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Mar

2025

Fubara Not Sincere, Playing To Gallery – Rivers Assembly

Fubara Not Sincere, Playing To Gallery – Rivers Assembly The Rivers Assembly has disagreed with claims by Governor Siminalayi Fubara that he was blocked from entering the House to re-present his 2025 Appropriation Bill. The House said it never received any official communication from the Governor indicating interest to bring his appropriation bill to the floor of the House. The spokesperson of the House and Chairman, House Committee on Information, Dr. Enemi Alabo George, described the claims of the Governor as a mere comedy skit scripted to paint the House in bad light. George recalled that on March 3, the…

Mar

2025

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‘Nothing Will Happen If Fubara Is Impeached’ – Wike

House Of Assembly, News Flash, Politics

‘Nothing Will Happen If Fubara Is Impeached’ – Wike Former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, said heaven would not fall if the Martins Amaewhule-led House of Assembly impeached his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) said this at a media parley in Abuja on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Wike maintained that there would be nothing wrong if the state lawmakers decided to impeach Fubara for alleged impeachable offences, which, according to him, include withholding their salaries for months. He said, “If you have committed an offence to be impeached, what’s wrong? Is it…

Mar

2025

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Gov. Otti Flags-Off The Reconstruction Of Obehie-Owaza Road, Says Era Of Neglecting Ukwa Is Over – By Ctz Ukoha Njoku Ukoha (CPS To Gov. Otti)

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Works

GOV. OTTI FLAGS - OFF THE RECONSTRUCTION OF OBEHE-OWAZA ROAD, SAYS ERA OF NEGLECTING UKWA IS OVER. The Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has officially flagged-off the reconstruction of the 11.1 kilometres Obehie - Umudobia - Owaza road in Ukwa West Local Government Area with an assurance that the road will be completed within one year. Flagging-off the road project at St. Ann Secondary School, Obehie Asa, Governor Alex Otti said that the road at completion, would boost marketability and viability of Abia Industrial and Innovative Park (AIIP). He said that significant changes would occur in the area after…

Mar

2025

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Senator Natasha Reports Her Suspension, Case Against Akpabio To UN Inter-Parliamentary Union

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics, Women Affairs

Senator Natasha Reports Her Suspension, Case Against Akpabio To UN Inter-Parliamentary Union It appears the controversy over the allegations by Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill and her suspension from the Red Chamber may not be getting off the news anytime soon. This is because the suspended Kogi Senator on Tuesday took her case to a global stage. At the Women in Parliament session held at the Inter-Parliamentary Union Meeting (IPU) at the United Nations in New York, Senator Natasha is seeking justice and the intervention of global democratic institutions. The lawmaker is asking for justice over what…

Mar

2025

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Rivers Crisis: Tinubu Urges Political Actors To Respect Court Rulings

FGN, News Flash, Politics, South South

Rivers Crisis: Tinubu Urges Political Actors To Respect Court Rulings President Bola Tinubu says political stakeholders in Rivers State must respect court rulings and uphold the rule of law to restore peace in the crisis-hit state. In a Tuesday statement titled “President Tinubu Calls for Adherence to the Rule of Law to Restore Peace in Rivers State”, signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President made the call during a meeting on Tuesday in Abuja with leaders of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum. “I am here by the grace of God, appreciating your support, prayers, and…

Mar

2025

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EFCC Warns Public About 58 Illegal Ponzi Scheme Operators (See List)

Crime, FGN, News Flash

EFCC Warns Public About 58 Illegal Ponzi Scheme Operators (See List) The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a public alert regarding the activities of 58 companies allegedly operating illegal Ponzi schemes across Nigeria. In a statement on Tuesday, on its verified Facebook account, the anti-graft agency warned that these companies pose as investment entities but are defrauding unsuspecting Nigerians of their hard-earned money. The EFCC noted that the firms are neither registered with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) nor the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to the EFCC, both regulatory bodies confirmed in separate correspondences…

Mar

2025

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Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group Inaugurated In Nkporo, Ohafia LGA

Abia State, Abia North, Humanitarian, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, People & Events, Philanthropy, Politics

IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE GROUP INAUGURATED IN NKPORO, OHAFIA LGA The Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group has been officially inaugurated in Nkporo, Ohafia LGA of Abia State with the goal of positively impacting the community and her members. The IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE GROUP, is a pro-group of Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , the Senior Legislative Aide to The Senate President - Nigeria with the aim to expand its reach and bring meaningful projects and empowerment to the people. During the inauguration on Saturday 8th March 2025, the Director General, Mr. Francis Igwe, who led other Excos to Nkporo emphasized the importance of…

Mar

2025

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President Tinubu Unveils National Youth Confab Planning Committee

FGN, News Flash, Youths

President Tinubu Unveils National Youth Confab Planning Committee President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to youth empowerment, declaring that the government’s policies are designed to secure a prosperous future for the next generation. Speaking at the State House in Abuja during the inauguration of the Planning Committee for the National Youth Congress, Tinubu urged young Nigerians to take ownership of the country’s development. “You are the hope of this country. Everything hangs on your future,” the President told the committee members, emphasizing that his administration’s decisions, including the removal of fuel subsidies, were aimed at ensuring…

Mar

2025

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2027: Popular Pastor Odumeje Declares Presidential Ambition

News Flash, Politics, Presidency

2027: Popular Pastor Odumeje Declares Presidential Ambition Popular Anambra-based cleric, Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje, has declared his intention to run for Nigeria’s presidency in 2027, saying the country needs young, digital-minded leaders and “not old cargoes.” Odumeje made the announcement during a sermon on Sunday, a video of which has since gone viral on social media. However, he did not disclose the political party under which he plans to contest. He said, “Both past and present leaders have failed to move Nigeria forward due to their age and lack of vision. The country needs a vibrant, resilient,…

Mar

2025

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‘Fuel Subsidy Removal Was To Protect Your Future’s -Tinubu Tells Nigerian Youths

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Oil & Gas

‘Fuel Subsidy Removal Was To Protect Your Future’ – Tinubu Tells Nigerian Youths President Bola Tinubu on Monday said that every decision he has taken so far, including the fuel subsidy removal is all about Nigerian youths and their future. Tinubu spoke during the inauguration of the Planning Committee for the National Youth Conference at the State House, Abuja. He assured that the ongoing economic reforms were designed to strengthen the economy for the prosperity of Nigerian youths, who constitute more than 60 per cent of the population. “I want to reassure you that you are the hope of this…