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Sep

2024

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

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 He also confirmed that security aides assigned to VIPs will be withdrawn to ensure neutrality and security.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…

Sep

2024

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“My Husband Has Reached The Pinnacle Of Political Office. What’s he looking for Again?” – Patience Jonathan

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

My Husband Won’t Run For Presidency In 2027 – Patience Jonathan Declares Contrary to speculations, Dame Patience Jonathan has firmly stated that her husband, former President Goodluck Jonathan will not contest for the presidency in the 2027 elections. During a recent visit by the Greater Igbo Forum (GIF) Worldwide in Abuja, Dame Jonathan clarified that her husband, having held numerous significant political positions—local government chairman, deputy governor, governor, vice president, and president—has no further political ambitions. She stated that her husband is committed to supporting the current president and fostering national unity. “My husband has reached the pinnacle of political…

Sep

2024

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Emetu Charges Local Government Heads Of Service And Financial Management Officers To Follow Due Process In The Management Of Funds

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash

EMETU CHARGES LOCAL GOVERNMENT HEADS OF SERVICE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OFFICERS TO FOLLOW DUE PROCESS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF FUNDS Abia State Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Lekwachi Emetu, FNSE, has enjoined Heads of Service and other key Officers in the financial management of the local government to follow all laid down procedures in the Financial Memoranda, Fiscal Responsibility Act, the State Public Procurement Act, and other extant rules and financial regulations to obviate any form of misapplication of funds that may tend toward corruption. Emetu stated this during a 3-day seminar/workshop for financial managers of the local government organised by…

Sep

2024

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Gov. Otti Attends 17th Annual Banking And Finance Conference Organized By CIBN At Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja

Abia State, CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State attends the 17th Annual Banking and Finance Conference organized by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. On Tuesday September 10th, the Executive Governor of Abia State Dr. Alex Otti attended the 17th Annual Banking and Finance Conference organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) at Abuja. The event themed 'Accelerated Economic Growth and Development', focused on discussions around Nigeria's economic challenges and exploring strategies for sustainable growth. During the event, Governor Otti presented a goodwill message to the participants and emphasis on…

Sep

2024

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Ohafia School Of Thought’s One Day In-House/Town-Hall Emergency Meeting Takes Decision On Forthcoming LG Elections

Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

Ohafia School Of Thought's One Day In-House /Town-Hall Emergency Meeting Takes Decision On Forthcoming LG Elections The one day Crucial in house emergency meeting which had almost all the Eziogos present and President Generals of all Ohafia Communities was Presided by Chief Dr. Uduma Nnate. The meeting whose objective was to chart a strong formidable force ahead of the forthcoming Local Government Election and developmental agenda for Ohafia Ofurishi. The Executive Secretary of the Group Rev. Ikechukwu Ebi in his introduction maintained that Ohafia should rank amongst its peers as a Senatorial headquarters and third Biggest Urban town in ABIA…

Sep

2024

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State Governor Gifts Youths N310 Million For Not Participating In #EndBadGovernance Protest

Empowerment, Humanitarian, News Flash

Governor Gifts Youths N310 Million For Not Participating In #EndBadGovernance Protest The state Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has announced a cash reward of N310 million to the leadership of Akwa Ibom youths across the 31 local government areas of the state for boycotting the recent #EndBadGovernance protest. The governor had promised in a meeting with stakeholders on the eve of the #EndBadGovernance protest in Uyo that he would appreciate the state’s youths if they avoided the nationwide protest held from 1st to 10th August across the country. The governor made the announcement while speaking at a thank-you…

Sep

2024

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Hon. Obi Aguocha Engages His Constituency In Gentle And Giant Legislative Stride, Unveils An Ambitious 32 Electoral Ward Tour Programme For Ikwuano And Umuahia North/South Federal Constituency

Empowerment, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics

HONOURABLE OBI AGUOCHA ENGAGES HIS CONSTITUENCY IN A GENTLE AND GIANT LEGISLATIVE STRIDE, UNVEILS AN AMBITIOUS 32 ELECTORAL WARD TOUR PROGRAMME FOR IKWUANO AND UMUAHIA NORTH/SOUTH FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY. A Release issued from Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South Federal Constituency Office and dated Tuesday, 10th of September, 2024. From The Honourable Member Representing Ikwuano and Umuahia North / South Federal Constituency. Contingent upon a 32 Ward-To-Ward/Town Hall Meeting, Appreciation, and Palliative Distribution Tour. As detailed in the following itinerary: Thursday 12th September, 2024 Usaka Ward - 9am. Venue: Ekwelu Hall Ariam Ward - 11am. Venue: Ariam Ala-Ala Town Hall Oloko…

Sep

2024

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FAAC Allocations Rise To N13.7trn 149% In 7 Months

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN, News Flash

FAAC Allocations Rise 149% To N13.7trn In 7 Months The Federation Account Allocations Committee (FAAC) disbursements to the Federal Government (FG), 36 states and 774 local governments (LG) rose by 149.4 percent year-on-year (YoY) to N13.72 trillion in the first seven months (January to July) of 2024, 7M ’24, from N5.5 trillion in the corresponding period of 2023. Details of data from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, FAAC report for the review period showed that in 7M ’24, FG received N2.68 trillion, up by 28.2 percent YoY from N2.09 trillion received in 7M’23. States received N2.91 trillion in the…