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Jun
01
2024
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Killing Of Soldiers In ABIA: ABIA State Government Places A N25 Million Bounty On Perpetrators

Killing Of Soldiers In ABIA: ABIA State Government Places A N25 Million Bounty On Perpetrators

Abia State, Crime, Good Governance, News Flash
Killing of Soldiers in Aba: Abia State Government Places a N25 Million Bounty on Perpetrators The Abia State Government has noted with great regret the ugly incident that occurred on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at around 7:45 am at Obikabia Junction, in the Ogbor Hill area, Obingwa LGA, near Aba, where suspected criminal elements operating with several SUVs opened fire on men of the Nigerian Army on security duty leading to the killing of five soldiers.The Abia State Government wishes to commiserate with the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed A. Lagbaja, and the Military High Command in the…
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Jun
01
2024
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Mother Of Dr. Uche Ogah, Late Ezinne Paulina Wilson Ahamefula Ogah To Be Interred Today 01-06-24

Mother Of Dr. Uche Ogah, Late Ezinne Paulina Wilson Ahamefula Ogah To Be Interred Today 01-06-24

Culture, News Flash, Obituary
NOTICE OF BEREAVEMENT With total submission to the will of God, we the family of Late Wilson Ogah announce the passing unto glory of our Matriarch and Beloved Mother, Ezinne Paulina Wilson Ahamefula Ogah , JP, whose sad event occured in the early hours of today, Friday 31st May, 2024. She was aged 80. In accordance with Mama's wish, her remains will be interred tomorrow, Saturday, 1st June, 2024 at her home town in Onuaku, Uturu in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State. The family has also fixed 29th December, 2024 for her final burial rite. May the good…
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Jun
01
2024
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Fubara Cancel Jobs Approved By Wike, Orders Fresh Recruitment

Fubara Cancel Jobs Approved By Wike, Orders Fresh Recruitment

Economy, News Flash, Politics, South South
Fubara Cancels Jobs Approved By Wike, Orders Fresh Recruitment Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has cancelled Civil Service jobs approved by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, ordering a fresh recruitment process. Speaking at an interactive session in Port Harcourt, on Friday, the governor said a more transparent process would commence soon. He said beneficiaries of the scheme which he phased out were smuggled in for political patronage. “On the 10,000 jobs, when we came on board, we already had details that were submitted to us from the 23 local government areas. You will agree with me that when we subjected…
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Jun
01
2024
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Police Unveil Upgraded Cybercrime Reporting Platform

Police Unveil Upgraded Cybercrime Reporting Platform

Crime, News Flash, Security
Police Unveil Upgraded Cybercrime Reporting Platform The Nigeria Police Force has unveiled a platform for reporting cybercrime. NPF says the platform is in its bid to reinforce its commitment to tackling digital threats. The new portal, managed by the NPF National Cybercrime Centre is now accessible with a new site replacing the old site. The Force spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. The statement read, “The Nigeria Police Force is pleased to inform the general public of the launch of a new, more robust, and secure domain for reporting cybercrime-related offences as part of the…
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Jun
01
2024
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Enyioma Ohafia International Ladies Association Congratulates Gov. Alex Otti OFR And His Deputy Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu On Their One Year Anniversary

Enyioma Ohafia International Ladies Association Congratulates Gov. Alex Otti OFR And His Deputy Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu On Their One Year Anniversary

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ENYIOMA OHAFIA INTERNATIONAL LADIES ASSOCIATION heartily felicitate with our amiable Governor His Excellency Dr. Alex Chioma Otti OFR and His Deputy, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu on their one year anniversary as Governor and Deputy Governor of our dear Abia State. ENYIOMA OHAFIA INTERNATIONAL LADIES ASSOCIATION are so proud of your achievements within this period and honestly believe that you will achieve more in the years ahead. May God Continue to protect and direct you and your wonderful team. Congratulations. Signed High Chief Rachel UkejuFOUNDER/GLOBAL PRESIDENT Enyioma Patience UkiweNATIONAL SECRETARY
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May
31
2024
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Minimum Wage: NLC Declares Nationwide Strike

Minimum Wage: NLC Declares Nationwide Strike

Labour, News Flash, Presidency
(Minimum Wage): Labour Declares Nationwide Strike Members of the organised labour, on Friday, declared a nationwide indefinite strike over the Federal Government’s refusal to raise the proposed minimum wage from N60,000. The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, disclosed this at an ongoing press conference in Labour House, Abuja. Ajaero said the strike would begin by midnight on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Earlier on Friday, talks on minimum wage between the Federal Government and organised labour hit a brick wall when the government failed to shift grounds on the N60,000 it proposed during the last meeting. Recall that…
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May
31
2024
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Amangwu Ohafia Community Development Union(ACDU) Congratulates Gov. Alex Otti OFR And His Deputy Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu On Their One Year Anniversary

Amangwu Ohafia Community Development Union(ACDU) Congratulates Gov. Alex Otti OFR And His Deputy Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu On Their One Year Anniversary

Abia State, Abia North, Good Governance, News Flash
Amangwu Ohafia Community Development Union (ACDU) heartily felicitate with our amiable Governor His Excellency Dr. Alex Chioma Otti OFR and His Deputy, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu on their one year anniversary as Governor and Deputy Governor of Abia State. The good people of Amangwu Ohafia are so excited about the level of development within this one year. Given this trend, we are hopeful that you will achieve more and make ABIA the truly God's own State. We are highly pleased to be associated with the NEW ABIA Congratulations. Signed Chief. Nkuma Agwu Kalu Stone, (PRESIDENT GENERAL) Dr. Arua NdukweSECRETARY GENERAL
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May
31
2024
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Kano Emirship Tussle: Police Clears Air As Bayero, Sanusi Reportedly Plan Friday Prayer At Palace’s Mosque

Kano Emirship Tussle: Police Clears Air As Bayero, Sanusi Reportedly Plan Friday Prayer At Palace’s Mosque

Culture, Kano, News Flash, Northern Nigeria
Emirship Tussle: Police Clears Air As Bayero, Sanusi Reportedly Plan Friday Prayer At Palace’s Mosque The Kano State Police Command has urged residents to ignore false information circulating on social media that Alhaji Aminu Bayero, the 15th Emir would lead the Friday prayers at the Central Mosque. The Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a telephone interview on Friday, that Bayero will observe his Friday prayers in the mosque within the Nasarawa Palace, where he currently resides. The commissioner said the police and other state security agencies will provide robust security at the…
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May
31
2024
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Army Breaks Silence Over Killing Of 5 Soldiers In ABIA, Reveals Next Action

Army Breaks Silence Over Killing Of 5 Soldiers In ABIA, Reveals Next Action

FGN, Abia State, News Flash, Security
Army Breaks Silence Over Killing Of 5 Soldiers In Abia, Reveals Next Action Army Defence Headquarters on Friday reacted to the killing of five soldiers deployed to protect citizens in Abia State. Director Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, Major General, in a statement to Vanguard accused the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, of perpetuating the dastardly act yesterday. The military vowed that it would be fierce in its response to the killing of its troops at a checkpoint in Abia State. Read the full statement: “Troops of OP UDO KA deployed at Obikabia Junction Checkpoint in Obingwa Local Government Areas…
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May
31
2024
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One Year In Office: We Are Not Surprised About The Performance Of Gov. Otti – UAAP

One Year In Office: We Are Not Surprised About The Performance Of Gov. Otti – UAAP

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash
ONE YEAR IN OFFICE: We Are Not Surprised About The Performance Of Gov. Otti – UAAP The United Abia Artistes and Patriots Forum (UAAP) has stated that they are not surprise at the superlative performance of Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR in one year in office as Abia State, chief executive. The group who stated this during a press briefing in Umuahia on 30th May 2023 posited that they were fully aware of the capacity of Governor Otti before they decided to support the governor in the last election. “We were fully aware of the capacity and abilities of the…
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