Abia State Government Hands Over Cheques To Widows Of Slain Security Personnel
ABIA STATE GOVERNMENT HANDS OVER CHEQUES TO WIDOWS OF SLAIN SECURITY PERSONNEL. The Abia State government says it will continue to make the welfare of the families of security personnel who died in active service in the state a top priority. The Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba who stated this at Government House Umuahia, while handing over cheques to the deceased spouses, said the money is solely to cater for the educational needs of their children. Pastor Ajagba also explained that the gesture is in fulfillment of Governor Alex Otti's promise to the bereaved families when…
Mayor Of Ohafia LGA Urge Citizens To Consider A Major Shift In Strategy That Will Sustain Demand For Goods And Services – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke
Fellow Ohafia sons and daughters, esteemed business leaders, and industry titans of our great community, I, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, Mayor of Ohafia Local Government, issue this heartfelt appeal to you today. As we strive for economic growth and development in our beloved Ohafia, I urge you to consider a crucial shift in strategy. Rather than establishing firms or companies first and then struggling to meet demand, let us join forces to develop a thriving market that sustains demand for our goods and services. This approach is not just a reversal of the usual order; it's a recipe for success.…
Common Man’s Concerns: Surviving Today, Shaping Tomorrow – The Practical And Political Pursuits Of Abia’s Citizens – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke
Common Man's Concerns: Surviving today, shaping tomorrow - the practical and political pursuits of Abia's citizens. As I stepped into Ohafia, the vibrant Igbo culture enveloped me. I was there prior to the recently concluded local government elections to research voters on the streets. The warmth of the people made me feel right at home. The ancestral capital, stood proudly, its history woven into the fabric of the town. I walked through the bustling Amavo central market, where locals traded goods and shared stories. The air was thick with the smell of yams, cassava, and melons, fresh from the nearby…
Nominations/Recommendations Continue For Igbo Great Achievers Awards
NOMINATIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS CONTINUE FOR IGBO GREAT ACHIEVERS AWARDS: In anticipation of this year’s Awards, the Alaigbo Achievers Legacy, in collaboration with the United Igbo Elders Council, Worldwide has constituted Committees from various parts of the Igbo society, to put processes in motion for the success of this year’s award ceremonies at a day and venue to be announced soon. The Committees include a 21 Man Planning Sub-committee headed by Justice Alpha Ikpeama the Director General of AlaIgbo Achievers Legacy. It will make all necessary arrangements including logistics for the success of the ceremony at a day & venue to be announced…
UK Announces 45,000 Seasonal Worker Visas For 2025
UK Announces 45,000 Seasonal Worker Visas For 2025 The UK government has announced plans to issue 45,000 seasonal worker visas in 2025. This initiative aims to support the nation’s food production by ensuring sufficient workforce availability during peak demand periods hereby addressing labour shortages in its agricultural and poultry sectors, The seasonal worker visa scheme is intended to provide a temporary labour force for essential roles in food production. Additionally, 2,000 visas will be granted to poultry workers for processing tasks between October and December. This allocation, reports inform, is part of a broader strategy to provide businesses with the…
Oshiomole’s Son, Others Appointed By The Newly Sworn In Edo Governor Okpebholo
Gov. Okpebholo Appoints Oshiomole’s Son, Others Into Cabinet The newly sworn-in governor of Edo state, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has made more appointments to his cabinet. Okpebholo has named Barrister Musa Ikhilor as the Secretary to the State Government (SGG). This move comes hours after Okpebholo assumed office on Tuesday and a day after appointing Fred Itua as his Chief Press Secretary. Dr. Samson Osagie, a former federal lawmaker, has also been nominated as the State’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice. Meanwhile, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, son of former Governor Adams Oshiomhole, has been nominated as Health Commissioner. The senior Oshiomhole is…
The Level Of Corruption In The Power Sector Will Make You Cry – EFCC Chairman, Olukoyede
Things We Discovered In Power Sector Will Make You Cry – Olukoyede, EFCC Chairman The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has said the level of corruption in the power sector would make people cry. He put it this way: “As we speak, we are grappling with electricity. If you see some of the investigations we are carrying out within the power sector, you will shed tears. “People were awarded contracts to supply electricity equipment. Instead of using what they call 9.0 guage, they will go and buy 5.0. Every time you see the…
Lagbaja’s Burial Arrangements: Nigerian Army Gives Update
Nigerian Army Gives Update On Lagbaja’s Burial The Nigerian Army has announced arrangements for the burial rites of the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja. Lagbaja died aged 56 after battling an undisclosed ailment. President Bola Tinubu appointed him COAS on June 19, 2023. The President had ordered a state burial for the late COAS. Moshood Lagbaja, the late army chief’s immediate elder brother, had also disclosed in Osogbo, Osun State, during a condolence visit by St Charles Grammar School Osogbo Old Boys Association (SCOBA), that Lagbaja would be buried in Abuja on Friday. He said…
Period Of Economic Hardship Now Over – President Tinubu Tells Nigerians
Period Of Economic Hardship Now Behind Us – President Tinubu Tells Nigerians President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the nation’s most challenging economic period is now behind them. The spokesperson for the vice president, Stanley Nkwocha, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He said Mr Tinubu gave the assurance at the inauguration of Monday Okpebholo and Dennis Idahosa as governor and deputy governor of Edo State. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the president said the inauguration brings a new chapter in Edo State’s history with the triumph of democratic values. ”We have weathered the hardest…