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Oct

2024

Gunmen Behead Couple In Bende LGA of ABIA State, Police Reacts

Crime, Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Security

Gunmen Behead Couple In South-east; Police React Gunmen have beheaded a couple in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria’s South-east. Jacob Udo and his wife, Comfort, were attacked and beheaded by the hoodlums in their residence. The incident, PREMIUM TIMES gathered, occurred on Tuesday night in Isiala Community in the local government area. The hoodlums were said to have dismembered the victims’ bodies after killing them. The couple hailed from Itumbuzor, a community within the same Bende Local Government Area of the state. – Police Speak On The IncidentThe police spokesperson in Abia State, Maureen Chinaka, confirmed the…

Oct

2024

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FGN Pays Corps Members N33,000 For September Instead Of The Approved N77,000

Education, News Flash

‘N77k Allawee’: FG Pays Corps members N33,000 For September The Federal Government has unexpectedly paid National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members their old monthly allowance of ₦33,000 for September, despite the recently approved increase to ₦77,000. This has left many corps members frustrated and disappointed. The Federal Government officially announced an increase in the NYSC monthly allowance from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000, effective from July 2024, in line with the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024. NYSC Director General Brigadier General YD Ahmed had expressed his appreciation, noting that the raise would provide financial relief and motivate corps members. However, the…

Oct

2024

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ASUP Threatens Strike Like ASUU; Gives 2 Weeks Ultimatum

Education, FGN, News Flash

Like ASUU, ASUP Threatens Strike; Gives Two Weeks Ultimatum The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has issued a two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government, urging the resolution of various longstanding issues affecting the polytechnic sector. The ultimatum, which begins on October 7, 2024, and concludes on October 25, 2024, could lead to industrial action if the demands are not met. The Union said. ASUP’s National President, Shammah Kpanja, revealed this decision on Thursday after a National Executive Council (NEC) of the Union in Abuja when he addressed the press. He explained that the union reviewed ongoing discussions with the…

Oct

2024

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Gov. Otti Commences Construction Of Court Halls Across 17 LGAs

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash

GOV. OTTI COMMENCES CONSTRUCTION OF COURT HALLS ACROSS 17 LGAS. In a bid to create conducive environment for the Judiciary, Governor Alex Otti has flagged off the construction of model court buildings across the 17 LGAs of the State. Speaking while performing the foundation laying ceremony at the Umuene Magistrate Court, Isialangwa South LGA, Governor Otti said that the modern court buildings would be replicated across the remaining 16 LGAS of the state. The Governor noted that the project speaks volumes of his commitment to building a community with access to justice, assuring that he will work with the Judiciary…

Oct

2024

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NABTEB Releases 2024 Examination Results

Education, News Flash

NABTEB Releases 2024 Examination Results The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has announced the release of the 2024 in-school National Business Certificate (NBC) and National Technical Certificate (NTC) examinations’ results. Dr. Nnasia Asanga, NABTEB’s Acting Registrar/CEO, made the disclosure at the board’s headquarters in Benin. He expressed pride in the timely release of results, citing it as a testament to the management’s commitment to advancing education, particularly Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). He said: “This achievement is a testament to the management’s unwavering commitment and resilience to the advancement of education, including Technical and Vocational Education…

Oct

2024

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Alex Otti’s Politics 101 In Ohafia LGA, Towards Getting It Right – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba Ohafia)

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

ALEX OTTI'S POLITICS 101 IN OHAFIA LGA, TOWARDS GETTING IT RIGHT. The Labour Party by its latest press release of timetable for conducting the party primary election on Wednesday the 2nd of October from the new acting State Chairman, Hon. Emmanuel Nweze Oti, seems to have suddenly woken up to its responsibility as the ruling Party in the State. We should be very careful too, concerning other parallel releases being strayed into the process by rogue elements or impostors claiming to be Labour Party. We have only one Labour Party today headed and promoted by Dr. Alex Otti and Peter…

Oct

2024

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PSC Moves 4 CPs To State Command In A Major Shakeup Within The Police

News Flash, Security

Major Shakeup In Police As PSC Moves Four CPs To State Command The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Wednesday, October 2, approved the postings of four Commissioners of Police to head State Commands in the country. CP Abaniwonda Olufemi recently moved to Rivers State Command and has been returned as Commissioner of Police Delta State Command. CP Peter Ukachi Opara has finally been deployed to Cross Rivers State Command. According to a statement issued by the head of press and public relations, Ikechukwu Ani, he was earlier appointed the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory, FCT Command, moved to Delta…

Oct

2024

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Labour Party ABIA State Timetable/Schedule Of Activities For 2024 Local Government Primary Election In ABIA State

Abia State, News Flash, Politics

LABOUR PARTY ABIA STATE TIMETABLE/ SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES FOR 2024 LOCAL GOVERNMENT PRIMARY ELECTION IN ABIA STATE The party's schedule of activities is slated as follows: 1.Sale of Nomination/ Expression of Interest Forms: Wednesday October 2nd 2024 2.Submission of Completed Forms: Thursday, October 3rd 2024 3.Screening of Aspirants: Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 4.Primary Elections for Chairmen/ Councillors: Friday, October 4th, 2024. Aspirants are advised to adhere strictly to the released schedule of activities as there is no room for extension anymore. Hon. Emmanuel Nweze Otti,Acting State Chairman,Labour Party, Abia State.

Oct

2024

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ABIA Labour Party Direct Members To Disregard Misleading Announcements Issued By Its Former Chairman

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Labour Party……Forward Ever!Forward Ever…….Backward Never!! The attention of the Labour Party, Abia State Chapter has been drawn to a radio announcement issued by the Former Chairman of the Labour Party in the state, Mr. Ceekay Igara directing members of the public on where to purchase nomination forms for the Party's Primaries ahead of the forthcoming Local Government Election in the state. The public is hereby enjoined to disregard the unauthorised and misleading announcement, because Mr. Igara's tenure had expired alongside other members of the state and national working committees ، which prompted INEC to cease to recognise…

Oct

2024

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President Tinubu Proceeds On Annual Leave

FGN, News Flash

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU GOES ON ANNUAL LEAVE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja today for the United Kingdom to begin a two-week vacation, part of his yearly leave. He will use the two weeks as a working vacation and a retreat to reflect on his administration's economic reforms. He will return to the country after the leave expires. Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy) October 2, 2024