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Nov

2024

Super Eagles Qualify For 2025 AFCON

Super Eagles Qualify For 2025 AFCON The Super Eagles have secured qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with two matches remaining in the qualifiers. With 10 points in the bag, the Super Eagles are guaranteed a top-two finish, following a 1-0 victory for Libya over Rwanda in Kigali, Group D. Next up, the Super Eagles will face Benin Republic’s Cheetahs in Abidjan tonight before returning home to complete their qualifying campaign against Rwanda on Monday. Rwanda, with five points and Libya, now on four, cannot surpass Nigeria with just one matchday left for both teams. The three-time African…

Nov

2024

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Wike Suspends FCDA Executive Secretary, Engr. Shehu Hadi Ahmad, Indefinitely

Abuja, FGN, News Flash

Wike Suspends FCDA Executive Secretary, Engr. Shehu Hadi Ahmad, Indefinitely The Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Engr. Shehu Hadi Ahmad, has been suspended indefinitely. According to a statement on Thursday, by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike's suspension of Engr Hadi Ahmad is with immediate effect. The suspended Executive Secretary has consequently been directed to hand over to the Director of Engineering Services, in the FCDA.

Nov

2024

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With Our 1999 Constitution, Even Angel Gabriel Won’t Save Nigeria From Miseries – Emeka Anyaoku

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, News Flash

With 1999 Constitution, Angel Gabriel Won’t Save Nigeria From Miseries – Anyaoku Former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, Wednesday, warned that if Nigeria refuses to do away with the 1999 Constitution, development will continue to elude the country. While faulting the 99 Constitution which he described as unitary, Anyaoku argued that united and progressive pluralistic countries were those who addressed their diversity with true federal constitutions. The elder statesman spoke at the launch of the book: ‘The Noble Academic and Patriot: A Biography of Emeritus Professor Akinjide Osuntokun,’ held at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, NIIA, in Lagos. Those…

Nov

2024

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Abia’s Entrepreneural Spirit: Trade, Factories And Development: A Historical Assessment – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

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

Abia's Entrepreneurial Spirit: Trade, Factories and Development: A Historical Assessment Abia State is a hub for trade, factories, and still striving for development in Nigeria. The state boasts an impressive array of industries, including brewing, textiles, and manufacturing. Let's dive into the history of some of the notable factories and industries in Abia State.Nigerian Breweries Plc, located in Aba, has been operational since 1957 and was upgraded in 2014.Guinness Nigeria Plc, another major brewing company, also operates in Abia State.Aba Textile Mills is a significant player in the textile industry, producing various fabrics and materials.International Glass Industry (IGI) in Aba…

Nov

2024

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ATTTV: NEWS REVIEW IN IGBO – By Onyemaobi Emetu

Abia State, News Review In Igbo

Nov

2024

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NNPC Sack Top Officials, Names Replacements In A Major Shake-Up

Business, News Flash, Oil & Gas

NNPC Sacks Top Official, Names Replacement In A Major Shake-up The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced the removal of Umar Ajiya as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the appointment of Mr. Adedapo A. Segun as his replacement. This was disclosed in a statement released on Wednesday by the company’s spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, via NNPC’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle. In addition to this change, the company also appointed Isiyaku Abdullahi as the Executive Vice President (EVP) of Downstream Operations. Furthermore, Udobong Ntia has been named the Executive Vice President (EVP) of Upstream Operations, completing a significant reshuffle…

Nov

2024

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‘You Are A Father, Husband And Mentor’ – Bobrisky Thanks His ‘Humble Billionaire’ Lover Over His Support

Gossips, Love & Life, News Flash

‘You Are A Father, Husband And Mentor’ – Bobrisky Thanks His ‘Humble Billionaire’ Lover Over His Support Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky has taken to Instagram to appreciate his ‘’humble billionaire” male friend for standing by him during his trying times. Recall that the socialite was sentenced to six months imprisonment for Naira abuse. After his release, he faced other tribulations after a purported voicenote of him saying he spent his sentence outside the correctional centre was released by Verydarkman. He was later arrested at Seme Border by Immigration officers after he attempted to flee the country…

Nov

2024

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Ondo: Few Days To Election, Appeal Court Sacks Labour Party Governorship Candidate, Ebiseni

Judiciary, News Flash, Politics

Ondo: Days To Election, Appeal Court Sacks Labour Party Governorship Candidate, Ebiseni The Court of Appeal in Abuja has sacked the Ondo State Labour Party’s candidate for Saturday’s governorship election, Olusola Ebiseni. Ebiseni was sacked by a three-member panel of justices, in a unanimous lead judgment read by Justice Adebukola Banjoko. Dune: Part Two (2024)Scream VI: Watch now for freeThe judges ruled in favor of the appeal filed by the Labour Party. The appeal, marked CA/ABJ/CV/1172/2024, was brought against Ebiseni and two other parties, and the court declared the appeal “allowed.” Justice Banjoko also noted that the Certified True Copy…

Nov

2024

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Fake EFCC Chairman Arrested In $1 Million Blackmail Plot Against Former NPA Boss

Crime, News Flash

Fake EFCC Chairman Arrested In $1 Million Blackmail Plot Against Former NPA Boss The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two alleged members of a syndicate, Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim, accused of impersonating the EFCC’s Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, in an attempt to extort $1 million from former Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Managing Director, Mohammed Bello-Koko. The suspects were presented before Justice Jude Onwuebuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo, Abuja, on Wednesday. According to the EFCC, Joshua and Hashim contacted Bello-Koko, falsely claiming they could influence an investigation they alleged was ongoing against…

Nov

2024

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Gunmen Attack Military Checkpoint In Umuahia, ABIA State, Kill 2 Soldiers

Abia State, Crime, News Flash

Gunmen Attack Military Checkpoint In Abia, K¡ll Two Soldiers Unidentified gunmen have reportedly killed two soldiers attached to the Joint Task Force South-East Operation UDO KA along Umuahia – Owerri Road in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State. Lieutenant Colonel Jonah Unuakhalu of the Joint Task Force South-East Operation UDO KA, confirmed the attack to Channels Television in a statement on Wednesday. The military blamed the attack on the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). According to the statement, “At the early hours of yesterday 13 November 2024, troops of…