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Federal Road Safety Commission Pays A Study Tour To ABIA State Police Command

Federal Road Safety Commission Pays A Study Tour To ABIA State Police Command

FEDERAL ROAD SAFETY COMMISSION PAYS A STUDY TOUR TO ABIA STATE POLICE COMMAND Today 09/08/2024 at about 1500hrs, participants from Federal Road Safety Corps Command and Staff College (FRSC), Udi Enugu State, led by CC J.P.U Udom embarked on a study tour to Abia State Police Command, with the theme: Multifaceted Approach to Road Traffic Crash Reduction in Nigeria: Need for effective collaboration. They were warmly welcomed by the Commissioner of Police Abia State Command, CP Kenechukwu Onwuemelie psc, fwc, MNIM, fdc, and members of his management team on behalf of the Inspector General of Police. The interactive session expounded…
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Construction Of Ariam/Usaka Ikwuano/Ikot Ekpene Road; ABIA Partners With FGN

Construction Of Ariam/Usaka Ikwuano/Ikot Ekpene Road; ABIA Partners With FGN

ABIA STATE GOVT. PARTNERS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO CONSTRUCT ARIAM/USAKA IKWUANO/IKOT EKPENE ROAD. Abia State Government is set to partner with the Federal Government to reconstruct the Ariam/Usaka Ikwuano-Ikot Ekpene Road. Governor Alex Otti, OFR, disclosed this on Sunday 14th July, during a church service at Christ Embassy along Library Avenue, Bank Road Umuahia. While addressing the joyous congregation, Governor Otti said, “I want to reassure the pastor that we are doing something about the Ikot Ekpene-Ariama/Usaka all the way. Just like we are partnering with the Federal Government on the Airport Project which will be advertised very soon, we are…
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Corruption: IMO State Chief Judge Caught In The Web Of Age Falsification

Corruption: IMO State Chief Judge Caught In The Web Of Age Falsification

Breaking news… Imo State Judiciary reeks of massive corruption as the State Chief Judge is caught in the web of age falsification. Majority of National Judicial Council NJC nominees for Imo State Judiciary also falsified their ages. The Imo State Judiciary is in the eye of the storm as a Coalition of Civil Society Groups; the Civil Society Engagement Platform CSEP has opened a can of worms over age falsification by the Chief Judge of the State; Chikeka and many others recommended by the National Judicial Council NJC for appointment as Judges in the State. In a petition made available…
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Gov Otti’s Speech At The Official Launch Of The ABIA State Cooperative Support Scheme

Gov Otti’s Speech At The Official Launch Of The ABIA State Cooperative Support Scheme

DREAMS ARE THE NEW CAPITAL Being the Text of a Speech Delivered by Gov. Alex C. Otti, OFR, During the Official Launch of the Abia State Cooperative Support Scheme, and Disbursement of Credit Facilities to 10, 000 Nano and Micro Businesses Drawn from the 184 Wards in the State on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia Protocols, Let me with a great sense of fulfilment, welcome you to this very important event which marks yet another milestone in the community-oriented economic rejuvenation agenda of the present administration. The Abia State Cooperative Support Scheme represents the practical…
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Another Promise Kept As Gov Otti Launches N1Billion Interest-Free Revolving Loan To Empower 10,000

Another Promise Kept As Gov Otti Launches N1Billion Interest-Free Revolving Loan To Empower 10,000

BREAKING NEWS! Governor Alex Otti OFR, fulfils one of his key Campaign promises as he launched the One Billion Naira Interest-Free Revolving Loan to Empower 10,000 Nano and Small Scale Business Owners across the 184 Wards in the 17 Local Government of Abia State. In the same vein, the Governor also handed over 15 units of 18-seater Innoson Buses to the harmonized Central Taskforce to get Abia rid of touts, ensure cleaner and safer environment for healthy living and ease of doing business in the State. Ctz. Ukoha Njoku UkohaChief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State.11-07-2024. goodnewstv.…
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‘Our People Will Hold Leaders To Account’ – Tinubu Hails Ruling On LG Autonomy

‘Our People Will Hold Leaders To Account’ – Tinubu Hails Ruling On LG Autonomy

‘Our People Will Hold Leaders To Account,’ Tinubu Hails Ruling On LG Autonomy President Bola Tinubu has hailed the Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy, saying Nigerians, especially the poor, will be able to hold their local leaders to account. The apex court had on Thursday declared that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold onto funds meant for local governments. The Supreme Court also barred governors from dissolving democratically elected local government councils, saying that doing so would amount to a breach of the 1999 Constitution. Shortly after the ruling, the President said an ineffective local government…
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20 States With Local Government Caretaker Committee(Full List)

20 States With Local Government Caretaker Committee(Full List)

20 States With Local Government Caretaker Committees Most States have resorted to governing the local governments through caretaker committees set up by the State Government. This is contrary to Section 7 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which guarantees the system of local government by democratically elected officials. Caretaker committees have become a prevalent practice in different states across the federation, and are fast replacing local government councils. Factors fingered for the inability of many States to conduct council polls include insecurity, paucity of funds as well as political and legal battles. Thursday’s ruling by the Supreme Court declaring that…
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You Can’t Stop North From Voting Tinubu In 2027 – Group Tells El-Rufai’s Son

You Can’t Stop North From Voting Tinubu In 2027 – Group Tells El-Rufai’s Son

You Can’t Stop North From Voting Tinubu In 2027- Group Tells El-Rufai’s Son The Arewa Progressive Forum for Good Governance (APFGG), a group, has said that the son of former Kaduna State Governor, Bashir El- Rufa’i and his co-travellers cannot Stop Northerners from re-electing Tinubu in 2027. Bashir had in a post on his social media handle, allegedly predicted that the President and the Governor would be voted out of office in 2027 for ”non-performance”. However, in a statement signed by Malam Ibrahim Musa Bichi, Chairman, the group condemned Bashir El-Rufai’s prediction and challenged his father to vie for the…
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Newly Appointed Pro-Fubara LGA Caretaker Chairman Appoints 100 Special Assistants

Newly Appointed Pro-Fubara LGA Caretaker Chairman Appoints 100 Special Assistants

Newly Appointed Pro-Fubara LG Caretaker Chairman Appoints 100 Special Assistants The Caretaker Chairman of Obio-Akpor local government area of Rivers State, Chijioke Ihunwo has appointed 100 special assistants to form part of his administration. The caretaker chairman announced this in a post he on his X handle, saying the appointment takes immediate effect on Wednesday. Ihunwo is one of the caretaker chairpersons appointed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State amid a political crisis in the state. Fubara had ensured that the former chairpersons loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, did not get their tenure…
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Suspected Herdsmen Kill 13 In Benue

Suspected Herdsmen Kill 13 In Benue

Suspected Herdsmen K¡ll 13 In Benue No fewer than thirteen persons have been killed by suspected herdsmen following a renewed attack on Ikpele and Olegomachi villages of Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. A community leader who spoke on the killing, said, “The violent attack which happened yesterday evening is the second time they have been attacked by suspected herdsmen in the last twelve days. In a telephone call with our correspondent, the community leader and former Vice Chairman of Agatu Local Government Area, John Ikwulono, confirmed that about thirteen corpses were counted by the time the dust settled…
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