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Aug

2024

UEFA To Honour Cristiano Ronaldo On Thursday

UEFA To Honour Cristiano Ronaldo Thursday Cristiano Ronaldo, a name synonymous with excellence in European football, is set to receive a prestigious honour from UEFA, solidifying his status as the UEFA Champions League’s all-time top scorer. The special award will be presented by UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin during the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League draw ceremony on Thursday, 29 August, at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. According to a statement from the UEFA website on Tuesday, Ronaldo’s unparalleled achievements in the UEFA Champions League, including his 140 goals across 183 appearances, have redefined the competition’s history. As the only player to…

Aug

2024

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NAFDAC Speaks On Placing Ban On Bread

Business, FGN, Gossips, News Flash

NAFDAC Speaks On Placing Ban On Bread The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dissociated itself from a comment asking Nigerians to avoid eating bread made and sold in the country. The agency made the clarification in reaction to what it said was a misconception that trailed the statement made by NAFDAC South-west Coordinator, Roseline Ajayi, recently, saying bread sold in the markets is failing laboratory tests because producers are using addictives as saccharine due to the high cost of sugar. Following her comments in a viral video a reporter had suggested that Nigerians were…

Aug

2024

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Binance CEO Demands Release Of Employee Detained In Nigeria

Human Rights, News Flash

Binance CEO Demands Release Of Employee Detained In Nigeria The Chief Executive Officer of the cryptocurrency trading platform Binance, Richard Teng, has called for the release of one of his employees, Tigran Gambaryan, who is currently standing trial in Nigeria. In February, two executives of the company, Tigran Gambaryan, and Anjarwalla, were arrested and detained after they flew into the country following a ban on their website. The Nigerian government explained that the Binance executives were arrested and detained after an investigation revealed money laundering and terrorism financing activities conducted on the Binance currency exchange platform. In a statement obtained…

Aug

2024

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Gaza Death Toll Hits 50,435

Crime, News Flash, World News

Gaza Death Toll Hits 50,435 At least 30 more Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, bringing the overall death toll since last Oct. 7 to 40,435, the Health Ministry in the enclave said on Monday. A ministry statement added that some 93,534 other people have been injured in the assault. “Israeli forces killed 30 people and injured 66 others in two ‘massacres’ of families in the last 24 hours,” the ministry said. “Many people are still trapped under the rubble and on the roads as rescuers are unable to reach them,” it added. Israel has continued…

Aug

2024

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Media Influencer In Police Net For Posting Governor’s Wife Video On Social Media

Crime, Human Rights, News Flash

Influencer In Police Net For Posting Governor’s Wife Video On Social Media Amnesty International has accused the Sokoto State Government of unlawfully influencing the arrest of a social media user, Shafi’ u Umar Tureta. According to the human rights group, heavily armed police officers arrested Tureta after he posted a viral video online that showed the lavish birthday celebration of the governor’ s wife. In a public statement, Amnesty International expressed its concern over what it sees as a clear violation of human rights. ” Right now, plans are underway to drag Shafi’ u Tureta before a court in an…

Aug

2024

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Hon. Amobi Ogah Felicitates With Amb. Dr. Osita Offor On His Birthday

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Birthday, News Flash

Hon. Amobi Ogah Felicitates with Amb. Dr. Osita Offor on His Birthday Member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia State at the National Assembly, Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah FCE has felicitated with the Group Chairman of Crystal Energy Resources and Trading Plc and Jetvision Petroleum Trading and Mining Plc, Amb. Dr. Osita Offor - De Ultimate Commander and Champion of Champions on his birthday celebration. He used the opportunity to wish his esteemed constituent and friend a happy celebration praying God for more wisdom, good health and sound mind. He equally wished De Ultimate Commander many more beautiful years to…

Aug

2024

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FG Distributes Free Cooking Gas Cylinders In Lagos

Economy, Lagos, News Flash

FG Distributes Free Cooking Gas Cylinders In Lagos The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, in collaboration with the Decade of Gas Initiative, on Monday, flagged off the distribution of free cooking gas cylinders to approximately 300 women in Lagos State. Speaking at the event held in Ikeja, Ekpo maintained that the distribution of cylinders is part of the government’s initiative to provide 1 million homes with access to clean cooking by the year 2030. According to him, President Bola Tinubu approved the initiative because he was concerned about the health of his people. He encouraged the…

Aug

2024

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Junior Pope: ‘Forgive Me, I’m Gradually Losing My Life’, Actress Adanma Luke Pleads With Nigerians

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Arts And Culture, News Flash

Junior Pope: ‘Forgive Me, I’m Gradually Losing My Life’, Actress Adanma Luke Pleads With Nigerians Nollywood actress and producer, Adanma Luke, has appealed for forgiveness from Nigerians over the tragic boat accident that resulted in the deaths of actor John Odonwodo, aka Junior Pope, and four others. In a video shared on her Instagram page on Monday, Luke, who was the producer of the movie titled “The Other Side of Life,” in which the crew were starring before their demise, stated that she has been depressed since the incident happened in April. She added that she’s gradually losing her life…

Aug

2024

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Tinubu Appoints New NIA, DSS Directors General

FGN, News Flash

Tinubu Appoints New NIA, DSS Directors General President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new directors-general of the National Intelligence Agency, NIA, and the Department of State Services, DSS. Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed is the new Director-General of the NIA, while Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi is the new Director-General of the DSS. Mohammed succeeds Ahmed Abubakar, who resigned from his position as the NIA Director-General on Saturday night. For the DSS, Ajayi replaces Yusuf Bichi, who was appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2018. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, made this known…

Aug

2024

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Abia North Political Projects Group/ATTNEWS Celebrates Ikenga Gburugburu Of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, Amb. Dr. Osita Offor – De Ultimate Commander @ 47

Birthday, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash

ABIA NORTH POLITICAL PROJECTS GROUP/ATTNEWS CELEBRATESIkenga Gburugbu of Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, Amb. Dr. Osita Offor -De Ultimate Commander @47* The BOT, Management and Members of ABIA NORTH POLITICAL PROJECTS, a pan ABIA North Political Think TANK celebrateHIGH CHIEF,AMB.DR.OSITA OFFOR. (IKENGA GBURUGBURU OF OHAFIA ANCIENT KINGDOM) A Strong Leader with Ability to guide and direct his followers towards a common goal to the betterment of Humanity. A man of INTEGRITY and Transparency: Honest, trustworthy, and open in decision-making . We are highly pleased to be associated with you. May this year's birthday usher in peace, and extravagant grace of God. Best…