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Sep
26
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
US Court Didn’t Authorize Seizure Of $21m Belonging To Nigerian Govt – AGF Clears Air

US Court Didn’t Authorize Seizure Of $21m Belonging To Nigerian Govt – AGF Clears Air

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash
US Court Didn’t Authorize Seizure Of $21m Belonging To Nigerian Govt — AGF Clears Air The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has clarified that, at no time did the US District Court authorize the seizure of funds belonging to the Nigerian government in the custody of JP Morgan. The AGF’s clarification was in response to publications by the Peoples Gazette on 21 August 2023, which stated: “UK Court authorizes SSS victim Williams Emovbira to seize $21 million from CBN account with JP Morgan in New York.” According to Fagbemi, in a…
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Sep
26
2024
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FGN Increases NYSC Members Allowance From N33,000 To N77,0000

FGN Increases NYSC Members Allowance From N33,000 To N77,0000

Education, FGN, News Flash
FG Increases NYSC Members Allowance From N33,000 To N77,000 The Federal Government has approved the increase of Corps Members’ monthly allowance from N33,000 to N77,000, The Guardian can report. A statement on Wednesday night by the Acting Director, Information and Public Relations of the Corps, Caroline Embu, said this will take effect from July 2024. According to the statement, the increase is in line with the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024. It revealed that a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission, dated September 25, 2024, and signed by the Chairman, Ekpo Nta, has…
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Sep
25
2024
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Gov. Otti Urges Traditional Rulers To Preserve Our Cultural Heritage

Gov. Otti Urges Traditional Rulers To Preserve Our Cultural Heritage

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
GOVERNOR OTTI URGES TRADITIONAL RULERS TO PRESERVE OUR CULTURAL HERITAGE. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has urged Traditional Rulers across the South East region to be at the forefront of promoting and preserving the rich cultural heritage of the people. Governor Otti was speaking while declaring open the one day meeting of the South East Traditional Rulers Council held at the JAAC Secretariat, Ogurube Layout, Umuahia. He described culture an identity that defines a people. The Governor while frowning at the infighting leading to the destruction of family ties and relationship in an effort to emerge as Traditional Ruler…
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Sep
25
2024
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President Tinubu Seeks Debt Forgiveness For Nigeria

President Tinubu Seeks Debt Forgiveness For Nigeria

Economy, FGN, News Flash
Tinubu Seeks Debt Forgiveness For Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has called on world leaders to prioritise debt forgiveness for Nigeria and other developing countries from creditors and multilateral financial institutions. The President also asked the United Nations to commit to multilateralism by deepening relations among member states, in line with the principles of inclusivity, equality etc Tinubu, who is the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of States and Government of the Economic Community of West African States, made the call while addressing world leaders during the General Debate of the ongoing 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly,…
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Sep
25
2024
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FGN Explains Minimum Wage July 29 Backpay

FGN Explains Minimum Wage July 29 Backpay

Economy, Labour, News Flash
FG Explains Minimum Wage July 29 Backpay The Federal Government through the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission has stated that the payment of the new minimum wage will commence from July 2024. The NSIWC Chairman, Ekpo Nta, said this during a press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. The commission stated that this was because the date in question was when the President approved the bill after the National Assembly passed it. The development is contrary to an earlier statement by the Minister of State for Labour, Nkiruka Onyejeocha, that the payment would commence on May 1, 2024. It also…
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Sep
25
2024
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Abia: Consolidated Democracy Through Councils Election – By Dr. Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia: Consolidated Democracy Through Councils Election – By Dr. Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Gov. Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
Abia: Consolidating Democracy Through Councils Election Dr. Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D The forthcoming 2024 Abia Councils election, scheduled for November 2nd, presents a unique opportunity for the people of Abia State to reclaim their rightful place in the democratic process, drive development at the grassroots, and ensure that democracy works for all. As Abians prepare to elect their chairmen and councillors to oversee the affairs of the 17 local government areas, which represent the third tier of government, it is essential to recognize the significance of this exercise. The local government election is a critical component of democratic governance, as it…
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Sep
25
2024
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Reinstated Edo Deputy Governor Seeks Imprisonment Of Alleged Contemnor For Failing To Comply With Court Order

Reinstated Edo Deputy Governor Seeks Imprisonment Of Alleged Contemnor For Failing To Comply With Court Order

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Human Rights, News Flash, Politics
Reinstated Edo Deputy Governor Seeks Imprisonment Of Alleged Contemnor For Failing To Comply With Court Order A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled hearing for October 24 in a contempt proceeding initiated by the reinstated Edo Deputy Governor, Phillip Shuaibu against Marvellous Godwins Omobayo, claiming to be the Deputy Governor. Justice James Omotosho chose the date on Tuesday after Shuaibu’s lawyer, Reuben Eguaba drew his attention to a motion by his client seeking Omobayo’s committal to prison for allegedly failing to comply with a subsisting order of the court. Justice Omotosho directed that Omobayo be served with all the…
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Sep
25
2024
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Tinubu And The Pursuit Of Alternative Truths – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Tinubu And The Pursuit Of Alternative Truths – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, News Flash
TINUBU AND THE PURSUIT OF ALTERNATIVE TRUTHS. The hot pursuits of untruths, half truths, and what consistently is symptomatic of the alternative truths by the Tinubu government has become the norms of the presidency. Every truth is denied for want of perhaps alternative and non existent truths or just illusions. The nation is bedraggled with falsehoods and deceit with reckless abandon arising from the pursuits of banality and baseless illusions to ensure we continue to sink deeper and deeper. Who brought this calamity upon us? Edo election has come and gone but leaves the truth in no man's land with…
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Sep
25
2024
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Lifting Petrol From Dangote Refinery Will Moderate FX Pressure – CBN Governor

Lifting Petrol From Dangote Refinery Will Moderate FX Pressure – CBN Governor

CBN/Commercial Banking, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, News Flash
Lifting Petrol From Dangote Refinery ‘ll Moderate FX Pressure – CBN Governor, Cardoso The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Yemi Cardoso, says lifting of petroleum products from the Dangote Refinery will moderate foreign exchange demand pressures. Cardoso who said this on Tuesday in Abuja, while presenting a communique from the apex bank’s 297th Monetary Policy Committee meeting, said that it would also moderate transportation cost, thereby easing food prices. “The committee expressed optimism that the lifting of refined petroleum products from Dangote refinery will moderate transportation costs and significantly support the easing of food price pressures in the…
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Sep
24
2024
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PDP Backs Out Of Rivers LG Election As Fubara’s Men Join APP

PDP Backs Out Of Rivers LG Election As Fubara’s Men Join APP

News Flash, Politics
PDP Backs Out Of Rivers LG Election As Fubara’s Men Join APP The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced its decision to boycott the upcoming local government elections scheduled for October 5, 2024. The development comes after a stakeholders’ meeting at the PDP secretariat in Port Harcourt, where state party Chairman Aaron Chukwuemeka disclosed that the party will await the court verdict on a suit instituted by the All Progressives Congress (APC). Chukwuemeka stated that the party is not part of the APC’s suit but will respect the court’s order restraining the Rivers State Independent…
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