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Apr

2024

Gov Fubara Dares Wike, Sets Up Committee To Recover Government Properties

Crime, News Flash, Politics, South South

Governor Fubara Dares FCT Emperor, Wike, Sets Up Committee To Recover Government Properties. The Governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara has set up a committee to recover all Rivers State properties falsely grabbed by the former Governor of the state, Nyesom Wike. According to information available to “Precious Eze’s Blog”, below are a list of some of the properties identified for immediate recovery. The old NDDC building on Aba road The mall on GRA junction (under demolition) ⁠West African Glass Industry ⁠Rivers State University Hostel K Campus ⁠Rivers State High Rise aka PHC Towers ⁠Nigeria Engineering Works aka NEW ⁠Civil…

Apr

2024

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Our Policies Geared Towards Growing Businesses, Attracting New Ones – Gov Otti

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash

OUR POLICIES GEARED TOWARDS GROWING BUSINESSES, ATTRACTING NEW ONES - GOV OTTI Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says his administration has in the last 10 months worked towards growing businesses and attracting new ones into the state. Governor Otti described Abia as an investment friendly state, saying that it is his desire to see businesses operating in the state grow. The Governor stated this when he met with the Managing Director and management team of the Inner Galaxy Steel Company Limited, a Chinese conglomerate operating in the Ukwa-West axis of Abia State, who visited him on Thursday. "It…

Apr

2024

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Breaking: Gunmen Kidnap Channels TV Reporter, Demand N30Million Ransom

Crime, Mishap, Security

BREAKING: Gunmen Kidnap Channels TV Reporter, Demand N30Million Ransom Some gunmen on Thursday night kidnapped the Channels Television reporter in Rivers State, Mr. Joshua Rogers. It was learnt that Rogers was abducted by the assailants at about 9 pm on Thursday close to his residence at Rumuosi in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The gunmen have contacted his wife and demanded a ransom of N30 million for his release, according to The Nation. He was reportedly driving his official Channels Television-branded car when the hoodlums accosted and kidnapped him at gunpoint. Rogers was said to be returning from an official…

Apr

2024

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Breaking: Bobrisky Jailed For 6 Months With No Option Of Fine

Crime, CBN/Commercial Banking, News Flash

BREAKING: Bobrisky Jailed For Six Months With No Option Of Fine Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, to six months in jail with no option of fine. The judgement was handed on Friday morning, April 12. Recall that on April 5th, EFCC arraigned Bobrisky in court on a six-count charge ranging from Abuse of the Naira and Money laundering. The court, however, dismissed the money laundering charges but convicted him for Naira Abuse after he confessed to the crime. The court also ordered that he be remanded…

Apr

2024

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Jnr Pope: Body Of Makeup Artist Buried By The Side Of River Niger

Entertainment, Mishap, News Flash

“Her body has been buried by the side of River Niger.” Abigail, the makeup artiste involved in the tragic boat accident with Actor Junior Pope, has reportedly been buried. In a post on Facebook by Moses Eskor, he shares details regarding her burial. He says, “Her father is there right now. He has nothing to say because the money we raised for him is too small.” Photo credit : Abigail Frederick/ Facebook @jnrpope/ Instagram

Apr

2024

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Gov Otti Mourns Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, Describes His Death As A Huge Loss To The Country

Abia State, Mishap, News Flash, Obituary

Governor Otti Mourns Former Abia Governor, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, Describes His Death as A Huge Loss to the Country. The Governor of Abia state, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR has expressed shock and sadness over the death of the First Civilian Governor of the Old Abia state, His Excellency, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu who passed on a few hours ago. Dr. Onu was the governor before the creation of Ebonyi out of the old Abia and Enugu states. Governor Otti described Dr. Onu's death as a huge loss to Abia state, Ebonyi State, the Igbo nation and Nigeria as a…

Apr

2024

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“You Have Already Dug Your Pit For Disrespecting Me” – Fubara Tells LGA Chairmen

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

‘You Have Already Dug Your Pit For Disrespecting Me’ – Fubara Fires Shots At Rivers LG Chairmen The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said local government chairmen in the State, who are disrespecting him, have already dug their pit and will soon fall into it.Fubara made the declaration on Thursday while speaking at the commissioning of the Comprehensive Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Ndoni, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government area of the State, which was built and donated to the state government by former Governor Peter Odili. The governor specifically berated some local government chairmen in the State for refusing to…

Apr

2024

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EFCC Clears Suspended Minister Of Humanitarian Affairs, Dr. Beta Edu, Of Allegations

Crime, FGN, Humanitarian, News Flash

EFCC Clears Suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Dr. Beta Edu, of Allegations In a recent development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially exonerated Dr. Beta Edu, the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, of all allegations of financial impropriety. The commission, after a thorough investigation, found no evidence linking Dr. Edu to any economic or financial crimes. Dr. Beta Edu, who was temporarily suspended from her ministerial duties pending the outcome of the investigation, has been vindicated by the EFCC's findings. This development comes as a relief to her supporters and colleagues within the government. The investigation into…

Apr

2024

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Jnr Pope Didn’t Have To Sacrifice His Life For You To Realize The Right Thing – In Edo Slams Hollywood Structure

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Entertainment, Mishap, News Flash

“Junior Pope did not have to sacrifice his life for you to realize this” Ini Edo slams Nollywood structure as she mourns actor Nollywood actress Ini Edo is urging reform within the film industry following the death of actor Junior Pope . Recall that the movie star died tragically in a boating accident while filming a movie on the Anam River in Anambra State. Reacting to this, Ini Edo expressed deep sadness over her Junior Pope ‘s passing. She also raised concerns about safety protocols in Nollywood productions. Ini blasted the film industry’s “poor structure” and lack of safety regulations,…

Apr

2024

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Jnr Pope: AGN Suspends Acting Involving Riverine Area And Boat Riding, Bars Actors From Featuring In Any Movie To Be Produced By Adanma Luke

Business, Entertainment, Mishap, News Flash

Breaking News: Junior Pope: AGN Suspends Acting Involving Riverine Area And Boat Riding, Bars Actors From Featuring In Any Movie To Be Produced By Adanma Luke Adanma is the producer of the movie that actor Junior Pope was featured in before his untimely ∂εατh. Late Jnr Pope and four other crew members were riding in a boat leaving the movie location when they were involved in an accident on Wednesday, April 10. Ijeuwa