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Dec

2024

Northerners Should Wait For 2031 Presidency – SGF Akume

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

Northerners Should Wait For 2031 Presidency – SGF Akume The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has said that those eyeing the presidency from the North in 2027 should wait till 2031. He also has appealed to Nigerians to allow the bills to scale through required legislative processes stating that the bills were well envisioned for Nigerians. Akume, who gave the admonition while featuring on the Politics on Sunday programme of Television Continental, anchored by Femi Akande, assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu has not lost goodwill among Nigerians as a result of tax reform bills…

Dec

2024

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INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu Commends Ghana Election, Says There Are Learning From Nigeria

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu Speaks On Ghana Elections Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the just-concluded presidential and parliamentary elections in Ghana showed that the country has learnt some lessons from Nigeria. On Saturday, Ghanaians headed to the polls to elect a new president and members of the parliament. John Mahama, candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has been elected president. The INEC chairman described the electoral process as “commendable” and one that provides stability for Ghana and its citizens. “It has been a very interesting election. We came here as part of the…

Dec

2024

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Police Officers Reject $17,000 Bribe, Arrest Suspected Fraudsters

Crime, News Flash, Security

Police Officers Reject $17,000 Bribe, Arrest Suspected Fraudsters The Zone 16 Police Command has three suspects for allegedly engaging in illicit drugs and fraudulent activities. A statement on Saturday by the zone spokesman in Yenagoa, SP Gunn Emonena, said the zonal financial and cybercrime unit, based on credible intelligence, stormed the Rumukparali community in the Obio/Akpo Local Government of Rivers to arrest the suspects. He said the three suspects, Billion Ndubuisi, Charles Amachree, and Martins Chinemike confessed to have impersonated Ryam Bill, a U.S.-based luminary and defrauded one St. Andrea and Charlen Zielinsky to the tune of $71,500. Mr Emonena…

Dec

2024

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NAFDAC Begins Enforcement Of Ban On Alcohol In Sachets, PET Bottles; Urged Manufacturers To Comply

Business, News Flash

NAFDAC Begins Enforcement Of Ban On Alcohol In Sachets, PET Bottles; Urges Manufacturers To Comply Mojisola Adeyeye, director-general of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has urged manufacturers and distributors to comply with the ban on alcohol in sachets and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. Speaking during a session at the NAN Forum in Abuja on Sunday, Adeyeye reiterated the ban and the agreement signed by the Distillers and Blenders Association of Nigeria. In 2018, the sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and PET bottles smaller than 200ml was banned in Nigeria. Manufacturers were subsequently given…

Dec

2024

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Your Voice, His Action: Chief Kalu’s Open Door Policy For A Better Ohafia LGA – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia North, Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Ohafia LGA, Politics

Your Voice, His Action: Chief Kalu's Open Door Policy for a Better Ohafia LGA. Hon. Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu's commitment to running an open door policy in Ohafia Local Government Area is reminiscent of the Open Door Policy initiated by U.S. Secretary of State John Hay in 1899-1900. This policy allowed for equal trade access to China, promoting fairness and preventing monopolization by any single power. Similarly, Chief Kalu's open door policy aims to foster transparency, accountability, and equal opportunities for all stakeholders in Ohafia LGA. In a brief chat two nights ago, he emphasized Transparency through physical and virtual…

Dec

2024

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The Damascus Paradox. Unpacking Socio-Economic Upheaval For Abia’s Prosperity – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, Politics

*The Damascus Paradox. *Unpacking Socioeconomic Upheaval for Abia's Prosperity* The Syrian uprising and the fall of Damascus were largely fueled by socioeconomic factors. There are Political Repression: The Assad regime's authoritarian leadership and suppression of dissent created widespread discontent. Another isEconomic Inequality where Syria's economy was marked by corruption, cronyism, and uneven distribution of wealth, leaving many Syrians feeling marginalized. Third factor is Drought and Environmental Factors: A severe drought in 2006 led to widespread poverty and displacement, particularly in rural areas. We can not ignore Demographic Pressures this is because Syria's rapidly growing young population faced high unemployment and…

Dec

2024

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Presidency Fixes Date For National Youth Confab

FGN, News Flash, Presidency

Presidency Fixes Date For National Youth Confab The Federal Government on Saturday fixed February 2025 for the national youth conference. President Bola Tinubu, during his Independence Day broadcast, announced the gathering of a 30-day national youth conference to address critical issues facing the country’s youths, including unemployment, education, and political participation. This is as various youth groups across the country expressed disappointment over the presidency’s silence on the proposed confab. The planned conference was part of the administration’s response to the youth-led protests, including #EndBadGovernance in August 2024 and the #FearlessOctober in October 2024. “The conference aims to provoke meaningful…

Dec

2024

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Growing Abia, Growing Nigeria: The Power Of Industrialization – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, News Flash

Growing Abia, Growing Nigeria: The Power of Industrialization Abia State's industrialization efforts are gaining momentum, driven by a N10 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Bank of Industry (BOI) to boost entrepreneurship and small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in sectors like agriculture, ICT, and manufacturing. Key StatisticsAbia State's GDP is believed to be N2.78 trillion (2022), with a 7.2% growth rate, while, Unemployment Rate is 24.7% (2022). Dr Otti is targeting a 10% reduction through industrialization. So far, the SME's Contribution is pegged at 48% of Abia State's GDP, employing 70% of the workforce. It is interesting to note…

Dec

2024

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ATTTV: NEWS REVIEW IN IGBO -BY ONYEMAOBI EMETU

Entertainment

Dec

2024

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I Do Experience Menstrual Pain – Mummy Of Lagos, Bobrisky

Gossips, News Flash

I Do Experience Menstrual Pain – Mummy Of Lagos, Bobrisky Controversial crossdresser Bobrisky has sparked reactions online after sharing a personal experience about womanhood. In a recent Instagram post, Bobrisky opened up about his struggles with monthly menstrual flow, stating that it could be painful and emotional. Bobrisky’s post has generated a mix of reactions. Some people have expressed support and understanding, while others have questioned the validity of his experience. The crossdresser’s statement has also raised eyebrows, as he claimed to be a “complete woman” despite not biologically experiencing menstruation. He wrote: “Honestly, I feel I’m a complete woman.…