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Sep

2024

EFCC Arrests Five Chinese Nationals For Alleged Illegal Mining Activities

EFCC Arrests Five Chinese Nationals For Alleged Illegal Mining The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the arrest of five Chinese nationals involved in illegal mining activities in Akwa Ibom State. The arrest was made by operatives from the EFCC’s Uyo Zonal Directorate, following intelligence reports of unlawful mining operations in the region. In a press release, the EFCC disclosed that the suspects were apprehended by a Special Task Force on Illegal Mining at Ndito-Eka-Iba village in the Ibiono Local Government Area (LGA) of Akwa Ibom State. The illegal mining operation targeted ilmenite, a valuable titanium-iron oxide mineral…

Sep

2024

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NNPC Announces New Petrol Price Across 36 States And Abuja

Business, News Flash, Oil & Gas

NNPC Announces New Petrol Price Across 36 States, FCT Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has said that it will sell the petrol lifted from the Dangote Refinery at a price above N1,000 per litre in the far north. NNPC spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, disclosed this on Monday, in a statement titled, ‘NNPC Ltd Releases Estimated Pump Prices of PMS from Dangote Refinery Based on September 2024 Pricing’. Soneye explained that the price may go for as high as N1,019/litre in places like Borno State, and N999.22 in Abuja, Sokoto, Kano, and others. In Oyo, Rivers and other areas in the…

Sep

2024

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It’s Very Misleading – Dangote Refinery Speaks On Selling Petrol At N898 Per Litre

Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, News Flash, Oil & Gas

It’s Very Misleading — Dangote Refinery Speaks On Selling Petrol At N898 Per Litre Dangote Petroleum Refinery says the claim by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited that the refiner sold petrol at N898 per litre is misleading. In a statement on Sunday by Dangote Group, the company described the statement by NNPC as “mischievous”. There had been several news reports that NNPCL said it purchased fuel at N898 per litre from the Dangote Refinery in Lagos. But in a statement on Sunday by Dangote Group, the company described the statement by NNPC as “mischievous”. The Press statement reads:…

Sep

2024

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Lagos State Government Seals Cubana Chief Priest Fast Food Outlet Over Noise Pollution, Environmental Infractions

Environment, Lagos, News Flash

Lagos Seals Cubana Chief Priest Fast Food Outlet Over Noise Pollution, Environmental Infractions The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has sealed a fast food restaurant owned by Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chiefpriest, Donald’s Fast Food, located on Adebayo Doherty Street, Lekki 1, due to persistent noise pollution and other environmental violations. This was made known by the Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources Tokunbo Wahab, on X.com on Sunday. According to Wahab, the agency took the action after issuing several warnings and abatement notices to the establishment, which failed to comply with environmental regulations. The statement said,…

Sep

2024

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President Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After China, UK Trip

FGN, News Flash, Presidency

President Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After China, UK Trip President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Nigeria after a successful working visit to China and the United Kingdom. The announcement was made known by the special adviser to the president on Social media, Dada Olusegun, on Sunday night. Recall that Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser on information and strategy to the president revealed on Saturday that Mr President will return to Abuja on Sunday after a two-week official trip to China and the United Kingdom (UK). Tinubu left Abuja for China on August 29 but stopped in Dubai before arriving…

Sep

2024

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Governor Otti Inspects Umuahia Mega Bus Terminal Project, Expresses Satisfaction At The Pace And Level Of Work Done So Far

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash

GOVERNOR OTTI INSPECTS UMUAHIA MEGA BUS TERMINAL PROJECT, EXPRESSES SATISFACTION AT THE PACE AND LEVEL OF WORK DONE SO FAR. Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, OFR has expressed satisfaction at the pace and level of work done at the ongoing Construction of Umuahia Mega Bus Terminal in the State Capital by his administration. Governor Otti who visited the project site on Sunday, 15th September after a Church Service at the Dunamis Church, Finbars Street, Umuahia, also pointed out some areas the contractor needed to make some minor adjustments. "I think the contractors are doing very well. they have been…

Sep

2024

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DSP. Godwin Okore Visits Governor Otti, Expresses Gratitude As He Prepares To Leave For USA Studies

Abia State, Education, Good Governance, News Flash

DSP. GODWIN OKORE VISITS GOVERNOR OTTI, EXPRESSES GRATITUDE. Earlier today, the Former ADC to Governor Alex Otti, DSP. Godwin Okore with his Family visited the Governor to appreciate him for the good working relationship he had with the Governor and his Family during his time as the ADC and the supportive role the Executive Governor played in facilitating his Scholarship for a PhD Program. DSP. Okore informed Governor Otti that he is leaving Nigeria to the US in the coming days to start his PhD program in Kentucky University - United States of America. The Governor extolled DSP. Okore for…

Sep

2024

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Our Government Is A Government That Sticks To Process – Gov. Otti

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, People & Events

OUR GOVERNMENT IS A GOVERNMENT THAT STICKS TO PROCESS - GOV. OTTI The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti OFR, has restated his administration's commitment to due process in handling the affairs of the State. Governor Otti made this known on Saturday 14th September, 2024 at Seventh-Day Adventist Church Okpuihie District in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area, during the Child Dedication/Thanksgiving Service of Miss Victory Chizurumoke Eze Nwaigburu, daughter of Dr. Benson K.O. Nwaigburu, Director General of Abia State Debt Management Office. While responding to a request by the Traditional Rulers of the old Okporoahaba Ancient Kingdom to…

Sep

2024

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Breaking News: Guber Candidate Of NNPP In Last 2023 Election Dr. Ukpai Iro Ukpai, His Running Mate, And A Chieftain Of The Party Decamp To Labour Party

Abia State, News Flash, Politics

BREAKING NEWS: The Governorship Candidate and Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Abia State during the 2023 General Election, Dr. Ukpai Iro Ukpai leads his Running Mate, Bar. Chiedozie Josiah, a Chieftain of the Party in the State, Chief David Urum, Candidates of the Party during the last Election, several Leaders and Members of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) into the Labour Party, citing the Developmental Strides of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti as the motivation for decamping. Details Later… Ctz. Ukoha Njoku UkohaChief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State.14-09-2024

Sep

2024

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Gov. Otti Pays First Tranche Of The Arrears Of Workers Salaries Owed By The Immediate Past Administration

Abia State, Good Governance, Labour, News Flash

Governor Alex Otti has paid the first tranche of the arrears of workers salaries owed by the immediate past administration. The People’s Governor earmarked N1.5 Billion monthly to offset the N18 Billion arrears of salaries in instalment within 12 Month Ironically, those who looted and plundered salaries of State workers will still shamelessly criticise the Governor for cleaning their mess in the name of opposition politics. Governor Otti feels fulfilled with the thunderous jubilation and excitement of Abia Workers than the bitterness of those denied access to Statutory Workers and Retirees Entitlements. Forward Canaan!Backward Egypt! Ctz. UKOHA NJOKU UKOHAChief Press…