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Dec

2024

Governor Alex Otti Joined THE 4th Quadrennial Session At ABA North Conference Headquarters Of The Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Religion

GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI JOINS THE 4TH QUADRENNIAL SESSION AT ABA NORTH CONFERENCE HEADQUARTERS OF THE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. Earlier Saturday, December 14th, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, and his wife, Her Excellency, Mrs. Priscilla Chidimma Otti worshipped at the Aba North Conference Headquarters of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Uhum, Isiala Ngwa South LGA. The worship coincided with the conclusion of the 4th Quadrennial Session and consecration of Principal Officers and Executive Officers elected to lead the Conference. Addressing the congregation, Governor Otti congratulated the elected Officers and urged them to watch and be mindful of what they do, noting…

Dec

2024

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Supreme Court To Decide Fresh Suite Seeking Removal Of Tinubu As President This Monday

FGN, Judiciary, News Flash, Politics

Supreme Court To Decide Fresh Suit Seeking Removal Of Tinubu As President This Monday The Supreme Court will on Monday, December 16, determine the fate of President Bola Tinubu in a fresh suit seeking his removal from office as Nigeria’s leader. The new suit marked SC/CV/667/2023 is praying the apex court to sack Tinubu on two major grounds of alleged non-qualification to hold office as Nigeria’s President and usurpation of the same office against the law of the country. A candidate in the 2019 presidential election on the platform of Hope Democratic Party, HDP, Chief Ambrose Albert Owuru, filed the…

Dec

2024

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Benue Boat Mishap: 11 Rescued, 20 Confirmed Dead – Nigeria Police

News Flash, Mishap, Obituary

Benue Boat Mishap: 11 Rescued, 20 Confirmed Dead – Nigeria Police The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of 11 individuals following a tragic boat mishap on River Benue, which claimed 20 lives in Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The incident occurred on Saturday night when a wooden canoe, carrying traders across the river to Odenyi in Nasarawa State, capsized after colliding with a tree midway through the journey. The victims, who had just finished trading at the Ocholonya market in Agatu LGA, set off around 8 pm. Sources indicate that the canoe was overloaded,…

Dec

2024

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Oyedepo: Keyamo Defends Approval Of Private Airstrip Amid Controversy

News Flash, Politics, Religion, Transportation

Oyedepo: Keyamo Defends Approval Of Private Airstrip Amid Controversy The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has defended his decision to approve a private airstrip amid rising concerns and allegations of preferential treatment. Keyamo said this on the ‘This Morning’ programme on Arise News on Sunday. Where he stressed the importance of fairness and adherence to legal processes in granting approvals for private airstrips across Nigeria. “You can’t single out an individual in a country like this when you have given the same right to so many people and say withdraw that particular one. On what basis?” Keyamo…

Dec

2024

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NNPC Reduces Petrol Pump Price Across It’s Retail Outlets

Business, Economy, News Flash, Oil & Gas

NNPC Reduces Petrol Pump Price The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol across its retail outlets. According to Tribune Online correspondent who visited the NNPCL retail outlets in Ibadan observed that petrol, which was sold between N1,025 to N1,040 per litre, has been reduced to N1,015 per liter. This represents N10 to N25 reduction from its previous price. Also, Daily Post reports that the nation’s oil company has also reduced its pump price across its retail outlets in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In the FCT,…

Dec

2024

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CBN Imposes N150m Fine On Banks Releasing New Notes To POS Operators, Others

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, News Flash

CBN Imposes N150m Fine On Banks Releasing New Notes To POS Operators, Others The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a fine of ₦150 million on Deposit Money Banks found guilty of giving out illegal flow of mint naira notes to currency hawkers across the country. The move was after the apex bank addressed recent misinformation about the validity of the old N1000, N500, and N200 banknotes still in circulation. A statement signed by Sidi Ali Hakama, acting director of corporate communications, reaffirmed that these denominations remained valid legal tender in line with a Supreme Court ruling issued on…

Dec

2024

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‘Endure This Unintentional Hardship, But There Is…..’ – President Tinubu Tells Nigerians

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Politics

‘Endure This Unintentional Hardship, But there is…’ – Tinubu Tells Nigerians President Bola Tinubu has said he is aware of the harsh economic situation of the country, and he begged Nigerians to endure what he described as “unintentional hardship”. Also, President Tinubu noted that he does not take pleasure in inflicting pains on Nigerians. He assured that there was light at the end of the tunnel. Tinubu said this at the 48th convocation ceremony of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, Osun State. He said he had embraced both the assets and liability of his predecessors. The President was represented by…

Dec

2024

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Finland Freezes Simon Ekpa’s Assets, Places Him In World Ranked ‘Toughest Prisons’

Crime, International, News Flash, South East

Finland Freezes Simon Ekpa’s Assets, Places Him In Kylmäkoski ‘Ranked As One Of World’s Toughest Prisons’ The authorities in Finland have frozen the assets of Simon Ekpa, the self-acclaimed Biafran agitator facing allegations of terrorism-related activities, who has been detained for several weeks. The Finnish government also froze the assets of companies associated with Ekpa and four of his accomplices, who are also in remand. Yle, a local newspaper in a report, stated these, adding that Ekpa is being held in the Kylmäkoski vankila, (Kylmäkoski prison), which is reputed to be one of the world’s toughest prisons. AttNews had reported…

Dec

2024

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Abia Showing Southeastern States How To Beat The National Economy – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Politics, South East

Abia is showing Southeastern states how to beat the national economy Job creation rates in Nigeria, particularly in the South East region, have been a topic of discussion. Nigeria's economic growth has not been largely inclusive, with poverty and unemployment rates increasing despite high GDP growth averaging 7.3% since the 2018. In the South East region, Abia State has a relatively high job creation rate, driven by its strong manufacturing sector and agricultural production. According to a report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Abia State had a job creation rate of 12.6% in 2023, compared to 9.5% for…

Dec

2024

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OHANEZE NDIGBO WORLDWIDE: New President General Appointed

News Flash, Politics, South East, South South

Ohaneze Ndigbo Appoints New President-General Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has appointed Nze Fidelis Ozichukwu Chukwu as its new President General. His appointment is temporary, filling the remaining term of the late Ambassador Professor George Obiozor until January 10, 2025. The appointment follows a series of unfortunate events, including the deaths of Obiozor in 2022 and Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu in mid-2024. To complete the tenure for Imo State, the state’s leadership proposed Nze Ozichukwu, whose nomination was approved by the Imeobi Ohanaeze. The move was necessary to ensure continuity in the organization. Ozichukwu brings extensive experience in management and development, having held…