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Sep

2024

Abia Hosts South East Council Of Traditional Rulers Meeting

Abia Hosts South East Council of Traditional Rulers Meeting. The Agbogidi himself, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe arrives for the meeting of the South East Council of Traditional Rulers holding at the newly completed Magnificent JAAC Building in Umuahia. The JACC building which was abandoned for over 9 years before the emergence of Governor Alex Otti was quickly completed and properly furnished by the Otti led-government.The place is a beauty to behold. Already, the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs led by Prince Uzor Nwachukwu has been moved to the JAAC Building a few days. Trust Governor…

Sep

2024

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The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration – Showcasing Great Igbo Sons/Daughters And Like-minded Nigerians To The World

Entertainment, News Flash, People & Events, South East

The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration - Showcasing Great Igbo Sons/Daughters And Like-minded Nigerians To The World Celebration!Celebration!!Celebration!!!The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day CelebrationAnd Her Twenty -Four Elder-Statesmen National Advisory Council (NAC),Patrons And Patronesses From The South East Region Of Nigeria, Including Delta And Rivers States Are As Follows: NATIONAL PRESIDENT: Chief S. N. Okeke, OFR. (Ochendo Ndigbo).Fmr. Chairman, Police Service Commission (PSC). NAT. LIFE PATRON, UNIEC: His Lordship, Hon. Justice Anthony I. Iguh, CON;Emeritus Justice of the Supreme Court, and fmr. Chief Judge of the old and new Anambra States. NAT. DEPUTY PRESIDENT AND LIFE PATRON, UNIEC:Emeritus VC…

Sep

2024

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I’m Ready To Serve In Any Capacity For Better Nigeria – Olumide Akpata

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

I’m Ready To Serve In Any Capacity For Better Nigeria – Akpata The governorship of the Labour Party (LP) in last Saturday’s governorship election, Olumide Akpata on Monday thumbed down the exercise which he said was characterized by vote-buying allegedly by the two leading political parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and insisted that he had a good show and was ready to contribute his quota in any capacity to make Nigeria and Edo State better places for their people. He said he belonged to a generation of Nigerians yearning for a genuine change…

Sep

2024

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16 Key Decisions Taken By President Tinubu At Monday’s FEC Meeting

FGN, News Flash

16 Key Decisions Taken By Tinubu At Monday’s FEC Meeting President Bola Tinubu on Monday presided over the Federal Executive Council meeting at the Aso Rock villa. The meeting had in attendance Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; as well as other members of the Council. Below are the highlights of the meeting: The meeting reviewed the flooding in some parts of the country, especially the one that destroyed almost 50 per cent of Maiduguri in Borno State. The meeting backed the President’s…

Sep

2024

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EFCC Warns Skit Makers, Others Over Unauthorized Use Of Kits

Crime, Entertainment, News Flash

EFCC Warns Skit Makers, Others Over Unauthorised Use Of Kits The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released a statement condemning the unauthorised use of its operational gear in comedy skits. This comes in response to the resurgence of an old video titled “EFCC and Army Wahala” across social media platforms. In a statement on Monday via X, the anti-graft agency expressed deep concern over the misrepresentation of its operatives in such productions. “This, once again, compels the EFCC to reiterate its warning to skit makers and other social workers to desist from using the operational accoutrements of the…

Sep

2024

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Tragedy As Hippopotamus Kills Nigerian Man

Environment, News Flash

Tragedy As Hippopotamus K¡lls Nigerian Man A hippopotamus on Sunday attacked and killed a fisherman at Yauri river, in Yauri local government area of Kebbi. The deceased Malam Usman Mai Gadi was at the river bank fishing when the vicious animal attacked and killed him. Locals who witnessed the incident said that the hippo had a new-born baby so it may have seen the fisherman as trying to harm her baby; hence the reason to act in defence. Mister Usman, before his death served as watchman to the emir of Yauri Orchard Farms in Yauri as well as took time…

Sep

2024

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Building Capacity To Support Sustainable Development Activities – Outside The Box By Dr. Alex Otti OFR

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

Building Capacity to Support Sustainable Devt Activities OUTSIDE THE BOX BY ALEX OTTI Development is an ever-present idea that continues to evolve as human society reaches new possibilities and comes to a new sense of awareness of its strengths, opportunities and environmental advantages. The theory of development has preoccupied economists, policy makers and a wide range of other professionals for centuries. Improvement or lack thereof, in the living conditions of the various demographics and income groups, was the first layer of interest in the study of development. As society began to advance, scholars turned attention to other equally important frontiers…

Sep

2024

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‘Efforts To Silence Us Will Fail’ – NLC President Says, Sets To Honour Police Invitation

Labour, News Flash

‘Efforts To Silence Us Will Fail’ – NLC President Says, Sets To Honour Police Invitation President of Nigeria Labour Congress , NLC, Joe Ajaero, has said all efforts to intimidate and silence organised labour would fail. The labour leader also said he would on Wednesday, September 25, honour the last police invitation extended to him. Recall that Ajaero had in recent times been under the radar of security agencies, especially the Police and the Department of State Services, DSS. However, speaking to some workers and union officials in Lagos, Ajaero said: “Recently, I was arrested and detained by the state,…

Sep

2024

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President Tinubu Orders Crackdown On ‘Yahoo Boys’, Other Cyber Criminals

Crime, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu Orders Crackdown On ‘Yahoo Boys’, Other Cyber Criminals President Bola Tinubu has issued a fresh directive to security agencies to go after cyber criminals and other organized crime groups in the country. This was made known by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy in a statement on Sunday. According to the statement, President Tinubu said security and law enforcement agencies — including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), must intensify efforts in cracking down on individuals…

Sep

2024

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ABSG Reaffirms It’s Commitment To Supporting Every Effort Aimed At Enhancing Security In The State

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Security

ABSG REAFFIRMS IT'S COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING EVERY EFFORT AIMED AT ENHANCING SECURITY IN THE STATE. Àbia State Government has reaffirmed it's commitment to providing necessary resources and infrastructure that will enhance the capabilities of security agencies in Àbia State. This was disclosed by the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, while speaking in an event organized by the Police Community Relations Committee(PCRC) meant for the unveiling of their proposed Administrative block and award presentation to credible individuals. In his words, "the Government of Abia State will continue to work closely with the police, the Police Community Relations…