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Mar

2024

Economic Hardship: Tinubu Cancels His 72nd Birthday Celebration

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

HARDSHIP: Tinubu Cancels His 72nd Birthday Celebration As Nigerians continue to experience hardships occasioned by policy reforms of the government, President Bola Tinubu has cancelled any form of celebration for his 72nd birthday. President Tinubu according to the statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, will clock 72 years on March 29. But the President has advised his associates and well-wishers that intend to celebrate with him on that day to channel their donation to charity organisations. President Tinubu, in the statement by Onanuga, banned any form of advertorial placement in newspapers, radio or television…

Mar

2024

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Economic Hardship: 4 Persons Die In Stampede During Almsgiving Exercise

Economy, Gossips, News Flash

Four Persons Killed In Stampede During Almsgiving Exercise Four persons on Sunday died in a stampede during an almsgiving zakat exercise for the poor in Bauchi State. The stampede occurred at the Shafa Holdings Company plc headquarters along Jos Road, on Sunday at about 10 am. A 17-year-old identified as Naima Abdullahi, is currently receiving medical treatment at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital in Bauchi. Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Ahmed Wakili, said the situation has been stabilized as at the time of filing his report. Wakili said the police acted swiftly…

Mar

2024

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N1.5m Recovered As 4 Die In Fatal Road Accident – FRSC

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N1.5m Recovered As Four Die In Fatal Road Crash – FRSC Four persons have lost their lives in a fatal road accident in Bauchi State, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said. The accident which occurred on Saturday in Rinji, Toro Local Government Area of the North-Eastern State, involved eight passengers. FRSC Corps Public Education Officer, Jonas Agwu, in a statement, said the “crash involved a Mercedes Benz with registration number AK808AA and a Volkswagen Opel Vectra also with registration number TFB675RC.” Agwu, also said the corps’ rescue team recovered N1.5 million belonging to the victims. “Out of the…

Mar

2024

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WAEC Gets New Chairman Of Council

Education, News Flash

WAEC Gets New Head Of Council The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has elected Prof. Thomas Brima Rick Yormah as the 21st Chairman of Council during the 72nd Annual Council Meeting. The Head of Public Affairs at the WAEC Headquarters in Accra, Ghana,Demianus Ojijeogu, announced the election in a signed statement. Prof. Yormah, who succeeded Prof. Ato Essuman from the Republic of Ghana, was elected at a week-long WAEC Council meeting held in the Republic of Sierra Leone. In his keynote address, His Excellency, Retired Brigadier (Dr.) Julius Maada Bio (GCRSL), represented by the Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh,…

Mar

2024

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We Are Happy With The Transformation Going On In Abia State, Abians In New York Tell Mrs. Otti

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash

WE ARE HAPPY WITH THE TRANSFORMATION GOING ON IN ABIA STATE, ABIANS IN NEW YORK TELL MRS. OTTI. In a heartwarming display of solidarity and appreciation, Abians in New York City, United States and Environs have expressed their satisfaction over the ongoing development in different spheres of governance in Abia State. They made this disclosure at an event organized by Abia State Association, New York in honour of Abia First Lady, Mrs. Priscilla Chidinma Otti. Mrs. Otti while attending the UN CSW 68th Session in New York US used the opportunity to engage with some members of the Abia community…

Mar

2024

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“The Days Of Blood Tonic Politics Are Over In Abia” – Gov Otti Charges Heads Of Ministries And Agencies

Abia State, Economy, Good Governance, IGR, News Flash, Politics

"The Days Of Blood Tonic Politics Are Over" - Gov Otti Charges Heads Of Ministries And Agencies GOV OTTI CHARGES MINISTERIAL, AGENCY HEADS ON STRATEGIES TO SHORE UP INTERNAL REVENUE Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has charged heads of the various ministries, departments and agencies (MDA) of government on the need to come up with workable and enduring strategies that would lead to the improvement of the State's Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). Governor Otti gave the charge at Government House, Umuahia, on Saturday, during a follow-up retreat where the MDA heads led their teams to present strategies to…

Mar

2024

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Tinubu Welcomes the News Of The Release Of The Kidnapped Kuriga Students

Crime, Education, News Flash

Schools Must Be Secured – Tinubu Reacts Over Release Of Kidnapped Kuriga Students President Bola Tinubu on Sunday said schools must be made safe and secured for learning. Tinubu was reacting to the release of students abducted from Kuriga area of Kaduna State. The president welcomed the news of the release of the Kuriga school children in Kaduna State and emphasized the importance of collaboration between the federal government and states for expected outcomes, “especially on matters of security.” A statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, said “the President commended the National Security Adviser,…

Mar

2024

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Naira At N400 To Dollar Unrealistic – Kingsley Moghalu

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, News Flash

Naira At N400 To Dollar Unrealistic – Kingsley Moghalu A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Kingsley Moghalu, has faulted the position of those expecting naira to stabilise at N400 to the dollar, describing it is unrealistic He wrote, “Those who want the Naira to be N400 to the $ are living in a dream world. Even discounting for the negative impact of speculative attacks on the value of the Naira, the exchange rate will (and should) reflect its market value in reality, not the artificiality that the Emefiele era central bank sought to maintain to please…

Mar

2024

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Politician Gunned Down During Ramadan Prayer, Wife & Daughter Abducted

Crime, News Flash, Security

Politician Gunned Down During Ramadan Prayer; Wife, Daughters Abducted Some suspected bandits struck in Mairuwa village, Faskari local government area of Katsina State, on Saturday night, killing worshippers observing Ramadan prayer. At least two persons were shot dead while another sustained injury during the attack. Daily Trust gathered that one of the deceased persons was a prominent politician identified as Alhaji Lado. He was suspected to be the prime target of the assailants A source who described the deceased as a businessman, politician and large-scale farmer, said the victim was killed when he refused to take orders from his murderers.…

Mar

2024

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Police Release Identities Of 6 Officers Killed In Delta, Arrest 5 Suspects

Crime, News Flash, Security

Police Release Identities Of Six Officers Killed In Delta, Arrest Five Suspects Police Release Identities Of Six Officers Killed In Delta, Arrest Five SuspectsThe Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed the murder of six policemen in Ohoro Forest in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. In a statement on Saturday in Abuja, the Force spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi described the incident as tragic and a devastating loss. According to Adejobi, the officers were ambushed while on a rescue mission, adding that five suspects have been arrested in connection with the crime. He said: “These brave officers tragically fell victim…