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Sep

2024

We’ve Disbursed N625 Billion To States Through NG-CARES Scheme – FGN

We’ve Disbursed N625 Billion To States Through NG-CARES Scheme – FG Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed that N625 Billion has been given to states through NG-CARES Scheme. Abdulkarim Obaje, the national coordinator of the Nigeria COVID-19 action, recovery and economic stimulus (NG-CARES), says about N625 billion has been disbursed to all 36 states through the scheme. Obaje spoke on Thursday during a peer learning and experience-sharing exercise in Bauchi. The NG-CARES is an initiative of the World Bank and the federal government to support the recovery of communities, households, and businesses affected by COVID-19. Describing the programme as one…

Sep

2024

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PDP Suspends Dino Melaye For Alleged Anti-Party

News Flash, Politics

PDP Suspends Dino Melaye Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State has suspended its former governorship candidate in the state, Senator Dino Melaye, over alleged anti-party activities. Melaye’s suspension by the executive committee of the party in Ayetoro Gbede, Ward 1 was announced in a memo dated September 12, 2024. The memo reads: “Ward Party Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Ayetoro/lluagba ward 1 met on Friday the 12th of September 2024 to review the report of the disciplinary committee set up to investigate alleged anti party activities against Senator Dino Melaye,…

Sep

2024

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President Tinubu’s Whereabout Unknown Again

FGN, News Flash, Politics

President Tinubu Goes Missing In Transit Again President Bola Tinubu’s overseas travels and exact whereabouts have again become a subject of speculation. On August 29, Tinubu embarked on a trip to China, and Nigerians were told he would make a brief stopover in Dubai. He suddenly reappeared in London on Wednesday. He had landed in Beijing in the early hours of September 1. He had a busy week meeting and signing agreements with Chinese political and business leaders on the sidelines of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. The President concluded his official engagements in China by meeting with Nigerians living…

Sep

2024

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Governor Otti And The Defeat Of Tribesmen – By Godwin Adindu

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

Governor Otti and the Defeat of TribesmenBy. Godwin Adindu There is, it might seem, an urge to be particularly inspired by Governor Alex Otti’s intangible victories. Without really, intentionally, staging a battle, the Governor has defeated the tribesmen and conquered the tribesmen mentality. This was a cankerworm that festered on the social fabric of Abia State. Beyond the massive infrastructural revolution reflected in the construction of over hundred roads, Governor Otti has also made his mark in the area of social reforms. The defeat of the tribesmen is a major intangible achievement that has changed the outlook of Abia and…

Sep

2024

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Governor Otti Storms Edo State, Drums Support For LP Guber Candidate

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

GOVERNOR OTTI STORMS EDO STATE, DRUMS SUPPORT FOR LP GUBER CANDIDATE Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Thursday, 12th September, stormed Benin City, the Edo State Capital, to drum support for the Labour Party Governorship Candidate Barr. Olumide Akpata and his Deputy Prince Yusulf Asamah Kadiri. Speaking to a large crowd of cheering supporters who came out to receive him and the LP entourage, Governor Otti said that they came to reinforce the decision of the Edo People. "The reason we came is to reinforce the decision you have already made because I know that you have taken…

Sep

2024

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Trump Rules Out Holding Another TV Debate With Harris

Columns/Opinions/Letters, International, News Flash, Politics

Trump Rules Out Holding Another TV Debate With Harris Donald Trump on Thursday announced he will not participate in another televised debate with his Democratic rival Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of November’s presidential election. “THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!” the Republican candidate wrote on his Truth Social platform, including in his tally the earlier debate with US President Joe Biden in June and his Tuesday showdown with Harris. The Democratic candidate put Trump on the defensive in their ABC News-hosted clash, watched by 67 million people. Almost immediately, her campaign called for a second showdown in October. The…

Sep

2024

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Trailer Crushes 21 Travellers To Death Along Abuja-Kaduna Highway

Mishap, News Flash

Tragedy As Trailer Crushes 21 Travelers To Death Along Abuja-Kaduna Highway An early morning accident along Abuja-Kaduna expressway claimed 21 lives, on Thursday. The accident Daily Trust learnt involved a trailer truck and a passenger Humer bus heading for Kano and Batsari town in Katsina state. An official of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) who participated in the rescue operation, said three passengers who survived the accident were rushed to the Umaru Musa memorial hospital in Sabon-Wuse town, for medical attention, while the remains of the victims were deposited at the hospital’s morgue. He noted that the accident took…

Sep

2024

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Tragedy As Police Arrest FUL Student For Kidnapping, Killing Female Colleague

Crime, Education, News Flash

Police Arrest FUL Student For K¡dnapping, K¡lling Female Colleague The Kogi State Police Command has arrested a 100-level student of Federal University Lokoja for allegedly kidnapping and killing a female student named Damilola. It was reported that after killing her, the suspect, identified as Jeremiah, allegedly removed her private parts. According to sources, Jeremiah kidnapped Damilola and demanded a ransom from her parents. Upon receiving the information, Kogi State Police operatives arrested him in connection with Damilola’s tragic death. Reports indicate that the suspect, who hails from Kaduna State, allegedly abducted her and took her to an uncompleted building. After…

Sep

2024

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United ABIA Artists And Patriots Forum(UAAP) Felicitates With Its Secretary Emenike Iroegbu On His Birthday

Abia State, Abia North, Birthday, News Flash

Birthday Felicitation to Mr. Iroegbu The President of United Abia Artistes and Patriots Forum (UAAP), Amb. Dr. Osita Offor - De Ultimate Commander and entire members Felicitate with the Secretary of the group, Mr. Emenike Jason Iroegbu, CEO of All Facts Newspaper on the occasion of his birthday celebration. Indeed God is faithful and benevolent as He adds another year to your sojourn on planet earth, we are happy and share in your joy.We wish you many more beautiful years ahead in good health and sound mind as you celebrate your dayCongratulations enjoy your day and more blessings Sir. Hon.…

Sep

2024

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Police Withdraw Security Aides From VIPs, To Deploy 35,000 Officers For Election In Edo State

News Flash, Politics, Security

Police Withdraw Security Aides From VIPs, To Deploy 35,000 Officers For Edo Election Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, announced on Wednesday that 35,000 police officers will be deployed across Edo State for the September 21 governorship election. Additionally, 8,000 personnel from sister security agencies, including the armed forces and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), will be mobilized to support the police. He also confirmed that security aides assigned to VIPs will be withdrawn to ensure neutrality and security. Egbetokun stated this at the stakeholders meeting as part of activities ahead of the election organized by the…