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May

2024

‘PDP Is My Former Party’ – Obasanjo Speaks On Party He is Supporting

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

‘PDP Is My Former Party’ – Obasanjo Speaks On Party He Is Supporting GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has insisted that he is no longer involved in partisan politics. According to him, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is now his former party, as he is no longer participating in party politics. Obasanjo made the declaration on Sunday in Osun State during the commissioning of the VIP lodge at the government house in Osogbo. He, however, commended the state governor, Ademola Adeleke, for working towards the unity of the PDP and its members in Osun…

May

2024

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Economic Hardship: Church Shares Food, Cash To Less Privileged During Service

Economy, News Flash, Religion

Economic Hardship: Church Shares Food, Cash To Less Privileged During Service GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Taraba branch of Deeper Life Bible Church, on Sunday, distributed food items and cash to the less privileged in the state to cushion the effects of the economic hardship on them. Pastor Samuel Omajali, the state director of the church while answering questions from journalists at the end of the combined service to thank God over the just concluded global crusade held by the general overseer of the church, Pastor William Kumuyi in Wukari, expressed worry over the difficult situation citizens were going through.…

May

2024

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Gov Otti Restates Resolve To Rid Lokpanta Cattle Market Of Crime, Thanks Traders For Cooperating With Govt

Abia State, Crime, Good Governance, News Flash

GOV OTTI RESTATES RESOLVE TO RID LOKPANTA CATTLE MARKET OF CRIME, THANKS TRADERS FOR COOPERATING WITH GOVT Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has restated the State Government's resolve to rid the popular Lokpanta Cattle Market in Umunneochi of crime and make it non-residential. Governor Otti said his administration is ready to protect legitimate business persons trading in the market and support such individuals, but made it clear that Government would no longer allow anyone to live inside the market. The Governor spoke on Sunday, when he paid an unscheduled visit to the Lokpanta Cattle Market, along the Enugu-Umuahia-Aba-Port…

May

2024

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Abia Pensioners In Solidarity March, Thank Gov Otti For Pension Arrears, Full Monthly Payments

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

ABIA PENSIONERS IN SOLIDARITY MARCH, THANK GOV OTTI FOR PENSION ARREARS, FULL MONTHLY PAYMENTS Abia Pensioners under the umbrella of Concerned Abia Pensioners during the week staged a solidarity march round Umuahia, the State capital, singing and praising God for using Governor Alex Otti to end their many years of sufferings. The pensioners, who were dressed in all white, said that they were on solidarity march in support of Governor Otti for all the things he is doing generally in the State, but particularly the payment of their arrears of pension and commencement of full payment of their monthly pensions,…

May

2024

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We’ll Reverse Anti-People Policies, Gov Otti Vows, Methodist Prelate Says ABIA Subject Of Discussion Home, Abroad

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash

WE'LL REVERSE ANTI-PEOPLE POLICIES, GOV OTTI VOWS, METHODIST PRELATE SAYS ABIA SUBJECT OF DISCUSSION HOME, ABROAD Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says the interest of the people will continue to come first in policy enactment and implementation, as his administration has taken steps to reverse anything found not to be in line with this expectation. Governor Otti, who described his administration as a selfless kind of leadership, oriented towards the welfare of the people, assured that he would continue to offer good governance for the benefit of Ndi Abia. The Governor spoke on Saturday, when he received the…

May

2024

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Tinubu Orders CBN To Suspend Implementation Of Cybersecurity Levy

Economy, Abuja, FGN, News Flash

Tinubu Orders CBN To Suspend Implementation Of Cybersecurity Levy President Bola Tinubu has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria to suspend the implementation of the controversial cybersecurity levy policy and ordered a review. This followed the decision of the House of Representatives, which, last Thursday, asked the CBN to withdraw its circular directing all banks to commence charging a 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy on all electronic transactions in the country. The CBN on May 6, 2024, issued a circular mandating all banks, mobile money operators, and payment service providers to implement a new cybersecurity levy, following the provisions laid…

May

2024

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Tobi Amusan Becomes World Fastest Woman, Dust Record Holder, Williams At Home Soil

News Flash, Sports

Tobi Amusan Becomes World Fastest Woman, Dust Record Holder, Williams At Home Soil Nigerian athletics sensation Tobi Amusan underlined her status as the fastest woman in the world this year after she blitzed past world champion Danielle Williams in front of home support. Pulse Sports Nigeria reports that Amusan finished with a remarkable 12.40 second performance to win the 100m hurdles at the Jamaica Athletics Invitational. Jamaica Invitational: Tobi Amusan returns to hurdling action against reigning world and US championsJamaica Invitational: Tobi Amusan returns to hurdling action against reigning world and US champions In perfect +0.9m/s conditions in Kingston, the…

May

2024

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Don’t Be Afraid, Nobody Can Remove You – Wike Assures Rivers Assembly Lawmakers Loyal To Him

News Flash, Politics, South South

Don’t Be Afraid, Nobody Can Remove You – Wike Assures Rivers Assembly Lawmakers Loyal To Him The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to him that nobody can sack them from their positions. Wike, however, appealed to all his supporters to continue to embrace peace, boasting that he remains in charge of political happenings in Rivers State. Speaking at an event on Saturday at Ogu-Bolo in honour of Chief George Thompson Sekibo, which had some of the Rivers Assembly members in attendance, Wike said his supporters…

May

2024

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Any Attempt To Frustrate The Operation Of Rivers State Government Will Not Be Allowed – Presidency Warns Wike, Others

News Flash, Politics, South South

Any Attempt To Frustrate The Operation Of Rivers State Government Will Not Be Allowed — Presidency Warns Wike, Others Amidst Rivers state crisis, Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Bola Tinubu, has told the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike and others that his principal will not take sides in the ongoing crisis rocking Rivers State. Ngelale disclosed the President’s position during an interview with the media. According to him, all those with the assumption that Tinubu would take their side in the Rivers State political crisis would be disappointed. The Special Adviser…

May

2024

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Gov Otti’s Boldness And Honesty In Throwing Stones From A Glass House; A Rare Display Of Political Correctitude – Anokwuru C. U

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics

GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI'S BOLDNESS AND HONESTY IN THROWING STONES FROM A GLASS HOUSE: A RARE DISPLAY OF POLITICAL CORRECTITUDE Dr. Alex Otti has come to be known for being upfront and honest about government money matters — a rare trait in Nigerian politics where leaders often keep people in the dark. Since he became the Governor of Abia State, Otti has always been straightforward and open, making it easy for the public to access and assess his administration, unlike previous governments in the state. One thing anyone would easily pick from Otti's leadership style is that he does not hide…