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Jan
28
2025
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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles To Face Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania In Group C (See Full List)

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles To Face Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania In Group C (See Full List)

Football, News Flash, Sports
(AFCON 2025): Super Eagles To Face Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania in Group C (Full List) The Super Eagles have been drawn in Group C along with Tunisia, Uganda and Tanzania in the forthcoming African Nations Cup (AFCON) scheduled to hold from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026 in Morocco. The 2025 edition of the tournament will be the 35th edition of the competition. The Super Eagles will be looking to win its fourth AFCON title after losing out in the finals against host Ivory Coast in the last edition of the tournament. Group A;MoroccoMaliZambiaComoros Group B;EgyptSouth AfricaAngolaZimbabwe Group CNIGERIATunisiaUgandaTanzania Group…
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Jan
28
2025
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Federal Civil Service Commission Announces Nationwide Recruitment; Apply Now.

Federal Civil Service Commission Announces Nationwide Recruitment; Apply Now.

FGN, Labour, News Flash
APPLY NOW: Federal Civil Service Commission Announces Nationwide Recruitment The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has announced the commencement of its 2025 recruitment exercise for various positions across the Federal Civil Service. In a statement released on Monday, signed by the Head of Press and Public Relations, Taiwo Hassan, the Commission invited eligible Nigerians to submit applications for available vacancies. The announcement, published on the Commission’s official website, calls on interested applicants to submit their applications online via the portal https://recruitment.fedcivilservice.gov.ng Candidates are allowed to apply for only one position and must submit their applications before the deadline of Monday,…
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Jan
28
2025
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Presidents Don’t Need Globetrotting To Attract Investments – Peter Obi Comments As President Tinubu Lands In Tanzania

Presidents Don’t Need Globetrotting To Attract Investments – Peter Obi Comments As President Tinubu Lands In Tanzania

Economy, News Flash, Politics
Presidents Don’t Need Globetrotting To Attract Investments – Peter Obi Says As Tinubu Lands In Tanzania The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has said that presidents need not travel the whole world to attract foreign investments into the country. Obi in a post made on his X account said investments flow naturally where the environment is conducive as there would not be any need to force it. Describing investment and conducive environment as a honey and bee kind of relationship, the former Anambra State governor said Foreign Direct Investment does not come with presidents globetrotting. He…
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Jan
27
2025
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Abia Business And Finance News: A Pulse On ABIA Economy – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia Business And Finance News: A Pulse On ABIA Economy – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy
Abia Business and Finance News: A Pulse on Abia Economy The streets of Abia are a testament to the resilience and determination of its people, particularly the street traders who eke out a living amidst daunting challenges. These traders, mostly women and young adults, brave the scorching sun, torrential rains, and dusty roads to sell their wares, ranging from fresh produce to second-hand clothing. Despite their hard work, they struggle to make ends meet, trapped in a cycle of poverty and financial insecurity. Their daily struggles are a reflection of the broader economic challenges facing Abia, including limited access to…
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Jan
27
2025
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A Glimpse Into Governor Otti’s UN Designed ABA Master Plan: The Dream City Of Nigeria – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

A Glimpse Into Governor Otti’s UN Designed ABA Master Plan: The Dream City Of Nigeria – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Infrastructure
A Glimpse into Governor Otti's UN designed Aba Master Plan: The Dream City of Nigeria The Greater Aba City project is an ambitious initiative aimed at transforming Aba into a thriving economic hub. As described by Governor Alex Otti, the project focuses on facilitating socioeconomic development in Aba and the surrounding areas. The project's goals include improving infrastructure, enhancing the ease of doing business, and attracting investments to the region.¹ People who attended the ceremony where Governor Otti expounded on the project were optimistic about its potential to drive growth and development in Aba. They saw the project as a…
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Jan
27
2025
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18 Passengers Burnt, 11 Vehicles Damaged In Enugu Road Crash

18 Passengers Burnt, 11 Vehicles Damaged In Enugu Road Crash

Mishap, Accident, South East
18 Passengers Burnt, 11 Vehicles Damaged In Enugu Road Crash The Federal Road Safety Corps has rescued 13 road users from a fire related crash in Enugu State. The Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, said in a statement on Sunday in Abuja that the crash which occurred on Saturday, January 25 was as a result of brake failure. This, he said involved 17 vehicles in the category of one petroleum ladened tanker, one water tanker, 15 other vehicles and one tricycle. Mr Ogungbemide said that 31 people were involved in the crash, while 10 were rescued with varying degrees…
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Jan
27
2025
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Trump Proposes Relocating Gaza Residents To Egypt, Jordan

Trump Proposes Relocating Gaza Residents To Egypt, Jordan

Humanitarian, Immigration, International, News Flash, World News
Trump Proposes Relocating Gaza Residents To Egypt, Jordan US President Donald Trump floated a plan on Saturday Saturday to “just clean out” Gaza, and said he wants Egypt and Jordan to take Palestinians from the territory in a bid to create Middle East peace. Describing Gaza as a “demolition site” after the Israel-Hamas war, Trump said he had spoken to Jordan’s King Abdullah II about the issue and expected to talk to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday. “I’d like Egypt to take people. And I’d like Jordan to take people,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. “You’re…
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Jan
27
2025
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Why FGN Approved Tariff Increase For MTN, Airtel, Glo, Etisalat – Minister

Why FGN Approved Tariff Increase For MTN, Airtel, Glo, Etisalat – Minister

FGN, Economy, Information Technology, News Flash
Why FG Approved Tariff Increase For MTN, Airtel, Glo, Etisalat – Minister The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, says the federal government approved a 50 per cent tariff hike for telecommunication companies to sustain the industry. Mr Tijani added that the new tariff would allow telecommunication companies to be able to invest in new infrastructure and improve connectivity. He said this at the maiden Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN) summit, on Saturday in Ibadan with the theme: “The Rain of Transformation is upon us: CEOs Arise.” The minister urged Nigerian youths to drive technological progress…
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Jan
27
2025
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Anambra Govt Demolishes Hotel Used As Kidnappers’ Den With Over 30 Graves Found

Anambra Govt Demolishes Hotel Used As Kidnappers’ Den With Over 30 Graves Found

Crime, News Flash, South East
Anambra Govt Demolishes Hotel Used as Kidnappers’ Den With Over 30 Graves Found The Anambra State Government has demolished a kidnappers’ den disguised as a hotel along the Onitsha-Owerri Road. This was made known in a statement shared on the Anambra State New Media X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday. According to the statement, the hotel, known as Udoka Golden Point Hotel and Suites, also referred to as “La Cruise Hotel”, was reportedly a hub for kidnappers and other criminal elements. The statement added that the hotel has over 30 well-partitioned graves. The statement read, “Oba, Idemili South LGA! Demolition…
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