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First Lady’s Renewed Hope Initiative Empowers Women Petty Traders in Àbia State …Says that every woman has opportunity to succeed The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has through the Renewed Hope Initiative programme empowered 1,000 women petty traders in Àbia State.This event took place on Thursday, 22nd of August,2024 at Àbia State Government House Bounqet Hall. The first lady, who was represented by the wife of the Chief of Staff to the President of Nigeria, Mrs Salamatu Gbajabiamila, said in her address that the empowerment programme of women petty traders across the nation is…

ABIA STATE POLICE COMMAND WELCOMES THE HONORABLE MINISTER OF POLICE AFFAIRS (STATE) Today, 22/8/2024, the Honorable Minister of Police Affairs (State), Imaan Suleiman Ibrahim, FSI, CIPD, MSPSP, FDMSS, f.hcd, fpi, paid an official visit to Abia State, where she engaged in several key activities aimed at enhancing community policing and the welfare of the Nigeria Police Force. During her visit, she inspected the Police Clinic and Police Children’s School. Following these inspections, she attended the Renewed Hope Town Hall Meeting held at the International Conference Centre in Umuahia, Abia State. In her address, she emphasized the importance of collaboration, professionalism,…

BENJAMIN KALU'S OFTEN MISPEAK IS BORN OUT OF BADLY TEMPERED ARROGANCE. I want to believe that the huge perks of office surrounding Benjamin Kalu is still allowing him to think well. He's many a times exhibiting traits that are symptomatic of person who's mental frame got disorganized by hyper activity induced stress disorder. He is advised to seek urgent medical help. How else can one explain his misdemeanor or what other prognosis can we proffer the anxious public who are very shocked by his trending video clips where he is seen boasting unscrupulously and reading the riot act to the…

Tinubu Approves Payment Of Fuel Subsidy – Report President Bola Tinubu has approved the request of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to use the 2023 dividends due to the federation to pay for petrol subsidy, according to TheCable. The president also approved the suspension of the payment of 2024 interim dividends to the federation in order to augment the oil firm’s cash flow. Although Tinubu announced the removal of fuel subsidy during his inaugural address on May 29, 2023, there have been strong indications that government still spends billions on subsidy. However, the Federal Government has consistently denied…

FG Launches $500m Domestic Bond, Auction To Begin On Monday The federal government says its dollar-denominated domestic bond will be issued on Monday. Gbadebo Adenrele, managing director of investment banking, at United Capital Group, spoke on Thursday during a hybrid roadshow with investors organised by the Debt Management Office (DMO). On July 25, the federal government said it would issue $500 million in domestic foreign currency-denominated bonds in August. Adenrele said the bond is expected to offer periodical repayments at maturity in dollars and full repayment of the principal amount at the end of a five-year term and will be…

Bandits Abduct Mobile Police Officer In Plateau; Soldier Escapes Bandits have abducted a mobile police (Mopol) officer in Kampani, a community in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, while a soldier accompanying him managed to escape. The incident happened on Wednesday evening as the officer and the soldier were traveling from Zurak to Kampani. According to sources, the two security personnel were ambushed by the bandits. While the mobile police officer was captured, the soldier successfully evaded the attackers. The duo was part of a security team operating in the banditry-affected areas of Bangalala, Kampani, Zurak, and surrounding communities.…

Over 500,000 Students Fail English, Maths In 2024 WASSCE The 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results have revealed that a total of 503,275 candidates failed to pass English Language and Mathematics. This represents a significant portion of the 1.8 million students who sat for the examination. According to Amos Dangut, Head of WAEC’s Nigeria Office, the results show a concerning trend of poor performance in core subjects. The failure rate in English and Mathematics has raised concerns about the quality of education and the preparedness of students for higher learning. Amos Dangut said out of the 1,805,216…

Fubara name Abia Born Sam Anya, Four others as Commissioner Nominees, Write Rivers State House of Assembly Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara has officially submitted a list of nominees for screening and confirmation as Commissioners. The request was addressed to the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Oko-Jumbo, and follows the guidelines of Section 192 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended. Details of the invitation are contained in the letter below The nominees submitted by the Governor include Abia Born financial Expert Dr Samuel Anya, others includes Mr. Itamu AruguDr. Rowland Obed WhyteHon. Samuel EyibaSir Austin…

NYSC Invalidates Certificates Of 101 Persons Over Fraudulent Mobilization The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Monday invalidated the certificates of 101 individuals who were fraudulently mobilized for national service by the University of Calabar (UNICAL) during the 2021, 2022, and 2023 service years. The Scheme described this action as a major crackdown on certificate fraud and a step towards ensuring the integrity of the national service program. According to Eddy Megwa, Director of Information and Public Relations at NYSC, the organization took this action to maintain the integrity of the national service program and prevent unqualified individuals from participating.…