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Dancing Naked In Eke Market Square Part 2: Investigating The Fact In Real Terms, Ikpeazu Actually Received More FAAC Allocation Than Otti! – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Dancing Naked In Eke Market Square Part 2: Investigating The Fact In Real Terms, Ikpeazu Actually Received More FAAC Allocation Than Otti! – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Part 2 of Dancing Naked in Ekè Market Square: Investigating the Fact that in Real Terms, Ikpeazu Actually Received More FAAC Allocation than Otti! As we delve deeper into the analysis of FAAC allocations in Abia State, it becomes increasingly evident that the numbers tell a story that is far more complex than initially meets the eye. The disparity between Ikpeazu's and Otti's FAAC allocations, when adjusted for inflation and exchange rates, raises critical questions about the state's economic management and the impact of external factors on its fiscal policies. In Part 2 of our analysis, we will explore the…
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Football: NFF Appoints Eric Chelle As New Head Coach Of The Super Eagles

Football: NFF Appoints Eric Chelle As New Head Coach Of The Super Eagles

NFF Appoints Éric Chelle As New Head Coach Of The Super Eagles The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has endorsed the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the appointment of Mr. Éric Sékou Chelle as Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior men national football team, Super Eagles. At its meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, 2nd January 2025, the NFF Technical and Development Sub-Committee had recommended the appointment of former Coach of the senior men national team of Mali as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles. This recommendation was on Tuesday, 7th January endorsed by…
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Peter Obi Raises Alarm Over Alleged Threat To Life By APC’s Spokesperson

Peter Obi Raises Alarm Over Alleged Threat To Life By APC’s Spokesperson

Peter Obi Raises Alarm Over Alleged Threat To Life by APC’s Spokesperson The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has alleged a threat to his life by Felix Morka, the spokesman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The allegation comes after Obi criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for failing to address the worsening economic and security challenges in the country. According to Obi, Morka’s recent statement on Arise TV, where he said “Peter Obi Has Crossed the Line So Many Times and Has It Coming to Him Whatever He Gets,” is a threat to his life and the…
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President Tinubu Approves Bulletproof SUVs, Medical Trip For Retired Army Generals

President Tinubu Approves Bulletproof SUVs, Medical Trip For Retired Army Generals

Tinubu Approves Bulletproof SUVs, Medical Trip For Retired Army Generals Following the signing of the new terms and conditions of service of the Armed Forces, President Bola Tinubu has approved mouth-watering allowances for officers of General rank, who will retire after serving 35 years. Some of the allowances include the provision of a bulletproof SUV as take-home gift, fully paid foreign medical treatment, $20,000 as estacode while embarking on the medical trip, and payments for cooks and house helps. The T & CThe Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service for Officers and Enlisted Personnel in the Nigerian Armed Forces, which…
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One Die, Others Injured As Bomb Explosion Hits ABUJA School

One Die, Others Injured As Bomb Explosion Hits ABUJA School

One Die, Others Injured As Bomb Explosion Hits Abuja School An explosion at an Islamiyyah school in the Kuchibiyi community of Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has resulted in the death of one student and left four others critically injured. The tragic incident occurred around noon on Monday, January 6, 2025, sending shockwaves through the community, located approximately 42 kilometers from Abuja’s city centre Emergency response teams, including the police bomb disposal squad, quickly arrived at the scene, and the injured were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention. According to reports, the deceased student may have…
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EFCC Sacks 27 Officers For Fraudulent Activities, Acts Of Misconduct….

EFCC Sacks 27 Officers For Fraudulent Activities, Acts Of Misconduct….

EFCC Sacks 27 Officers For Fraudulent Activities, Misconduct The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has revealed that 27 officers were sacked from its workforce in 2024 as part of its quest to enforce integrity and rid its fold of fraudulent elements, Spokesperson for EFCC, Dele Oyewale revealed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. According to the statement, the EFCC officers were dismissed for various offences bordering on fraudulent activities and misconduct. The statement indicated that they were sacked based on the recommendation of Staff Disciplinary Committee of the EFCC which was ratified by the Commission’s Chairman,…
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Audit Report Indicts NNPCL Of Diverting N514 Billion

Audit Report Indicts NNPCL Of Diverting N514 Billion

Audit Report Indicts NNPCL Of Diverting N514 Billion A report by the office of Nigeria’s Auditor-General has indicted the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for alleged misappropriation of funds and diversion of revenue meant for the Federation in 2021. The indictments are contained in the 2021 Auditor-General’s annual report published in November 2024. The 558-page report was recently submitted to the National Assembly as Nigeria’s Constitution provides. The report shows a troubling blend of questions bordering on misappropriation of funds involving the NNPCL. In one case, the auditor general indicted the state-owned oil firm of unauthorised deductions of N82.9…
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Pandemic Profiteering: How State Capture Exploits Crisis – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Pandemic Profiteering: How State Capture Exploits Crisis – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Pandemic Profiteering: How State Capture Exploits Crises The recent outbreak in China has sparked widespread concern, and as of now, there isn't sufficient information available to provide a comprehensive scientific review with specific statistics, figures, and facts. However, I can provide some general insights and context based on the available data. China has been actively responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, and according to Our World in Data, the country has made significant progress in controlling the spread of the virus ¹. The data shows that China has implemented various measures, including vaccination campaigns, testing, and contact tracing. In terms of…
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Dancing Naked In Eke Market Square: Investigating The Fact That In Real Terms, Ikpeazu Actually Received More FAAC Allocation Than Otti – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Dancing Naked In Eke Market Square: Investigating The Fact That In Real Terms, Ikpeazu Actually Received More FAAC Allocation Than Otti – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Dancing Naked in Ekè Market Square: Investigating the fact that in real terms, Ikpeazu actually received more FAAC allocation than Otti! Dancing naked in Ekè Market Square is a metaphorical expression that encapsulates the absurdity of Abia State's opposition. The phrase is derived from the Igbo proverb, "Do not dance naked in the market square, lest you be shamed." In this context, the opposition's criticism of the state government's development efforts is akin to dancing naked – it exposes their own lack of vision and contribution to the state's underdevelopment. The opposition's antics are a manifestation of the legacy of…
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El-Rufai Breaks Silence Over Defection Rumours To Opposition PDP

El-Rufai Breaks Silence Over Defection Rumours To Opposition PDP

El-Rufai Breaks Silence Over Defection Rumours To PDP A former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has dismissed rumours suggesting that he has left the All Progressives Congress to join the opposition Peoples Democratic Party. Reacting to the speculation on his verified X account, formerly Twitter, El-Rufai urged Nigerians to ignore the false reports, describing them as “patent lies.” He also disclosed that he has instructed his lawyers to take legal action against those spreading the misinformation. “Please disregard the patent lies and rumours about my political affiliation. I have referred the lead peddlers of the fake news for further action…
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