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Oct

02

2024

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NGO To Advance Nigeria’s Greatness Inaugurated In Umuahia, ABIA State

Empowerment, Humanitarian, News Flash

PRESS RELEASE: NGO TO ADVANCE NIGERIA’S GREATNESS INAUGURATED IN UMUAHIA A Non Governmental Organization (NGO), whose objective is to promote the diversities as well as showcase the various potentials of the nation, has been launched in Umuahia, Abia State Capital, Nigeria with an assurance by the founding members to mobilize Nigerians towards patriotic consciousness. Accordingly, the NGO, ASPIRE GREATNESS INITIATIVE (AGI), is structured to make Nigeria great again by uniting various interest groups in order to enhance peace, patriotism and justice for all irrespective of ethnic, political or religious leanings. The Chairman Board of Directors of the group, Pius Nzewuihe…

Oct

01

2024

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President Tinubu Confers National Awards On Akpabio, Kekere-Ekun, Abbas, Benjamin Kalu And Others

FGN, News Flash, People & Events

Tinubu Confers National Awards On Akpabio, Kekere-Ekun, Abbas President Bola Tinubu has conferred prestigious national awards on Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. The announcement was made during his Independence Day broadcast on Tuesday. Tinubu said in recognition of their contributions to the nation, Akpabio and Justice Kekere-Ekun, were awarded the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), one of the country’s highest honours. He added that the Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas, were honoured…

Oct

01

2024

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Gov. Otti To Officially Flag-Off Construction Of 19.1KM Itungwa-Omoba-Ahiaba, Ubi-Nkwi Elechi Road Project

Abia State, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash

ABIA: STATE GOVERNOR, ALEX OTTI, TO OFFICIALLY FLAG-OFF CONSTRUCTION OF 19.1-KM ITUNGWA-OMOBA-AHIABA, UBI-NKWI ELECHI ROAD PROJECT Abia State Set for Major Infrastructure Boost with New Road Development DATE: Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024 VENUE: Omoba Rail Line Junction, Isiala Ngwa South LGA TIME: 12:00 noon prompt The people of Abia State are set to witness a historic moment as Governor Alex Otti flags off the long-anticipated 19.1km road project that will connect Itungwa, Omoba, Amaise, Amairi, Mgboko, Ahiaba Ubi, and Nkwo Elechi communities. This landmark project is a testament to the government's commitment to infrastructural development, which promises to enhance connectivity…

Oct

01

2024

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Rediscovering The Spirit Of Nigeria: Being Gov. Otti’s 64th Independence Anniversary Speech

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

REDISCOVERING THE SPIRIT OF NIGERIA Being the Text of a Speech by Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, on the 64th Anniversary of Nigeria’s Independence on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 Umunne m Ndi Abia, fellow compatriots, I bring you Independence Day greetings from Umuahia, the capital of our beloved State. Let me gladly join other well-meaning Nigerians in thanking God for His endless blessings on our land and for keeping us together as one people, united in a shared vision of greatness as espoused in the dreams and aspirations of our founding fathers. At 64, Nigeria has emerged as an important…

Oct

01

2024

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Police Disperse #FearlessInOctober Protesters

Human Rights, News Flash

Police Disperse #FearlessInOctober Protesters With Tear Gas In Abuja Police operatives have dispersed #FearlessInOctober protesters at the Utako market area of Abuja, using tear gas to break up the procession. The demonstration, aimed at raising awareness of pressing social issues, faced a heavy police presence that escalated into clashes. A video posted on X by News Central Television shows demonstrators running away after the tear gas canisters were released into the air by the police operatives. Recall that the FCT police command had strategically deployed adequate personnel and equipment throughout Abuja in anticipation of the protests. “This proactive deployments aim…

Oct

01

2024

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Ginger Onwusibe’s Reps Committee Orders Nigerian Correctional Service To Produce Bobrisky’s Prison CCTV Footage

National Assembly, Crime, News Flash

Reps Orders Nigerian Correctional Service To Produce Bobrisky’s Prison CCTV Footage The House of Representatives joint committee investigating the N15 million bribery allegations against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Nigerian Correctional Services (NCS) has ordered the NCS to provide CCTV footage of Bobrisky’s prison stay. At the investigative hearing on Monday, NCS representatives explained Bobrisky’s transfer from the Medium Correctional Centre to Maximum Correctional Centre in Ikoyi after 10 days. A Deputy Controller General of NCS, Michael Benson in charge of the Medium Correctional Centre disclosed this in his presentation. But the committee, not satisfied with the…

Oct

01

2024

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Minimum Wage: FGN Raises Retiree’s Pension By N32,000

Economy, FGN, Labour, News Flash

Minimum Wage: FG Raises Retirees’ Pension By N32,000 Following the consequential adjustment in salary structures by the committee set up by the government to review the new minimum wage, retirees will now receive an increment of N32,000 in their monthly pensions. This was revealed in a memo by the National Salaries, Wages, and Income Commission, sighted on Monday by The PUNCH. According to the memo, dated September 27, 2024 and signed by the Chairman of the NSIWC, Ekpo Nta, the affected retirees are those who retired under the salary schemes for doctors, health workers, lecturers, police, paramilitary, armed forces, and…

Oct

01

2024

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Full Text Of President Tinubu’s Speech On Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary

FGN, News Flash, People & Events

Full Text Of President Tinubu’s Speech On Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising living costs and the search for meaningful employment. I want to assure you that your voices are heard. As your President, I assure you that we are committed to finding sustainable solutions to alleviate the suffering of our citizens. Once again, I plead for your patience as the reforms we are implementing show positive signs, and we…

Oct

01

2024

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Bobrisky Audio: VeryDarkMan Bows To Pressure, Apologizes

Gossips, Human Rights, News Flash

BOBRISKY AUDIO: VeryDarkMan bows to pressure, tenders apology Social media personality, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has apologised to prominent human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, following his recent defamatory remarks directed at the senior advocate. According to Tribune Online, in a viral audio recording, VeryDarkMan revealed that Bobrisky had alleged that some Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officers extorted N15 million from him in exchange for dropping money laundering charges against him. Sharing the viral audio, VeryDarkMan, in an Instagram post, claimed that Falana sought a presidential pardon for Bobrisky in exchange for N10 million. The allegation…

Oct

01

2024

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Why We Dropped Money Laundering Charges Against Bobrisky; EFCC Reveals

Crime, FGN, News Flash

Why We Dropped Money Laundering Charges Against Bobrisky; EFCC Opens Up The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has revealed its reasons for dropping money laundering charges against social media sensation and cross dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobriksy. This was disclosed by the EFCC in a statement on Monday. A Prosecutor with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC Bilikisu Bala on Monday told a Joint Committee of the House of Representatives investigating allegations of corruption against some officers of the Commission, and the Nigeria Correctional Service that charges of money laundering dropped in the trial of Bobrisky…