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Mar
04
2025
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Obasa Takes First Action After Re-emergence As Lagos Assembly Speaker

Obasa Takes First Action After Re-emergence As Lagos Assembly Speaker

House Of Assembly, Lagos, News Flash, Politics
Obasa Takes First Action After Re-emerging Lagos Assembly Speaker Following a return as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has called for an indefinite adjournment of the plenary session. Obasa, who was Impeached about a month ago, expressed deep gratitude to prominent political figures, including Bisi Akande and Olusegun Osoba, as well as the leaders of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), for their role in his reinstatement. His re-emergence comes after the resignation of Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, who briefly held the speakership after Obasa’s controversial impeachment. Meranda, who was elected Speaker on January 13,…
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Mar
03
2025
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Rivers Assembly Gives Fubara 48 Hours To Present 2025 Budget

Rivers Assembly Gives Fubara 48 Hours To Present 2025 Budget

House Of Assembly, News Flash, Politics
Rivers Assembly Gives Fubara 48 Hours To Present 2025 Budget The Rivers State House of Assembly has given Governor Sim Fubara 48 hours to present the 2025 budget to the lawmakers. The lawmakers said this during plenary in Port Harcourt on Monday. Governor Fubara had on January 2nd, signed a ₦1.1 trillion 2025 Budget into law after presenting it to the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led lawmakers. Governor Fubara had on January 2nd, signed a ₦1.1 trillion 2025 Budget into law after presenting it to the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led lawmakers. But months after, specifically last week, the Supreme Court ordered Martin Amaewhule and the…
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Mar
03
2025
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‘She Lied Before God’, Prophet Ebuka Obi Disowns Woman Behind Fake N500m House Testimony

‘She Lied Before God’, Prophet Ebuka Obi Disowns Woman Behind Fake N500m House Testimony

Gossips, Religion
‘She Lied Before God,’ Prophet Ebuka Obi Disowns Woman Behind Fake ₦500m House Testimony Prophet Ebuka Obi of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach has distanced himself from a woman who recently testified in his church, claiming she purchased a house worth ₦500 million. In a viral video which started circulating on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, the cleric denied any personal connection to the woman and accused her of lying against God and the church’s altar. His statement follows revelations that the woman allegedly fabricated her testimony, stirring controversy online. Addressing the situation, Obi clarified that he has no prior relationship…
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Mar
03
2025
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Tinubu Appoints New NYSC Director General (DG)

Tinubu Appoints New NYSC Director General (DG)

Education, FGN, News Flash, Presidency
Tinubu Appoints New NYSC DG President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Brigadier General Kunle Nafiu as the new Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Bri. Gen. Nafiu, until his appointment, was the Chief of Staff to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede, having also served in the same capacity with the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Raised Abiodun Lagbaja. A Member of 47 Regular Course, Nafiu is an Artillery Officer who graduated from the Armed Forces Command and Staff College and the US Army War College. Before he was appointed Chief of Staff…
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Mar
03
2025
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Man’s Ending Far Better Than Beginning, Adeboye Advises At 83

Man’s Ending Far Better Than Beginning, Adeboye Advises At 83

Birthday, Personality, Religion
Man’s Ending Far Better Than Beginning, Adeboye Advises At 83 The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye says power for a good ending – a greater tomorrow is very vital to humans. This is as he emphasises that life’s ending can far surpass its beginning. Speaking during the Church’s monthly Thanksgiving Service at its Lagos headquarters on Sunday which coincides with the cleric’s 83rd birthday, Adeboye used biblical teachings and personal insights to inspire his audience. He also urged them to focus on building a glorious future. Quoting the Bible, he said, “The book…
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Mar
03
2025
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NANS Threatens Nationwide Protest Over Ramadan School Closure In Northern States

NANS Threatens Nationwide Protest Over Ramadan School Closure In Northern States

Education, News Flash, Northern Nigeria, Religion
NANS Threatens Nationwide Protest Over Ramadan School Closure In Northern States The National Association of Nigerian Students has threatened to embark on nationwide protests if the governors of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi states do not reverse their decision to close down schools for five weeks for the Ramadan fast within 72 hours. NANS, in a statement on Monday by its National Public Relations Officer, Samson Adeyemi, described the closure as an infringement on the right of every student to uninterrupted education. Adeyemi stressed that the policy would threaten academic progress and discriminate against non-Muslim students. He stressed that such…
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Mar
03
2025
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Monday Energy Meets History-Making Urgency! Abia’s Time Is Now – As Otti Turns Pledges Into Progress, One Bold Decision At A Time – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Monday Energy Meets History-Making Urgency! Abia’s Time Is Now – As Otti Turns Pledges Into Progress, One Bold Decision At A Time – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Politics
Monday Energy Meets History-Making Urgency! Abia's Time is Now - As Otti turns pledges into progress, One Bold Decision at a Time #NewAbiaRising Abia State stands at a critical juncture in its governance trajectory, with socioeconomic indicators that were underscoring both the gravity of its challenges, (pre-Otti) and the promise of a once-in-a-generation opportunity for renewal. With an estimated population of 4.7 million people, the state contributes just 1.2% to Nigeria’s GDP despite its strategic location in the oil-rich Niger Delta and historical prominence in commerce and manufacturing. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Abia’s unemployment rate surged…
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Mar
03
2025
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100 Days Of Transformational Leadership: Celebrating The Achievements Of Mayor Eleanya Kalu – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

100 Days Of Transformational Leadership: Celebrating The Achievements Of Mayor Eleanya Kalu – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Ohafia LGA, Personality, Politics
100 Days of Transformational Leadership: Celebrating the Achievements of Mayor Eleanya Kalu Today marks a significant milestone in the administration of Mayor Eleanya Kalu of Ohafia Local Government Area (LGA), as he celebrates his first 100 days in office. This period has been marked by unprecedented achievements, innovative initiatives, and a renewed sense of purpose for the people of Ohafia LGA. Infrastructure Development One of the hallmark achievements of Mayor Kalu's administration is the reconstruction of the historic Omenuko bridge in Ozu Abam, Arochukwu LGA. This project, flagged off by the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti,…
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Mar
03
2025
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Why I Didn’t Implement 2014 Confab Recommendation – Jonathan

Why I Didn’t Implement 2014 Confab Recommendation – Jonathan

News Flash, People & Events, Politics
Why I didn’t implement 2014 Confab recommendations — Jonathan Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday gave reasons why his administration could not implement the report of the 2014 Confab he set up, citing crisis within his then ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as one of the reasons. Jonathan made this known when he paid a condolence visit to the family of the late leader of pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo at Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, in company of former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma and former Deputy National Chairman of the PDP, Chief Olaode George, among others.…
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Mar
03
2025
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Deputy Chief Whip Defends Akpabio, Dismisses Natasha’s Allegations As Diversionary

Deputy Chief Whip Defends Akpabio, Dismisses Natasha’s Allegations As Diversionary

Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, Personality, Politics
Deputy Chief Whip Defends Akpabio, Dismisses Natasha’s Allegations As Diversionary The Senate Deputy Chief Whip, Onyekachi Nwebonyi, has dismissed the sexual harassment allegations levelled against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing them as politically motivated and an attempt to evade disciplinary action. In a statement obtained by PUNCH Online on Sunday, Nwebonyi argued that the claims were unsubstantiated and conveniently timed to deflect attention from an ongoing disciplinary process against Akpoti-Uduaghan. He also criticised former Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki, for drawing a parallel between his past case and the current allegations against Akpabio, stating that the…
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