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Jan

2025

1.4 Million Face Deportation In US, 3,690 Nigerians Affected

1.4 Million Face Deportation In US, 3,690 Nigerians Affected About 3,690 Nigerians in the United States are faced with deportation as Donald Trump begins a crackdown on illegal immigrants in the country. In a document compiled by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations and sighted by our correspondent on Tuesday, the agency revealed the data is broken down by nationality and number of people faced with deportation. It also clarified that as of November 24, 2024, there are 1,445,549 non-citizens on ICE’s non-detained docket with final removal orders. In the document titled “Noncitizens on the ICE Non-Detained…

Jan

2025

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APC Slams Atiku Over Comments At National Democracy Conference

News Flash, FGN, Politics, Presidency

APC Slams Atiku Over Comments At National Democracy Conference The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has slammed former PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, over his comments during the recently concluded two-day National Conference on Strengthening Democracy in Nigeria in Abuja. APC accused Atiku of consistently blaming the APC for issues within his party, describing his claims as “like a broken record.” This was contained in a statement by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, on Tuesday, January 28. The statement reads in part: “The former Vice President and Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023…

Jan

2025

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President Tinubu Inherited N87.38 Trillion Debt, Not N21 Trillion – DMO Clarifies

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Politics

Tinubu Inherited N87.38 Trillion Debt, Not N21 Trillion – DMO Clarifies The Debt Management Office (DMO) has debunked recent media reports claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inherited N21 trillion in public debt which arose to N142 trillion. In a statement issued by the DMO on Monday, the agency said the actual total public debt as of June 30, 2023 after President Tinubu took office stood at N87.38 trillion. President Tinubu took office on May 29, 2023. The DMO clarified that the figure includes the external and domestic debt of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), the 36 states, and…

Jan

2025

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Alleged Sexual Harassment: ICPC Opens Probe Into Case Against FUOYE Vice – Chancellor

Crime, Education, News Flash

Alleged Sexual Harassment: ICPC Opens Probe Into Case Against FUOYE Vice-Chancellor The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced probe into the alleged sexual harassment case involving the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Abayomi Fasina, a professor. The development followed a petition from a coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) to ICPC. The anti-graft agency received the petition on Monday, 27 January. Confirming receipt of the petition, Demola Bakare, the spokesperson for the ICPC, told PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday that the commission had already started taking action on the matter. “Within 24 hours…

Jan

2025

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Nigeria On Verge Of Losing Democracy – Atiku Abubakar

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Politics

Nigeria On Verge Of Losing Democracy – Atiku Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned that Nigeria is on the verge of losing its hard-fought democracy if it does not retrace its steps. Atiku made this declaration on Monday at a national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, organised by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy, and Development (Centre LSD), the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD), the Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA), and the National Peace Committee (NPC). The former vice president cited instances where courts decide candidates or winners…

Jan

2025

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ATTTV NEWS REVIEW IN IGBO -BY ONYEMAOBI EMETU

News Review In Igbo

Jan

2025

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Golden Jubilee Celebration: Amb. Osita Offor Honors Engr. Tein T.S. Jack-Rich CON, A Titan Of Industry And Philanthropy

Birthday, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Philanthropy

Golden Jubilee Celebration: Amb. Osita Offor Honors Engr. Tein T.S. Jack-Rich CON, A Titan of Industry and Philanthropy In a grand celebration, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, President of the United Abia Artistes and Patriots Forum-UAAP, has felicitated with Engr. Tein T.S. Jack-Rich CON on his 50th birthday, marking his golden jubilee. This milestone birthday honors the life and achievements of Engr. Jack-Rich, a renowned oil magnet, philanthropist, and founder of Belemaoil Producing Company, Nigeria's first indigenous oil and gas production and exploration company. As the nation joins in celebrating this remarkable individual, it is essential to reflect on Engr. Jack-Rich's…

Jan

2025

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Governor Otti’s Commitment To Resolving The Judiciary Dispute In ABIA – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Judiciary, Labour

Governor Otti's Commitment to Resolving the Judiciary Dispute in Abia Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D. Governor Alex Otti's administration has taken a significant step towards promoting justice and stability in Abia State by resolving the dispute between the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Abia State chapter, and the state government. The recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two parties marks a major breakthrough in addressing the lingering issues that led to the strike action by JUSUN. The dispute centered on the implementation of the Consolidated Judicial Salary Structure (CONJUSS) and had paralyzed court activities in the state,…

Jan

2025

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‘I’ll Remain In Custody,’ Sowore Rejects Police Bail Conditions

Human Rights, News Flash

‘I’ll Remain In Custody,’ Sowore Rejects Police Bail Conditions An activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has rejected the Nigerian police bail conditions and opted to remain in cusstody. He said he was asked to submit his passport and present a Grade Level 17 officer, the equivalent of a permanent secretary, as surety. Sowore had arrived at the police headquarters in Abuja on Monday morning after he was invited by the police for questioning over a viral video he posted, alleging extortion by officers at a checkpoint in Lagos. Our correspondent reports that…

Jan

2025

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EFCC Operative Found Dead On Lagos Street

Crime, News Flash, Obituary

EFCC Operative Found Dead On Lagos Street An official of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been found dead on the street of Lagos state. In a viral video shared online, the official simply identified as Sylvanus was dressed in a burgundy traditional attire and lying lifeless on the road. He was also surrounded by some Nigerians including two police officers who were making efforts to search the content of a small bag he carried for any means of identification. With an identity card found on him, onlookers in the video kept asking where the deceased works. “Where…