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May

2024

Nollywood Actress Shan George Defrauded Of Life Savings, Cries Out For Help

Nollywood Actress Shan George Defrauded Of Life Savings, Cries Out For Help Popular Nollywood actress Shan George has been defrauded of her life savings worth N3.6 million in her Zenith Bank account. George raised the alarm on Friday 3 May after discovering that the said amount had been mysteriously withdrawn from her account by one Cecilia Chisgoziem Okoro into her Opay account. The distraught actress, while pleading for assistance from her followers and notable media personalities, took to her Instagram page to share screenshots as evidence of the fraudulent activity. In her initial post, Shan George expressed her distress, writing,…

May

2024

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By Abia ThinkTank

No Archbishop Was Kidnapped In ABIA – Police

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Security

NO ARCHBISHOP WAS KIDNAPPED IN ABIA - POLICE The general public is hereby adviced to disregard a misleading online report alleging that gunmen on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, abducted an Archbishop of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, Uka Uka Osim in Abia State. This is outright falsehood as the police in Abia State have since confirmed that no such incident occurred anywhere in the State. Some online reports on Saturday had quoted one Bishop Dennis Onuoha of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star of saying that Archbishop Osim, his wife, son, and three other priests of the…

May

2024

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By Abia ThinkTank

Former Minister And Governorship Candidate Is Dead

News Flash, Obituary

Former Minister And Governorship Candidate Is Dead The governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), in the last election in Delta State, Olorogun Barr Kenneth Omemavwa Gbagi, FNIM OON, is dead. Gbagi, a former minister of Education and an industrialist died at the age of 62. The Renowned Criminologist and senior lawyer died on Saturday, May 4th 2024. A statement signed by his eldest son, Chief Emuoboh Gbagi on behalf of the Gbagi family, said: “It is with profound sadness but gratitude to God, that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, husband, and brother, Olorogun (Barr.)…

May

2024

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By Abia ThinkTank

We’ll Block Loan Apps That Harass Customers – FCCPC

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, News Flash

We’ll Block Loan Apps That Harass Customers – FCCPC The FCCPC has said it will block loan app that harasses customers. This was disclosed on the Commissions X page on Saturday, 4 May 2024. The acting Chairman of FCCPC, Adamu Abdullahi, made it known that it won’t happen again as they have begun to address the issue. Adamu said, ” It would soon be history in the country that online platforms that many people know as loan sharks, where some Nigerians access money quickly to solve urgent issues.” However, if they don’t pay back on time, some of these loan…

May

2024

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By Abia ThinkTank

SERAP Sues Wike, 36 Governors Over Failure To Account For N5.9trn, $4.6bn Loans, Publish Agreements

Judiciary, FGN, News Flash

SERAP Sues Wike, 36 Governors Over Failure To Account For N5.9trn, $4.6bn Loans, Publish Agreements Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria’s governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Mr Nyesom Wike “over their failure to account for N5.9 trillion and $4.6 billion loans obtained by their states and the FCT, and to publish copies of the loan agreements, including details and locations of projects executed with the loans.” The suit followed the disclosure last month by Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State that the immediate past administration of Nasir El-Rufai left…

May

2024

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Kano Senator Donates Clay Pots, Burial Materials To Constituents

Kano, News Flash, Politics

Kano Senator Donates Clay Pots, Burial Materials To Constituents Senator Rufai Hanga, representing Kano Central Senatorial District, donated 5,000 pieces of white fabric and clay pots to his constituents. The donation is reportedly intended to help with the burial process for loved ones, in response to the frequent requests for burial assistance from constituents. Premium Times reports that Dawuud Auwal, one of Hanga’s social media aides, announced the donations on Facebook. Auwal reportedly wrote, “We are used to these frequent requests from people soliciting money to buy white cloths and clay pots. Some have requested vehicles for transporting the dead.”…

May

2024

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Gov Otti Appoints Security Advisory Council And Security Trust Fund Board Members

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Security

May 3, 2024 Press Release APPOINTMENT OF SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL AND SECURITY TRUST FUND BOARD MEMBERS Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has approved the constitution of A Security Advisory Council and Security Trust Fund for the State. Consequently, Governor Otti has appointed the following persons as members. SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL Lt. Gen. Azubuike Onyeabo Ihejirika, Rtd. - Chairman DIG Uche Ivy Okoronkwo, Rtd. – Vice Chairman Mr. Ray Nkemdirim, MFR Maj. Gen. Abel Obi Umahi, Rtd. AVM Emmanuel Chukwu, Rtd. Maj. Gen. J.O. Nwaogbo, Rtd Navy Cmdr Macdonald Ubah Rtd. – Secretary SECURITY TRUST FUND Chief…

May

2024

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Abia People Recovering Their Dignity Because Of Gov Otti – Reps Deputy Speaker, Kalu

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

ABIA PEOPLE RECOVERING THEIR DIGNITY BECAUSE OF GOV OTTI - REPS DEPUTY SPEAKER, KALU The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu, says the people of Abia State have begun to get their dignity back because of the work that the State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, is doing. Kalu, who spoke on Friday when he visited Governor Otti at his residence in Nvosi, Isialangwa South Local Government Area, praised the Governor for the selfless work he has been doing in the State since he assumed office 11 months ago. "You are doing well," Kalu declared unequivocally. He…

May

2024

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President Tinubu Makes Another Fresh Appointment

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

President Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointment President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Philip Ugbodaga, as the substantive Medical Director the newly established National Orthopaedic Hospital in Benin City (NOHB), the Edo State. Consequently, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa, has presented a letter of appointment to Ugbodaga at the headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Health in Abuja. It would be recalled that the Maxillofacial Surgeon was last year appointed as the Acting Medical Director of the Hospital by the immediate past Minister of State for Health, Hon Joseph Ekumankama, and…

May

2024

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Nigerians Hoarding 94% Cash – CBN

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN, News Flash

Nigerians Hoarding 94% Cash – CBN Nigerians are holding onto cash at an unprecedented rate, with a staggering 94 percent of the country’s currency outside the banking system. This trend was revealed by the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) in its latest March, 2024 Money and Statistics data. The figures paints a concerning picture of declining trust in the banking system and potential risks to the nation’s economic growth. According to the data on the CBN website, the amount of physical money M1 in circulation has skyrocketed compared to the previous year. In January 2024, it stood at N3.65 trillion,…