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Feb

2025

Demonstration Ministry Worldwide Presents: Throughout The Year 2025 25 Minutes ONLINE Prayer Ministrations With Pastor Emeka Onwuaka & Others

Good morning folks. We are here again this year. Join us for the first 25 minutes online special prayer meeting this year 2025, using this google meet link:-https://meet.google.com/vux-crwc-tys. Just click on the link and you are connected. See you today Tuesday 25.02.2025 by 8:25pm. God bless you.

Feb

2025

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Tales Of A Money Heist: The Drowned Former Finance Commissioner And His Desperation To Stay Afloat – By Miracle Chukwunenye (Media Aide To Governor Otti)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

TALES OF A MONEY HEIST: THE DROWNED FORMER FINANCE COMMISSIONER AND HIS DESPERATION TO STAY AFLOAT. "The guilty always seek to condemn the innocent, for in doing so, they justify their own guilt" ~ Miracle Chukwunenye Here in Abia, a former commissioner of finance under the Ikpeazu-led administration has proven the above quote to be true. In his desperation to vilify the efforts of Governor Alex Otti's administration, he is seen daily dancing naked in the streets of shame, guilt, and public opprobrium, just to make a point and disparage the New Abia administration. But, in fact, each time he…

Feb

2025

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Again, Multi choice Increases DSTV, GOtv Prices(See List)

Business, News Flash, Telecommunications

Again, Multichoice Increases DStv, GOtv Prices (See List) Multichoice is set to increase the prices of its DStv and GOtv packages effective from March 1, 2025. This was disclosed in a statement to its customers on Monday. The statement titled, “Price adjustments for DStv and GOtv packages,” read, “Dear Customer, please note that effective 1 March 2025, there will be a price adjustment on all DStv packages. “This is to enable us to continue to offer our customers world-class homegrown and international content, delivered through the best technology.” This is coming almost one year after its last price review. According…

Feb

2025

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Tinubu Appointing His ‘Boys’ – El-Rufai

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Personality, Politics

Tinubu Appointing His ‘Boys’ – El-Rufai Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, has criticised the appointments made by President Bola Tinubu since assuming office. Speaking on Monday during an interview on Arise TV, El-Rufai said Tinubu is only appointing his ‘boys’ from Lagos into political offices. El-Rufai said: “The president’s appointments are not being made because the appointees are Yoruba, but because they are his own boys. Most of the appointments do not even reasonably cover the South-West. “So people should stop confusing the truth. The appointments are not balanced. Yes, definitely, definitely, right? You cannot argue that, but…

Feb

2025

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Prerogative Of Mercy: Newly Inaugurated Gov. Aiyedatiwa Of Indo Pardons 43 Prisoners

Crime, News Flash, Politics, Security, South West

INAUGURATION : GOV AIYEDATIWA PARDONS 43 PRISONERS In a significant act of compassion and justice, the Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has announced the extension of grace and mercy to 43 convicts. This follows the recommendations of the State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, chaired by the State Attorney General and Commisoner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, SAN. This momentous decision was made to commemorate Governor Aiyedatiwa’s swearing-in today, reflecting his commitment to reformative justice and humane governance. As part of this initiative, the Governor has ordered the outright release of 8 individuals who were…

Feb

2025

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Respect Human Rights, Court Orders, CJN Advise IGP

Judiciary, News Flash, Police Force

Respect human rights, court orders, CJN tells IGP The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has called on security agencies in the country to ensure full compliance with court orders and to respect human rights. She expressed concern over the growing trend of non-compliance by some law enforcement agencies, noting that such acts undermine the integrity of the justice system and weaken public confidence. According to a Sunday statement by her Senior Special Assistant on Media, Tobi Soniyi, the CJN made the call when the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and his team, paid her a courtesy visit…

Feb

2025

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APC To FGN: Don’t Release Osun LGA Allocation

FGN, News Flash, Politics

APC to FG: don’t release Osun LG allocation The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the federal government to withhold allocations meant for local government councils in Osun State until judicially reinstated elected officials assume office. The party condemned last Saturday’s local government election in the state, accusing Governor Ademola Adeleke of violating his oath of office by conducting the polls. APC also alleged that the governor and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were disrupting peace by refusing to comply with the February 10, 2025, Court of Appeal ruling that ordered the reinstatement of sacked elected local government…

Feb

2025

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Troops Destroy 18 Illegal Refineries, Arrest 17 Suspected Oil Thieves In Niger Delta

Crime, News Flash, Oil & Gas, South South

Troops destroy 18 illegal refineries, arrest 17 suspected oil thieves in Niger Delta Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies have destroyed 18 illegal refineries and arrested 17 suspected oil thieves in the Niger Delta region. The troops also recovered 25,000 litres of stolen products and demobilized 10 boats during their weeklong operations in the region. Confirming the development, the Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, said n operations conducted within Rivers State, particularly around Kilometre 45, Idama general area in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area (LGA), troops recorded…

Feb

2025

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Progress Over Propaganda: An Assessment Of Otti’s Week Of Strategic Social Investment – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

*Progress Over Propaganda: *An assessment of Otti's week of strategic social investment** In the face of unprecedented progress, critics of Governor Alex Otti's administration have resorted to peddling propaganda and misinformation. Despite the tangible results on the ground, naysayers continue to spread falsehoods and conspiracy theories in a desperate bid to discredit the governor's achievements. However, the people of Abia State are not fooled; they can see the progress with their own eyes. One of the most notable achievements of Governor Otti's administration is the delivery of reliable power in Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State. This feat, which…

Feb

2025

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Nigerians React As Ex-RCCG Campus Pastor Weds Gay Partner In US

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Gossips, Love & Life, Marriage And Love

Nigerians react as ex-RCCG campus pastor weds gay partner in USThe couple wedded on Wednesday Jimmy Adekoya, a former campus pastor and leader of the Redeemed Christian Fellowship (RCF) at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), has sparked controversy on social media following news of his same-sex wedding in the United States. Mr Adekoya, who graduated from the OOU, served as a preacher, music director, and President of RCF before graduating in 2019. Photos of Mr Adekoya, who holds a Master’s degree in Medical Microbiology from the University of Hertford, alongside his gay partner, Seamus O’Donovan (identified as the wife), surfaced online…