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Feb
27
2025
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The Executive Mayor Of Ohafia LGA, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Inaugurates The Committee To Oversee Crowd Ranching In Ohafia LGA

The Executive Mayor Of Ohafia LGA, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu Inaugurates The Committee To Oversee Crowd Ranching In Ohafia LGA

Abia State, News Flash, Ohafia LGA
THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR OF OHAFIA LGA, CHIEF ELEANYA OJUU KALU INAUGURATES THE COMMITTEE TO OVERSEE CROWD RANCHING IN OHAFIA LGA. The official inauguration of the Crowd Ranching Implementation Committee in Ohafia LGA, by the Executive Mayor Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu today marks a significant milestone in the region's agricultural development.The long term goal is to create an abundance of livestock, making products and derivatives affordable and accessible to low-income consumers in rural and urban areas. The whole idea is to create a surplus of livestock not just in the local market but statewide and beyond.Expectedly, this will drive down costs,…
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Feb
27
2025
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NAFDAC DG Raises Alarm Over Death Threats

NAFDAC DG Raises Alarm Over Death Threats

News Flash, Personality, Security
NAFDAC DG Raises The Alarm Over Death Threats The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has decried threats to her life and the safety of agency staff. She urged authorities to provide them with better protection. Speaking at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday, Adeyeye disclosed that NAFDAC officials face constant danger while cracking down on fake and substandard pharmaceutical products across the country. She also renewed her call for the death penalty against those dealing in counterfeit drugs, describing them as merchants of death who put millions of lives at…
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Feb
26
2025
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Dangote Crashes Petrol Price By N65, Reveals New Price For Southwest, Other Zones

Dangote Crashes Petrol Price By N65, Reveals New Price For Southwest, Other Zones

Economy, News Flash, Oil & Gas
Dangote Crashes Petrol Price By N65, Reveals New Price For Southwest, Other Zones Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot (gantry) price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol, by N65.00, from N890 to N825 per litre, effective from 27th February 2025. The price adjustment, according to Dangote was designed to provide essential relief to Nigerians in anticipation of the upcoming Ramadan season, while also supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic recovery policy by alleviating the financial burden on the Nigerian populace. Recall that Dangote has severally reduced the prices of petrol and other…
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Feb
26
2025
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Connecting Communities, Spreading Prosperity – Being Governor Otti’s Speech At The Flag Off Of The Reconstruction Of The 11.27 Kilometre Mbala-Umuaku-Ngodo Road

Connecting Communities, Spreading Prosperity – Being Governor Otti’s Speech At The Flag Off Of The Reconstruction Of The 11.27 Kilometre Mbala-Umuaku-Ngodo Road

Abia State, Abia North, Infrastructure, News Flash, Politics
CONNECTING COMMUNITIES, SPREADING PROSPERITY Being the Text of a Speech by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the flag off of the Reconstruction of the 11.27-kilometre Mbala-Umuaku-Ngodo Road on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Ngodo-Umuada Junction Protocols, Umunneochi Local Government Area occupies a unique place in the geography and socioeconomic evolution of Abia State in particular and the southeast region in general. This district, beyond its peculiar geographical advantages, has also been blessed with outstanding men and women who have historically contributed to the making of the modern Nigerian society. Home to the source and origin of the magnificent Imo…
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Feb
26
2025
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World Bank To Approve $2.2 Billion Loan For Nigeria In 2025

World Bank To Approve $2.2 Billion Loan For Nigeria In 2025

Economy, News Flash
World Bank To Approve $2.2 Billion Loan For Nigeria In 2025 The federal government is expected to receive new loans from the World Bank, totalling $2.2 billion in 2025. According to the Washington-based financial institution’s project list, the $2.2 billion will cut across six different projects. World Bank earmarked $500 million for the ‘Community Action (for) Resilience and Economic Stimulus Programme,’ which will be approved by March 17. On March 31, the World Bank plans to approve $552 million for the ‘HOPE for Quality Basic Education for All’ and $800 million for ‘Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria 2.0’. Also, the…
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Feb
26
2025
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I Inherited N8.9 Billion Debt As APC Chairman – Ganduje

I Inherited N8.9 Billion Debt As APC Chairman – Ganduje

News Flash, Politics
I Inherited N8.9 Billion Debt As APC Chairman – Ganduje Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has disclosed that the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) under his leadership, inherited a debt burden of N8.9 billion. Ganduje revealed this in Abuja while speaking at the ongoing National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the APC. According to him, the expenses incurred during pre-election legal battles, election cases, and appeals for legislative, governorship, and presidential elections. “The current NWC inherited debts and legal liabilities to the total tune of N8,987,874,663, arising from various legal engagements,” he stated.…
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Feb
26
2025
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Buhari, El-Rufai, Amaechi Absent As APC Holds NEC Meeting

Buhari, El-Rufai, Amaechi Absent As APC Holds NEC Meeting

Abuja, News Flash, Politics
Buhari, El-Rufai, Amaechi Absent As APC Holds NEC Meeting Leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have converged at the National Secretariat of the party for its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in the nation’s capital, Abuja. All roads leading to the venue of the meeting on Blantyre Street were cordoned off by a combined team of armed security men including soldiers from the Guards Brigade. Vehicular and human movements on Blantyre Street were also restricted just as journalists were kept outside despite the release of an accredited list of reporters on Wednesday morning by the party spokesman, Felix…
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Feb
26
2025
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June 12 Annulment: Falana Vows To Sue IBB Over 1993 Detention

June 12 Annulment: Falana Vows To Sue IBB Over 1993 Detention

Judiciary, Human Rights, News Flash, Politics
June 12 Annulment: Falana Vows To Sue IBB Over 1993 Detention Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has declared his intention to challenge what he describes as his malicious detention and prosecution under the regime of former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (IBB). Falana’s reaction follows revelations in IBB’s recently launched book, where the former leader addressed the controversial annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election—widely regarded as Nigeria’s freest and fairest election. Speaking on Channels TV’s ‘Politics Today’, Falana recounted how IBB ordered his arrest and detention alongside late legal luminary Chief Gani Fawehinmi, late activist Dr.…
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Feb
26
2025
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The Risk Of Defending The Truth In A Post-Truth World: The Case Of ABIA State, Nigeria

The Risk Of Defending The Truth In A Post-Truth World: The Case Of ABIA State, Nigeria

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
The Risk of Defending the Truth in a Post-Truth world: The Case of Abia State, Nigeria In a post-truth world, defending the truth can be a daunting task, especially in Abia State, Nigeria, where governance challenges and social fragmentation were rampant. Abia State, located in southeastern Nigeria, is part of the Igbo-dominated region with a history of political repression. Despite its rich cultural heritage and abundant human capital, the state faced systemic issues like corruption scandals, disputed elections, and underdevelopment. Today, defending truth in Abia State comes with significant risks, including political risks such as social media retaliation and harassment.…
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