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Oct

05

2024

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N1 Million Extorted From Youth Corp Members In Lagos Returned By Police

Crime, Lagos, News Flash

Police Return N1 Million Extorted From Corpers In Lagos The Lagos Police Command has facilitated the return of N1m extorted from three members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) by four police officers in Surulere area. An X user, Oluyemi Fasipe, shared that the officers allegedly extorted N1 million from three unidentified corps members for failing to produce a physical copy of a driver’s licence, in Surulere, Lagos The corps member also said the police forced one of them to transfer his Bitcoin worth $842. Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, earlier confirmed that the officers involved in…

Oct

05

2024

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Gov. Otti Saddened With The Tragic News Of The Beheading Of Couple In Bende Local Government Of ABIA State

Abia State, Crime, Good Governance, News Flash

PRESS RELEASE: The Executive Governor of Abia State Dr. Alex Otti is saddened with the tragic news of the beheading of a couple in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State. The victims Mr. Jacob Udo and his wife Mrs. Comfort Udo were murdered and dismembered by yet to be identified assailants. Governor Otti is personally pained by such criminal and dastardly act and has directed the security agencies in the State to thoroughly investigate and bring the culprits to book. The Governor on behalf of the Government of Abia State commiserates with the family of the victims and assures…

Oct

05

2024

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Judicial Panel Of Inquiry’s Assignment Extended As Otti Receives Report Of Panel

Abia State, Good Governance, Judiciary, News Flash

JUDICIAL PANEL OF INQUIRY'S ASSIGNMENT EXTENDED AS OTTI RECEIVES REPORT OF PANEL. Abia state Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has granted an approval for the extension of the work of the judicial panel of inquiry on the recovery of Government properties, funds and related matters to address areas not yet covered. The Governor gave the approval while receiving the final report of the panel. According to the Governor, "Since there are petitions that have not been investigated, more time should be given to the panel to cover such areas instead of abruptly terminating the job of the panel". "I received the…

Oct

05

2024

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Gov. Otti Attends Pastor Jerry Eze’s Spouse Dr. Eno Eze Birthday Party In Abuja

Abia State, Entertainment, Good Governance, News Flash

Governor Alex Otti attends the birthday celebration of Abia Born firebrand Pastor Jerry Eze in Abjuja (FCT). Pastor Jerry's spouse, Dr. Eno Eze is the Chairman of the Abia State Civil Service Commission. Details Later… Ctz. UKOHA NJOKU UKOHAChief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State.04-10-2024.

Oct

04

2024

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CBN Introduces Electronic System To Boost Transparency In Forex Market

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN, News Flash

CBN Introduces Electronic System To Boost Transparency In Forex Market The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced the introduction of an Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System aimed at transforming the country’s foreign exchange market. This new system is set to be operational in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market by 1 December 2024, following a two-week test run scheduled for November. The EFEMS is expected to reshape how foreign exchange transactions are conducted in the interbank market by enhancing transparency and promoting a market-driven exchange rate accessible to the public. According to a circular by the Director of the Financial Markets…

Oct

04

2024

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Gunmen Behead Couple In Bende LGA of ABIA State, Police Reacts

Crime, Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Security

Gunmen Behead Couple In South-east; Police React Gunmen have beheaded a couple in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria’s South-east. Jacob Udo and his wife, Comfort, were attacked and beheaded by the hoodlums in their residence. The incident, PREMIUM TIMES gathered, occurred on Tuesday night in Isiala Community in the local government area. The hoodlums were said to have dismembered the victims’ bodies after killing them. The couple hailed from Itumbuzor, a community within the same Bende Local Government Area of the state. – Police Speak On The IncidentThe police spokesperson in Abia State, Maureen Chinaka, confirmed the…

Oct

03

2024

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FGN Pays Corps Members N33,000 For September Instead Of The Approved N77,000

Education, News Flash

‘N77k Allawee’: FG Pays Corps members N33,000 For September The Federal Government has unexpectedly paid National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members their old monthly allowance of ₦33,000 for September, despite the recently approved increase to ₦77,000. This has left many corps members frustrated and disappointed. The Federal Government officially announced an increase in the NYSC monthly allowance from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000, effective from July 2024, in line with the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024. NYSC Director General Brigadier General YD Ahmed had expressed his appreciation, noting that the raise would provide financial relief and motivate corps members. However, the…

Oct

03

2024

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ASUP Threatens Strike Like ASUU; Gives 2 Weeks Ultimatum

Education, FGN, News Flash

Like ASUU, ASUP Threatens Strike; Gives Two Weeks Ultimatum The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has issued a two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government, urging the resolution of various longstanding issues affecting the polytechnic sector. The ultimatum, which begins on October 7, 2024, and concludes on October 25, 2024, could lead to industrial action if the demands are not met. The Union said. ASUP’s National President, Shammah Kpanja, revealed this decision on Thursday after a National Executive Council (NEC) of the Union in Abuja when he addressed the press. He explained that the union reviewed ongoing discussions with the…

Oct

03

2024

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Gov. Otti Commences Construction Of Court Halls Across 17 LGAs

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash

GOV. OTTI COMMENCES CONSTRUCTION OF COURT HALLS ACROSS 17 LGAS. In a bid to create conducive environment for the Judiciary, Governor Alex Otti has flagged off the construction of model court buildings across the 17 LGAs of the State. Speaking while performing the foundation laying ceremony at the Umuene Magistrate Court, Isialangwa South LGA, Governor Otti said that the modern court buildings would be replicated across the remaining 16 LGAS of the state. The Governor noted that the project speaks volumes of his commitment to building a community with access to justice, assuring that he will work with the Judiciary…

Oct

03

2024

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NABTEB Releases 2024 Examination Results

Education, News Flash

NABTEB Releases 2024 Examination Results The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has announced the release of the 2024 in-school National Business Certificate (NBC) and National Technical Certificate (NTC) examinations’ results. Dr. Nnasia Asanga, NABTEB’s Acting Registrar/CEO, made the disclosure at the board’s headquarters in Benin. He expressed pride in the timely release of results, citing it as a testament to the management’s commitment to advancing education, particularly Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). He said: “This achievement is a testament to the management’s unwavering commitment and resilience to the advancement of education, including Technical and Vocational Education…