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Jul

2024

Nnamdi Kanu: I Didn’t Discuss His Release With South East Governors – Obasanjo

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Human Rights, News Flash, Politics

I Didn’t Discuss Release Of Nnamdi Kanu With South East Governors – Obasanjo Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that the issue of releasing Nnamdi Kanu was not part of his discussion with the South East governors in Enugu on Tuesday. The former President and Chief Emeka Anyaoku met with the governors on their own invitation to discuss regional development issues, and the purported planned release of Kanu by the Federal government was not part of it. A release by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, on Wednesday, stated the regional development issues including that of security and infrastructure…

Jul

2024

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President Tinubu Mourns Veteran Nigerian Journalist

FGN, News Flash, Obituary, Presidency

Tinubu Mourns As Veteran Nigerian Journalist Dies President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday extended his condolences to the family of Mr Kabir Yusuf, who passed away on Tuesday. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity in a statement on Wednesday, said Yusuf, a veteran journalist was the Federal Capital Territory correspondent for The Triumph Newspaper and Radio France Internationale Hausa. “He covered the State House for many years until his passing. “The president prays for the repose of the soul of the departed and comfort to his family in this time of grief and always,” Tinubu…

Jul

2024

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Police Kill 2 Kidnappers, Rescue Abductees In Ogun State

Crime, News Flash, Security

Ogun Police Kill Two Kidnappers, Rescue Abductees The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu, on Wednesday, said that the operatives of the command in a gun duel killed two kidnappers who were among the hoodlums that abducted four travellers along Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode expressway on Sunday night. Alamutu equally said that the four abducted travellers, one Nigerian and three Indian nationals, had regained their freedom. The Commissioner disclosed this on Wednesday at a press briefing at the state command headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta. Recovered from the kidnappers were 109 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, five AK47 rifles, eight AK magazines, and two cell…

Jul

2024

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Mrs Otti Congratulates ABIA Youth For Winning Silver Medal At 2024 Para Powerlifting World Cup In Tbilisi, Georgia

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Sports

Mrs. Otti Congratulates Abia Youth for Winning Silver Medal at 2024 Para Powerlifting World Cup in Tbilisi, Georgia. The wife of the Governor of Abia State, Mrs. Priscilla Chidinma Otti, has congratulated Abia-born Nworgu Ogechika Esther for her remarkable achievement in winning a silver medal at the 2024 Para Powerlifting World Cup held in Tbilisi, Georgia. In her congratulatory message, Mrs. Otti commended Esther for her incredible strength and resilience, promising continued support for Abians who wish to excel in various areas of sports. "This win is a significant milestone for Abia State, showcasing that the investment by the Abia…

Jul

2024

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South East Governors Issue Communique On 2nd July After Meeting

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics, South East

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED TODAY, 2ND JULY, 2024 BY THE SOUTH EAST GOVERNORS’ FORUM. The Forum commiserated with Government and people of Abia State, Ebonyi State, Imo State, South East, Nigeria and Chief Ogbonnaya Onu’s Family on the demise of His Excellency, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu. The Forum received the delegation of the Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, GCON and His Royal Majesty Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe CFR, Obi of Onitsha who came on a solidarity visit to the Forum. The Forum deliberated on the reviewed report of the South East Security and economic Summit held in Owerri on the…

Jul

2024

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State Of Emergency On Crude Oil Production By NNPC

Business, Economy, News Flash, Oil & Gas

NNPCL Declares State Of Emergency On Crude Oil Production .The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has declared a state of emergency on crude oil production. According to NNPCL, it is a move towards increasing Nigeria’s crude oil production and growing its reserves. This was contained in a statement by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPCL, Olufemi O. Soneye, on Tuesday, July 2. The statement reads: “In a move towards increasing Nigeria’s crude oil production and growing its reserves, NNPC Ltd has declared a state of emergency on production in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. “Group Chief Executive Officer…

Jul

2024

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Corruption: I’m Surprised Nigeria Is Still Surviving – EFCC Chairman

Crime, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, News Flash

Corruption: I Wonder How Nigeria Is Still Surviving – EFCC Chairman The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has decried the magnitude of stealing by corrupt elements in the country. He said anytime he checks case files and sees the amount stolen, he wonders how the country still exists, adding that if Nigerians saw some case files they would weep. According to a statement on Tuesday by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the chairman stated this while receiving the management team of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission led by its…

Jul

2024

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Obasanjo Moves For Nnamdi Kanu’s Release, Joins South East Governors’ Meeting

FGN, Human Rights, Humanitarian, News Flash

Obasanjo Joins South-East Governors Meeting, Moves For Nnamdi Kanu’s Release The South East Governors, on Tuesday, hosted former President Olusegun Obasanjo who paid the governors a solidarity visit while they decided to meet President Bola Tinubu to press for the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Addressing the media, after over seven hours of marathon meeting, the Governors of the region who were all in attendance also set up a burial committee by Former Senate President, Anyim, Pius Anyim, for the late minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu. According to…

Jul

2024

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EFCC Operative Commits Suicide In FCT, Abuja

Abuja, Crime, News Flash, Obituary

EFCC Operative Commits Su!cidê In Abuja An operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken his own life at his residence in Abuja. The deceased, a member of Course 5, was described by colleagues as diligent, efficient, and unassuming. The incident, which occurred on Monday, has been confirmed by the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, who stated that an investigation is currently underway to determine the reasons behind the operative’s decision to end his life. Sources within the Commission revealed that the deceased had been experiencing issues with his immediate superior, a female boss, for some time. However,…

Jul

2024

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President Tinubu Appoints Board For Family Home Fund

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Politics

Tinubu Appoints 10-member Board For Family Home Fund President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a chairman and nine members of the board of the Family Homes Funds Limited. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a statement signed Tuesday, titled ‘President Tinubu appoints new board of the family home fund.’ The committee members include Mr Demola Adebise (Board Chairman), and Mr Abdul Muttalab, who was appointed Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director by former President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2023. Others are Mr Abdullahi Musa (Executive Director, Finance) and Mr. Emeka Inegbu (Executive Director, Operations).…