shivute, Namibian chief justice, swore Nandi-Ndaitwah in on Friday during the nation’s 35th Independence Day ceremony at the State House. Outgoing president Nangolo Mbumba, 83, handed over power to Nandi-Ndaitwah at the ceremony that was moved from the Independence Stadium because of rare heavy rains. Nicknamed NNN, Nandi-Ndaitwah won the election late last year with more than 57 percent of the votes cast, with Panduleni Itula, her closest rival, getting 26 percent, according to…

Mar

2025

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Hon. Uchendu Eni Tours Schools, Empowers Indigent Pupils With PSLAT Exam Sponsorship

Abia North, Education, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Politics

HON. UCHENDU ENI TOURS SCHOOLS, EMPOWERS INDIGENT PUPILS WITH PSLAT EXAM SPONSORSHIP Hon. Uchendu Agwu Eni, the Councilor representing Ohafor Ward in Ohafia Local Government Area, and Chief Whip of Ohafia Legislative Council, has launched a transformative initiative to enroll indigent pupils for the General Placement Test (GPT) and Primary School Leaving Assessment Test (PSLAT) across his constituency. The ongoing program, which was flagged off earlier this month, has already brought relief to several families by ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder young learners from advancing academically. Hon. Eni’s initiative, which covers the full cost of exam registration, testifies…

Mar

2025

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Uproar As APC Calls For Emergency Rule In Osun

News Flash, Politics, South West

Uproar As APC Calls For Emergency Rule In Osun Pelumi Olajengbesi, an Abuja-based lawyer, has condemned calls for President Bola Tinubu to impose emergency rule in Osun state. Ajibola Basiru, national secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), had urged the president to extend emergency rule to Osun, citing Ademola Adeleke, the governor’s refusal to reinstate APC-backed council chairpersons despite a court order. Basiru also praised Tinubu’s decision to impose emergency rule in Rivers state, calling for similar action in Osun. Reacting in a statement on Thursday, Olajengbesi rejected the request as a “blatant abuse of power and an attempt…

Mar

2025

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Rivers Sole Administrator Reads Riot Act To Troublemakers

News Flash, Politics, Security, South South

Rivers Sole Administrator Reads Riot Act To Troublemakers Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas (rtd), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State has warned troublemakers in the state to reconsider any action that would be inimical to the peace, progress and economic stability of the state. Ibas said that his acceptance to become the administrator of Rivers state was not born out of personal ambition but a commitment to bring peace, stability and prosperity to Nigeria as a whole and Rivers state in particular. “I have dedicated my life to the service of our great nation. First, as a member of our Armed…

Mar

2025

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Minimum Wage: NYSC To Spend N307.6bn On Corp Members Allowances

Education, News Flash, Youths

Minimum Wage: NYSC to spend N307.6bn on corp Members Allowances The National Youth Service Corps may spend as much as N307.6bn on the mobilisation and payment of allowances to corps members, The PUNCH reports. This amount is based on the increase in corps members’ allowances, which rose from N33,000 to N77,000, as announced by the NYSC in a statement released in September 2024. The increase followed the signing of the new minimum wage bill into law in May 2024. On average, the NYSC mobilises between 1,200 and 1,500 corps members for the orientation exercise across camps in the 36 states…

Mar

2025

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Chief Ikenna Ukwa Pays Condolence Visit To Hon Emeka Ibem Uduma Kalu

Abia North, News Flash, Obituary, People & Events

CHIEF IKENNA UKWA PAYS CONDOLENCE VISIT TO HON EMEKA IBEM UDUMA KALU The Senior Legislative Aide to the President of the Nigerian Senate, Hon. Dr. Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , yesterday paid a condolence visit to Chief Barr. Emeka Ibem Uduma Kalu at his Port Harcourt residence. The visit was to offer condolences over the passing of Chief Kalu's mother, Late Mrs. Grace Uduma Kalu Ukairo, who lived a remarkable 95 years. During his visit, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa described the late matriarch as a devout Christian and a peaceful, humane person who positively impacted her community and family. He urged…

Mar

2025

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Abia CP Disbands SWAT and Special Squad, Established Scorpion Tactical Team

Abia State, News Flash, Police Force, Security

PRESS RELEASE 20/03/2025 Abia CP Disbands SWAT and Special Squad, Establishes Scorpion Tactical Team The Abia State Police Command has disbanded the Command’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit and the Command’s Special Squad (CSS). In their place, a newly trained, tactical, and professional unit known as the Scorpion Squad has been established. This squad will be led by SP Ibe Daniel as Commander, with DSP Eze Augustine as 2i/c. This decision is part of the command’s administrative and operational measures to ensure compliance with the rule of law and promotion of a professional police force in Abia State that…

Mar

2025

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Ikenna Ukwa Gets Honorary Doctorate In Media & Communication From The Myles Leadership University, Ghana

Abia State, Abia North, Education, International, Personality

IKENNA UKWA GETS HONORARY DOCTORATE IN MEDIA & COMMUNICATION FROM THE MYLES LEADERSHIP UNIVERSITY, GHANA The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Reigh Advertising & Consulting Agency, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has been conferred with a Doctor of Media and Communication, (Honoris Causa) from Myles Leadership University - MLU , Ghana. This prestigious honor is in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of media and advertising. Though unavoidably absent to receive the Honorary Doctorate Award today Thursday 20th March 2025 in Accra Ghana, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa in his acceptance speech after receiving the letter of notification from…