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Jan
19
2025
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The Ariaria Market Trade Laboratory: A Hub For Entrepreneurial Innovation – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Ariaria Market Trade Laboratory: A Hub For Entrepreneurial Innovation – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
The Ariaria Market Trade Laboratory: A Hub for Entrepreneurial Innovation A trade laboratory facilitates collaboration and knowledge-sharing among traders and artisans, leading to new ideas and innovations. It also provides access to new markets and customers, both locally and internationally. According to the Ariaria International Market Traders Association, an estimated 50% of traders introduce new products or services within the past year. The Ariaria Market Trade Laboratory is a dynamic and interactive environment where entrepreneurs, traders, and artisans come together to experiment, innovate, and test new ideas, products, and services. With over 30,000 traders and artisans operating in the market,…
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Jan
19
2025
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Court Orders Arrest, Detention Of Reno Omokiri

Court Orders Arrest, Detention Of Reno Omokiri

Judiciary, News Flash, Politics
Court Orders Arrest, Detention Of Reno Omokri A Magistrate Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the arrest and detention of Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, in connection with allegations of defamation against Dunamis Church Pastor Paul Enenche. The court’s decision, issued on January 13, 2025, also applies to former Dunamis Church Pastor Abraham Daniel and two individuals identified as Alexander Enenche and Peter Enenche. The remand order was granted following an ex-parte motion filed by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. The motion requested the detention of the accused individuals to facilitate ongoing investigations. Presiding…
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Jan
19
2025
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I’ll Support Seyi Tinubu If He Runs For Governorship – VeryDarkMan

I’ll Support Seyi Tinubu If He Runs For Governorship – VeryDarkMan

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics
I’ll Support Seyi Tinubu If He Runs For Governorship – VeryDarkMan Controversial activist Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM) has publicly declared support for Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, should be decide to join the 2027 Lagos governorship race. In an Instagram video, VDM explained that he believes Seyi represents a new generation of leadership in politics. He stated that he would campaign for Seyi, despite not being involved in politics, as he sees him as a “bridge” to achieving his goals for Nigeria. VDM also speculated that Seyi may be building a network of…
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Jan
19
2025
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Mike Bamiloye Warn Believers Of ‘Fake Rapture’ Plot

Mike Bamiloye Warn Believers Of ‘Fake Rapture’ Plot

News Flash, Religion
Mike Bamiloye Warns Believers Of ‘Fake Rapture’ Plot Founder of Mount Zion Faith Ministries Evangelist Mike Bamiloye has warned Christians about a purported “fake rapture” scheme. According to Bamiloye, scientists and world powers are allegedly working on a plan to create a fake rapture, designed to mislead and distract people from the true event predicted in Christian prophecy. Bamiloye referenced a Facebook post claiming that an “extraterrestrial invasion” will take 10,000 people in 2025. He cautioned this plot is an attempt to create confusion and distract people from preparing for the actual rapture. The filmmaker highlighted various signs and signals,…
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Jan
18
2025
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We’re Not IGBO, Rivers Group Strips Mbata Of All Titles For Emerging Ohaneze Ndigbo President

We’re Not IGBO, Rivers Group Strips Mbata Of All Titles For Emerging Ohaneze Ndigbo President

Abia State, Culture, News Review, Politics, South East, South South
We’re Not Igbo, Rivers Group Strips Mbata Of All Titles For Emerging Ohanaeze Ndigbo President The emergence of Senator John Azuta Mbata as the President General of Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo worldwide has caused confusion in Ikwerre, the biggest ethnic nationality in Rivers state, with Ogbakor Ikwerre community stripping the former Senator of all chieftaincy titles earlier bestowed on him. Ogbakor Ikwerre Cultural Organisation said it would continue to maintain its unique identity and history separate from others and as such would not want to be identified with Igbo ethnic nationality and culture. In a statement in Port Harcourt, the President General…
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Jan
18
2025
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Man Using Earpiece Crushed To Death In Lagos By A Moving Train

Man Using Earpiece Crushed To Death In Lagos By A Moving Train

Lagos, Accident, Mishap, News Flash
Train Crushes Man Using Earpiece To Death In Lagos There was pandemonium in Lagos on Friday when a trader was knocked down by a Lagos-Ibadan train around Oshodi Lagos. The incident happened around 2pm with sympathisers and passers-by thronging the area. Eyewitnesses said the trader was crushed to death in front of Arena Shopping Complex, Oshodi. The middle-aged man was said to be urinating while standing on the middle of the rail tracks, with an earpiece on his two ears. Witness told out reporter that despite the heavy horn of the train and passers-by shouting to warn the man, he…
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Jan
18
2025
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Israeli Government Approves Gaza Ceasefire Deal

Israeli Government Approves Gaza Ceasefire Deal

Foreign Affairs, International, News Flash, War, World News
Israeli Government Approves Gaza Ceasefire Deal Israel’s cabinet voted to approve a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal on Saturday, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, ending days of uncertainty about whether the truce would go into effect this weekend. The ceasefire, set to begin Sunday, would halt fighting and bombardment in Gaza’s deadliest-ever war. It would also enable the release of hostages held in the territory since Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack on Israel in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails. “The government has approved the hostage return plan”, Netanyahu’s office said early Saturday…
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Jan
18
2025
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POWA National President Dr Mrs Elizabeth Egbetokun Pays Courtesy Visits To ABIA State Gov. Otti And Prince Benjamin Apugo, Ochiagha Oparaukwu Ibeku In A Mega Empowerment Program

POWA National President Dr Mrs Elizabeth Egbetokun Pays Courtesy Visits To ABIA State Gov. Otti And Prince Benjamin Apugo, Ochiagha Oparaukwu Ibeku In A Mega Empowerment Program

Abia State, Armed Forces, Empowerment, Good Governance, News Flash
Today, 17/01/2025, Abia State Police Command, Police Officers Wives Association held a mega empowerment program presided by the POWA National President Dr Mrs Elizabeth Egbetokun. On arrival, the National President POWA paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr Alex Chioma Otti and Prince Benjamin Benedict Apugo, Ochiagha Oparaukwu Ibeku. She appreciated them for their unwavering commitment and support to Abia State Command and POWA. In response, she was warmly received and they promised continued collaboration in future initiatives. The POWA President also visited the Abia State Police Command, where she was received in a…
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Jan
18
2025
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Otti, Other Governors Issue Communique After Sub-national Consultation And Engagement With The Presidential Tax Reform Committee

Otti, Other Governors Issue Communique After Sub-national Consultation And Engagement With The Presidential Tax Reform Committee

Abia State, Economy, FGN, Good Governance
GOV OTTI, OTHERS ISSUES A COMMUNIQUE AFTER A SUBNATIONAL CONSULTATION AND ENGAGEMENT WITH THE PRESIDENTIAL TAX REFORM COMMITTEE The Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF), has released a communique on the Presidential Tax Reform Bill proposed by President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, CGFR. The communique was released after a subnational consultation with the Presidential Committee on Tax Reforms. The Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, was represented by his Deputy, Engr. Ikechukwu Lekwachi Emetu, FNSE. The communique read thus: "We, members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) andpresidential tax reform committee, convened on the 16th of January2025 to deliberate on critical…
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