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Nov
10
2024
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Obaseki’s Whereabout Unknown, He Fled Nigeria Through Land Borders Ahead Of Tenure Expiration – Edo Gov-Elect Okpebholo Alleges

Obaseki’s Whereabout Unknown, He Fled Nigeria Through Land Borders Ahead Of Tenure Expiration – Edo Gov-Elect Okpebholo Alleges

Gossips, News Flash, Politics
Obaseki’s Whereabouts Unknown, He Fled Nigeria Through Land Borders Ahead Of Tenure Expiration – Edo Gov-Elect Okpebholo Alleges Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has alleged that the outgoing governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki, has fled Nigeria through the land borders. Okpebholo is expected to be sworn into office on Tuesday, meaning that Obaseki will lose his immunity. Obaseki last week said he heard that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was planning to arrest him after the expiration of his tenure as governor. In a statement made available to journalists on Sunday and signed by his media…
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Nov
10
2024
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Ohafia LGA’s Economic Renaissance: Harnessing Local Resources For Revenue Expansion – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Ohafia LGA’s Economic Renaissance: Harnessing Local Resources For Revenue Expansion – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia North, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash, Ohafia LGA
Ohafia LGA's Economic Renaissance: Harnessing Local Resources for Revenue Expansion Abia State's Ohafia LGA Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) data 2021 was not readily available at the time of preparing this report, however this discussion must be brought to the front burner. Let's provide some insights on Nigeria's IGR for that period. In the first half of 2021, Nigeria's 36 states and the FCT generated N849,123,384,003.55 in IGR, with a 13.21% growth from the first to the second quarter. Lagos State led with N267,232,774,434.06, followed by FCT and Rivers State. The South-West zone had the highest revenue, while the North-East zone…
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Nov
10
2024
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Leaking Government Documents: A Serious Crime With Serious Consequences – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Leaking Government Documents: A Serious Crime With Serious Consequences – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Crime, Good Governance, News Flash
Leaking Government Documents: A Serious Crime with Serious Consequences My attention was brought to a publication by a Facebook page: Eke O. Ako making a case for the release of a gentleman named Nwabueze Onyekachi Every action has its equal repercussion. Physics experiments discovered that to every action, there's an equal and opposite reaction. I have mentioned times without number that he who comes to equity must come with clean hands. It's so funny that when a few fellow writers of mine, who were party to the bulkernization of Abia State finances and development opportunities, having failed in securing some…
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Nov
10
2024
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President Tinubu To Attend Joint Arab-Islamic Summit In Saudi Arabia

President Tinubu To Attend Joint Arab-Islamic Summit In Saudi Arabia

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Religion
President Tinubu To Attend Joint Arab-Islamic Summit In Saudi Arabia President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Sunday for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, which will focus on the current situation in the Middle East. This was stated in a press release issued on Saturday by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy. The statement noted that the summit will commence on Monday, November 11, 2024, and is being held at the invitation of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. It follows last year’s summit in the same…
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Nov
10
2024
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President Tinubu’s Loyalist, MC Oluomo Emerges NURTW National President

President Tinubu’s Loyalist, MC Oluomo Emerges NURTW National President

FGN, Labour, News Flash, Politics, Transportation
Tinubu’s Loyalist, MC Oluomo Emerges NURTW National President Musliu Akinsaya, popularly called MC Oluomo has emerged National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). MC Oluomo, a former Lagos state Chairman of NURTW is a loyalist of President Bola Tinubu. The Southwest Zone of the union elected Oluomo as national chair during its Quadrennial Delegate Conference at its Zonal Secretariat in Osogbo, Osun State. According to Vanguard, delegates from the four states, including Lagos, Ogun, Ondo and Ekiti participated in the election. The delegate conference which was monitored and Observed by the acting National President of the…
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Nov
10
2024
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Baltasar Ebang: DNA Test More Important Than Naming Ceremony – Don Jazzy

Baltasar Ebang: DNA Test More Important Than Naming Ceremony – Don Jazzy

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Marriage And Love, News Flash
Baltasar Ebang: DNA Test More Important Than Naming Ceremony — Don Jazzy Popular Nigerian music producer Michael Collins Ajereh, known professionally as Don Jazzy, recently shared some advice on Instagram, stating that a DNA test is more crucial than a naming ceremony for newborns. He made this remark in an Instagram Reel posted on Friday. He wrote, ” DNA test is more important than naming ceremony.” In recent days, online discussions have been buzzing with reactions to a sexual scandal involving a high-ranking Equatorial Guinean official. Baltasar Ebang, the former Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), was…
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Nov
09
2024
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My Son Hit His Head Against Concrete Floor After 40 Canes, 150 Frog Jumps – Slain Ogbunanmiri Pupil’s Father

My Son Hit His Head Against Concrete Floor After 40 Canes, 150 Frog Jumps – Slain Ogbunanmiri Pupil’s Father

Education, Mishap, News Flash
My Son Hit His Head Against Concrete Floor After 40 Canes, 150 Frog Jumps – Slain Ogun Pupil’s Father Ithis interview, Mr Gbeminiyi Arijo, father of the late Ogun SS 2 student who died recently after allegedly receiving 40 strokes of cane and doing about 150 frog jumps, recounted the tragic incident to BANKOLE TAIWO, demanding a thorough investigation as well as justice and support for the family Could you introduce yourself? I am Gbeminiyi Arijo, the father of Monday, the SS2 student of Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idi-Emi, who died recently and was buried today. I am 54 years…
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Nov
09
2024
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‘Leaders Don’t Run Away’ – Fashola Advises Youth Against ‘Japa’

‘Leaders Don’t Run Away’ – Fashola Advises Youth Against ‘Japa’

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, Lagos, News Flash
‘Leaders Don’t Run Away’ – Fashola Advises Youth Against ‘Japa’ A former governor of Lagos, Babatunde Fashola has asked Nigerian youths to remain in the country despite economic challenges. In recent times, there has been a wave of migration by Nigerians who are seeking greener pastures abroad. “Japa” is a popular word used to describe migration in the country. Speaking on Saturday at the combined 8th and 9th convocation ceremonies of Elizade University in Ilara-Mokin, Ondo state, Fashola encouraged the youth to strive for positions of influence in the country instead of seeking opportunities abroad. He said leaders don’t run…
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Nov
09
2024
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Governor Otti Felicitates With Senator T.A. Orji At 75

Governor Otti Felicitates With Senator T.A. Orji At 75

Abia State, Birthday, Good Governance, Personality
GOVERNOR OTTI FELICITATES WITH SENATOR T.A. ORJI AT 75 The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR has congratulated the former Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Senator Theodore Ahamefula Orji on the occasion of his 75th Birthday. In a goodwill birthday message, Governor Otti thanked God for preserving Sen. Orji’s life and blessing the former Governor with longevity and good health. He wished him well as a leader and Senior Citizen in the state. While wishing the Former Governor a memorable birthday celebration, the Abia Chief Executive, on behalf of his family and the good people…
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