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Sep
30
2024
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“They Will Need It Soon”: Fubara Gives Reason For Approving Psychiatric Hospital In Wike’s LG

“They Will Need It Soon”: Fubara Gives Reason For Approving Psychiatric Hospital In Wike’s LG

News Flash, Politics
“They Will Need it Soon”: Fubara Approves Psychiatric Hospital in Wike’s LG, Gives Reason. Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved the construction of a modern psychiatric hospital in Obi Akpor Local Government Area, escalating his ongoing feud with Nyesom Wike. Wike, the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, has vowed to teach Fubara a political lesson, accusing him of betrayal. In response, Fubara highlighted his achievements, asserting that his one-year performance surpasses the previous administration's eight years. In a move that has stirred the political waters of Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved the construction of a modern psychiatric hospital in…
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Sep
30
2024
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World Bank Approves $1.57Billion Loan In Financing For Nigeria

World Bank Approves $1.57Billion Loan In Financing For Nigeria

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN, News Flash
World Bank Approves $1.57 Billion Loan For Nigeria The World Bank has approved three new loan requests totalling $1.57bn in financing for Nigeria. According to a statement released on Monday, the approval is to support the Federal Government in strengthening human capital through better health for women, children and adolescents. It added that the approved projects would also help build resilience to the effect of climate change such as floods and drought through improving dams safety and irrigation. The statement read, “The World Bank has today approved three operations for a total of $1.57bn to support the Government of Nigeria…
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Sep
30
2024
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Decisions Of The State Working Committee Of Young Progressive Party (YPP), ABIA State Chapter On The Forthcoming Local Government Elections In ABIA State.

Decisions Of The State Working Committee Of Young Progressive Party (YPP), ABIA State Chapter On The Forthcoming Local Government Elections In ABIA State.

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
DECISIONS OF THE STATE WORKING COMMITTEE OF YOUNG PROGRESSIVES PARTY ( YPP) ABIA STATE CHAPTER ON THE FORTHCOMING LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS IN ABIA STATE. In deep realization of the importance of working together and consolidating ourselves towards ensuring victory at the polls in the forthcoming LG elections in the state, the apex leadership of the party in the state hereby resolve the following after a crucial meeting: 1.That Young Progressives Party in the state will participate fully in the forthcoming elections; 2.That The cost of obtaining nomination forms and their categories are as follows: (a) Chairmanship : (I) Male Aspirants—N100,000(Ii)…
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Sep
29
2024
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You Have Been My Pillar Of Support – Ritual Attack Survivor, Miss Chidinma Okpokiri Tells ABIA First Lady, Mrs Priscilla Otti

You Have Been My Pillar Of Support – Ritual Attack Survivor, Miss Chidinma Okpokiri Tells ABIA First Lady, Mrs Priscilla Otti

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
PRESS RELEASE. YOU HAVE BEEN MY PILLAR OF SUPPORT, RITUAL ATTACK SURVIVOR, MISS CHIDINMA OKPOKIRI TELLS ABIA FIRST LADY, MRS PRISCILLA OTTI. In a compassionate show of support, Mrs. Priscilla Chidinma Otti, wife of the Executive Governor of Abia State, paid a visit to Mrs. Amarachi Okpokiri, a survivor of a brutal assault by her husband, who allegedly attacked her in a ritual-motivated attempt to gouge out her eyes. The attack left Amarachi with severe machete wounds, sparking public outrage. The visit took place at the palace of the Traditional Ruler of Emede Ancient Kingdom, HRM Eze Allen Okpokiri, Amarachi’s…
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Sep
29
2024
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FGN To Distribute 2,000 CNG-Powered Tricycles To Youths Across Nigeria From October 1st

FGN To Distribute 2,000 CNG-Powered Tricycles To Youths Across Nigeria From October 1st

Economy, FGN, News Flash
FG To Distribute 2,000 CNG-Powered Tricycles To Youths Across Nigeria From October 1st The Federal Government, through the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi), will begin the distribution of 2,000 CNG-powered tricycles to youths in the transportation sector across Nigeria starting October 1st, 2024. The initiative aims to distribute 2,000 CNG-powered tricycles to youths in the transportation sector across the country, as part of efforts to address rising transportation costs and promote more sustainable and affordable mobility options. In an X (formerly Twitter) post on Saturday, PCNGi highlighted that the program is part of the Tinubu administration’s broader strategy to…
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Sep
29
2024
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Israel Announces Killing Of Another Top Hezbollah Commander, Nabil Qaouk

Israel Announces Killing Of Another Top Hezbollah Commander, Nabil Qaouk

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, World News
Israel Announces Killing Of Another Top Hezbollah Commander, Nabil Qaouk The Israeli military says it has eliminated another senior Hezbollah official, Nabil Qaouk, who sat on the group’s Central Council. This comes after Israel recently killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah and reported taking out most of the organisation’s military leadership. In a statement on Sunday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that an air raid the previous day killed Qaouk. The IDF said, “The Commander of Hezbollah’s Preventative Security Unit and a member of their Executive Council, Nabil Qaouk, was eliminated in a precise IDF strike. “Qaouk was close to…
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Sep
29
2024
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80-Year-Old Grandma Qualifies For Miss Universe Korea Final

80-Year-Old Grandma Qualifies For Miss Universe Korea Final

News Flash, Arts And Culture, Entertainment
80-Year-Old Grandma Qualifies For Miss Universe Korea Final Choi Soon-hwa, the 80-year-old South Korean fashion model, has made history as the oldest-ever contestant in the Miss Universe competition. Born in 1943, Choi became a sensation after she made it to the final of the annual Miss Universe Korea competition. The fashion model will go head-to-head with 31 other finalists who are young enough to be her granddaughters for the crown on September 30. Suppose Choi wins the Miss Universe Korea competition, she gets the chance to represent her country at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant in Mexico City on November…
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Sep
29
2024
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Bobrisky Sues VeryDarkMan For N1 Billion Over Defamation Allegation

Bobrisky Sues VeryDarkMan For N1 Billion Over Defamation Allegation

Entertainment, Human Rights, News Flash
Bobrisky Sues VeryDarkMan For ₦1 Billion Over Alleged Defamation Controversial Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has taken legal action against social media influencer VeryDarkMan, whose real name is Martins Vincent Otse. A case document published online by Bobrisky shows that he filed a ₦1 billion lawsuit against VeryDarkMan, alleging defamation and damage to his reputation. Bobrisky claims that VeryDarkMan released a recording allegedly generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, which has tarnished his image. Bobrisky’s lawyers have given VeryDarkMan a 24-hour ultimatum to retract his statements and apologize.
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Sep
29
2024
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Birthday Felicitations To Dr. J.Martins From UAAP

Birthday Felicitations To Dr. J.Martins From UAAP

Abia State, Arts And Culture, Birthday, News Flash
Birthday Felicitation to Dr. J. Martins The leadership of United Abia Artistes and Patriots Forum (UAAP) led by Amb. Dr. Osita Offor -De Ultimate Commander and the entire members of the UAAP are happy and wish to identify with Dr. Justin Okechukwu Martins (JMartins) on his birthday celebration today. J. Martins as he is popularly known in the music industry is an Abian and a proud son of Ohafia Udumeze ancient kingdom has contributed immensely in the entertainment industry in Abia State and Nigeria at large.Dr. J. Martins, a founding member of UAAP is currently the Senior Special Assistant (SSA)…
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Sep
29
2024
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United Igbo Elders Council Worldwide (UNIEC): Press Release On Acquittal Of “Pro-Biafra Activists.”

United Igbo Elders Council Worldwide (UNIEC): Press Release On Acquittal Of “Pro-Biafra Activists.”

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Human Rights, News Flash
UNITED IGBO ELDERS COUNCILWORLDWIDE (UNIEC). PRESS RELEASE: ACQUITTAL OF "PRO-BIAFRA ACTIVISTS." The United Igbo Elders Council Worldwide (UNIEC) is gladdened by the release of 36 or so Igbo youths in Ebonyi state unjustly labelled "terrorists" and incarcerated for since more than four years for "agitating for Biafra." It is estimated that possibly tens of thousands of Igbo and other Eastern youths were so deliberately profiled and murdered by the last administration in its unjust war against everybody in pursuit of their ethno-religious genocidal goals, with many now still languishing in various dungeons in Nigeria, awaiting their turns in alleged killings…
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