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Aug
11
2024
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Governor’s Media Chat: Statements To Note – By Charisma Obioha

Governor’s Media Chat: Statements To Note – By Charisma Obioha

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
GOVERNOR'S MEDIA CHAT: STATEMENTS TO NOTE. This is a Government of Abia people and installed by Abia people. This is a Government that does not behold any God-father. The best religion we can talk about is the religion of helping the needy and less privileged. As a Government, we will do everything to make life easier for our people. Agriculture and Digital Technology are priority areas of our Government. We have set up a committee to achieve our ambitious medical city. The whole idea is to reverse medical tourism to Abia State. We met a very poor state of accounts…
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Aug
11
2024
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Govt Should Reveal Identities Of People Behind Oil Theft – Tony Elumelu

Govt Should Reveal Identities Of People Behind Oil Theft – Tony Elumelu

Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash
Govt Should Reveal Identifies Of People Behind Oil Theft – Elumelu The founder and chairman of Heirs Energies, Mr Tony Elumelu has asked the Nigerian government and security agents to disclose those behind oil theft in the country. Elumelu spoke in an interview published by the Financial Times (FT) on Friday. Elumelu said oil theft contributed to the divestment of international oil companies in Nigeria. “Who is behind the theft, I ask. It’s a question that has confounded many Nigerians,” he said. “This is oil theft, we’re not talking about stealing a bottle of Coke you can put in your…
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Aug
11
2024
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Governorship Candidate, Others Arrested Over #EndBadGovernance Protest

Governorship Candidate, Others Arrested Over #EndBadGovernance Protest

FGN, Human Rights, News Flash
Governorship Candidate, Others Arrësted Over #Endbadgovernance Protest BREAKING: Governorship Candidate, Kumuyi, Others Arrësted Over #Endbadgovernance Protest The Nigerian Police Force have arrested the 2024 African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate in Ondo State, Kunle Wizeman Ajayi. He was arrested alongside Patrick Owolabi, Kolawole Kumuyi, who are members of the Take It Back (TIB) Movement. Others arrested include Oluwatobi Akinkuotu, Olalekan Oladehinde. The arrests occurred in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, during the grand finale of the nationwide protest against hunger, hardship, and poor governance, known as #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria. The TIB Movement has condemned the police’s actions, demanding the immediate and…
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Aug
11
2024
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We’ll Bring Back Niger, Mali, B’Faso To Ecowas – President Tinubu

We’ll Bring Back Niger, Mali, B’Faso To Ecowas – President Tinubu

FGN, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash
We’ll Bring Back Niger, Mali, B’Faso To ECOWAS – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu says the Economic Community of West African States will continue to persuade the military leaders of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso to return their nations to the fold. “We will do everything to offer a hand of friendship to them and give them reasons to come back to us,” Tinubu, who chairs the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, reaffirmed at a meeting with ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff on Friday in Abuja. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, revealed…
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Aug
11
2024
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Nigeria Still Repaying $10.6Billion Loans Taken By Ex- president Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan – World Bank

Nigeria Still Repaying $10.6Billion Loans Taken By Ex- president Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan – World Bank

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN, News Flash, Politics
Nigeria Still Repaying $10.6billion Loans Taken By Ex-Presidents Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan – World Bank The World Bank Group Finances has disclosed that the Nigerian government is still repaying $10.6billion in loans taken by former presidents. The loans totalling 69 were obtained during the administrations of former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, the late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, and Goodluck Jonathan. The Debt Management Office (DMO) had in June 2024 reported that as of March 31, 2024, Nigeria’s total domestic and external debt stood at N121.67 trillion ($91.46 billion). The domestic debt amounted to N65.65 trillion ($46.29 billion), while external debt was N56.02 trillion…
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Aug
10
2024
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Gov. Otti’s Monthly Media Interactions: 5 Quick Takeaways – By Dodoh Okafor

Gov. Otti’s Monthly Media Interactions: 5 Quick Takeaways – By Dodoh Okafor

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
Gov. Otti's Monthly Media Interactions: 5 Quick Takeaways for August By. Dodoh Okafor . Know your territory, know your people: A key secret that has helped the Governor in making the kind of unprecedented impact he has made in the last one year is that he knows the State, the communities and the people. This knowledge is demonstrated during these media engagements in the way and manner the Governor responds to questions, talks about different communities and shares his development programmes around those corridors. One of the reasons a former governor of the State failed woefully was the strange assumption…
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Aug
10
2024
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No Kobo Of Abia Resources Will Be Stolen Under My Watch – Gov. Otti

No Kobo Of Abia Resources Will Be Stolen Under My Watch – Gov. Otti

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash
NO KOBO OF ABIA RESOURCES WILL BE STOLEN UNDER MY WATCH - GOV. OTTI Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has vowed that no Kobo from the resources of Abia state will be stolen under his administration. Governor Otti stated this at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Eastern Nigeria Union Conference Headquarters, Ayaba Umueze, Aba while declaring open the 4th Pastors' Kids Association Convention 2024 with the theme, "Advancing The Gospel In A Digital Era". The Governor emphasised that corruption and stealing is forbidden in his government. He challenged all to live by example in their little corners. "In our…
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Aug
10
2024
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‘No Survivors’ In Brazil Plane Crash With 62 Aboard – Official

‘No Survivors’ In Brazil Plane Crash With 62 Aboard – Official

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, World News
‘No Survivors’ In Brazil Plane Crash With 62 Aboard – Official All 62 people aboard a plane that crashed Friday in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state were killed, the mayor’s office in Valinhos, a city near the scene of the accident, announced. “There were no survivors,” the city government — which was involved in the rescue and recovery operation in the neighboring town of Vinhedo — said in an email sent to AFP. There was a plane crashed near São Paulo in Brazil. Voepass Linhas Aereas confirmed 58 passengers and four crew members were travelling in the plane, which footage shows…
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Aug
10
2024
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PDP Constitutes National Reconciliation Committee Ahead Of 2027 Elections

PDP Constitutes National Reconciliation Committee Ahead Of 2027 Elections

News Flash, Politics
PDP Constitutes National Reconciliation Committee Ahead Of 2027 Elections In response to concerns from party stalwarts about addressing internal divisions and preparing more effectively for the 2027 elections, the National leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have established a National Reconciliation Committee (NRC) to help achieve this goal. The national publicity of the party, Debo Ologunagba, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, August 9, in Abuja The statement read: “Following the National Executive Committee (NEC) approval for the constitution of the PDP National Reconciliation Committee (NRC) of our great party, the National Working Committee (NWC) hereby releases…
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Aug
10
2024
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ICPC Raids NAHCON Office, Picks Director Over Alleged N90 Billion Hajj Subsidy

ICPC Raids NAHCON Office, Picks Director Over Alleged N90 Billion Hajj Subsidy

Crime, FGN, News Flash
ICPC Raids NAHCON Office, Picks Director Over Alleged N90 Billion Hajj Subsidy Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have raided the headquarters of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in Abuja, over alleged mismanagement of the N90 billion intervention for the 2024 hajj. According to a source, the anti-graft operatives who stormed the Hajj house shut down official activities in some strategic offices, including the office of the chief executive officer, finance and procurement departments. The source, who prefers anonymity, said the sting operation, which lasted several hours has further brought the commission…
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