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Jul
07
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Minimum Wage: Corps Members To Benefit From Current Negotiations – NYSC Announces

Minimum Wage: Corps Members To Benefit From Current Negotiations – NYSC Announces

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, News Flash
Corps Members To Benefit From New Minimum Wage Negotiations – NYSC Announces The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Y.D Ahmed, has announced that serving corps members across the country will benefit from the ongoing negotiation for a new minimum wage. The DG made this announcement on Saturday during his visit to the Ogun State NYSC orientation camp in Sagamu. While addressing the 2,762 corps members undergoing the three-week orientation course, Brigadier-General Ahmed assured them that they would not be left out of the ongoing salary negotiations. He commended the corps members for their participation in…
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Jul
07
2024
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Food Crisis: 82 Million Nigeria’s May Go Hungry Soon – United Nation Warns

Food Crisis: 82 Million Nigeria’s May Go Hungry Soon – United Nation Warns

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Agriculture, Economy, News Flash
Food Crisis: 82 Million Nigerians May Go Hungry Soon – UN Warns The United Nations has again predicted that 82 million Nigerians, about 64 per cent of the country’s population, may go hungry by 2030, calling on the government to tackle climate change, pest infestations, and other threats to agricultural productivity. The prediction comes in the wake of a persistent hike in food prices in the country. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria’s food inflation rate hit a record high of 40.66 per cent in May 2024, surpassing the previous month’s 40.53 increase. This surge represents the largest…
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Jul
07
2024
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There Is No Future In Cybercrime – EFCC Chairman Tells Nigerian Youths

There Is No Future In Cybercrime – EFCC Chairman Tells Nigerian Youths

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Crime, News Flash
No Future In Cybërcr¡me – EFCC Chairman Tells Youths The Executive Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has advised Nigerian youths to steer clear of cybercrime as no future lies therein. In a statement by the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale on Friday, the chairman gave the charge when the executives of Committee of Youth Mobilization and Sensitization, CYMS, led by Chief Obinna Nwaka paid him a courtesy visit at the Commission’s corporate headquarters, Abuja. Olukoyede admitted that some youths were smart and skillful and urged them to channel such talents to productive engagement and not to…
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Jul
06
2024
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‘Slap Him Very Well’ – Niger State Governor Bago Orders His Security Details To Assault And Arrest Cleric

‘Slap Him Very Well’ – Niger State Governor Bago Orders His Security Details To Assault And Arrest Cleric

Gossips, News Flash, Politics, Religion
‘Slap Him Very Well’ – Niger State Governor Bago Orders His Security Detail To Assault And Arrest Cleric The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has been caught on camera ordering his security detail to assault and deal with an Islamic cleric. SaharaReporters gathered that the governor gave the order during the 3-day Fidau prayer for the wife of his deputy, Hajiya Zainab Yakubu Garba who died after a brief illness in Minna on Monday. Fidau is a special prayer offered after 3, 7 or 40 days after a Muslim ummah died. Sources at the event told SaharaReporters that the…
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Jul
06
2024
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Otti Attends Funeral Ceremony Of Dr. Doris Daba Fisher In Lagos

Otti Attends Funeral Ceremony Of Dr. Doris Daba Fisher In Lagos

Abia State, Good Governance, Lagos, News Flash, People & Events
Earlier yesterday, 5th July, Governor Alex Otti attended the funeral ceremony of Dr. Doris Daba Fisher in Lagos. In attendance were former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke with his dear wife Mrs. Onari Duke, Former Minister of Information Mr. Lai Mohammed, the wife of the Governor of Ogun State, Her Excellency, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, the wife of the Governor of Edo State, Her Excellency Betsy Obaseki and the host of other dignitaries who came to bid the final farewell and respect to Late Dr. Doris. Ctz. Ukoha Njoku UkohaChief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State.06-07-2024
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Jul
06
2024
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I’m Impressed With The Job You’re Doing In ABIA, Oba Of Lagos Tells Governor Alex Otti

I’m Impressed With The Job You’re Doing In ABIA, Oba Of Lagos Tells Governor Alex Otti

Abia State, Good Governance, Lagos, News Flash, Politics
I'M IMPRESSED WITH THE JOB YOU'RE DOING IN ABIA, OBA OF LAGOS TELLS GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI. The Oba of Lagos, His Eminence , Rilwan Akiolu (The Eleko of Eko) has expressed joy and satisfaction with the performance of the Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, in the last one year as the Governor of Abia state, describing it as heartwarming and impressive. Governor Otti who is a long time younger friend and close associate of His Eminence, Oba Akiolu, was warmly received by the Oba at his private residence in Lagos. The Oba could not hide…
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Jul
06
2024
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It’s Shameful We’re Still Generating 4.5GW Of Electricity – President Tinubu

It’s Shameful We’re Still Generating 4.5GW Of Electricity – President Tinubu

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash, Power & Energy
It’s Shameful We’re Still Generating 4.5GW Of Electricity – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has expressed displeasure that Nigeria despite its size is still generating 4.5GW of electricity. President Tinubu expressed the displeasure when he inaugurated a 31 member Presidential Economic Coordination Council at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa Abuja. He underscored the need for innovative solutions to the country’s economic challenges, noting the importance of public-private partnerships in driving economic reforms. According to him, ”We have the challenge of energy security in Nigeria. We need to work together to improve our oil and gas sector, and we must also increase…
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Jul
05
2024
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The Founder/Global President Of Enyioma International Ladies Association And Members Mourn Udumaeze Ohafia

The Founder/Global President Of Enyioma International Ladies Association And Members Mourn Udumaeze Ohafia

Abia State, News Flash, Obituary, People & Events
Enyioma High Chief Rachael Ezinne Ukeju ( Akanemepuru Oha 1 of Amaekpu Ohafia and Founder/Global President of Enyioma Ohafia International Ladies Association with the entire Board and Members of the Association Mourn Udumaeze Ohafia. It is with deepest sympathy that I, Enyioma Rachel Ezinne Ukeju and the entire ENYIOMA OHAFIA INTERNATIONAL LADIES ASSOCIATION, join the entire Ohafia community, Friends, Ndi Ezes, Inlaws, in mourning the Passage of our revered monarch, His Royal Paramountcy, Late Ezie Òhamòha - Prof. E. U. L. Imaga (Ebiri of Elu, Udumeze of Ohafia). The late Ezie Òhamòha Prof. E. U. L. Imaga was a father,…
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Jul
05
2024
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Chief Emele Udonsi(Okpasa Azuoha 1 Of Amaekpu Ohafia) Mourn Udumaeze Ohafia

Chief Emele Udonsi(Okpasa Azuoha 1 Of Amaekpu Ohafia) Mourn Udumaeze Ohafia

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Obituary
I, Chief Emele Udonsi (Okpasa Azuoha 1 Of Amaekpu Ohafia), join the entire Ohafia community in mourning the passing of our revered monarch, His Royal Paramountcy, Late Ezie Òhamòha - Prof. E. U. L. Imaga (Ebiri of Elu, Udumeze of Ohafia). The late Ezie Òhamòha Prof. E. U. L. Imaga was not just a leader, but an icon of wisdom, compassion, and dedication to his people. His legacies will remain indelible in our hearts. As we grieve this profound loss, let us also celebrate the life and impact of this extraordinary leader. May his soul rest in Peace. Chief Emele…
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