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Nov

2024

Economic Hardship: Dangote Reduces Petrol Price

Dangote Reduces Petrol Price The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from ₦990 per litre to ₦970 per litre for marketers. The announcement was made in a statement issued by Anthony Chiejina, the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer. The statement read: “As the year comes to an end, this is our way of appreciating the good people of Nigeria for their unwavering support in making the refinery a dream come true. In addition, this is to thank the government for their support, as this will complement the measures put in…

Nov

2024

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Bayelsa Government Bans All Ethnic, Tribal Traders’ Associations

Business, News Flash

Bayelsa Government Bans All Ethnic, Tribal Traders’ Associations Bayelsa State government has banned all tribal and ethnic-based traders’ associations operating in Swail and other markets in the state. Accordingly, the state Commissioner of Police has been directed to enforce the order by arresting any person or group of persons who continue to parade themselves as members of such associations at the various markets. The Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, gave the orders on Saturday after receiving a report from the Swali Market Conflict Resolution Committee during a meeting in Yenagoa. Speaking at the meeting which had in attendance a large…

Nov

2024

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Seyi Tinubu: Lagos Can’t Serve Father, Son – PDP

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Lagos, News Flash, Politics

Seyi Tinubu: Lagos Won’t Serve Father, Son – PDP The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has declared that citizens would resist any attempts to impose Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, as the next governor of the state. This statement follows recent endorsements of Seyi as a potential successor to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in 2027 by some groups. One of such groups, the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders, issued an endorsement on Tuesday in Owerri, Imo State, suggesting that Seyi would be welcomed to run for governor in Osun or Imo states, where his family is…

Nov

2024

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Governor Otti To Rejig Security Architecture, Vows To Deal With Criminals

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Security

GOVERNOR OTTI TO REJIG SECURITY ARCHITECTURE, VOWS TO DEAL WITH CRIMINALS. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti says his government has resolved to rejig the security architecture of the State. Addressing the press after an emergency security council meeting in response to the recent attacks on security personnel in the State, Governor Otti said that they have taken a decision to smoke out criminal elements in the State. "We have all sat down to look at the security architecture of the State and I am happy that we have resolved to rejig the security architecture to ensure that something like…

Nov

2024

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Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF) Affirm Rejection Of Tax Reform Bill

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Northern Nigeria

Northern Elders Affirm Rejection Of Tax Reform Bill The Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF), on Saturday, November 23, reaffirmed its rejection of the Tax Reform Bill. NEF described it as a policy “conceived in bad faith”, adding that it threatens national cohesion. The group criticised the manner of its implementation, alleging that key stakeholders, including members of the National Economic Council (NEC), were sidelined during the process. The convener of NEF, Professor Ango Abdullahi, in a communique after the forum Board of Trustees’ second bi-annual meeting, in Abuja, warned against policies that could further marginalise the north’s resource potential. The forum…

Nov

2024

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CAGraM Set To Launch The First AI Powered Anti Rigging System Codenamed; 2027 Anti Rigging RoboCop

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

Breaking news… CAGraM set to lauch the first AI powered anti rigging system codenamed; 2027 anti rigging RoboCop The CONSOLIDATED ALLIANCE for GRASSROOTS MOBILIZATION CAGraM, a powerful political movement powered by innovative technologies is set to disrupt the political space in Nigeria through its AI powered Robo system to be launched in February 2025. This will be the first of such high tech system to be deployed in Africa and promises to stamp out election rigging in Nigeria. It will be recalled that CAGraM launched the first membership Smart Card in Nigeria earlier this year and the revolutionary political organization…

Nov

2024

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The Future Of ABIA State In The World: A Post LGA Election Dissection (Part 1) – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash

The Future of Abia State in the World: A Post LGA Election Dissection (Part 1) For the last few daily Abia State posts from my portal, I have focused on responding to concerns raised by citizens of Abia. Recently, Governor Alex Otti revealed that opposition politicians, with external support, are sponsoring violence in Abia State. The governor's statement comes amid rising gunmen attacks and violence in the region. In a statement released by his media aide, Ferdinand Ekeoma, Governor Otti opined that his administration has uncovered that opposition politicians in the state, rather than IPOB, are responsible for sponsoring the…

Nov

2024

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Governor Alex Otti Unveils LUX MUNDI UNIVERSITY, Investiture Of The Chancellor And First Matriculation Ceremony

Abia State, Education, News Flash, People & Events

Dr. Alex Otti Officially Unveils LUX MUNDI UNIVERSITY, Investiture Of The Chancellor (His Grace ArchBishop Lucius Ugorji) And First Matriculation Ceremony. The Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Chioma Otti OFR ably represented by the Secretary To the State Government Prof Kalu along with other top government functionaries, yesterday 22nd November, 2024 Unveiled the LUX MUNDI UNIVERSITY, Afara Umuahia, Abia - State. The event was also the investiture of the Chancellor of the University, His Grace ArchBishop Lucius Ugorji, first Matriculation of the university and Foundation laying of H.E. Dr. Ikedi Ohakim Faculty Of Management Sciences Building and H.E. PST. (Mrs)…

Nov

2024

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Labour Party Opens Up On Alleged ‘Agreement’ With Tinubu Over 2027 Presidency

News Flash, Politics

Labour Party Opens Up On Alleged ‘Agreement’ With Tinubu Over 2027 Presidency The Labour Party (LP) has denied reports that the party leadership is partnering with President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. The reports alleged that the LP has agreed with Tinubu to deliver his second term if he decides to contest. However, in a statement released on Friday, the National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Mr. Obiora Ifoh, dismissed the claims as baseless and unfounded. Ifoh said the party has consistently denied allegations of any partnership or collaboration with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead…

Nov

2024

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Why Simon Ekpa Was Arrested By Finnish Authorities – FGN

Crime, FGN, Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, News Flash

Why Simon Ekpa Was Arrested By Finnish Authorities – FG The Nigerian Government has said the arrest of Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-Finnish citizen and a leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) followed sustained diplomatic pressure on Finland, to take action against his activities, linked to violence and instability in the South-East of Nigeria. Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said this while confirming the arrest of Simon Ekpa by the Finnish authorities in a statement issued on Friday. The ministry, this in a statement by Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Acting Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Friday…