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Mar

2024

WAEC Gets New Chairman Of Council

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…

Mar

2024

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287 Abducted Kaduna School Children Regain Freedom

Crime, Education, News Flash, Security

287 Abducted Kaduna School children Regain Freedom The Kaduna State Government has announced the release of the 287 schoolchildren kidnapped from Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State. This was contained in a statement signed by the state governor, Senator Uba Sani, on Sunday. The statement partly read, “I wish to announce that our Kuriga school children have been released. “Our special appreciation goes to our dear President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for prioritising the safety and security of Nigerians and particularly ensuring that the abducted Kuriga school children are released unharmed. While the school children were in captivity, I spoke…

Mar

2024

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We have Set Up Mechanisms To Revive Sports, As Gov Otti Declared Competition Open

Abia State, News Flash, Sports

WE HAVE SET UP MECHANISMS TO REVIVE SPORTS, GOV OTTI SAYS, DECLARES COMPETITION OPEN Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says his administration has set up mechanisms to revive school sports in order to harness the great potential of the Abia youth. Governor Otti stated this while declaring open the maiden edition of the Governor's Secondary Schools Unity Games at Umuahia Township Stadium, on Friday. He directed principals of secondary schools to regularise inter-house sports in their various schools and informed that the Ministry of Youths and Sports is working with its Ministry of Education counterpart to restore Physical…

Mar

2024

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Jealous Lover Sentenced To Death For Killing Man Having Affairs With Wife

Crime, Love & Life, News Flash

Jealous Lover Sentenced To Death For Killing Man Having Affair With Wife An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, has sentenced a 28-year-old man, Ayodeji Alomoge, to death by hanging for killing a man who was having an affair with his wife. Alomoge, who was tried on a count bordering on murder, according to the charge, had “on 21st of June, 2022, at Ikere Ekiti, murdered one Ogunleye Ayomide, contrary to Section 234 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.” The father of the deceased, Ige Ogunleye, in his statement to the police, said he received a call…