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Mar

2025

NASU Issues 7-Day Strike Notice To WAEC

NASU Issues 7-Day Strike Notice To WAEC The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the management of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). NASU said the ultimatum is to address a four-point demand concerning workers’ welfare and the alleged victimization of labor leaders. ATTNEWS gathered that the ultimatum was issued at the press briefing in Lagos on Monday, 17th of March. Speaking at the press briefing, NASU General Secretary, Prince Peters Adeyemi, warned that all WAEC offices nationwide would be shut down starting Monday, March 24, if the management fails to…

Mar

2025

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Wike Revoked 4,794 Land Titles Over Non-payment Of Ground Rent In FCT For 40 Years

Abuja, FGN, News Flash

Wike Revokes 4,794 Land Titles Over Non-payment Of Ground Rent In FCT For 40 Years The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has approved revocation of 4,794 land titles, over non-payment of Ground Rent, for more than 40 years. In the Central Area, Garki I and II, Wuse I and II, Asokoro, Maitama and Guzape, a total of 8,375 property owners have not paid Ground Rent in the last 43 years. This was made known in a press briefing by the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, and the Federal Capital Territory Administration…

Mar

2025

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President Tinubu Gives Appointment To Popular Cleric, Bishop Kukah

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

President Tinubu Gives Appointment To Popular Cleric, Bishop Kukah President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bishop Matthew Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State. Additionally, the President appointed principal officers for the university, including Prof. Qurix Williams Barnabas as Vice Chancellor, Sanusi Gambo Adamu as Registrar, Ibrahim Dalhat as bursar, and Prof. Daniel Abubakar as university Librarian. President Tinubu also approved the appointment of Mr Thomas Etuh, representing the North Central, Chief Fabian Nwaora (South East), Prof Femi Taiwo (South West) and…

Mar

2025

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Reps Donate N705 Million To FG For Vulnerable Nigerians During Ramadan

FGN, National Assembly, News Flash, Religion

Reps Donate N705 Million To FG For Vulnerable Nigerians During Ramadan The House of Representatives, on Monday, donated N705m to the Federal Government to support vulnerable Nigerians during the month of Ramadan. The Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, announced this when President Bola Tinubu hosted principal officers of the green chamber to an Iftar dinner at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Tajudeen presented the donation on behalf of the lawmakers, saying they are committed to alleviating the economic hardship of the most vulnerable Nigerians. This is not the first that the House of Reps of the 10th assembly…

Mar

2025

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Gov. Otti Signs ABIA State Electricity Bill Into Law

Abia State, Good Governance, House Of Assembly, News Flash

GOV. OTTI SIGNS ABIA STATE ELECTRICITY BILL INTO LAW. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has signed into law, the Abia State Electricity bill thereby empowering the State to regulate its own electricity market. Speaking while assenting to the executive bill, Governor Alex Otti said that with the law, the executive arm of government has the capacity to implement the law, adding that the State would soon set up Abia State Electricity Regulatory Authority (ASERA). Governor Otti said that the 64 page law would support the power initiatives of the government which will stand the test of time, adding that…

Mar

2025

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ATTTV NEWS UPDATE IN IGBO -BY ONYEMAOBI EMETU

Entertainment

Mar

2025

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If I Were Nyesom Wike – By Azuh Arinze

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Judiciary, Politics

If I were Nyesom Wike - by Azuh Arinze Yes, if I were Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former governor of Rivers State, I would, against the advice of many, remain magnanimous in victory and thank God for ultimately granting me the grace to triumph over a mentee-turned-political adversary, especially after an energy-sapping battle. I will celebrate and rejoice over the Supreme Court judgement but not too much. I will also suspend granting any other interview on the matter or other matters until further notice. Above all, I will shock the world by picking up…

Mar

2025

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Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group Inaugurated In Abiriba, Ohafia LGA

Empowerment, News Flash, People & Events, Politics

MEMBERS OF IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE GROUP INAUGURATED IN ABIRIBA, OHAFIA LGA The Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group has officially inaugurated her members in Abiriba, Ohafia LGA, today Sunday 16th March 2025 as part of its expansion plan to cover all clans in Arochukwu and Ohafia LGAs. Mr. Francis Igwe, the Director General, led the inauguration ceremony, charging the new members to dedicate themselves to their duties and assured them of the vision bearer's determination to ensure that all members and communities benefit from his mapped out projects and selfless humanitarian interventions. The founder and vision bearer of the group, Hon Ikenna…

Mar

2025

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Human Capital Development In ABIA State: A Microeconomic Analysis – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

Human Capital Development in Abia State, Nigeria: *A Microeconomic Analysis Abia State, situated in southeastern Nigeria, embodies a microcosm of the nation’s human capital challenges and opportunities. Known for its entrepreneurial energy, particularly in cities like Aba—a bustling hub for commerce and small-scale manufacturing—the state grapples with systemic barriers rooted in economic decision-making, cultural norms, and institutional shortcomings. A microeconomic lens reveals how individual and household choices, shaped by costs, benefits, and constraints, intersect with broader structural inefficiencies to shape human capital outcomes. At the core of Abia’s human capital dynamics lies Human Capital Theory, which posits that investments in…

Mar

2025

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Corp Member Cries Out Over Threat By NYSC For Calling Tinubu’s Govt ‘Terrible’

Education, Economy, Human Rights, News Flash

Corp Member Cries Out Over Threat By NYSC For Calling Tinubu’s Govt ‘Terrible’ A serving Corp member in Lagos State has cried out over a threat she received from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) board following her recent social media post in which she expressed her displeasure about the rising costs of commodities in the country. According to the video shared on TikTok via the handle @talktoraye, the serving Corp member, in tears, explained how frustrated she is over the high cost of goods in the market, calling President Ahmed Tinubu’s government a “terrible” one for paying little attention…