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Sep
01
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Withdrawn From South Africa, Chidimma Adetshina Wins Miss Universe Nigeria

Withdrawn From South Africa, Chidimma Adetshina Wins Miss Universe Nigeria

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, News Flash
Rejected In South Africa, Chidimma Adetshina Wins Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina, the model who was forced to withdraw from South African beauty pageant, has emerged winner of Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 pageant. The 23-year-old law student came to Nigeria after accepting to participate in the competition following her controversial withdrawal from Miss South Africa 2024 due to xenophobic backlash over her nationality. Guy Murray-Bruce, President of Silverbird Group, organisers of the competition, announced Adetshina as the winner at the grand finale which held at Ekp Hotels & Suites, Lagos, on Saturday night. The winner represented Taraba State in the…
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Aug
31
2024
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Arochukwu-Ohafia Road Reconstruction: Senator Orji Kalu’s Reaction Is A Self-Serving Mischief

Arochukwu-Ohafia Road Reconstruction: Senator Orji Kalu’s Reaction Is A Self-Serving Mischief

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash
Arochukwu-Ohafia Road Reconstruction: Senator Orji Kalu’s Reaction Is a Self-Serving Mischief Our attention has been drawn to a statement credited to the "Media Office" of the former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, wherein the former Governor made some puerile distortions in an attempt to create a needless controversy and confusion over the Arochukwu-Ohafia Road project flagged off for reconstruction by the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti. Two false claims contained in the said release were, one; that Senator Kalu as Governor resurfaced the road, and that through his effort as a Senator, former President Buhari…
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Aug
31
2024
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CBN Governor, Deputies Get N10bn Bulletproof SUVs Amid Hardship In Nigeria

CBN Governor, Deputies Get N10bn Bulletproof SUVs Amid Hardship In Nigeria

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, News Flash
Amid Hardship, CBN Governor, Deputies Get N10bn Bulletproof SUVs As the nation groans under hunger, hardship and inflation, the governor of the Central Bank, CBN, Yemi Cardoso, and his four deputies are lavishing in abundance, purchasing ulta-modern armored vehicles and smiling home with jumbo allowances. The CBN governor and his deputies were nominated and confirmed by the Senate in September 2023. DAILY NIGERIAN gathered that Mr Cardoso recently procured six armored Lexus LX 600 2023 models for himself and four deputies at the cost of over N10 billion. Insiders said each of the apex bank’s deputy governors — Emem Usoro,…
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Aug
31
2024
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Few Days To AFCON Qualifiers: Labbadia Rejects Super Eagle’s Job

Few Days To AFCON Qualifiers: Labbadia Rejects Super Eagle’s Job

Football, News Flash, Sports
Labbadia Rejects Super Eagles’ Job Days Before AFCON Qualifiers Newly appointed Super Eagles manager, Bruno Labbadia, has turned down the job less than two weeks before crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin and Rwanda, according to reports from German publication Kicker. The Nigeria Football Federation had announced Labbadia’s appointment on Tuesday, positioning him as the successor to Finidi George, who resigned in May. “Bruno Labbadia will be the 37th head coach of the Super Eagles. The NFF confirms an agreement with the German coach to lead the senior national team,” the NFF’s statement read. But with only…
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Aug
31
2024
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Police Invite NLC President Ajero And Secretary A Second Time

Police Invite NLC President Ajero And Secretary A Second Time

Labour, News Flash, Security
Again, Police Invite NLC President Ajaero, Secretary The Police have summoned the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), President, Joe Ajaero, and the General Secretary, Emma Ugboaja, to appear at the Force Headquarters on September 5, 2024 The fresh summons is coming less than 24 hours after Ajaero honoured the police’s invitation over alleged criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime. According to an invitation letter signed by the Commissioner of Police, Operations, Ibitoye Alajide, on behalf of the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Department, FID, Abuja, dated August 28, 2024, entitled “Investigation activities. Invitation letter”, this time,…
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Aug
31
2024
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Mosque Attack: 3 Shi’ites Feared Killed, Many Injured

Mosque Attack: 3 Shi’ites Feared Killed, Many Injured

Mishap, News Flash, Religion
3 Shi’ites Feared Killed, Many Injured In Mosque Attack Three members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, also known as Shi’ites, were feared killed, and many others injured when unknown attackers stormed a mosque in Geidam, Yobe State, on Friday. The attacked mosque, Fudiyyah Islamiyyah School, is affiliated with Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement. According to eyewitnesses, the assailants invaded the mosque around 4 a.m., killing Shaheed Ahmad Abdurrahman, Shaheed Muhammad Saleh, and Shaheed Abdullahi Unguwar Karau Kawo. Several other worshippers were injured and are receiving medical attention. The incident follows a recent crackdown on the Islamic…
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Aug
31
2024
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Senate Sends Strong Warning To Cheap Blackmailers And Peddlers Of Falsehood

Senate Sends Strong Warning To Cheap Blackmailers And Peddlers Of Falsehood

National Assembly, News Flash
‘It’s enough’, Senate Send Strong Message To Blackmailers The Senate has warned the public against what it described as “vicious attempts” to tarnish its image and that of its leadership. The Senate’s position was contained in a statement on Friday by the Senate Leader’s Directorate of Media and Public Affairs. The statement titled “Senate frowns at false claims against Bamidele, mulls stiffer action,” expressed concern over what it described as recent efforts to undermine public trust in the National Assembly. The Senate, while reacting to a petition against its leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, said it would no longer treat cases of…
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Aug
30
2024
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Invitation To The Anioma Stakeholders Summit, Holding Saturday August 31st, 2024 @ Grand Hotel Asaba

Invitation To The Anioma Stakeholders Summit, Holding Saturday August 31st, 2024 @ Grand Hotel Asaba

Business, News Flash, People & Events
UNITED IGBO ELDERS COUNCILWORLDWIDE (UNIEC)PARTNERINGH.E. SENATOR NED NWOKOFor the Creation of ANIOMA STATE Dear Sir/Madam/Chief/Dr., Invitation to the ANIOMA STAKEHOLDERS SUMMIT, Holding Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the Nnebisi Hall, Grand Hotel, Asaba Very good day. You are cordially invited to the above-named Summit at the date and address above. Summit is powered by H.E. Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, and starts 01.00 pm or 13.00 hours prompt. Please, kindly contact any of the numbers below to indicate acceptance of the invitation, so as to facilitate the logistics. +2348164600000+2348034909121+2348075000065+2348064090495 Thanks greatly.
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