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Sep

2024

Commentary On: The Alaigbo Achievers Legacy; In Collaboration With United Igbo Elders Council Worldwide Presents The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration(Aku Ruru Ulo N’ Alaigbo Amaka)

Commentary On ;THE ALAIGBO ACHIEVERSLEGACY(Aku Ruru Ulo N’ Alaigbo Amaka)In Collaboration With, UNITED IGBO ELDERS COUNCIL(UNIEC) WORLDWIDE Presents; THE GREAT IGBO ACHIEVERSLEGACY DAY CELEBRATION(Aku Ruru Ulo N' Alaigbo Amaka) The Alaigbo Achievers Legacy, also known as THE GREAT IGBO ACHIEVERS, an honorific independent legal entity, a Home- driven and delivery investment organization, recognised by the government of Nigeria for the recognition of individuals and corporate organizations towards Excellence, in line with the ”Igbo Think-Home Investment and Development Philosophy of Aku Ruru Ulo, to promote good societal values and right ideals within the Igbo nation. The Great Igbo Achievers was conceptualized…

Sep

2024

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Abia State Gov. Alex Otti Urges Traders To Relocate To ABIA, Assures Them Of Adequate Security And Business Friendly Atmospheres

Abia State, Business, Economy, News Flash

ABIA STATE GOV. ALEX OTTI URGES TRADERS TO RELOCATE TO ABIA, ASSURES THEM OF ADEQUATE SECURITY AND BUSINESS FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERES: Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR has assured leaders and traders of Alaba International Markets, Oyinbo, Ladipo, and United Market Leaders and Traders Association of Nigeria of adequate security measures, a business-friendly atmosphere, and a conducive environment to invest and do business in Abia State. Through his Special Adviser on Trade, Commerce, and Industry, Chief Nwaka Inem, Governor Otti expressed his administration's readiness to create physical infrastructural development and facilities that will serve as a one-stop business hub for investors and…

Sep

2024

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Tapping Into The Next Frontier: Leadership And Imperatives Of New Development Paradigm For Africa – Being Gov. Otti’s Speech At 2024 Innovative Africa Conference Washington University

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash

Tapping into the Next Frontier: Leadership and the Imperatives of New Development Paradigm for Africa Being the Text of a Keynote Speech by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the 2024 Innovate Africa Conference 2024 on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the George Washington University, DC, United States. Protocols, There is a general consensus amongst development experts, scholars and investors that Africa offers two very strategic prospects for the future of our civilisation. Firstly, the vast deposits of highly-priced mineral resources buried in our soil are becoming increasingly critical in the continuing push to build a more sustainable future for…

Sep

2024

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FGN Approves Promotion Of 20,867 Personnel In Immigration, Civil Defence, Other Para-Military Services

FGN, Immigration, News Flash, Security

FG Approves Promotion Of 20,867 Personnel In Immigration, Civil Defence, Other Para-military Services The federal government has approved the immediate promotion of a total of 20, 867 senior personnel across various ranks in the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS). Also, the promotion for the Federal Fire Service (FFS) has been approved. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who announced the promotion on Friday, September 13, also said the government approved a special promotion for two officers of NCoS, four officers of the NIS, two officers of…

Sep

2024

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Edo Election: Court Summons APC Guber Candidate Okpebholo Over Age Falsification

Judiciary, News Flash, Politics

Edo Election: Court Summons APC Guber Candidate Okpebholo Over Age Falsification A magistrates’ court in Abuja has summoned Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2024 Edo elections, to appear before it over alleged age falsification. He is charged with forgery and perjury. The suit, filed by a PDP chieftain, Honesty Aginbatse, on September 12, alleged discrepancies in the birth dates provided in the nomination forms Mr Okpebholo submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Mr Okpebholo is to appear before Magistrate Abubakar Mukhtar on September 20. Mr Aginbatse had alleged that Mr Okpebholo’s 2023…

Sep

2024

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“I’m Ready To Be Vice President” – Peter Obi Declares, Give Conditions

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

‘I’m Ready To Be Vice President If …’ – Peter Obi Declares, Gives Conditions The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has said he is open to being Nigeria’s Vice President in the future. The former Anambra State Governor has however set some conditions to be met before taking such a decision. He made the disclosure in a recent interview on New Central TV which was aired on YouTube. Obi explained that his main goal is to help Nigeria move forward. He believes that for the next general election in 2027, the country needs strong leadership to…

Sep

2024

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FGN Announces Monday Public Holiday

Abuja, FGN, News Flash

FG Announces Monday Public Holiday The Federal Government has announced that Monday, September 16th, 2024 as public holiday. Monday will be observed as public holiday in honor of the Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration. This was made known in a statement on Friday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. More to come…

Sep

2024

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PSC Approves New CPs For ABIA, Lagos, Ebonyi, Awka Ibom

News Flash, Security

PSC Approves New CPs For Abia, Lagos, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of four substantive Commissioners of Police for Abia, Lagos, Ebonyi and Akwa Ibom state Commands respectfully This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Friday by the Spokesperson of the Commission, Mr Ikechukwu Ani. According to the statement, “The appointments followed the recent promotion of some senior Police Officers by the Commission which created vacancies in some State Commands. “The new Commissioners are, Isah Danladi Nda, Abia State Command; Olarewaju Ishola Olawale, Lagos State Command; Anthonia…

Sep

2024

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The New AbiaTouch Gets To The Ministry Of Budget And Planning

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash

The New AbiaTouch Gets to The Ministry of Budget and Planning. Do you recognise this building from the Pictures?Well, a few months ago, I shared pictures from this building belonging to Ministry of Budget and Planning. The place was in a state of absolute decay and dilapidation. It looked horrible, dingy, and very unconducive for decent staff to budget and plan. If you walk into the Old Ministry of Budget and Planning building, you'll see workers sitting together at the entrance near the staircase leading to the main building, gisting and doing nothing. The only thing they have in front…

Sep

2024

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PDP Governors Lose As NWC Hands Wike Rivers Control

News Flash, Politics

PDP Governors Lose As NWC Hands Wike Rivers Control In a decisive move that fortifies his position within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has secured a significant victory in the ongoing party leadership crisis. The PDP National Working Committee (NWC) has officially endorsed the Rivers State congresses, a key decision amidst the party’s internal strife. This endorsement was confirmed during a meeting held at the party’s national headquarters, Wadata Plaza, in Abuja on Thursday. The approval not only solidifies Wike’s influence but also led to the postponement of the National Executive Committee…