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Panic In Anambra As Flood Sweeps Four Away Four persons have been feared to be swept away by flood in the Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State during a downpour that occurred in the community late on Thursday. The downpour, which continued till Friday and Saturday, generated heavy floods that reportedly swept away four persons, including a mother and child in the industrial community. Sources in the community said the incident happened at different locations in the town, adding that the incident has caused panic in the area as family members have launched a search for the missing…

Gunmen K¡ll Two Travellers, K¡dnap Five Others In Ondo The Police Command in Ondo State has confirmed the killing of two travellers and kidnapping of five others by gunmen on Ifon/Owo Road in Ose Local Government area of the State. The Spokesperson for the Police in the state, SP Fumilayo Odunlami-Omisanyan, said the command was yet to ascertain the exact number of passengers in the attacked vehicle. She added that policemen had been deployed, combing the area to ensure that the kidnapped victims were rescued. A man, who did not want his name mentioned in the community, said that the…

Bandits Leader Accuses Tinubu’s Minister Of Backing Terrorism In Northwest Bello Turji Kachalla, a notorious bandits leader operating in northwest Nigeria, has accused the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, of complicity in supporting terrorism in the country. In a recently released video, Turji alleged that the current security issues in Nigeria are backed by Matawalle, who is the immediate past governor of Zamfara state. Turji, who has led several violent attacks including a massacre of over 200 people in Zamfara State, claimed to have evidence supporting his accusations. Speaking in Hausa, Turji stated, “The issue of insecurity plaguing…

PROPOSED ABIA SMART CITY ALIGNS WITH MY VISION - GOV. OTTI The Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti says the proposed New Abia Smart City project aligns with his vision, hence, his administration will partner any serious minded investor to achieve the project. Governor Otti stated this during a business meeting with a delegation from the African Rebirth Vision, a reputable company building trade, finance and investment bridges across Africa led by the President/Founder, Engr. Chuka Nwokoro. The Governor while describing the proposed Abia Smart City as a welcome project, noted that his administration is making frantic efforts to launch…

HE Peter Obi @63. Happy Birthday to a remarkable leader, brother and friend! Okwute, your dedication, vision, and unwavering commitment to the betterment of Nigeria continue to inspire all of us. Your leadership has not only illuminated the path for many but has also instilled hope in the hearts of countless Nigerians. On your special day, I wish you abundant joy, good health, and all the success you deserve. May your year ahead be filled with new achievements and the fulfillment of your dreams. Here’s to many more years of impactful leadership and cherished memories. Dr. Alex Otti, OFRExecutive Governor…

💥 BREAKING Details have been released on the new bill the Senate introduced on Thursday seeking to create an independent electoral body charged with the responsibility of conducting local government council elections. The bill with title,“Local Government Independent Electoral Commission (Establishment) Bill, 2024 (SB. 531)”, was sponsored by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Sen. Sani Musa, (APC, Niger-East). The bill partly states, “To establish the National Independent Local Government Electoral Commission (NILGEC) responsible for conducting elections to the office of the Local Government Chairman and Councillors, and any other matter thereof to do with local government as a third…

CREATIVE DESIGNERS GUILD PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, ABIA STATE COMMAND Today, 19/07/2024 at about 1200hrs, members of the Creative Designers Guild of Nigeria led by the National President Mrs Akinyemi O. Joy paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Kenechukwu Onwuemelie psc, fwc, MNIM, fdc at the Command Headquarters Umuahia. The purpose of their visit was to familiarize themselves with the CP, seek support and collaboration with the Police in movie productions. The Commissioner of Police, and members of his management team, warmly welcomed the delegation and educated them on…

Tinubu Ends Menace Of Students Dropping Out Of School – Asefon Praises President Over NELFUND Actualization The Senior Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Students Engagement, Comrade Asefon Sunday Dayo has hailed Mr President over actualization of student loan. Recall that ATTNEWS had earlier reported that Nigerian students can now access NELFUND, a loan by the federal government to ease the burden of students of tertiary institutions in the country. Reacting to the development, Asefon said Tinubu initiative will curb dropping out of students in tertiary due to lack of funds. He said, “My joy knows no bounds as…

FG Fines Facebook, WhatsApp $220m For Violating Consumer, Data Laws The Federal Government has fined Meta Platforms $220 million after investigations showed data-sharing on its Facebook and WhatsApp platforms violated local consumer, data protection and privacy laws. Dr. Adamu Abdullahi, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, said this on Friday. He said Meta appropriated the data of Nigerian users on its platforms without their consent, abused its market dominance, and meted out discriminatory and disparate treatment on Nigerians, compared with other jurisdictions with similar regulations. Meta did not immediately comment, but the FCCPC…

Northern Group Backs Peter Obi for 2027 Presidency, Announces Plan for Wide Mobilization The Arewa Indigenous Obidients Forum, a political group in Northern Nigeria, has thrown its support behind Peter Obi for the 2027 presidential election. The group is pushing for a wide-reaching alliance to create a strong foundation for a better future in Nigeria. At a recent press conference in Kano, the Forum’s Coordinator, Engineer Alkassim Awwal, expressed the group’s firm belief that Peter Obi, with divine intervention, will emerge as Nigeria’s next president in 2027. According to Awwal, the Forum has a clear vision and dedicated plan to…